Boy Held as Robber in Dean Robinson Home Loot Case
Detectives report a gang of boys involved in the burglary at Dean Robinson’s home, with one member rounded up in Baltimore and others suspected in Philadelphia and nearby areas. Investigators recovered some items including opera glasses and a skirt, while the search for the last gang member continued.
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Dean Robinson
Gang of Boys
Baltimore
Central
Ava Burtingame
Weedon
Cathole University
John I
Carolina Avenue
Harry Vilson
Philad Ipl
Towya
Lownen
Opera Glassea
Mary Heya
Impure Ice Cream Probe Spurs Federal Action
Dr Harvey Wosley, chief of the Bureau of Chemistry, reports investigations into impure ice cream sold in the District. He notes cooperation with local health officers and says tests will determine contamination, with prosecutions possible once samples are vetted. The case ties to French food laws and ongoing regulatory efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Fuerheth
Per Wilt Vout
Isu Heaued
Aer
Ima S
Tolert
Marton
Nddy
Susie
Marvay
Sosie
Marvin A
Castla
Buse
Colle
Harvey Wo
Tennalstoun
France
Hegaratha
Henry Tarrowe
Uustowskhi
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Thada
Dureau
Increased pay plan for U S enlisted men urged by Senator Dick
Ohio Senator Charles Dick seeks a congressional bill to raise enlisted pay in both the Army and Navy. He has consulted officers in both services and pledges to push the measure when Congress reconvenes. He cites recruitment hardships and recent experiences to argue for higher compensation.
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Charles Dick
Ohio
Haa
Congress
United States Army
Navy
Army
Dick Wit
Renata Dick
Stananra
Ray
Oither
Beatty
Local Prisoner Attacks Doctor With Cane at Precinct Station
According to reports, a prisoner at the Ninth precinct station assaulted Dr George Cole of 8 North Street with a cane, inflicting a scalp wound. The doctor, who treated the injured man later, reported the incident to officers. the assailant fled as police arrived and questioned him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Precinct
Hang
George Cole
Cale
Cole Soya Ana
Cheshire
Wiapatehen
Accused Of Stabbing Horse In City Incident
A man named Arthur Williams, a colored resident of Tiffith Street Southeast 16 Uether, was arrested at Fourth Precinct Station by Officer Jolnman Clay after a complaint by MWoum i aie. The horse attacked by Williams became unruly and died. Williams will be arraigned in Police Court tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Williame
Fourth Precinct
Jolnman Clay
Mwoum i Aie
Hem
Willams
Revenue Cutter Reports Proceeding Under Own Steam
Telegram from Captain Gant Sall reports the revenue cutter Manning on duty in Alaska. The ship intends to proceed to Sitka for repairs, indicating damage is not serious. The vessel remains near rock in the Yukon district waters as of Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Aleka
Bon Harte Rock
Yatder Alaska
Gant Sall
Sitka
Alaska
Treasury
Runaway horse damages car injures lumber merchant
Thomas W Smith prominent lumber dealer escaped injury when a runaway horse attached to a buggy driven by Dr D P Sullivan veered toward his automobile near Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest yesterday afternoon. The buggy occupants, Michael Callahan and another man, jumped to safety. both were slightly injured. Both vehicles were badly damaged and Callahan was taken to Emergency Hospital. Two new yellow fever cases reported in Cuba including a hospital corpsman and a Spaniard, with another case at Alnocrancs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W Smith
Errest
Pennsylvidia Avenue
D PF Sullivan
Nort Capitol
Michael Callahan
Ninth Street
Penneylvania Avenue
Aity
Taylor
War Department
Mariano Cuba
Cienfuegos
Hospital Corps
Alnocrancs
Deputy Sheriff Impostor Accused Of Extortion In Montgomery
