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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
6
Janice Mintz investigation details a notorious thief and swindler known as Sam Mintz, his white collar plots, and a dramatic jailbreak. The piece traces his rise in crime, the community's reaction, and the elusive end as police pursue him through a nationwide network of theft and fraud.
A notorious gang leader described as the king of the arson trust and captain of a robber band was killed by a fellow member. Witnesses testified he had many friends among the poor and allegedly worked as a police spy. The incident followed long tensions and a suggestion of internal betrayal.
The text extols national wealth and industrial growth driven by foreign capital and domestic investment. It highlights high agricultural and industrial outputs, strong railroad funding, and elevated prices and wages as war financing intensified. It argues prosperity through unity, railroads, and foreign-backed development, warning of economic forces shaping the nation.
Narrative recounts the battle between the USS Kearsarge and the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg France. The Kearsarge, commanded by Captain Winslow, defeats and sinks the Alabama after a fierce one hour duel. The piece notes the Alabama’s raids on Union commerce and highlights the valor of both crews and the broader impact on American naval history.
Dr David Allen Gorton of New York marks his 84th birthday and claims his twins, born April 23 1912, have never seen a sick day. He asserts a theory that mankind eats and sleeps too much, and follows a regime of limited meals and short sleep despite heavy work.
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