Crime experts and police hunt for boy in Chicago bank robbery
Hundreds of private detectives and police swarmed Chicago as night fell after a bank robbery. They sought the boy, Willie Dalton, who hid from officers while his mother and two sisters waited at the Dalton home on Wilcox Street.
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Che Ramayor
Ooentry
Derg
Dain Bi
aSeen
Dalton
Chicago
Dalton Home
Wilcox Street
Willie
Bonds
Harding Makeup Lacks Greatness Or Any Pretense
The piece argues President Harding avoids bold action, preferring to take opportunities as they come and focus on normalcy. It contrasts Harding’s cautious approach with a potential Hughes scenario that could seize world service opportunities and present them simply for Harding to act on.
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Harding
United States
Mr. Harding
Eris
Hughes
World Service
The
New York Braning Post Inc
Systematic Swindle of Mail Order House Disclosed by Arrest
The Montgomery Ward & Co mail order house f a susbsided fraud scheme. Charles Steinbach, 18, a company messenger, and three men posing as customers were arrested. Steinbach could forge approvals to place fraudulent orders later used to claim refunds. Company officials say the scheme spanned a long period with shipments sent to nonpaying buyers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Montgomery Ward & Co
Charles Steinbach
Steinbach
Ting
California
Carl Ro Gray
Auto Thieves Turn on Themselves in Pittsburgh Robbery
Two bandits were arrested after a failed car theft in Pittsburgh. Police confronted the thieves as they attempted to flee, drawing revolvers. one suspect was captured, another escaped. The incident occurred amid a broader report on Pennsylvania crude oil price declines with several grades cut by fractions per barrel.
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Associated Press
Associated P
Jay Due
Pittsburgh
Price
Pennsylvania
Cabell
Somerset
Borah bills to curb federal abuse of free rights
Senator Borah introduced legislation to punish federal officials who trespass on free speech press and assembly rights. The bill targets state local and federal officers and seeks removal from office for violations amid rising lawlessness and distrust in government. The measure, backed by the National Popular Government League, aims to protect private citizens constitutional rights.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Borth
Idaho
Borah
Department of Justice
National Popular Government League
Palmer
Sen
Raye
Smiles and Kinks On Today’s Wires
News briefs from cities including New York Toledo Cleveland and Chicago cover bans raids burglar hunts and unusual court actions. Reports note police discoveries of hidden alcohol cases a home raid turning into a fracas a radiator alcohol tale a divorce ruling and an engagement announcement.
Signatures by Machinery Help Naturalization Seeker
Joseph McCready cannot sign his name with pencil or pen for naturalization but wins citizenship by typing. Weather outlook for the week from the Associated Press predicts normal highs in the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys with generally fair conditions.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Mc
Cready
Washington, D. C
Naturalization
McReady
Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Community centers urged as safety valves for youth
Col C Seymour Bullock urges development of community centers in Atlantic City to curb youth issues. He argues chambers of commerce should sponsor sane local centers offering companionship, crafts, and education aligned with village life and farming communities.
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Associated Press
AuUlantic City
N. J
Chamber of Commerce
W. S. Deffenbaugh
United States Bureau of Education
Warnings and Crises Across Cities From AP Briefs
AP dispatches report varied items from several cities. Martens faces immigration limits. Talbot jailed for Mann Act violation. Newberry indictments dropped. Pittsburgh bank data questioned. Mexican rail service continues amid strikes. France’s Genereller plant attempts failed. Rivers and Harbors bill moves through Congress. Williams criticizes US Steel pricing. NYC taxes eased for new housing. four mills face limits. damaged dice and hotel losses tied to WW1 era costs. Yap mediation noted. Education leaders decry automobiles and war impact on youth.
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Associated Press
Art York
Ludwig
A. K Martens
United States
Department of Labor
Washington
South Bend
Ind
John Talbot
Supreme President
the Order of Ovis
Wee
Detroit
Fich
Department of Justice
Newberry
Washington, D
Pittsburgh
Clearing -House
National Bank
Williams
Mexico City
Paris
France
Gennereillers Electrical Works
Washington, D.C
Cenaite
Washington, D. C
Comptroller of the Currency
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Board of Aldermen
Topeka
Kan
Critton
Wilson
Congress
DE. C
Auckland Geddes
Yap
Atlantic City
N. 5
National Education Association
McCombs Estate Valued at 259000 for Kin Siblings
William F. McCombs former DNC chairman left an estate of about 259000 upon filing his will in New York. Most of the money goes to five siblings Robert Ashton Mentburg Ark Corinne Hardy Little Rock Ethel Thomas Charlotte N C and Randolph Silverman Houston Tex.
