Lawmakers' sentiment on repeal question sought by league
Washington May 26 government and Prohibition era debate frames a public survey on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Henry Curran of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment urges a yes or no in Congress, while polls show wet versus dry support amid national mood and Digest results.
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Press Star
Washington
Welson
Amerias Obsbrtion
United
Congress
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Lawly
Digest
Yeaterrhy
F. Bogtt Medo
Anti-Saloon League
Erary Digest
Republic
Pennslyvania
Ford Tinchot
Pennsylvania
McBride
Dl Aote
Unions and Contractors Face Antitrust Suit in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 26, a group including electric unions officials, contractors, and industry leaders were named in a civil antitrust action filed by County Prosecutor Ray T. Miller. The suit seeks an injunction to halt alleged conspiracy in restraint of trade and price fixing in the electrical wiring industry under the Valentine Anti-Trust Law, and accuses participants of limiting competition and fixing prices for wiring equipment and services. The case targets the Electrical Business Association, its president Tom C. Fowler, and Local Union 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, among others.
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Irty
Elec
Thease Uns
Ax Injanelion Swt Din Common Pleas Court
Cleveand
Ray T. Miller
Valentine
Lequipmant
Campeon
Aasoda
Tom C. Fower
Presis
Elocal
John H
New York Stock Exchange Directors Approve Weekend Closure
The Exchange announced a three day closure following Memorial Day. Directors approved the plan after members requested the break, with trading halted next Monday and resumes after the long weekend.
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York
Membes
Ing
Washington Parties Challenge Day Law At State Convention
In Bellingham Washington May 28 10 Action of the Republican State Convention against the Work Court and a call to modify the national prohibition enforcement plank sparked statewide uproar. The vote 55 a divided roll favored removing the prohibition enforcement clause in favor of a state rights approach seen as critical of Hoover and Senator Wesley L Jones. The Democratic convention has already endorsed state rights in enforcing Prohibition laws.
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Lay
Hoover
Wesley TL Jones
Washington
Democratic State Convention
Chicago 3 500 000 Population Plans Juneau City Celebration
A fragmented excerpt from a 19th century page mentions Chicago projecting a 3 500 000 population, plans a Juneau city celebration, and future urban growth with 200 000 industrial workers. It references New Jersey morality debates, Prohibition, and a police action under Labarre, detailing enforcement of old moral statutes and public safety concerns.
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Chicago
Emsitg
Juneau
Cool Wiscornsin
Grundy Spends $332076 On Pennsylvania Senate Bid
Washington May 26 Senator Joseph R Grundy Republican Pennsylvania called by Democrats an ite talker at the Tar 1 BUS spent $1120764 through his personal organization to date in his unsuccessful race for the Pennsylvania Republican Senate nomination. It was learned today. Grundy personally gave $292000 Bell said. This is the largest expenditure developed this year by the committee, exceeding by far the million-dollar personal outlay reported by Mrs Muth Hanno McCormick.
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Washington
Joseph R Grunds
Pennsylvania
Grandy
Thomas Bell
Philadelphia
Senate
James Davis Returns to Washington with Nomination Victory
Secretary of Labor James Davis pictured returning to Washington after winning the Republican senatorial nomination in Pennsylvania. He defeated Senator Joseph Grundy for the primary, securing the party’s candidate slot.
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James
Davis
Washington
Pennsylvania
Joseph J. Grundy
Prohibition Dealers Guard Malt Botles and Copper Goods
In Washington May 26 1930 the Prohibition Commissioner says malt bot es and coppers are not seizable unless intent to use them to manufacture or keep intoxicants is shown. Patrons receive a card stating all merchandise is for legal and non alcoholic use only and buyers guarantee compliance.
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Washington
Dorin
Denver youth killed at Royal Gorge photo scene
Roland Schmidt of Denver died after losing his balance while peering over the Royal Gorge edge at Canon City. The 15-year-old high school student tumbled 266 feet into a crevice while attempting to photograph the world’s highest suspension bridge. He was killed instantly.
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Colo
Royal Gorge
Hia
Roland Schmidt
Denver
Ehaam
Classified Spring Offers Prompt Local Savings
Classified text shows rooms for rent with private bath and spot for a sale. Advertises revised pricing and limited items for sale. Readers urged to place orders quickly for several used items and notes a price around eight dollars.
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Somond
Holstom Hirth Eaale Tor
War Mothers In France Move To Peristeodae In Prep For Departure
The first group of American Gold Star mothers, returning from France, gathered in Tremont to plan a sendoff for Yale’s departure. Weather delayed some as injuries and illness afflicted several veterans, with Mrs Mary of Akron among the attendees. The event, held near the Arc de Triomphe, highlighted ongoing concern for those in hospital and the toll of campaign service.
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Persteodae
Yale
Annie Tinerids
Mary
Akeron
Prince
Soltiir
Smith to write new York book by Alfred Smith
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith will author a tele published work this year aimed at urban readers. The volume promises a candid look at government and civic life with a tentative title reflecting citizen and diverse governance themes.
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York
Alfred LS Smith
Tele
Navy chief cites need to hugest fleet under treaty
Rear Admiral Mark L. Gristel, chairman of the Navy General Board, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington that the London Treaty was not necessary at this time. He advised the U.S. Navy should be brought up to maximum strength under the Washington treaty before any further steps.
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Admaral Mark L .Gristel
Navy General Board
Senate
Fortign
Four Slain as Moonshiners Fight at Crowded Carnival
Crowded carnival night turns deadly as moonshiners exchange gunfire leaving four dead and about a dozen wounded. Witnesses name Ira Williams, Walter Moffett, George Laudermilk, and Clyde Kolbe among the principal participants in a deadly street gun battle. Ambulance scenes show dying men battling for life as police investigate the chaotic midway.
