Volstead Nomination Upheld by Minnesota Court
Benson Minn July 20 The Rev A J Kvale of Benson is disqualified as the Republican candidate for Congress in the seventh Minnesota district and Congressman A J Volstead author of the prohibition enforcement act is declared the duly nominated candidate in a decision filed today by District Judge Albert Johnson after hearing the nomination contest.
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Benson, Minn
A. J. Kvale
Benson
Congress
Minnesota
A. J. Volstead
Albert Johnson
Kvale
Edison Sends Message After 19 Years From Orange
Thomas A. Edison for the first time in 19 years used a telegraph key to send a message from Orange, New Jersey, to the Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association. The note, read to David Homer Bates, honors the telegraph fraternity and records his early electric beginnings. His last telegraph use was in 1901 for Chauncey Depew at the New York electrical exposition.
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Thomas A. Edison
Orange
N. J
Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association
Telegraph Fraternity
David Homer Bates
United States Military Telegraph Corps
Western Union
Chauncey M. Depew
Government Tugs Bid On Entire Fleet In Sale
A bid for the full fleet of 78 tugs offered by the Shipping Board was submitted by George H. Leighton for a syndicate at 180000 dollars per wooden tug and 230000 dollars per steel tug. Twenty one other tenders for single or paired vessels were opened, with prices from 60000 to 205000 dollars. Decisions were deferred but officials said offers exceeded current direct-sale prices.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
George H. Leighton
New York
Selwyn C. Reed Fireman Dies in Newburyport at 74
Selwyn C. Reed a prominent state fireman died in Newburyport today at age 74. He served with the local fire department for over 30 years. A Holworthy Hall story titled She Named Him Algernon will appear in the next Boston Sunday Fest Magazine.
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Newburyport
Selwyn C. Reed
Holworthy Hall
Algernon
warrant issued for Nathan Messinger in desertion case
Judge Hayden in Roxbury issued a warrant for Nathan Messinger on desertion and non support charges. Messinger was found in Denver Colorado and held for identification by Denver police after his wife Mrs Mary Messinger reported his disappearance and sent urn and condolence letter. Inspector Concannon assisted Roxbury police and welfare groups in the case.
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Roxbury
Nathan Messinger
Denver
Col
Mary Messsinger
Colorado
Concannon
Messinger
Fayston Street
Rose
David
Solomon
Morris
West
May Abolish Irish Juries
London reports that Andrew Bonar Law stated the government is improving the Irish situation and would not gain from martial law. He hinted that abolition of trial by jury could be pursued through new legislation, suggesting consideration of additional powers.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Street Fighting in Tuam and Houses Burned
In Tuam County Galway Ireland unrest began early this morning after two policemen were killed last evening. Promiscuous shooting set several buildings alight including the Town Hall causing extensive damage estimated at 500000. Military forces were called but soon withdrawn. Casualty figures not available.
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Tuam
County Galway
Ireland
Clothing discounts spark probe by fair price officials
Washington officials consider retailers who lose customary discounts as potential profiteers. Howard Figg says DoJ circulars misinterpreted and urges passing all discounts except 2 percent cash in 10 days to the public. He notes apparel margins are already liberal and warns against extra profits.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Fair Price
Howard Figg
Figg
South Boston Citizens Oppose Gasolene Tanks
Prominent South Boston residents led by Representative Robert HB Bigney petitioned the Mayor and City Council to disapprove Jenney Manufacturing Company’s permit to erect gasolene tanks at West First and D streets. They call the tanks a menace and nuisance and urge use of a 1916 statute granting council power to block such permits. A public hearing was held by street commissioners and the matter remains under advisement.
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South Boston
Robert HB. Bigney
Jenney Manufacturing Company
West First and
D Streets
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