Hugh Clements faced charges over an alleged impersonation of a deputy sheriff and extorting money from local printer Charles T Cathcart. The dispute stems from a Rock Spring Hotel raid when Cathcart was said to be sought by Maryland authorities as a witness. Clements allegedly posed as a deputy and demanded immunity money, taking payments and an additional two dollars. He was arrested by central detectives and held in Police Court in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Charles T Cathcart
Hugh Clements
Cathcart
Rock Spring
Stig
Maryland
Clements
Wafeh
Stort
Clementa
Rockville
Central Office
Daflre
Will of Mrs Magraw Leaves Large Bequests and Memorial Plan
The will dated September 24 1695 redirects 4000 to grandson Robert Magraw in honor of his grandfather. Bequests of 20 to Miss Inna M Wrekof and Adrianna Martin of Brooklyn. Income from 8000 to Mrs Magraw who remains unmarried. The rest to sons Van Brunt and John D Magraw with a note for another brother Frederick L Magraw. Executors Von Grant Magraw and John D Magraw directed to erect a memorial to Robert and Alice Magraw. Hettie Heague to use 47 T street NE during her life. Property 20 and 21 B Street NE linked to the Womens Foreign Mission Society of the Metropolitan MH Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice 2
Magraw
Robert Magraw
Mies Inna M Wrekof
Adrianna Martin
Brooklyn
Misa Antoinette Daynnport Stater
Troy Concern in Trouble Receivers Sought for Shirt Maker Cutties Seemett & Co
Creditors petition for a receiver for Cutties Seemett & Co, Troy based manufacturers of shirts and collars, claiming insolvency with assets around 2 000 000 and liabilities about 4 120 000. The firm formed by consolidation years ago, facing money market strain, employs about 1400 workers. receiver to operate the business during reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlea
United States Justice
Ray
Horwich
Cutties Seemett & Cio
Troy Creditora
Asveta
Morey
Ndo
Operatis O
Battle Practice for Navy Observers on Atlantic Fleet Exercise
Plans for naval battle practice off the New England coast from August 25 to September involve large numbers of officers from Army and Navy observing live ship operations. Two squads of eight battleships will test formation, signaling, and enemy or ally column coordination to study naval tactics. Invitations extend to Naval War College officers and Atlantic yards captains to witness demonstrations and assess methods for fleet strategy.
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Atlantic
New England
Admiral Brownson
Evang Tt Wil
Naval War College
Newport
Norfolk
Navy Department
Island Out of Sight Report of Laysan Island Vanishing
A rumor that Laysan Island has disappeared beneath the ocean surface reached Honolulu. Navy officials doubt the claim, noting past longitude latitude misreadings and reporting errors. A coring survey near Laysan suggests landmass remains, with measurements indicating shallow water and a potential seawall or reef edge.
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Honolulu
Lasson Island
Ielands
Navy Department
Hthy
Olen
Laysan
Tuan Tayaan Jaland
Marihwest
Hawaiian Islands
Face Charges Of Murder In Depot Explosion Case
Assistant District Attorney T McHarm filed murder information against railroad workers John W Reeves and Frank Kiser for the dynamite blast at the Colo ta o and Southern depot last Sunday that killed three. They are accused of starting the fire that caused the explosion per the coroner’s jury findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houlder Cole
Assaistant
T . McHarm
Fire Destroys Hubbell Village in Michigan Blaze
Fire wiped out Hubbell ten miles from Muncock Mich burning twenty two dwellings four stores the Bismarck Hotel the post office coal mine facilities and more. Loss cited over 100000 dollars amid scattered official dispatches from Navy and coast guard sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell, Mich
Muncock Mich
Hubbell
Bismarck
Calumet
Hecla
Mors Caan
Rabbinic Candidate Favored by Adath Israel Board
The Adath Israel official board meets at 10 oclock to elect a successor to Rabbi Julius T Loeb who left for Adlenia Gap. Robb H B Libowitz of New York is the favored candidate after two weeks in Washington and officiating at the cozy cow proaxogue yesterday morning.
