Scandal of Dry Regime Warns of Enforcement Gaps
The Federal Council of Churches says failure to curb industrial alcohol diversion and high powered beer production shows the government must strengthen enforcement. It notes illicit beer removal from breweries is solvable, diversions ongoing, and homesbrew and small scale bootlegging still present, while bonded whiskey movements have declined. The report cites need for diligence and reform.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Research and Education Department
Federal Council of Churches
United States
Rail rate hearings closed temporarily in West
The joint hearing on a flat 5 percent freight increase and the West’s rail relief, including short line railroads, ended briefly as J H Streyer of North West Mutual Life Insurance warned that $2 000 000 000 in railroad securities are at stake and credit could be crippled without relief.
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Western Railroads
West
J. H. Streyer
Waukee, Wis
North‘West Mutual Life Insurance Company
E Locke Elected Montana Methodist Conference President
Hie was elected president of the Montana Methodist conference which opened at Great Falls yesterday. His dress was one of the outstanding features of yesterday's session.
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Mishop
E. Locke
Hie
Montana Methodist Conference
Great Falls
Methodists Open Annual Meeting at Great Falls
The Montana Methodist conference completed its organization and began sessions in Great Falls. Bishop Charles Edward Locke was elected president, with officers named for the coming year. The conference will close Sunday with pastor appointments and an investigation into alleged gambling device use.
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Great Falls
Montana Methodist Conference
Charles Edward Locke
Charley Rhodes
Charles Wolf
Alander Muirden
W. Werte
Carl Knudson
W. C. Wampler
G. C. Parrish
W.A. Redfield
C. E. Andrews
Board of Education
Mr. Parrish
C.E. Andrews
Department of Church Schools
H.W. Woods
Ira Rankin
Board of Foreign Missions
R.G. Raymer
A. C. Lemon
Board of
Church
Congress Urged to Allow Chinese Wives Importation
The Chinese American Citizen Alliance urged Congress to permit wives of Chinese men to enter the United States to address a sex imbalance. Organizers cited about 67,000 Chinese in the country, roughly 10,000 of whom are women, seeking relief through new immigration rules.
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Chicago
Britain Communist MP barred from US travel
Shapurji Saklatvala, communist member of the British House of Commons, is denied admission to the United States to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Secretary Kellogg said passports and visas will be revoked under immigration laws due to inflammatory speeches. The action contrasts with Senator Borah’s earlier views on exclusion and notes possible legal measures if he violates U.S. law.
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Kellogg
Washington
Shapurji Saklatvala
House of Commons
United States
Inter-parliamentary Union
London
Saklatvala
Kelloge
Coolidge
Borah
Great Britain
Butte Debt Talks Stir France Britain Terms Sought
A Washington dispatch says sentiment in Congress favors equal terms for France’s four billion dollar war debt with the United States, with possible a limited moratorium to stabilize finances before payments. Caillaux plans to avoid figures in Washington while the French case is debated, and a U.S. funding framework for the Franco British debt remains a reference point.
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Washington
France
United States
Great Britain
Commission For
Paris
Smout
Utah
American ‘Commission
Hora
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
Acquit Youth Who Killed His Father
A 14 year old boy in Madisonville Kentucky was acquitted of murder after testimony showed he killed his drunken father in self defense during a late Tuesday night incident. The elder Logsdon threatened the family and had concealed a pistol, but the son took the rifle and later shot when asked where he would kill.
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Associated Press
Madisonville
Harol
Ashybure
Logsdon
California officials order mining firm ministers to show cause
In San Francisco on September 16 1924 California corporation commission officials demanded the Carson Valley Mining Company run by ministers appear September 26 to explain why its license to sell stock should not be revoked The firm used religious literature in stock sales and claimed divine aid for mining ventures The secretary treasurer is Reverend William Kee Towner and the president Reverend Hugh W Gitchrist both ministers involved in the operation
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Hugh W. Gitchrist
Weet Roinater Presbyterian Church
Aircraft Board Members Called to White House
Washington Sept 16 The nine member Special board created by the president to probe aircraft affairs will meet at the White House tomorrow to hear the president’s views. The board’s appointment marks official acknowledgment of the controversy since last winter and follows a joint Army Navy letter urging action. How the board will handle past criticisms by Colonel William Mitchell remains uncertain as the president notes the scope and witnesses to be summoned.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Davis
Ar Department
Wil Bur
Navy
William Mitchell
Aalstant Army
Thority
House Aircraft Committee
Pastor objects to women smoking on church tombstones
A fragmented clipping reports a pastor criticizing women who smoke on church tombstones and argues the act reflects morbid relaxation. The text shows garbled phrases about seating, morbid habits, and implied social disapproval within a church context.
