Treasure Hunt Is Investigated in Brookville
In Brookville Pennsylvania June 1 excitement rose over a mysterious treasure hunt linked to a bank robbery. Federal agents and local officers pursued a trio including a woman wife of a bank bandit believed to have fled with 4000 in cash and 500 bracelet from the Peeles National Bank of Clintonville last October.
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Brookville
Pennsylvania
U. S&s
John Sloan
Sloan
Fred Smith
Lowry
Peeles National Bank
Clintonville
George Slade
Maverick Declares Candidacy For Mayor Of San Antonio
Maury Maverick announces he will seek the mayoral post in San Antonio while denying plans to use the office for a bid to Washington. He notes his role in unseating Quin and leads into discussion of 1940 presidential prospects.
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San Antonio
Tex
Maury Maverick
Ashington
Maverick
C. K. Quin
J. Kilday
Mayor Vows Active Leadership Across State and Local Politics
The new mayor pledges vigorous work to be the best in the United States and to stay active in state and local politics as the city contends with population trends. The census notes the population rising from 49,376 to 52,895 over 11 years.
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United States
Full blooded Aborigines in Australia believed dying
A fragment notes concerns about Aboriginal communities in Australia facing severe decline due to disease and disruption. The text hints at fading populations and the looming threat of disappearance among indigenous groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wealth in U S Surpasses Global Output Prior to 1776
statisticians estimate that since 1776 America has produced three times as much wealth as the entire world did before that date. The claim frames U S economic growth as a modern surplus over historical world production.
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America
Not The Time To Meet Says Green
President William Green of the AFL suggested it might be inad visable for a meeting of delegates who walked out of the Virginia Labor Federation convention at Newport News. W F Robinson, who led the protest faction, said Green was considering grievances about minority rights and seating at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Virginia Labor Federation
Newport News
W. F. Robinson
Robinson
Green
Treasury Receipts and Outlays Report May 29
Treasury data show receipts of 15 643 828 35 dollars and expenditures of 26 765 699 50 dollars with a net balance of 2 934 841 388 55 dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Old Plumbing Trade Noted In Ancient Egypt
The text notes that plumbing is one of the oldest trades and that Egyptians were skilled plumbers about 4,000 years ago. The remark emphasizes long-standing expertise in plumbing dating back to ancient Egypt.
Indictments Returned in Slaying Near Callands Va
Camuel Swanson and two other Negroes were indicted for aiding and abetting in the killing of Constable William N. Coward near Callands. Trial date to be set after Judge Turner Clement’s return from Stuart. Coward was shot while arresting a suspect on a drunk and disorderly charge. Swanson surrendered with his father’s help.
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Chatham
Camuel Swanson
William N. Coward
Callands
Andrew Campbell
Paul Fuller
Turner Clement
Stuart
Swanson
Houck Named State Publicity Firm for Three Years
The Virginia Conservation Commission selects Houck & Company of Roanoke as its advertising representative for three years starting July 1, with a condition to open a Richmond office. Chairman N Clarence Smith notes the appointment depends on commission action during the period.
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Richmond
Virginia Conservation Commission
Houck & Company of
Roanoke
N. Clarence Smith
Houck Company Named Official Advertising Agency
The commission reserves the right to make changes and Houck & Company shall continue as the official advertising agency up to July 1, 1942, replacing Cecil & Presbrey, Inc. of Richmond and New York.
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Houck & Company
Ing
Commission
Cecil & Presbrey, Inc
Richmond
New York
New Evidence Reported in Abdell Case
In Richmond on June 1 assistant attorney general Edwin H. Gipson said counsel for J C Abdell of Norfolk awaiting death in the electric chair for his wife Audrey Abdell murder informed the attorney general that new evidence had been uncovered. The state Supreme Court would be asked next Wednesday for a rehearing.
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Richmond
Edwin H. Gipson
J. C. Abdell
Norfolk
Audrey Abdell
Attorney General
State Supreme Court
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Shaw
Wilbur Shaw
Indianapolis
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago
Cliff Bergete
Hollywood
Floyd Roberts
U. S
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Winchester
Virginia
Boscawen Street
Mrs. Halvosa
A. C. Halvosa
S. R. Diehl
Martinsburg
W. Va
Burnt Church
Cyril Mee
Houck
General Electric
Is Raz
Miller “” Anderson
Front Royal
Batiste
Jess
Rockford
Montgomery
Loudoun St. Ward
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