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Adath Tarael
oMcla
Adath Israel Congregational
Julius T Loeb
Adlenia Gap
J Baumgattes
Robb HB Likovitz
New York
Ravich Libovits
Washington
Lavish spending leads to guardianship over Mrs Curtiss
Fairfield Conn Aug 17 Probate Judge Hobbs granted Louie Morell's petition to appoint a conservator for his mother Mrs Julia Watt Morris Curtiss. Evidence cited months of spending and bills including $11 000 in March $18 320 in April for parasols and flower expenses, plus monthly hate bills. Her son Louis and uncle Tom Watt testified to managing affairs amid alleged insanity after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pont
Bridgeport
Conn
Edward H Hobbs
Fairfield
Louie Morell
Jules Watt Morris Curtiss
New
Curtles
Louis Morria
Mra Curtiss
Thomas L. Watt
Bhagwary G Plackney
New York
Archibald Watt
James
Merey
Harlem
Peter Morris
Lewis Morris
Charlotta Morris
Keith
Time Thieves at Brooklyn Navy Yard Snapshotted for Tardy Work
Nearly a score of Brooklyn Navy Yard employees were suspended as Rear Admiral Gerdrich conducted an unheralded inspection. He found workers leaving before the bell, leading to photographic identification by a new system. Prints reviewed by a foreman led to disciplinary action and the creation of a photographic display in the employment bureau.
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Washington
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Gerdrich
Plassing Avenue
Adelphia Street
Roberts
Mel
Qelock
Abopa
Trosa
Thewain Authority
Admiral Guadrich A Togues
Plan War on Grafters at Harrsiburg Capitol Inquiry
Harrisburg authorities prepare criminal and civil cases against capitol contractors and former officials. Indictments by September to be presented to the Dauphin County grand jury after papers are ready. James Scoriet and David T Watson to aid prosecutions as the commission wraps up its affair and reports how the $100000 appropriation was spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrsburg
Harrisburg Pa
David T Watson
Pittsburg
Capital Investication
Guy Stuart
Marksmen's Team Selected for International Match at Camp Perry
The two day trial in Camp Perry Ohio determined the team to represent the United States. Twelve finalists were named including Maj Winder and Capt Benedict from Ohio, Capt Corwin and Dr Hudson from New York, Capt Casey from Delaware, Capt Lemon and Serat Bryant from New York, Capt Teven from New Jersey, Clopton, Adergt Emerson from Ohio, and Corp Andrews L 3 MC. The second stage will be held next week with twenty teams arriving tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
Ohio
Dai
Tifa
United States
Winder
Benedict
Shocks Christian Workers In London Conference
Dr C Morgan of London sparked a mild sensation at a Christian workers conference by suggesting it may be permissible to smoke or attend the theater if guided by God. Following his remarks several ministers abandoned their seats during his talks implying a division over such beliefs. Plague Ravages in Manchuria Marbles Harbin Aug 17 reports a plague outbreak in South Manchuria with sixteen deaths and medical examinations for travelers entering North Manchuria at Kwangehingteu.
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Best Northfield
C Morgan
London
Abe
Manchuria
Harbin
South Manchuria
North Manchuria
Kwangehingteu
Murderer May Be Burned by Mob in Pursuit
Hundreds of armed men chase an unnamed killer who yesterday murdered Mr. John Hand and his five year old son James in Louisiana. Mob vows to burn the murderer at the stake, tracks indicate the assailant is a white man. Mrs Bond, a widow, lived with her father JT Smith near Millerton. the case has stirred a wide area.
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Louisiana
Byndal
Homer
Ann
John Hand
James
New Orleans
Bond
JT Smith
Millerton
Widow sues United States Casualty on accident policy
Mrs Louie Rehwan widow of Squire Vincent Schwab sues the United States Casualty Company for 1000 claiming the death benefit from his accident policy. Schwab disappeared June 13 and his body was later found in the Guio River. The coroner’s verdict cited drowning but did not determine if death was accidental or due to self harm. The insurer refused the claim, denying flexibility of the policy.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louie Rehwan
Squire Vincent Schwab
United States Casualty Coppany
Squire Schwab
Guio River
Coney Island
New York
Wealth turned to ashes in Belvidere NJ dust fire
In Belvidere New Jersey on August 17 George Auble a miller with McMurtrie & Co stored savings in a furnace for safekeeping. John Decker an employee built a forge to steal solder. Auble found the fire burning and unearthed only ash and a curled wad of money, the 15 Ruble savings reduced to gray ashes.
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Wastogton
Belvidere
George Auble
McMurtrie & Co
John Decker
Auble
Rate War Shrinks Eastbound Steerage Fares
New York Aug 17 1944 six steamship lines clash in steerage rate war to continental ports. Russian East Asiatic and Russian Volunteer fleets cut transport to five dollars, soon matched by North German Lloyd Hamburg American Holland American and Red Star lines trimming ten dollars to meet the Russian offer. The Russian fleets then drop further to two dollars.
