Army of day officals ready to start drive upon bootleggers
Washington reports an army of more than thirty thousand officials will take charge under John F. Kramer as prohibition commissioner to enforce the war time and constitutional prohibition act. Officials plan to name department commissioners and expand inspector forces with flying squadrons. Congress allotted two million dollars with more sought for the next year. Many sections report liquor sold openly in ice cream parlors and bootleggers operating with little restraint.
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United Press
Washington
John F. Kramer
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wilson
H. M. Gaylord
Kramer
Prohibition Army
Army
Congress
Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Revenué
Death for aeds now demanded by loyal body
New York November 13 demand for the death penalty for those held on criminal anarchy charges is made by the law and order union in a letter to the senate judiciary committee The letter cites congress acts as treason and punishable by death It also criticizes the DOJ campaign against Bolshevists anarchists and traitors Hearing on James Larkin and Benjamin Gitlow continued today with 16000 copies of the Revolutionary Age alleged to publish their communist manifesto Larkin and Gitlow face editing publishing and distributing the organ Twenty three others charged with criminal anarchy were to have first hearings Attorneys planned to rely on constitutional challenges to the state law
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New York
Law and Order Union
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Department of Justice
James Larkin
Benjamin Gitlow
Revolutionary Age
Larkin
Gitlaw
Lusislative Committee
Miners Keep Strike Vow Amid Slow Recovery Moves
In St Louis on November 13, Southern Illinois miners show little urge to end the walkout. Though the rescinding strike order is widely received, it is largely ignored. Leaders expect worker numbers to rise gradually, but miners remain committed to a strike to victory.
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ST. Louis
Southern Illinois
Reds rounded up in Monessen raids held on high bail
Greensburg Pa November 13 Twenty alleged reds taken in raids near Monessen are held in the county jail under twenty thousand dollars bail each.
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Greensburg
Monessen
Steak Fire Destroys Home in Waukegan
The Waukegan fire department responded to Theodore Belch's home where a steak being cooked in an oven caused a fire. The uninsured steak and oven fire were a total loss to the residence.
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Waukegan, II
Theodore Belch
Belch
Social Postponed at Golden School to Saturday Evening
The ple social at Golden School has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday evening November 15.
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Golden School
State to Work Dakota Mines at Same Cost
Fargo N D November 13 Leaders of the Non Partisan League claim North Dakota's league government can operate the mines and pay owners royalty while turning a profit. Mine owners say they cannot meet the miners demands. Negotiations to avert a strike failed as the state by governor Frazier proclaimed took over mine operation. League leaders say profiteering in coal allows meeting the situation without losing a cent and likely without raising coal prices.
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Fargo
N. D
League Today
North Dakota
Frazier
League
Prince of Wales Visits Walter Reed and DC Landmarks
The Prince of Wales toured Washington sites including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At Walter Reed Hospital he autographed a card for J H Cooper of Monongahela who lost a leg in the war while greeting other veterans from his division. He spoke to wounded men on the lawn, saying it is a great pleasure to visit the hospital and meet his in arms. He apologized that his stay could not be longer to see more patients.
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Washington
Prince of Wales
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Red Cross
Walter Reed Hospital
J. H. Cooper
Monongahela
Lieut
J. M. Barton
Barton Ohio
H. H. Commandeer
Bellefontaine
Ohio
C. W. Johnson
Dallas
Texas
Dodge Westfall
Albion
Cloture Petition Filed to Limit Debate on Treaty
Senator Hitchcock presented a cloture petition to limit debate on the treaty. Senator Cummins ruled it out of order, an appeal was moved, and the chair sustained Lodge's motion to table the appeal by 44 to 36.
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Washington
Hitchcock Today
Cummins
Iowa
Hitchcock
Senate
Lodge
Prince Visits Mrs. Dewey During U S Tour
During a visit to the United States the Prince spent an afternoon with Mrs. George Dewey widow of the Manila hero. He wished her a speedy recovery and noted every minute of the trip with great enjoyment.
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United States
George Dewey
Manilla
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth Return to Brussels
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Brussels before noon ending their American journey. They were greeted by the burgomaster and city and court officials and escorted to the Laeken Palace.
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Brussels
Albert
Elizabeth
Capital
America
Laeken Palace
Bay Rum Drunks Settle Fine for Five and Costs
Three Armistice Day drinkers at the traction line pleaded guilty after police brought them in. Ed McNeal lacked funds but Frank Watkins and Earl Verity paid their fines of five dollars and costs. McNeal was sent to labor but escaped and has not been seen near the station.
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Cee Woodworth
Ed McNeal
Frank
Watkins
Earl Verity
McNeal
Bay
Trimble Grange to Hold Important Meeting Next Saturday
Trimble Grange will meet Saturday night at Grange Hall in Trimble. Officers are to be elected and the deputy will attend to inspect and give a talk. A large attendance is requested.