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sBy United Press
New York
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Robert
Ashton
Mentburg
Ark
Corinne Hardy
Little Rock
Ethel Thomas
Charlotte
N. C
Randolph Silverman
Houston
Tex
Lackawanna Announces 10 Percent Shop Layoffs
Scranton February 26 announces further reduction in Delaware Lackawanna Western railroad shops with ten percent of all employees to be laid off March 1. This marks a second cut of ten percent about a month earlier. A worker was burned by an acid explosion at the Waterloo Service and Engraving Co plant.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Charles F. Morgan
Waterloo Service & Engraving Co
Heavy reinforcements rushed after Macroom battle
Cork reports Sinn Fein forces defeated government troops in an all day clash near Macroom. Crown forces suffered at least six dead and dozens wounded, with about 70 soldiers attacked by 300 Sinn Feiners. Cork barracks are depleted as troops hunt down rebels and railway service is halted.
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United Press
Cork
Macroom
Sinn ‘Fenners
County Cork
Crown
Seaforth Grant
Sounty Cork
Foresees Period of Intense Competition for Ocean Shipping
The federal reserve board foresees a period of intense world shipping competition due to overproduction. It notes excess shipbuilding relative to current demand and reports of canceled contracts abroad. The board says both the United States and foreign nations may have passed the peak of shipbuilding, with Britain’s postwar expansion influencing other nations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Great Britain
Castleton Denied Access to Debs by Attorney General
Samuel Pp Castleton, Debs counsel, said a telegram from Attorney General Palmer refused his request to visit Eugene V. Debs at the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Debs remains incommunicado after criticizing President Wilson in a statement issued through his attorney.
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Atlanta
Samuel Pp. Castleton
Hugena
Debs
Palmer
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Wilsom
Castleton
Knight Cited for Long Air Mail Flight
Omaha reports Jack Knight received commendation from Otto M. Praeger for the first air mail flight from North Platte to Chicago. Knight braved a new course to uphold the air service honor.
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Knight
Associated Press
Omaha, Neb
Jack Knight
North’ Platte, Neb
Chicago
Otto M. Praeger
Air Service
Gibson names special agents for Iowa attorney general
Des Moines February 26. Attorney General Ben Gibson announced named special officers: H. M. Stoner Cel weth C. C. Coe Ottumwa C. W. Hanson Des Moines H. M. Long Bedford C. Campbell Fairfield Roscoe Saunders Manilla. Salaries per diem. pay suspended on written notice. Local authorities tasked with law enforcement. officers to cooperate with communities. Special instructions issued for delinquent local duties.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Department
Ben Gibson
Towa
Mr. Gibson
H. M. Stoner
Celweth
C. Coe
Ottumwa
C. W. Hanson
H. M. Long
Bedford
C. Campbell
Fairfield
Roscoe Saunders
Manilla
Tam Siml
Panama Calls For Rifles To Repel Costa Rican Invasion
Panama asks for seized rifles from the canal zone as hostilities rise near Colo. Panamanian mobilization increases with 2,000+ enlisting and 2000 more heading to the frontier. conflict centers on the Pacific frontier amid unclear U.S. guidance and a pending war declaration.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Colo
Pacific
Republic
Panama Canal Zone Administration
United States Legation
Washington
Portas
William Jennings Price
United States
Col
J. J. Morrow
Canal
Bonus Bill Advances to Senate with 1923 Payment Date
The finance committee reported the soldiers bonus bill to the Senate with taxes removed and a cash payment due January 1, 1923. It preserves five options: cash based on service length, deferred certificates, farm and home aid, and vocational training. Debate centers on delaying provisions to 1923 and potential amendments over tax restoration and financing via war loan interest.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Gerry
Rhode Island
Jones
New Mexico
Nhn
Congress
Jthe
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Calder
New York
Des Moines Police Arrest Two Claiming Deputy Status
Two men in Des Moines were arrested on a citizen’s complaint for forcibly entering a home and attempting to search the premises with pistols. They claimed to be part of Sheriff W. J. Robb’s special deputy force, but Robb disclaimed ownership of the deputies.
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United Press
Des Moines
Robb
Des Moines Police
Petr
Auto Promoter Guilty of Swindle
William Livesey, former president of the Little Motor War company, was found guilty in federal court of using the mails to defraud. The case involved selling stock valued over a million dollars to more than 30,000 persons nationwide. In Detroit a bank manager shot an armed bandit during a failed branch robbery. Further items note marriage licenses in Tama and Humboldt counties.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
William 3. Livesey
Little Motor War’ Company
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
West Side
Dimefarings Bank
Harvey Rheaume
Rheaume
Irish plan to destroy Britain industry alleged
London Feb 26 United Press reports reveal Irish Republican documents captured in Dublin detailing plans to wage operations abroad including attacks on English ships, mines, factories, trains and telecommunication lines. Training, funding and harsh penalties for deserters are outlined alongside efforts to secure American aid and block roads with explosives.