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New York
Stea
Russian East Asiatic Steamship Company
Rusian Volunteer
Rotterdam
Libau
Lloyd Line
Hamburg American Line
Holland American Line
Red Star Line
Russian Volunteer
Russian East Asiatic
Death follows steamer voyage from New Caledonia
The New York steamer Strathford's arrival reports three deaths during the Voyage of the Nuliah from New Caledonia to New York. Capt J Madle fell down stairs after leaving Montevideo, dying three days later. His boat was buried at sea. The other deaths occurred among Chinese seamen.
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New York
Strathford
New Caledonia
J . Madle
Montevideo
Boston Building Inspector Arrested for Bribe Plot
Jaobn P Clarke a building inspector in this city was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe from a contractor. Inspectors witnessed a $40 payment as part of a trap that led to the arrest after the builder reported the attempted payoff for lenient inspections of his construction.
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Boston Ave
Jaobn P Clarke
Das
Clarke
Cruisers Reach Yokohama In Pacific Fleet First Squadron
Word reaches the Navy Department of the armored cruisers West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Colorado arriving at Yokohama yesterday with the Western from which they will coal The ships remain at Yokohama until next Thursday before sailing to Honolulu en route to San Francisco
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Navy Department
Yokohana
Maryland Penneybone
Colorado
Alexander
Vestern
Yokohame Wat
Honolulu
Ben Francisco
Russian Colony for Mexico Neg negotiations on 150000 acre tract
In Mexico City on August 17 negotiations focus on buying a tract of 150 000 acres to establish a colony for Slavs Molokans are to depart from Western Russia and be joined by 3000 from Los Angeles The plan may place the settlement in Northern Africa plateau region Special to The Washington Fort Spencer NC August 17 There is a rumor of a missing machinists' tender and a sexton at Cherisero Labs amid job or lab disturbances.
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Mexico City
Russia
Los Angeles
Cal
Afetica
Tas
Wexhington Fort
Spencer NC Aue
H Donkel
Upton
Bette
Washington Cricket Club versus Department of Agriculture match
Yesterday afternoon at Chevy Chase Circle Washington Cricket Club faced the Department of Agriculture eleven. The match ended with the last wicket fallen at 2 to 3, highlighted by John and Dick Roberts bowling for Washington and fielding from Hiatt Morse and baseball players stifling runs.
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Chevy Chase Circle
Washington Cricket Club
Department of Agriculture
John
Dick Roberts
Washington
Hiatt
Morse
Lake Sousz
Bremmer
Department OF Agricuture Roberta
Warren
Fomoey
McLamnog
Selix
Rob Rusher
Robey
Hobereshaw
Chaplin
Tyeristlat
Gladwen
Samer
Cavall
Roberta Greham
Satz
Rogertchat
Frederick County Democratic Convention Leads Local Ticket
Frederick Md August 17 The Frederick County Democratic gathering dominated the slate for county offices and local posts. Figures named include William Fo Masisty Frederck Cramer and others as candidates for positions such as county surveyor, judges, and clerical roles in the Orphans Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spadel
Washington Pox
Frederick
William Fo
Masisty
Aelemuter
Frederck Cramer
Windsor Willama
Clauds Dutrae
McGill
Grocea
Jackson Statax Domes
Fravis Sinich
Orphans Court
Rasell
Pater Jouboa
John
Jayn Jangitam
Mmledoners
Movements of Ocean Steamers Between New York and Europe
A garbled OCR list outlines numerous Atlantic steamship routes and ports of call from New York to European cities including Southampton London Antwerp LiverpooL Genoa Naples and Cherbourg. The fragment also references vessels with names and connections to various hubs, ending with an unclear note about a probable abort.
Indian Superstitions From the Decoery Mugsatee and the Daxotts
The Dakotas and related tribes link whirlwinds to moths, bears, buffalo, and thunder. Dreams confer power, and women’s pleas can confuse a man’s mind through the whirlwind. Thunder is tied to symbols like the eagle, horse, and spider. Whistles carved from eagle bones mimic esgia cries, while the yellow winged woodpecker and spider are seen as thunder omens and protectors.
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Daxotts
Mother Wiseler
de Wiesler
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