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Ira Willams
Walter Miolett
George Laudermilk
Clyde Kolbe
Anna
Gene Fuinl
Hyver Geass
Emmons Statement in Detroit Fight Burdens Bowles Politically
In a chaotic Detroit confrontation Harold Emmons challenged Bowles after being dismissed by the pole commissioner. The episode alleges Bowles pressured officials to target Emmons while Emmons denied wrongdoing and claimed no further testimony. The melee raised concerns about political consequences for Bowles and the involved officials amid a tense public debate.
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uRolost
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Mathemum
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Bn Bowles
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Erin
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Dame
York Township Names Teachers for the Year
The Board of Lidsientian of York Township announces assignments for the year. Selected instructors cover York Township schools with teachers named for grades from early primary to middle levels in Nelsonville and surrounding districts. Music instruction also listed among staff assignments.
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Lidsientian of
York Township
Ink Week
Abe Boapvilit
Dera Ldath WoWerty
Kimberly
Lucy M. Buell
Nelsonville
Mary Beck
Reet Clason Ami Shae Shafer
Oak Grove
Ween Frances
Nelgons Sc
Mra Hers Cox
Glen Mbou
Gay H Sharp
York
Mine
Alvin Johnson Dies At Capital Sunday
Alvin Johnson aged 50 died Sunday at his home in Columbus after a surgical operation three weeks earlier at White Cross Hospital. He was the son of James Johnson, 82, of May Avenue, and leaves a widow and daughter Geneva of Columbus, a sister Mrs Selby of Athena, and brothers I W Johnson of Grove City, Ray Johnson of Albany, and William Johnson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Columbus.
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White Cross Hospital
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May Avenue
Columbus
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Geneva
Mra
Selby
Athena
I. W. Johnson
Grove City
Ray Johnson
Albany
William Johnson
Pitteleigh
Johnsons
Albens Ma
Barkhurst Chosen State Road Engineer
Barkhurst selected as state road engineer with Robert N. Wall announcing the appointment. The official list cites Morgan, Torhing, Vinlon, Athens, Wash, Morin, Ras, and others as part of the division, with Barkhurst noted as longtime department member since 1419 and former assistant county treasurer of Aleshingsm Counts.
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Harkharat
Osurteror
Aleshingsm
Hoover era Senate panel weighs London Naval Treaty
May 24 internal Republican conference in Washington set to consider the London Naval Treaty after the tariff and harbor bills. President Hoover approved delaying the treaty to finish the current legislative program before moving to international arms limits.
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Quiz Curtis' Son In Graft Probe
Cleveland detectives opened a homicide inquiry into a gamblers game linked to life insurance policies as a man named Philip May died after a fall. The case involves alleged double indemnity schemes and insurance agents connected to a Chicago native, Barry Curtis, son of Vice President Charles Curtis, who defended his involvement.
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Cote
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Philip May
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A. R. Borwits
Lakeside Hospital
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Felend
Ulem
Barry K Curtis
Chicago
Charles Curtis
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Margaret Kilbane
Ed Wood
Ibaane
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Tientha
Defies Court Ruling In Ban On Communists
Amid a contested ban on communists, police plan arrests for any attempt to hold a meeting in Telmient. Judge Callaganet ruled that threats to the organizers were not sufficient to impede a proposed gathering, authorizing further action if communists pressed forward. County officials warn of possible clashes as groups prep for potential demonstrations despite the ruling.
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Wekelsey
Alexander Church Plans for Service Memorial Day in Alexander
Memorial services are set for Sunday at Alexander Presbyterian Church. Rev Howard Warner will lead the sermon at 10:00 AM, a noon lunch on the lawn follows, and the 2:00 PM program features Memorial Day themes by the church youth with supervision by the planing director. A violent crash in Crittenden, New York, killed five aboard a car colliding with a New York Central train at a crossing.
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Howard Mm Warner
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Wd Vohres
Vollesion Crittenden
N.Y
New York Central
Crogsiig
Wet-Dry War Heats Up With Extra Inning Fight
Milwaukee May 26 A drys victory in prohibition battle is seen by F Scott Mabride national superintendent of Anti-falcon League He says the campaign will extend five years and that this inning proves the wets have lost Mabride blames Dwight W Morrow as a potential rival to lead wets in the coming years
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Fisher
Yale
Fort
Meolay
Lrelinghity
Morrow
Senate
League of Natior
Milwaukee
F Scott Mabride
Anti-falcon League
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Batt
Dwight W. Morrow
Fenn
Preddeat
Stock Market Gains Amid Mixed Oil and Auto Shares
May York reports a firmer session as LPGRADE stock indices rise through the forenoon on heavier activity. Gains occur in General Motors after news of a new aviation venture, with upbeat trading in General Motors, General Motors, Chrysler and related issues.
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Canalder Mide
Poinia
Cotamon
Radio
Tngbaune
Jand Petroleum
Thadera
Noreoummes
Aca
General Matera
Chryaier
General Motors
Aviation Propertia
General Aviation Corporation
Cincinnati Population Fixed at 756000 for Greater Area
Census Director George J Hetteler announced Cincinnati's official population as 776,000, an 11 percent rise in ten years. He noted Greater Cincinnati is projected to reach about 756,000, with 1920 figures listed as 401,257.
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Cincinnaati
George J Hetteler
Hesteler
Greater
Bart White claims new altitude parachute record
In Los Angeles Bart White reported a new world altitude parachute jump record after a 25 800 feet drop from an airplane over the Mojave Desert. Also included is a garbled culinary section with scattered phrases about cream cheese, cake, and mixing instructions, with unclear adjacent text.
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Bart White
Mojave Desert
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