Tammany Hall and its turbulent history under Croker
The Anaconda Standard recalls Tammany Hall's rise under Boss Croker, its brutal political methods, and the later evolution under Charlie Murphy. It notes patronage and graft, the organization’s vast influence, and lingering debates about its reforms and charity.
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Ker
Columbian Society
United States
Croker
Tammany
National Democratic
State House
Senate Chamber
White House
Charlie Murphy
New York
Daring to Do Right by Banton at Prohibition Banquet
New York District Attorney Banton criticizes liquor law violations at a private banquet. He warns that disrespect for the Volstead act weakens respect for all laws and urges strict enforcement while calling out the hypocrisy of prominent figures who drink publicly at such events.
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New York
Banton
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Dick Croker A bygone type remembered in Irish roots
The obituary recalls Dick Croker died yesterday in Ireland. Born in Cork in 1846, he came to America as a child and became a leading figure in New York politics as head of Tammany Hall. His lineage traces to Cromwellian Crokers famed for stubborn resolve.
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Crokers
Ireland
Cromwell
Cromwell Crokers
Dick Croker
Tammany Organization
New York
de Valera
Arthur Griffith
America
Black Water
Cork
Eyra Coot Croker
Tammany-hall
Dick Cro
Foreign-born population surge reshapes New York demographics
The federal census bureau reports rapid growth of Russians Italians and other foreigners in major cities. New York now hosts more Russians than Moscow and more Italians than Naples surpassing Irish and German counts from a generation ago while native white growth lags.
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United States
Federal Census Bureau
New York
Moscow
Naples
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
France Lists Military Strength Amid Genoa Conference Debate
General Taufflieb asserts France can mobilize 3,000,000 trained troops despite reduced conscription. Officers push for 18 month service while aging veterans back reserves for rear duties. Hughes and Hoover urge Europe to abandon militarism, warn Genoa talks are political. They oppose trading rights for military gains and call for united economic rebuilding.
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France
Taufflieb
Taufflied
Hughes
Genoa
Hoover
Europe
America
Clash Over Dismissals Highlights Butte School Row
In Butte Montana teachers denounce arbitrary ratings by Superintendent Douglass amid mass dismissals. Miss Lizzie Pettibone and Miss Mollie Jackson recall brief visits and lack of criticism while former colleagues protest the board’s handling and demand explanation. Mrs Shearer endorses Pettibone, noting her long service and progressive methods.
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Douglass
William Owsley
Lingenfelter
T. J. Hoar
J. D. Garvin
Central Council of the
Parent‘Teacher Organization
John J. McBarron
Philip Richard
Neilie Small
Butte
Mollie Jackson
Llaaie Pettibone
Lizzie Pettibone
Whittier
Mise Pettibone
Miss Pettibone
Miss Pettbone
Miss Jackson
Shearer
Butte, Mont
Moljie Jackson
Mise Jackson
Ike
Greeley School
Misa Jackwon
Logansport
Ind
Doles
Jackson
Offien
Former Tammany Lender 15 Dead and Croker Wealth
Fragmentary obituary notes Richard Croker once a Tammany leader born to an Irish immigrant rose through politics to wealth and notoriety. It mentions lavish living, racing stables, homes in New York Wantage England and near Dublin, and ties to family marriages and children. A stray film blurb closes the fragment.
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New York
New York State
Bell Mead
Nashville
Tenn
England
Wantage
Ard
Lencairn
Dublin
Ire
Palm Beach
Florida
Black Rock
Hinaw
Croker
Elizabeth Prager
Richard Croker Jr
Annon
Ak Croker
Ormond
Choso-Examined On Intimidation At Prison Case
Testimony in Helena centers on officials including MacDonald and Stewart over automobile dealings and machinery turnovers at the prison. Warden Potter reports 23 livestock and a stallion. ex convict Meyer identifies slips used from prison store. Further examination scheduled next week.
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MacDonald
M.W. Potter
Louis Goldie
Aylsworth
Charles E. Meyer
Conley
Judea Hoorsky
Helena
Award Draws Crowds at Gardens Dance Event
The large dance at Gardens drew an estimated 2,000 attendees as a ticket draw occurred on stage with judges from the Rotary Kiwanis Chamber and newspapers observing. Winning numbers and stubs from a big wheel were announced amid lighted hall and Elks toast.
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Montana Power Company
Ofce
Elks
Harry” Gallwey
Mr. Kramer
Billy Bateman
Rotary Club
Kiwanla Club
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph J. Kelley
Plans for Russia War Debts Stir Europe Boundary
Discussion reveals a rift between England and France over Russia war debts. France seeks full recognition by the Soviet, while England and the others push for possible reductions. A United States court might decide the debt proportion. The matter heads to committee and returns Monday for review.
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England
France
Russia
Supreme Court of the United State
M. Barthou Sald
Chess Problems Second position mate in two by Carpenter
White to play and mate in two moves in a three move problem. Second position of the problem from American Chess Bulletin. The key move will be given next Sunday by H Lowndes Maury and the names of those giving the correct solution by Friday evening.
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George E. Carpenter
Tarrytown
N. Y
American Chess” Bulletin
H. Lowndes Maury
Hugo Kreisler and John McCormack Star in May Victor Records
May Victor releases feature Hugo Kreisler the cellist with his brother Fritz Kreisler at the piano. Highlights include Kreisler’s dainty alluring La Ciocca and an eye catching English sung piece with Spanish inflections. McCormack’s May selection presents a romantic, swinging love song with a bright waltz rhythm and orchestral interludes enriching the vocal line.
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Hugo Kreisler
Victor
Fritz
Ceelte
Watts
Mme, Alda
Tallan
Drigo
John McCormack
McCormack
Mike
Rek
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