New York Moves to Bolster Prohibition Enforcement
Federal officials in New York draft plans to widen enforcement after Governor Smith signs the repeal of the Mullan Gage state act. Palmer Canfield says about 200 federal agents are ready to cover the state and border with expected federal help, while police may be asked back to patrol duties as the repeal is seen as a blow to enforcement efforts.
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Associated Press
New York
Smith
Palmer Canfield
New York State
Orice
Fashington
Prohibition Enforcements Seen Steady in New York
In Washington on May 5 the Prohibition Commissioner Haynes declared there would be no let down in enforcement in New York state. The general view here, however, suggests a shift in approach may follow the recent actions referenced in the report.
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Associated Press
Washington
Haynes
New York State
California raisin growers start war
Fresno county grand jury heard testimony from farmers alleging vandalism and arson by unknown persons in retaliation for refusing to sign Sun Maid crop contracts. The case centers on the shooting of Walker Osterhoudt and the arrest of Mrs. N. Torosian. Witnesses described grape vines mutilated, trees destroyed, and ranch buildings damaged near Monmouth and Clovis.
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Associated Press
Fresno
Cal
Fresno County Grand Jury
Sun Maid
Monmouth
Walker Osterhoudt
Mismanagement charges in Leiter estate case in Chicago
In Chicago, May 5, Lady Marguerite Hyde filed a bill seeking to remove control of Levi Z. Leiter estate from Joseph Leiter. The suit claims mismanagement of over 1 million dollars of estate funds and alleges Hyde was crowded out by two trustees. It notes Leiter’s 1890s wheat speculation and later assets tied to Marshall Field.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Levi Z. Leiter
Marshall Field
Joseph Leiter
Marguerite Hyde
Earl of Suffolk
Marguerite Leiter
Joseph
Leiter
Lady Hyde
Nancy Lathrop Carver Campbell
Santa Barbara
Cal
Levi Z. Letter
Lester
England
Seymour Morris
Mr. Morris
William J. Warr
Young Leiter
Myers to Practice Law in Billings
Former Senator Henry L. Myers will practice law in Billings Montana joining Judge Edmund Nichols in a partnership replacing the late Harry L. Wilson Myers retired from the Senate March 4 and has been at Hamilton since leaving office
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Associated Press
Billings
Mont
Henry L. Myers
Edmund Nichols
Harry L. Wilson
Myers
United States Senate
Hamilton
Prince of Ethiopia On Short Visit To Butte
A Ethiopian prince, Wyxzezwixard S. J. Challoughleczilezise, in black ecclesiastical robes, visited a modest 216 South Idaho Street home in Butte. He spoke on world affairs, praised America, and promoted Protestant missionary collaboration with West Africa. He travels four days in Butte before visiting Seattle and other West Coast cities.
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Prince OF
Ethiopia
Butte
South
Idaho Street
Nimrod
America
Wyxzezwixard S. J. Challoughleczilezise
Royal House of
Reformed
Coptic Church of
Abbyssinia
Challoughizilezise
United States
West Africa
Roosevelt
Teddy
Africa
Europe
Johannes
John V
Credeotia
Aristairfiree
Abhabashee
Portugese
Seattle
Butte Market Week Aims To Forge 20000 New Friends
Butte prepares for Market Week May 10 to 19 with a plan to welcome at least 20000 visitors. Tr Lb Wills says the city needs to shed its closed image and cultivate goodwill with neighbors and the state through big sales and a novel entertainment program.
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Butte
Tr. Lb. Wills
Chamber of Commerce
Montana Editors to Meet in Butte
The 1923 Montana Press Association convention will be in Butte on August 9 to 11. P. B. Snelson heads the executive committee. members include Leon Shaw, J. D. Scanlan, Joseph Gehrett, and A. A. Franzke. plans call for a program and coordination with local officials.
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Associated Press
Billings
Montana Press Association
Butte
P. B. Snelson
Billings Gazette
The
Press Association
Leon Shaw
J. D. Scanlan
Miles City Star
Joseph Gehrett
Laurel Outlook
A. A. Franzke
Fergus County Argus
Missoula
Shelby
Lewistown
Snelson
G. M. Moss
Whitefish
Wills
Butte Chamber of Commerce
S. E. Peterson
Great Falls
Association
Office Quarters Offered 10 City at Courthouse
County commissioners offered the city of Butte a shared courthouse home to consolidate offices. The plan saves money by relocating health, engineer, and city offices to the courthouse, with a $500 monthly rental and annual savings in heat, light, and repairs. Sheriff Duggan supports it. Mayor Horgan approves and plans to recommend adoption.
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Board of County Commissioners
City of
Butte
Freudenstein
Board of Commissioners
County Health Office
Duggan
Horgan
Only 16 Million Ounces Silver Remain Under Pittman Act
Washington May 5 Director Sobey of the mint announced that only 16,000,000 ounces of silver remained to be purchased under the Pittman act. He also issued supplemental regulations to ensure American miners benefit up to the last possible date.
