Bank Robbery in Pepperell: Locks Outsmarted by Three Cracksmen
Pepperell Massachusetts December 3 1920 examination shows three skilled locksmiths cracked the First National bank by dynamiting the inner steel core then opening outer doors with combination locks. They padlocked nearby homes and fled in a hired automobile abandoning the car after a chase begun when Ernest Tarbell heard the explosion.
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Pepperell
Mass
First National Bank
CIA
Ernest Tarbell
Details of Indian Uprising Unearthed
Vancouver dispatch reports British officers on the Pacific coast uncover a planned April uprising in Amritsar aimed at scattering British forces. Japanese modern arms are said to be smuggled into India and hidden across districts for the insurrectionists to use.
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Vancouver
Pacific Coast
India
Amrit Zar
Japan
Coolies Witness Pu Yi’s Three Year Old EnThronement
In the Forbidden City throne hall Pu Yi the three year old Chinese ruler is enthroned. Officials chosen with care observe the ceremony while humble coolies watch as he is dressed in a small imperial robe with dragon embroidery. His nurse helps as drums bells and fire crackers announce the ascent to the throne.
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Pekin
Pu-Yi
Forbidden City
Hill Lines to Cut Time to Coast Schedule Inaugural
The Hill lines will begin a thorough Chicago to Pacific coast service next spring. The new schedule reduces running time by more than seven hours to beat rivals Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, and Union Pacific on their coast extensions.
Great Northern and Burlington Plan Through Service Schedule
Officials from the Great Northern and Burlington will meet later this month to arrange through service. A Great Northern official said the new schedule will be in operation next spring.
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Great Northern
Burlington
Mrs. Abbie L. Rice Testifies in Davis Trial
In Omaha on December 3 Mrs. Abbie L. Rice testified in the Charles R. Davis murder trial of Dr. Frederick Rustin. She described a death pact with the physician and her lack of nerve when asked to end his life. Hanah Dineen testified a man stood near the Austin home the night of the killing. Dr. W R Lavendar said the fatal wound could not be for personal safety.
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Omaha
Abbie L. Rice
Charles RE. Davis
Frederick Rustin
Hannah Dineen
Austin
W. R. Lavendar
Reichstag speech criticizes ministerial appointments
Berlin December 3 Herr Ledebour denounces personal appointments in the reichstag. He cites the postmaster general chosen for the emperor's favored partner and a minister of agriculture promoted for being a wholesale pig raiser, saying the practice must end.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Ledebour
von Podbielski
Shat
Murder Mystery Clouds Missing Man Case In Indiana
La Porte Indiana December 23 Sheriff's search for John Kowenski who worked for Henry Wolford near Otis grows as Kowenski vanished after claiming Wolford owed him forty dollars. A hunting trip ended with Wolford returning alone and a party finding bones and ashes on a burned stump in the woods.
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la Porte
Ind
Smutzer
John Kowenski
Henry Wolford
Otis
Kowenski
Wolford
Chicago
Kowanski
Madam Japy Death Exam Suggests Different Cause
The body of Mme Japy, mother of Mme Steinheil, was exhumed in Paris on December 3. A preliminary medical exam found the spleen intact, indicating her death was not caused by strangulation as first suspected.
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Paris
Mme. Japy
Mme. Steinheil
Chinese Emperor’s Letter to Roosevelt on Indemnity Remission
The late Chinese emperor’s closing sentences to President Roosevelt express wishes for American prosperity and peace. The letter thanks the United States for remitting 14 million dollars of indemnity tied to Boxer rebellion damages.
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Washington
China
Roosevelt
United States
North Side Shoe Store Promotes Wide Shoe Line
Special notice highlights Fox & Dewey shoes fitting customers at the North Side Shoe Store. It boasts the largest selection of men’s and boys’ high top shoes in Washington county and a fresh supplier line of rubber goods.
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North Side
Fox & Dewey
Washington County
Millionaire Heir Afraid Money Will Spoil Family Happiness
A Chicago family heir to a $1,000,000 hesitates to accept the fortune. Emil Ascher, glove retailer, his wife and children prefer contentment to wealth. They plan to donate hospitals and old age homes portions, take a trip to Germany, and share the rest with mother and children, fearing wealth may disrupt peace and happiness.
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Chicago
Emil Ascher
Germany
Local Residents Active Around Verdi to Crawfordsville
Charley Goodwin visited Verdi today followed by M. R. Meek ainsworth and D J. Eichelberger at Harve. Charles Corette paid a Winfield visit while Mrs. Tula Warner Tillotson sang at the Star. Various locals and travelers moved through the city with officials of the Rock Island system and relatives visiting in Winfield Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.
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Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
My Guarantee Beat Or Match Any Price On Periodicals
The notice proclaims a price-match pledge by T. B. Vogt news dealer for season periodicals. It also mentions Orino Laxative claims and reports Mr and Mrs W D Beatty traveling from St Louis with updates on family losses and medical matters.
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T. B. Vogt
Eod
Arrival from Crawfordsville Noted for Mrs Twinam
Mrs Twinam arrived this morning from Crawfordsville and was noted on arrival.
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J. M. Wright
Keota
R. G. Vincent
Fairfield Visitors and Degree of Honor Meeting Notice
Dr A Boice visits Fairfield. Regular Degree of Honor lodge meeting Thursday night with nominations and officer elections. Social hour after lodge. attendees asked to bring five cents worth of something to eat. John Lewis returns home to South Greenfield after three months visiting relatives.
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John Lewis
South Greenfield
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Kaiser
Otis Man
Madam Japy
Morey
H. F. Steck
Charley Goodwin
Verdi
M. R. Meek
Ainsworth
D. J. Eichelberger
Harve
Charles Corette
Winfield
Tula Warner Tillotson
The
Star Tonight
Mrs. H. Richards
Cotter
W. Roberts
Ivan Rebmel
Grace Hill
Clarence Cox
Margaret Jones
Mae McFarlane
Des Moines
Robert McFarlane
ER. McLaughlin
W. A. Sexton
Monmouth
Mrs
S. E. Hawk
Delta
Mr. Hawk
Mrs. Hawk
Frank Bruty
W. A. Row
J. T. Swift
L. Cherry
Dallas City
F. Kinnear
Rushville
C. E. Sexton
Garden City
Kan
Crawfordsville
Foley
Orino
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Dr. ©. A. Boice
Popham
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
McElhinney Drug Co
Kodak
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DR. Sexton
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