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Trimble
Market Rallies in New York After Two Losses
After two days of heavy losses and a morning of nervous trading the New York stock market staged its first genuine rally in three days around 1 30 pm. Prices edged higher as traders regained some confidence following earlier declines.
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New York
Prince Decorates American Ace in British Service
Capt. Elli Springs, eager to do his bit, received a decoration from British service. The American ace in question earned recognition for wartime efforts and continued service with British forces.
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Prince
Elli Springs
Bey
U. 8
Farmer dollar available now for home needs
Washington officials report about 800 million dollars will be released to aid local enterprises after a New York stock market crash. The funds will ease cash shortages, boost production, and help lower living costs as banks shift from speculation to supporting regional business growth.
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Washington
United States
New York
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Board
Psd
Men Have Right to Decide About Their Business
In Columbus Ohio on November 13 miners' union officers express confidence that an agreement with coal operators will be reached before the Westminister conference called by Secretary Wilson adjourns. G. W. Savage district No. 6 secretary says workers decide when to return to work amid resentment over federal court actions.
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Columbus, CO
Westmeter
Wilson
G. W. Savage
Fire at Vanderbilt Hotel Leaves Three Expected Dead
Eleven men overcome by smoke and fifty people forced into the streets as a fire roared through the upper floors of the Vanderbilt hotel in Buffalo. Three of the injured were expected to die.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Vanderbilt
Union Papers Sought In Steel Strike Suit
United Alloy Steel Corporation sues four steel unions in Canton Ohio seeking all documents letters books and orders issued during the strike that began September 22. Four year compliance is requested. A tangential note mentions sunflower cultivation in Southern Russia as an oil substitute.
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Canton, CO
United Alloy Steel Corporation
Common Pleas
Russia
Officer Moell in Cleveland Captures Armed Robber After Duel
Patrolman Moell exchanged shots with robber Moore in a late night pursuit after Moore allegedly held up five men. Moore was wounded and captured as he tried to flee a fence then attempted to enter a house during the chase.
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Cleveland
Moell
Moore
Hunt
Legion Starts Fight to Glean Up the Nation
The American Legion opens its program of Americanization after the first annual convention. Franklin D'Olier is elected national commander after a close vote with Hanford McNider. Officers include Joyce B. Lewis Allen A. Tukey James D. O'Brien Alden R. Chambers and William B. Follett. The group plans a legislative patrol to advance America nization and curb radicalism while easing labor capital tensions and immigration.
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L. R. Blanchard
United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
American Legion
Hanford McNider
Iowa
McNider
D’olier
Joyce B. Lewis
Long Prairie
Allen A. Tukey
Omaha
Neb
Army
James D. O’brien
California
Navy
Alden R. Chambers
Massachusetts
William B. Follett
Oregon
Legion
Judge Continues Case as 380 Pound Witness Fidgets
In Evanston Illinois Justice Samuel Harrison delayed a trial due to nervousness among the court staff caused by witness Frank Metzler weighing 380 pounds who remained seated in the witness chair during proceedings.
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Evanston, Ill
Samuel Harrison
Frank Metzler
Legion Post Holds Record-Size Meeting on Future Plans
The American Legion post of AG ens held one of its largest gatherings Wednesday night on Court Street. Hundreds attended to hear band selections and remarks from Attorney Wool ma oes Comiteas thanking Athens supporters as themes of Bolshevism and a new labor deal were discussed for upcoming actions by the post.
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American Legion Post of
Agens
Court Street
Lsten
Life Sentences Confront Youths for Brutal Murder
In Painesville Ohio three youths faced life sentences for the brutal murder of Ernest Grey. Patrick Kebert and Andrew Kebert, aged 21 and his younger brother, were part of a running fight that ended in Grey’s death. Judge A G Reynolds presided as the youths faced the court amid the presence of Grey’s aged mother.
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Ther
Rebert
A. G. Reynolds
Ernest Grey
Kebert
Patrick Kebert
Andrew
Grey
Painesville
Miscount Gives Wets 33 Extra Votes in Delaware County
In Columbus on November 13 the Delaware county tally reported to the Secretary of State shows an inadvertent three dozen votes for the wets, boosting the wet side to a 573 vote lead against ratification of the federal prohibition proposal.
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Columbus
Delaware County
Secretary of State
Man Receives Meager Pay After Theft Claim
A man in New York received only $2.60 from John Felder after claiming theft. He had taken a suit and other clothing, gave his address, and promised to send a pawn ticket.
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New York
John Felder
Substitution for Booze Noted in Oak Park Grocery
Chicago reports a curious drink substitute case from Oak Park where a four foot bottle or jar was observed in a grocery, suggesting a local trend away from alcohol. The brief mentions a substitute for booze and a shopper incident, reflecting wartime or prohibition era mood.
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Chicago
Oak Park
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Porter
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