Thief Robbs Express Messenger and Narcotic Squad Sting
Frederick C. Robb an express messenger robs the American Express of 5000 dollars and a 435 watch and other items while pretending to be a narcotics squad member. Police suspect Don F. Collins alias Arthur Tournbillon, later identified in Rogues Gallery as the culprit. Robb later pleads guilty in Philadelphia but claims the loot was stolen from him.
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Frederick C. Robb
Express
New York
American Railway Express
Robb
Philadelphia
Don F. Collins
Arthur Tournbillon
Rogues Gallery
Collins
Daring Bandit in Gun Battle at Boston Taylor Bank
A bank robbery in St Louis ends with the bandit Charles Red Smith killed after a gun battle that wounded four officers. The robber pockets about 20 to 25 thousand dollars before officers close in, the money is returned to the bank. Police continue pursuit from the bank through a moving picture theater to the street where Smith dies en route to hospital.
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St. Louis
Lato
Boston- Taylor Trust Company
Charles “Red” Smith
Terence Cusband
Bart
Ageant William Henry
Michael Flayn
Claude Adams
Smith
Jnc
Lanigan
Canhier
L. F. Schneider
Comar
Moving Picture Theatre
Clote
St. John's Hospital
Spinners Face Famine as Census Investigation Demanded
J S Wannamaker president of the American Cotton Association states Congress has ordered the census department to immediately investigate cotton at ports concentration points and mills to determine the true supply of white cotton and the amount of waste and unspinnable material. He warns that mills face a famine in usable cotton based on corrected stock figures.
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Combine
American Cotton Association
Congress
Census Department
J. S. Wannamaker
Mr. Wannamaker
Vas
The Ruskin Pension Act Seals South Carolina Law
The state signs the Ruskin Pension Act preserving Col D W McLaurin as pension commissioner and replaces the old pension commission. It creates an honor roll of Confederate veterans and widows who meet age and prior pension criteria, outlines enrollment rules by county, and sets administration expenses and widow benefits in year of death. The act calls for county boards and honors three veterans per county with a two year term.
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South Carolina
Confederate States Army
Confederate States
Confederate Home
Board of Honor
South Carolina Confederate Pension Board Provisions Adopted
The act restructures county pension boards, outlining terms of officers, election by Confederate veterans camps in 1921, and reporting duties to the pension commissioner. It details payment rates, probate clerk roles, classification of veterans into needy categories A B C, and apportionment of funds. An appropriation of $600,000 is provided for allotments and expenses.
Rumor of Cotton Deal With Czecho-Slovak Republic Surfaces
Washington reports a prospective sale of 300000 bales of cotton to the Czecho-Slovak republic via the South Audutic Maritime corporation with deliveries over 18 months. Confirmation sought from Matthew Hale, president, who was out of town.
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Washington
New York
Czecho-Slovak Republic
South Audutic Maritime Corporation
Matthew Hale
New Stock Law Boosts Horry Livestock Work
Clemson College reports County Agent W O Davis of Horry County notes the new stock law spurred farmer questions about livestock and pastures. He runs five pasture demonstrations now, plans more to educate growers, and aims to seed new pastures this year for full effect next year when the law takes effect.
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Horry
Clemson College
W. O. Davis
Horry County
Davis
Noted Dillon Resident Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills
J M Tolar, a carpenter from Hampton Dillon, recounts severe kidney pain and sleepless nights before taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. After using the product from Rogers Drug Co as directed, his trouble ended and he was restored to good health. Price 60 cents, available at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Makers, Buffalo NY.
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Dillon
J. M. Tolar
Carpenter
Hampton
Doan
Rogers Drug Co
Mr. Tolar
Foster-Milburn Co
Mnters
Buffalo
South Carolina Dillon Probate Judge Grants Admin Letters
Joy Cabell Davis, Probate Judge, cites kin and others to appear regarding granting letters of administration for the estate of Albert Jones. The notice calls all heirs and interested parties to respond as required by law.
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Albert Jones
Dillon
Joe Cabell Davis
South Carolina
Joy Cabell Davia
Pleasant Jones
Creditor's Notice in Harry A. Blackwell Estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Harry A Blackwell deceased, notice is given that all claims against the estate must be presented within the time provided by law or this notice or be barred. All persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment to the undersigned administrator. '48 3t.
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Harry A. Blackwell
GROVO'S 5 LESS Chill TONIC Restores Vitality
A historical ad promotes GROVO'S 5 LESS Chill TONIC as a blood purifier and vitality restorer. It claims to improve strength, appetite, and overall wellness, noting a 60 cent bottle price and availability at drug stores. The copy uses archaic phrasing and encourages readers to buy for better energy and health.
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GROVO
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. W. McLaurin
State Pension Commission
Pew
County Boards of Honor
Confederate Veterans' Camps
Stady Uthy
Ty Pensinn
Bate
Twee
Confederate Veterans
County Board of Honor
Pension
General Assembly
County Board of Pensioners
Secretary of the Historical Commission
Jersey
Duroc Ab
J. W. Connelly
Dillon County
Hyman Supply CO
Wilmington, N. C. Newbern, N. C
America
Congress of Fine Cars
Europe
Munn
Barrington
Marion, Dillon and
Marlboro Counties
Dillon and
Marion
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