Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 280, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 March 1926 — Page 2

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BANDIT FACES DEATH AT HANDS OF 3 STATES Whittenmore’s Loot During Last Year Estimated at $1,000,000. Bv United Pre*s NEW YORK, March 25. As two States sought the custody of Richard Reese Whittenmore, notorious bandit leader, in an aim to execute him, and still a third began investigations which may also demand his life for murder, sociologists traced his beginnings to a substantial clean American home. The dapper young crook, whose loot in the last year has totalled 1 ,000,000, came from ancestors entirely free from the stigma of crime and his father was an honest, hardworking mechanic in Baltimore. There wasn’t an over supply of money in the home to which young Whittenmore was born, the experts say, but poverty was absent and respect for law was deeply ingrained. Despite this, the man who now stands as one of the largest operators of the underworld with additional charges piling upon him ai}d his confederates hourly, began stealing while still a youngster. Crook at 15 When most boys are thinking of school, young Whittenmore was being sought by police, a petty theft from a neighborhood grocer, a large haul from another store and he grew into the leadership of a gang of boy thieves. He had a criminal record before he wag 15. He led “The Tiger Girl'’ to the altar and his activities Increased. Treasures obtained at pistolpolnt were poured at her feet and guarding the guns by w r hich he lived she sought to insure hla safety by standing watch over him when he slept. For Whittemore never a lone wolf, a gang and its members must be protected, even from each otht-r. Now “The Tiger Girl” is behind the bars with her bandit husband and the mountain of evidence Deaf Hear Instantly Amazing Invention Brings Immediate Relief to Those Who Are Deaf ? A wonderful invention which enables -the hard of hearing to heaF all sounds as clearly and distinctly as a Child has been perfected by the Dictograph Products Corporation, Suite 8684, 14 B. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. 111. There is no waiting, no delay, no dan- j gen, but quick, positive, instantaneous results —you hear instantly. So positive are the makers that every one who is hard of hearing will be amazed and tielighted with this remarkable invention, the AcoustiCon, that they are offering to send it absolutely free for 10 days’ trial. No deposit—no C. O. D.—no obligation whatever. If you suffer, take advantage of the liberal free trial offer. Send them your name and address today.—Ad vortW'-Tiont. STOP ITCHING SKIN Zcmo Ihc Clean, Antiseptic Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief There is one safe, dependable treat: ment that relieves itching torture and that cleanses and soothes the skin. Soon after the first application of Zeme you will find that irritations, Pimples, Blackheads, Eczema, Blotches, Ring? worm and similar skin troubles will disappear. Zemo is all that is needed, foe it banishes most skin eruptions, makes the skin soft, smooth and healthy. It is a non-greasy, disappearing liquid that may be applied during the day. Ask your druggist for a small size. 60c, or large bottle, SI.OO.—Advertisement.

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