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United Press
London
England
Dublin
Cork
General Headquarters
America
Gork
Ireland
Aunt Dolly Spencer Poised To Be Milford Mayor
A Milford Ohio canvass shows Aunt Dolly Spencer, longtime Milford police chief, likely to be elected mayor unanimously with no opposition. Known for fairness and kindness, she would be Ohio’s first woman mayor in any city town or village.
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Milford
Ohio
Dolly’ Spencer
Dolly
School Garden Fight Plans Spring Demonstration
Mrs. Chester Gadwajleder, in Waterloo for 12 years, prepares for spring school garden work to be shown to pupils, parents, business leaders, teachers, and civic groups. Last year five gardens yielded 1462 dollars in receipts and home plots produced crops valued at 2443 dollars. Despite experience, Waterloo funds gardening from private efforts as no city support exists. Leaders remain optimistic, launching a new campaign as the John Fiske school Parent-Teacher association hosts her talk Tuesday evening.
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Chester Gadwajleder
Waterloo
Burlington
Davenport
Nevada
Clinton
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Parent- Teacher Association
John Fiske School
Cadwaillader
Marnee May Not Draw Salary as City Appointee
Waterloo official Mahnke may not receive pay for building commissioner post held despite disputed appointment. Iowa assistant attorney general Kendrick cites legal rule that a person occupying an office illegitimately is not entitled to the salary, following city clerk Gnagy’s inquiry and the Waterloo city attorney’s earlier stance.
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Edward Mahnke
W.R. C. Kendrick
Iowa
A. E. Gnagy
Mahnke
Board of Lexaminers
City of
Waterloo
Police Seek Man After Attempted Assault on Edith Wendt
Northwestern Iowa police hunt for a man with a scratched face who tried to assault 24 year old Edith Wendt in front of her Rockwell City home. The struggle lasted about 20 minutes before the assailant fled. Chris Distiller, briefly detained, was released after Wendt identified him as not the attacker.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Polce
Iowa
Edith Wendt
Rockwell City
Chris
Horse Halts Great Western on Trestle
A horse attempting to cross a long railroad trestle on the Chicago Great Western east of Council Bluff delayed an eastbound train for about an hour. Two women alerted railroad men before departure, believed to have prevented a possible accident.
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Presay
Council Bluff
Chicago ‘Great Western Railroad
Here
Three Men Feared Auto Bandits Captured After Chase
Elizabeth New Jersey February 26 three men believed to be auto bandits who stole 15 machines in Union county were captured by a sheriff posse at Kenilworth after a long hill and dale chase following a trolley car hold up. Harrison Arkansas February 26 about a hundred Missouri and Northern Arkansas railroad employees quit work after wage cuts were refused by receivers.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth
N. J
Union County
Kenilworth
United Press
Harrison, Ark
Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad
Reichstag Hands German Reparations Proposal
Germany's counter proposals to allied reparations demands were submitted for final approval. The plan includes an international syndicate to control world raw materials, with a portion of German goods allotted to the allies and payments to be made in gold, possibly totaling about 120 billion gold marks. Named drafters include Ugo Stinnes, Walther Rathenau, and Dr Wiedfeld.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Loudonn
Rprata
Escn
Ugo Stinnes
Alter Rathenau
General Electric Company
Dr Wiedfeld
Krapps
Sentiment May Press Japan to Withdraw Siberian Troops
Tokyo February 26 A note to Washington omits reference to Japanese troops in eastern Siberia amid the Langdon murder at Vladivostok. A debates grows in official circles over withdrawal as court martial judgments and the Chita government influence policy and cabinet views.
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Japan
Siberia
Associated Press
Tokio
Washington
Langdon
Vladivostok
Lieut
United States
Beria
Kokumin
Shim- Bun
Chita
Far Eastern
Jess Altho
Uchida
Kokumin Shimbun Sars
fRither
Chiropractors Win Legal Recognition in Iowa Today
After a twenty six year battle the Iowa legislature enacted a bill legalizing chiropractic and granting practitioners the same rights as physicians and surgeons. The law took effect today. The conflict since 1895 began with D D Palmer Davenport Jr and sparked opposition from surgeons and physicians.
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United Press Des Moines
Iowa
D. D. Palmer
Davenport
Moscow Envoy Predicts Martens Return and New Soviet Envoy
Constantinople February 25 Bronislav Konish Moscow commercial delegate said he held full powers to grant import permits for Russia for Turkey and the Balkans He claimed Soviet representative Ludwig Martens would soon return to the United States and that envoy M Kousnietzner would arrive soon.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Tiflis
Bronislav Konish
Moscow
Turkey
Balkans
Russia
M. Kondish
Ludwig Q. A. K. Martens
United States
M. Kousnietzner
Uture
Red Army Retakes Capital of Georgia
Constantinople Feb 26 The Red Army is reported to have retaken Tiflis the capital of Georgia after earlier clashes with Georgian forces. Reports say Soviet troops are entering the city again, following events at the Tiflis arsenal and prior expulsion by Georgians.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Tiflis
Republic of Georgia
Scranton
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