Birthday of Prohibition Celebrated Across Nation
The eighth anniversary of the eighteenth amendment was observed amid debate. Prohibition supporters in Westerville Ohio led celebrations while the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment prepared for stronger fight. The group named Henry H Curran as first president as public disapproval grows and fundraising rises for the upcoming presidential campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Prohibition
Westerville
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Association Against
Howard Hyde Russell
League
William E. “Pussyfoot
Johnson
New York
Jones
Providence
R. I
Association
Henry H. Curran
Ellis Island
W. H. Stayton
British German group to film Shiraz in India
A joint British and German film project will shoot entirely in India with an Indian cast to depict Indian customs and culture. Bruce Woolfe will supervise production for British Instructional Films. The story Shiraz by Naranjan Pal and Himansa Rai centers on Shah Jahan Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal. UFA will distribute in central Europe while the British Empire market is handled locally.
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International News Service
London
India
Katherine Mayo
Bruce Woolfe
British Instructional Films
Shiraz
Shah Jehan
Mumtaz’ Mahal
Save
America
UFA Company
Berlin
Europe
British Empire
Fords not funny enough at Finklea's
In a compact note, Finklea's promotes Everything Electrical with a cheeky take on the new Fords being good cars yet lacking humor. The item reads as a light commercial tease highlighting shopper appeal and local store offerings.
Mysterious Betty Chambers slaying details eyed at coroner inquest
In Chicago on January 16 United Press reports two lovers Gordon Chambers and Joseph Miller, both gangster suspects tied to a separate $200,000 Cleveland gem robbery, are to testify at Betty Chambers inquest. Police doubt links but seek clues with Marian, a female friend, aiding probe. Betty’s apartment scene featured crushing to the head, throat cord, and tape over her mouth.
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United Press
Chicago
Betty Chambers
Dot King
New York
Betty
Gordon Chambers
Joseph Miller
Chambers
Cleveland
Marian
Drunken brawl near Holdenville ends in death
In Holdenville Oklahoma a drunken brawl six miles east left farmer Jim Berry dead after Claude Head shot him at close range with a twelve gauge shotgun. Berry's wife was placed under a doctor's care while Claude Head and Oscar Waldrup, an eye witness, were jailed. Neighbors Albert and Mrs Thompson heard the shot and rushed to the scene.
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United Press
Holdenville
Okla
Jan
Jim Berry
Farmer
Claude Head
Berry
Two Fliers Die In Argentine Plane Crash
The pilot and mechanician of a Latecoere French mail plane were killed near Solis in Maldonado Department Argentina in a crash. The company had recent government mail service contract. A separate orchard test in Hall New York shows a $15.97 nitrate of soda investment yielded 212 percent over untreated acreage.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Latecoere Company
Solis
Department of Maldonado
International News Service
Hall
N. Y
Jer
R. W
Wilson
Cornell University
New York State Horticultural Society
Missing Car License 778 579 Seeks Information
A 1926 four door Ford sedan with license number 778 579 is missing. Police Headquarters request any information from the public to locate the vehicle and its whereabouts.
Liquor Ship Crew Rescued by Guardsmen after Fire
Captain Robert Mosher and seven crew members of the Gaspe Fisherman were rescued 85 miles out of Nantucket by the coast guard destroyer McCall after the schooner caught fire. The men arrived at Charles Town navy yard and will be sent to East Boston immigration station before potential shipment to Halifax. The ship carried about 1 100 cases of champagne but no charges will be filed as it was beyond the 12 mile limit.
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Associated Press
Boston
Robert Mosher
Gaspe
Coast Guard
McCall
Nantucket Island
Charlestown Navy Yard
East Boston
Halifax
Leroy M. McCluakie
Trish Woman Dies at 109 in Mayo Ireland
Mrs Catharine Golden known as Kittie Lee dies aged 109 in Ballaghadereen County Mayo. She sailed to the United States 77 years ago, lived in New York for many years, then returned to Ireland and has resided there since 1871.
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Ballaghadereen
County Mayo
Ireland
Catharine Golden
Kittie Lee
United States
New York
Ghost Ship Gospe Fisherman Sunk by McCall Fire
The Gospe Fisherman filled with water and in danger of foundering while the McCall opened fire and sank her as a menace to navigation. The champagne cargo aboard the Gospe was valued about $75,000 and the schooner about $15,000.
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McCall
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Hatch
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Elliott G Mateh at Northwest Texas hospital this morning. The mother and baby are reported doing nicely. Mr Hatch is connected with KE. F. Rittenberry, architect. Mrs W G McQueery, mother of Mrs Hatch, was present for the occasion.
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Elliott G. Mateh
Taylor Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Hatch
KE. F. Rittenberry
W. G. McQueery
Ware
Continental Oil Station Robbed For Large Amount
Continental Oil filling station at Fifth and Alabama streets was robbed of 82489 last night. Police report the money hidden there was moved by an inside suspect after a rear window was smashed to gain entry. Authorities investigate the case as an inside job.
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Continental Oil Company
Fifth and
Alabama Streete
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Studebaker
Earth
Studebaker Commander
Atlantic City Speedway
Ralph Hepburn
American Automobile Associa
Tion
F.o.b
McCarty Motor CO
Nicaragua
Naval Air Station
Washington, D. C
J. F. Plachta
Louis Bourne, Jr
B. F. Belcher
Sandino
Leto
City Drug Store
Foley
Sailor Snug Harbor
Amarillo
Aluminum
Bell Brand
le Auth
Trish
Mr. and
Mrs. Hatch
Willionaire
George Remus
Continental Oil Station
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the Troy Laundry
J.N. Vernon
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