Bank Robber Killed After Holdup in Le Tennessee
A bank robber in Le Tennessee enters the People's bank unobserved and steals about $50,000 before officers shoot and kill him as he seeks refuge inside the bank.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
6
Jeath Summons Mrs William Jobe
Jeath summons Mrs William Jobe wife of Bruce Jobe died early today near Brucetown in the Brucetown area in her first year. Funeral services will be held at 1st Church in Brucetown Sunday afternoon Lambert officiating. She was a daughter of Samuel Swimley Sr and lifelong resident of Brucetown. Survived by husband and parents, daughters Misses Marea and Juanita Jobe, two sisters Mrs A J Clendening Hill WV and Mrs How and Miss Corrie Swimley. Three brothers Samuel Clinton Swimley and three others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Jobe
Jobe
Brucetown
Cn 1St Church
Th . Lambert
Brucetow
Mar m
Juanita Jobe
Feniliam
Evelyn Swimsley
Messrs
Samuel
Xkang
Clinton Swimley
A. J. Clendening
Hill
W. Va
Howe
Corrie Swimley
Train Robbery Ends With Bandit Fleeing in Oklahoma
A lone bandit swung aboard a Frisco freight car near Okla on December 30 and robbed a passenger, taking a watch and forcing the crew to help. The robber exited before the train stopped near the Arkansas River as the air brake was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Fibson
Cor
Erec
Arkansas
Dry New Year Onset Hailed As Police Reinforce City
In York on December 34 the Associated Press reports one hundred prohibition enforcement agents will scour hotels and restaurants to curb excess. They will form flying squads and clamp down while hotel managers instruct staff to avoid liquor. Hotels report full reservations and dances will be main entertainment as 1921 begins with restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
York
Prohibition Enforcement
Leeds
May Know Of Elwell Tragedy
New York December 31 Associated Press reports Brooklyn District Attorney Lewis believes a jailed robber named George L King can reveal knowledge about the Joseph B Elwell murder case from last summer. King has expressed willingness to plead guilty to first degree robberies with a second offense tied to a November 22 hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
NEW_ YORK
Dota
Lewis
Brooklyn
Joseph B. Elwell
George L. King
British Premier Warns Against Hasty Treaty Change
Premier Lloyd George warned in the House of Commons against altering the Sevres treaty to favor the Turks over the Greeks. He urged cautious handling of Greek actions, noting explanations may arise for Venizelos ouster and Constantine's recall to the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Sevres
Venizelos
Constantine
President Receives Royal Greetings From Foreign Dignitaries
Washington dispatch notes President Wils amid telegrams and messages from King Victor of Italy, King Haakon of Norway, and Princess Charlotte of the Duchy of Luxembourg. The scene depicts formal greetings as year-end ceremonies unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wils
Dyer Mae World
Agnanethor
Victor
Manuel
Italy
King Haakon
Norway
Charlotte
Laixembours
Mysterious Payroll Bandits Rob Cleveland Firm
Five masked bandits held up the W W Sly Foundry Company plant in Cleveland Ohio, killing president Dee Ble-W Sly and vice president George J Fanner as they took 4200 dollars in cash and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Cleveland, C
Dee. Ble
W. W
20 Years for $35 Thefts Convicted Youth Sentenced
In New York in December 1921 10 year old Dwar Creary was convicted of first degree robbery for a hold up that netted 35 dollars. Judge Nott sentenced him to 20 years in Sing Sing. The judge noted his inability to impose a harsher outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Dwar Creary
Sing Sing
Nott
Opposition to emergency tariff plan signals Senate friction
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, as chair of the Senate finance committee, returned to Washington after nearly a year away and indicated that opposition in the House to the emergency tariff measure may doom its passage this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Penn- Pyle
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Ous
De Valera Arrives in Ireland Amid Unspecified Details
The Associated Press reports that Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish republic, landed safely in Ireland. Harry Boland, his secretary, announced the event today and offered no further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dec Valera
Irish Remachom
Ireland
Harry Boland
de Valera
Boland
Refugees Fed by Americans In Constantinople
