Theft rings pace near-museum of valuables linked to Lanham case
War with Mexico may occur at any moment as Worthy Lanham begins to tell of recent thefts. He admits stealing $7 and a watch from William Bulley and robbing Laura Saulters on Madison Avenue. He describes two trips to Saulters' residence with little loot, plus a sapphire brooch and jewelry later traced to other victims. Prosecutors press for details as police search for stolen items and a missing watch.
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Lanham
William Bulley
Thomas Tackleyy
Laura
Merrill Soul
Buckley
Sauber
Walter Faghan
Win Young
Galging Elreun
George FM
Alexander War
Hal
Berton
South Side
Alexander
Curtin Merril
Ersot
Benjamin Merrill
Tian
Berty
Merrill Win
Ae‘. Feralf Watches
C. H. Tarleton
Reader
Weco
Clarks Foreure
Clarkes Burg
Gnowan
N. Pou
M “Atringer
Bonaals
Merrilh
Olive Davin
Piedmont
Mery
Carranza Commander Warns Of Possible U S Attack
Washington reports General Ball warned at El Paso that any movement of the American expedition south of the border could provoke an attack by Mexican forces. No word on Pershing. Preparations were made for any eventuality with Gen Funston ready to respond. State guards may be called as regulars and National Guard units move to patrol duty.
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Washington
Ball
Pasogral
Peroning
Trovine
Chihuahua
Dant
Funston
Mermpgo Department
Trevino Warnen
Ates Generel
Bowater
Itt
Staten Army
Mexico
National Guard
Texas
Arizona
Isea
Club Women Sell Chautauqua Tickets Across Town
The Playgrounds Committee of the Woman’s Club takes charge of selling tickets for the South Brockway Chautauqua course during the week. Hutchinson chair Clyde I. leads with Mrs J Walter Barnes and others as assistants. Teams will canvass the town, club women selling tickets on commission for proceeds to the rounds committee.
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Tha ‘Woman's Club
Iled- South Brockway
Chatauqua
Somra
Clyde
Hutchinson
J. Walter Barnes
Hag. Hartley
Lloyd Sample
C. Jackson
B. Lipee
Wale
Goldin Bars Loom Large in Vault Stacks
A chaotic OCR item reports immense gold reserves, noting $114,100,000 worth of Goldin bars in a single pile with bars melted and stored at the mint. It mentions roughly 16,800 bars valued around $7,004 each, with gold arriving from Craala and other locations to Philadelphia and local mints over the past six months.
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Philadelphia
Craala
Ita
Rogers Heads Science Teachers Group in Clarksburg
About one hundred science teachers from across West Virginia formed a new association at a meeting in Clarksburg. The group seeks cooperation and exchange of ideas to improve working conditions and teaching methods. H. F. Rogorm of the Normal School was elected president, with Howard J. Me Elsals named secretary.
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West Virgin
Gascciation
Clarksburg
Thin Asteration
Hp Snfonco
Thale
Wecwin
H. F. Rogorm
Alrmont Stata Normit School
Howard J. Me
Elsals
Patravort Norris Wea
Eudora Ramsey to Speak Here Monday
Eudora Ramsey, noted suffrage worker, will address a Fairmont audience Monday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Woman's building at the corner of Wainstreet and Cleveland. Ramsey has campaigned across the state for five months and spoken in many towns. She is billed as a formidable advocate for municipal suffrage and public involvement.
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Minn
Eudora Romney
Ntnte Muétrage
Fairmont Michenes
Ot & Selock
Wainatréet
Clevaland
Weather Summary for West Virginia Pale Tonight and Sunday
Local readings report temperatures around 62 degrees this morning. Yesterday was cloudy with a high near 79 and a low around 57. Precipitation measured at 0.7.
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West Virginia
Mary Observer
Primary Campaign Spending Report Summary
Vague postprimary expense notes show several candidates including Walter Huke Huggerty and Leslie G. Michael, detailing small item purchases such as cigars and car fare, plus modest sums for autos and printing. Amounts cited include $960 and $9540, with various candidates accounting for minor expenditures and campaign goods.