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Washington
Sobey
The
Mint
Greenbeck Threatened as Allen Murder Trial Opens
Defense of Harry Allen, charged with the murder of Fred Greenbeck last January, pressed forward as court recessed to 9:30 Monday. A large crowd attended with many women present inside the jail entries. Defense attorney Rotering described Allen as 40 and of good character, saying he went to the Rialto store to take home a drunken Victor Swanson after hearing Greenbeck threaten Allen. The state objected to detailing Greenbeck’s past convictions, while Rotering claimed Greenbeck had threatened Allen on several occasions, prompting Allen to report fears to an officer.
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Harry
Fat’ Allen
Fred Greenbeck
Greenbeck
Allen
Nick Retering
Canning
Geagan
Rotering
Harry Allen
Rialto
Victor Swanson
Swanson
Sulgrove
Broadway
Officers On Way To Return Slaver To Los Angeles
Under Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz his wife and Deputy Sheriff Walter J Hunter left Los Angeles for Tegucigalpa to bring back escaped hammer murderess Clara Phillips if she is still there A parting message to press said Death threats and warnings mean nothing to us We will be back in Los Angeles with Clara Phillips some time in June Armour L Phillips Mrs Phillips husband hailed Biscailuz on the gangplank asking him to tell Mrs Phillips he is for her Biscailuz doubts a San Salvador report that Mrs Phillips escaped from captors in Tegucigalpa
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Eugene Biscailuz
Walter J. Hunter
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Hammer
Clara Phillips
Riscailuz
Armour L. Phillips
Biscailuz
Mrs. Phillips
Clara
San Salvador
Phillips
Three Greeks Dead as Trinidad Mine Disaster Claims 19
At 11 25 tonight the third body was recovered from the Southwest ern mine slope. Seven men remain missing as rescue crews, aided by U S Bureau of Mines and local camps, struggle amid wreckage. The dead include John Konistakis John Soupaginis and Chris Katsiis. The disaster follows a prior fatal blast in the region.
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Fry
Associated Press
Trinidad
Col
Rocky Mountain Nel Company
Sopris
United States Bureau of Mines
Aguilar Diatrict
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Southwestern
Leon Cordova
John Konistakis
John Soupaginis
Chris Katsiis
Kiwanis Host George H Ross in Livingston Banquet
More than 130 Kiwanis members gathered in Livingston to honor George H Ross of Toronto, head of International Kiwanis, and Mrs Ross. Representatives from eight Montana clubs attended, with letters and telegrams from clubs in Montana and Wyoming. The Rosses will visit Yellowstone Park, then proceed to Butte and on to Pocatello Idaho.
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Associated Press
Livingston
Mont
George H. Ross
Toronto
Iwanisa International
Ross
Montana
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Northwestern class fight survivor disputes Leigh ton Mount death
A student participant in a Northwestern class clash testifies Leigh ton Mount was alive after the incident while alleging the murder charge lacks basis. The account highlights conflicting statements amid ongoing legal proceedings and campus turmoil.
Northwestern athlete calls Mount death a frameup
William R. Campbell, Northwestern University athlete, said in Iowa City that Leighton Mount was not killed by sophomores in 1921. Campbell testified he was with Mount the night of the fight at the gym after the sophomores left, and he doubts Mount was murdered, disputing the Lake Michigan pier body claim.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Iowa
Leighton Mount
Northwestern University
Hazers
William R. Campbell
Northwestern
Northwestern Iowa
Campbell
Mount
Lake Michigan Pier
Northwestern student Leighton Mount death probes continue
Chicago reports parallel inquiries by the state's attorney and the coroner into the 1921 disappearance of Northwestern University student Leighton Mount. The death near a lake pier prompts questioning of suicide versus hazing accident after a class rush. University officials and the coroner pledge cooperation as more students and staff are interviewed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Leighton Mount
Northwestern University
Hevanstoffpat
Mount
Walter Dill Scott
George FP. Merrick
Oscar Wolff
2000 Escape Trap Under East River
About 2000 passengers were trapped in a tunnel under the East River when an Interborough train stalled and blocked three others. They walked along narrow runways to exits in Long Island City as electrical equipment burned causing smoke. Several women fainted and some had to climb 80 feet via a narrow stair. Women removed high heels and skirts to hasten the exit.
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Associated Press
New York
East River
Interborough
Long Island City
Wanamaker Charge Denies Secretary Wallace Avers
Washington secretary Wallace rejects Wanamaker charge of attempting to interfere with supply and demand. He accuses Wanamaker of circulating gross misstatements after Wanamaker’s telegram to President Harding and circular to state boards of agriculture. Wallace says the committee cited by Wanamaker did not prepare the report and had no role in its release.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
Oe Wanamaker
American Cotton Association
Wanamaker
Department
Mr. Wanamaker
Harding
Special Committee On
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Watertown
Canada
Sweden
Convention of Press Association
Pittman Paige
Colorado
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