Wets and Drys rally against Fort speech in Congress fight
Washington reports a sharp clash as wets and drys push opposing views on prohibition and beer legalization. Borah targets enforcement leaders, while Congress weighs moving prohibition enforcement from Treasury to Justice. Fort speech seen as lacking new policy impact.
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Paul BR. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Urys
Congress
Franklin Mori
New Jersey
Sloover
Drys
Weis
Wade
Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement
Heed
Senate
Borah
John Herbert
Idaho- Montana
Eran
Herbert
Doran
Prominent Lawmaker Pushes Prohibition Pledge
The article describes Congressman U.S. Stone of Oklahoma proposing a pledge for national legislators and federal employees to observe the prohibition law. The document urges officials to take a real pot to prove their observance and signals a broader reform movement.
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House of Representatives
U.S. Stone
Oklahoma
Mse Vauer
Ohio Farm Bureau opens eleventh annual gathering
UM Sec secretary of Agriculture Arthur W Hyda leads a list of prominent farm teachers on the program of the eleventh annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation meeting opening Monday during Farmers Week. Alfred H. Vivian of Ohio State University and others will deliver welcomes and some talks will be broadcast on WaO and WAY. Floyd Willock and Milliard B. C. suffered knee injuries as coal mine accident near Hometown.
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Columbus
Arthur W Hyda
Lst
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers’ Week
Alfred H. Vivian
Ohio State University
Wao
WAY
Hotel Men From Other Parts Visit Santa Barbara
Arthur Brisbane describes Santa Barbara California as a Pacific edge resort with palm and live oak trees and a long ocean view. The piece notes a main Spanish Mission style hotel and surrounding houses along the shore reachable by a scenic road fromLos Angeles. It mentions bird protection funds from Fenntor Clark's daughter and a lagoon with ducks on the site.
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Anta Larbara
Calif
Jan. S
Thia
Banta Barbara Bilmore
Pacific
Agia
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Beile
Fenntor Clark
Him
Lawmakers Claim Prohibition Not True Law
Rep Lehrbach asserts drinkers should be declared criminals and prosecuted. He argues prohibition is misapplied, calling for enforcement rather than amending the law and contends many respected citizens violate the statutes, exposing enforcement failures and societal attitudes toward prohibition.
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Lehrbach
Home beer brewing questioned by nation’s leaders
Washington reports debate over legality of home-brewing. Rep Fort of New Jersey supports legality while Prohibition officials raise enforcement questions. The piece notes varied state laws and constitutional limits on federal seizure and personal use provisions.
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Washington
U.P
Fort
New Jersey
Prohibition Bureau
Healthy Rhode Island White Leghorn Chicks For Sale
Advertises healthy Rhode Island White Leghorn baby chicks at 15 dollars per hundred with a large Brentwood style bungalow on the East Ship of Athens as a down payment option.
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Athens
Kentucky bank hold up ends with youth confession
Rocky Hill Kentucky February robbery at the Rocky Hill Bank left cashier Porter Spillman and his son Dark Spillman among suspects. Dark Spillman, 72, was arrested after admitting participation with two assailants from Indianapolis, Hower Jance and Carlton Hane. The elder Spillman was forced to open the vault as bandits fled with about 3,000.
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Rocky Hill
Dark Spillman
Rocky Hill Bank
Porter Spillman
Young Spillman
Pallee
Spillman
Hower Jance
Carlton Hane
Indianapolis
Sulttman
Groundhog Day Forecast Confusion Delights Weather Fans
A playful, garbled note describes the Groundhog Day ritual with the Groundhog absentmindedly delaying the weatherman’s rest. It predicts a cloudy to sunny day, mentions shadows, and hints at a brief weather shift around February 2 with mixed terms and whimsy.
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Mets
Brockttion
Wondeliuck
M. Marmot
Three Robers Named Miller Face Court Action in Cleveland
Fragmentary report describes a Cleveland Police Court session involving Robert Miller a probationer under Judge Sawicki. A second Robert Miller, his five year old son, is alleged to be neglected amid the proceedings and a third Miller linked to probation matters is mentioned.
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Cleveland
Fah
Robert Miller
Marth
Sweeny
Robert Miler
Miller
Socom
Trobert Mier
Joseph Sawicki
Fragmented Local News Highlights and Page References
A read irregularities filled index mentions a Yorke Township dynamite incident a Meigs County jail suicide attempt and a homicide note. It cites various pages and sections including Athena Society News Chauncey News and State Sports with multiple county updates and organization notes.