Anaconda Standard Classified Ad Thrills Readers
A fragment from the Anaconda Standard highlights classified ads in action as a local man advertised his automobile for sale and sold to a cash buyer the day after the ad appeared. The piece invites readers to place their own ads and watch results come in.
City council debates bond for city treasurer’s office
The council discussed a 90000 bond issued May 4 for the city treasurer’s office amid requests to cancel. Treasurer Riley opposed the bonding company’s cancellations and agreed to meet at any time. A committee of the whole chaired by Alderman Woods heard the matter. Front street paving and Harrison avenue work were also reviewed.
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Cty
Yondwean
Company
Riley
Elam
Horgan
James Woods
Tiley
Matt, Canning
Woods
Provrews
Naked Cave Tonic
Seven Are Killed in Wreck of Bus
Asheville dispatches report seven killed when a bus went off a mountain road between Asheville and Burnsville, about 30 miles away. Local residents later knew little of the tragedy and names of the dead or injured were not confirmed. telephone lines to outlying districts failed, delaying details.
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Asheville
N. C
Here
Burnsville
Menage
Poison mystery hits Utah Avenue lodging. two men dead
In a Utah Avenue lodging room two men were found unconscious on a bed, one identified as Sam Cohen of Chicago, the other unnamed. Officers struggle to determine the poison source and whether foul play occurred as the pair lay undiscovered for hours. Cohen’s papers provide only vague clues, and investigators report uncertainty about the dead man’s identity and cause.
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Sam Cohen
Chicago
Butte
Cohen
Utah Avenue
Sonen
aKramp
Hulsiter
Rooming House
Helena Man Killed in Car Accident
Roy Mertoteh of Helena was killed tonight when his car turned over on East Helena Road. Mr and Mrs John Kovich and their three children were present.
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Roy Mertoteh
Oat Helena
Helene Road
John Kovich
Pase
Primary Meant Nothing in Wisconsin Senate Race
Milwaukee September 16 Associated Press reports Robert M. La Follette Jr won the primary by a wide margin but faces a splitting Republican field in the September 29 election with five Republicans, two Socialists, a Socialist-Labor candidate and a brewing conservative split. Possible withdrawals aim to unite anti-La Follette forces behind Roy P. Wilcox or Daniel Woodward, shaping an eight or ten candidate contest.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Robert M. la Follette Jr
Wats
Tate
Robert M. UN Follette
Socrat
Roy P. Wilcox
Award Faithman
Daniel " Woodward
Arthur Jerry
Pee M. "Work
George Bauman
The
Republic
Dithmar
Barry
Wilcox
Wood
Ward
Confesses murder of wife and son in Denver
Raymond Shank a 50 year old mechanic confessed to killing his wife and 13 year old son Paul in their Denver home. Police said he admitted drafting a motion stating the killings occurred after his wife filed for divorce. He denied motive and attempted to drown himself after pursuing his daughter with a rifle.
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Denver
Raymond Shank
Paul
Hom
Shank
Clty
T. Fred Reed
Hylan to retire from public life after mayoral loss
New York April 16 announces that Mayor John F Hylan plans to retire to private life after his defeat in the Democratic primary by State Senator James Walker by a 98 643 plurality. The mayor states his oath of office was faithfully kept and asserts no third ticket will be formed. Walker prepares for a vacation as borough leaders switch to support him.
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Hearst Paper
New York
Walker
Pres
James Walker
New York City
John F. Hylan
Iife
Hylan
Evening Journal
William Randolph ‘Hearst
Hearst
John H. ‘Sinnott
Arthur Brisbane
Hearst Publcations
Chab
Albar
Ity
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Borous
Pitte
David Wendt
Rehan
Maurice Connolly
Heramei Laken
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