Robinson votes grow in primary showing statewide support
Early returns from 43 of 85 counties indicate Governor candidate Judie Robinson leading with a growing majority. Reports claim Robinson’s lead increases by around 10 267 votes as counties continue to relay results and advise of updated tallies.
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Wheeling
Judie
Robinson
Ugh
Altor
Tirkaley
Canvaaned
Nave
Boen
Camp Site Pleases Gen Bond for Encampment Plan
West Virginia encampment proposal earns approval from General Bond and Colonel Jolitte. They indicate the ten day encampment would occur July 26 or 27, with about two regiments totaling nearly 2,000 men to assemble at the site. The plan will be forwarded to Governor and War Department in Washington for final action.
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National Guard
Virginia
War Department
Guard
Bond
Jolitte
Gov Fleming to Send Fairmont Greetings
Ex governor A B Fleming faces accusations from the local Chamber of Commerce about transmitting a fifty three word hostage message from Fairmont to a meeting at Charlenton. A informal gathering is planned in the Vocal Chamber room next Tuesday with telephone reception arranged so attendees may hear the greeting from the president.
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A. B. Fleming
Comarca
Ikea Toithovellizans
Rockefeller party to inspect coal properties in Maryland
A noted party including J D Rockefeller Jr and Senator C W Watson arrives in Farmont to tour Consolidation Coal properties. They travel by special train through Clarksbueg and through the Monogahela Valley to see mines 26 and 27 28, with visits to Mead owbrook Gypsy Wyatt and Fallmont. The group plans further stops and returns to Baltimore, escorted by Western Maryland officials and party members.
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Carl R. Gray
Maryland
John D. ” RocketAtar
Maryland Railroad
Consalidation Coal Company
Wills
Farmont
G. W. Watson
Clarksburg
Meri Fron
Tenincky
Consul'dation
Clarkabueg
Tralley
Monoogahela
Valley
Meadowbrook
Gypsy
Prom Gypry
Lurens Mill
Motor City
Wyatt
Bingamon
Paradise
Brooks Fleming
Jonchwan
Folroa
Toy Helens Run
Fallmont
Queata
C. Marsden
Fairmont
Tregidenty Gray
Snd
Benator
Funston Studies The Situation On The Border
General Funston and state officials today reviewed the activities of outlaw bands along the Mexican border as tensions rise. Authorities warned crossing the International boundary would trigger a strong response by the Mexican government. American forces, numbering about 50,000, are positioned along the border with potential swift action if provoked.
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Funston
Mexico
Trevino
Pershing
Jean Ham
State Se Withdraws Co State Se Withdraws Co
The page reports that a U S consul and American officials discuss withdrawal of two items and armament from a Mexican border area. It notes official orders and future actions by J H Stillman and the interior department. An Endeavor Choir rehearsal is announced for Grace Lutheran Church with director Yeta Bloom and a call for large attendance.
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United States
Mantery
Americs
Rene
Endeavor Choir Rehea
Grace Lutheran
Hundred Thousand Bonus Ballot Offer Ends Tonight
A garbled early 20th century notice urges voters or members to act before a deadline to receive one hundred thousand extra votes. It hints at district eligibility, club membership, and possible prizes, with multiple misspellings and unclear targets. The fragment resembles an appeal tied to a political or organizational ballot drive with an incentive structure.
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Eneure
Bonea
Ithe West Virinian Boren
Hou
Thare
Tholy
Aplondia Prise
Ca. Liberal Cas
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New York
Rogers
Eudora Ramsey
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Aqcent
Elen
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Huggerty
Tim Hardy
Waller
Ariol
Leslie G. Michael
Constable
Palrmone
Mont
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Frank Haymond
House of Delegates
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Gen. Bond
Western Maryland Railroad
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