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Yorke Township
USA
Meigs County
Poracroy Bend News
Fuga Se
Nelvonville Board of Trade
Guntun
Dwelzonville Iews
Washington County
Mesanser
W. C. Thompson
Glousterews
Walls Mills
Logan
Old
Logusa Atructur
Belang
York Man Fatally Hurt in Mishap at Nelsonville
The report details a fatal injury near Myerta Crossing in Nelsonville with Charles Wachenpeh, 124, and Louis Carpenter involved. It describes a Hill boat accident on the Moookingiver where Wachenpehwan was severely injured and died soon after at Logan. Carpenter, linked to the incident, faced pursuit and was reported to be assisted by law authorities.
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Nelson Ville
Charles Wachenpeh
Elu
Myerta Crosuing
Cherrington
Logan
Wachnachwans
Louis Carpenter
Patley
George Mate
Carpenter
Spa Ree
Wachensehwanz
Greshore
Warren Chief Appeals for Police Aid to Close Joints
Warren March 1 10 9 Teilee Chief Gilen appeals to State Prohibition Commissioner Bentham for a crackdown. He says officers are stretched and would reopen closures if funds allowed. He notes prior offers to tap with state help but claims visiting officers redirected to sheriffs’ office. He emphasizes cooperation but warns of job losses and neglect of areas if police force cannot sustain closures.
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Warren
Teilee
Gilen
S.r
D. Bentham
Heetham
Fultton
Ehlyf
Beetham
Tapparjale
Gillen
Jobia
Dairy En Are Favorable To Test Of Heads
A county wide sentiment survey shows thousands of dairy owners in Athens County favored a proposed project. Petitioners from Dover, Troy, Athens and nearby townships advocate cattle health measures and veterinary services with state funds debated by local officials and county agents.
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iMibeng
Athond
Abercitesia Dalkey Pasar
D. UL Johnson
Uxtomslan
Waterloo
York
Jstack
Jdlinath
Athens
Troy
Patitianern
Dover
Alexander
Gutthes Tuyer
Cinetalt
Danke
Offletalx
Hunger Strikes and Naval Arms Pact Debate
The article outlines heated discussion around Japan and Italy in a 1930s conference context. It highlights demands for parity in naval tonnage, submarine limits, and cruiser construction while detailing positions of Britain France and the United States amid looming shipbuilding programs.
Minister Weds Catholic Girl May Face Ouster
Ky minister in Lexington area faces possible removal after secretly marrying a Catholic woman. The incident centered on Reverend Velasco’s dual role and his engagement to Catherine Teogeres of Ellicott City. Local church officials report suspension until further action. Velasco says he will conduct services as usual.
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Hextinson
Pel
Juli Arnold Velauen
Juana Lepscopa Charen
Dayton
M Cuthottc Pricut
Negtt
Lowis
Bet
Lee
Adnan Hott
Tia Lexington
Napa
Dtovesu
Veldaco
Tomarrow
Johnna
Klahop Abbott
Mies
Catherine Teogeres
Ellicott City
University removed from Big Ten after subsidy charges
cloudy weather notes describe a rainy period upcoming while a town meeting resumes. The Western Conference faces a meeting as a university is reported to have been removed from the Big Ten for subsidizing athletes.
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Chicago
Keb
Trine
Mistake in Algebra Problem Linked to Black Hand Letter Confession
In St Clairsville on February 1 a high school algebra error prompted a student to confess involvement with a Black Hand letter. The note demanded money, signed Black Hand, and authorities noted the incident stemmed from a misread problem. Attorney Hyman Finkelstein and Prosecutor George McKelvy discussed the case with court officials, and the letter’s author was under investigation.
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ST. Clairsville
Alge
St. Olatravilly
Chia
Jetter
Hyman Finkel
Ian
Ott Stein
Ling
George EH. McKelvy
Keney
Prison Fire Report From Canon City Area
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a prison fire near Canon City with uncertain details. Mentions damage and authorities, unclear timeline, and possible reference to a Panter and tailor items. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
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House Expenditures Committee
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
Justice Department
Melton
Mitchell
Heaver
Treasury
Fusilee Department
Floyd Willock
Milliard B. C
Hshone
Sieltarlag Arms Hospital
Arthur Brisbane
Oscilla
Fes
Jia Irvine
Trvine
Solon
House
Tepe Regentative Dent
Republican
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Vort
Lebibach
la Avery
Batkerk
LaGuardia
Pavel
Wits
Monet
Jules
aGirantus Republicsn
New York
Hill
John Mhithy
Baltimore
Coolabadie
Uloor
Kentucky
Robert Millers
News Index
Charles Wachenschwanz
Lan
Sandusky
Fen
Berelin Hatqwata Banking
Athens County
Ames
Japan
Italy
Hunger Striker
Channing
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Rieharid
Stewart
Etigglat
Ture
Pete
Thy
London
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England
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Ohio Valley
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