The Associated Press reports American aid including 470 tons of relief supplies distributed to refugees in Constantinople Harbor during the first 12 days of December. The American Red Cross aided more than 60 ships with medical and surgical goods, helped establish a 350 bed hospital at the Russian Embassy, furnished beds to three orphanages, and sent 1,000 blankets to the refuge rest station on the island where 3,000 refugees were cared for by the U S Navy crew of the Pennsylvania in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prez. UA Aontin
Constantinople
Ida Gross
Crippen
America Navy
Proto
Irish Migration to United States Surges in Ten Months
Dublin reports a sharp rise in Irish emigration to the United States during the first ten months of the year, about half the level of prewar periods. A total of 12,752 emigrants left Ireland with 78 percent destined for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Emi
Gister
Japan Plans Large Aerial Defence Program
The Navy Department outlines a major aerial defence scheme to be watched by March next. Yokosuka port will share two seaplanes one balloon 24 airplanes and 22 training airplanes. Seaplanes to be based at Kure Sasebo Matsuyama. Training planes and workshops established near Hiroshima with a large aerodrome at Lake Kasumigaura. English naval instructors to arrive next spring to begin training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOMA
Siegrash FF
Navy Department
Yokosuk
Avill
Kute
Sasebo
Matsutaye
Sen Ghee Goss
Carey
Firoshim
Lake Kasumigaura
Tokio
England
Canada in 1920 Opens Prosperous Era Says Leaders
The Associates Press reports Ottawa December 31 that Canada enters the new year in perhaps its most prosperous history. Agricultural leaders note the large 1920 harvest and widespread wealth reflected in farming, forests, mines and fisheries contributing to national wealth and renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Associates Press
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Enada
Mayor Glas Rohde Lifts New Year Fire Alarm Ban
Mayor Glass Rohde announced lifting the New Year’s lid for tonight. Fire bells may ring at 11:55 p.m. and beyond midnight with no objection to whistle blowing during the period. Police will arrest anyone who triggers false alarms for the remainder of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glas Rohde
Shiant
Glass
Firgarms
Trinkle Declares Candidacy for Virginia Governor
Virginia Democrat E. Trinkle announces his bid for the governorship in a campaign speech. He pledges an aggressive administration, economic prudence, and improvements in roads and education, urging voters to consider his Senate record and future leadership. A separate item reports Fireman Affleck cleared in court over alleged hose damage during a fire call, judge ruling department action exempt from civilian liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Etion
Virginia
L Qany
Ndt
State Senate
Ee of
Tree Lore and Curious Tales From Far Lands
A fragmentary article touches on Australian flora with a famed tree bloom and notes on cultural language use in small towns. It mentions Professor Mena and Tehuacan in 1908 investigating linguistic practices among Chinese, Indians, and other groups, highlighting surprising word usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New South Wales
Mena
Tehuacan
Mesy Museim
Cep
Wigginton Method Formula Stresses Tight Mixture Choice
The text specifies the Wigginton method and mandates a carefully tied mix. It rejects weaker mixtures and emphasizes using the correct, strong formulation for optimal results.
Norfolk and Western Schedule Passes Through 1929
The timetable lists October 3 1929 services including parlor cars to Bristol and Roanoke, Pullman sleepers to Williamson Winston-Salem and Philadelphia, cafe cars Shenandoah and Roanoke connections to Memphis, and northbound routes to Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with specific departure times and connections. W. C. Saunders and W. B. Revill are credited as passenger agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Bristol
Pullman’ Parlor
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch Norton
Pullman
Williamson
Winston-Salem
N. C
Shenandoah
Memphis
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jeath
WM. Jobe
William S. Fart
Elwell
President
Bayroel
Ncas
Pan
NTA
C. P McEvicar
Eres
Bie
Buick
Bere
H. W. Ebert
U. S
MR. Trinkle
Wytheville
Saye Garnett
Talbot
Affleck
Demvins
Dims
Seicure
Norfolk & Western
Ade
Harlop Bros
Main Street
Franck Baker &“Son
Irean
Edward. Conner
Harry Brown
Garver & McVicar
S. Market
Stockholders’ Meeting
Theing House
Winchester
Shenandoah Val
Nat'l Bank
Wincheter, Va
WM. G. Hardy
Limestone Farm
Mader
Clarke County
Wadesville
Arthur R .Carter
Ethel
Irene Carter
John M. Fishpaw
Postoffice
Bell
Pike
Good & Cqo
Red Cross
People's Dro CO
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