Dramatic Prohibition Crackdown Targets Near Beer Brewers
Washington announces merciless enforcement of day laws with focus on near beer producers. Prohibitions Commissioner Roy A Haynes vows severe penalties, including year-long closures for violations of the half percent rule and heavy fines or property forfeiture for offenders. Principals cannot blame agents any longer.
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Washington
Prohibities
Roy A. Hayners
Alajor Haynes
Sreweties
Haynes
Guiliy
Police confront difficulty naming Wen of Jennie incident
New Haven August 9 police struggles to identify seven of 18 men arrested in a rum running raid tied to the schooner Jennie T. Trial continues as officers describe the rush to Lighthouse Point and liquor transfers from boat to dock amid disputed property lines and a stationary motor seizure.
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New Haven
Lighthouse Point
Jennie T
Jules
Booth
P. Wirtz
James Tonk
Big Quantities of Alcohol Obtained by Fake Firms
W B Seabrook exposes a nationwide bootlegging ring using medicinal manufacturers as fronts. The western medicine rings, centered in Ohio and Illinois, used flavoring extract businesses to mask large shipments of pure grain alcohol. Federal agents have seized amyl alcohol from bonded warehouses and pursued major dealers in Pennsylvania New Jersey New York and Massachusetts as part of a larger probe. Continued on Page Five.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Maassachusetts
Ohio
Illinois
Danbury Postmaster Out. Day Removed Over Liquor Theft
Danbury assistant postmaster William H Day has been removed from office by order of the federal postmaster general. The action follows investigations into the disappearance of a large quantity of confiscated liquor stored in the Danbury post office basement. Day, a thirty year veteran, was described as a Republican with limited local activity. The liquor, previously stored at the Danbury jail, was moved to the post office basement for safekeeping. Federal prohibition agents monitored a key route along Sugar Molloy road, arresting contraband shipments in the area. Rumors circulated that letters were sent to enforcement officials in Washington and New England detailing Day’s alleged activities.
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Danbury
Wiliam H. Day
F Gasistant
Washington
Dennbury
Jer Day
James Cuff
Perty
Kramer
New England
McCarhy
Wessels probate reveals 27000 left in trust and 340000 disposed
Martha J. Wessels died July 3, long time Bridgeport resident. Her will, admitted by Judge Paul Miller, bequeaths jewelry and furnishings, 1000 to sister Sarah, 20000 to Bridgeport Trust for her sister and later division among heirs. Nephews William Tompkins and Harry Merritt receive 2900 and 1000 respectively. attorney Merritt 7000. 7000 placed in trust for Harry Merritt's issue. Residue goes to three nieces. trust company named executor.
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Martha G. Weasels
Paul Hh. Miller
Bridgeport
Hr Decefent
Sarah A
Bridgeport ‘Trust Company
Sarah
William 3. Tompkins
John W.W. Barnes
Aed
Bajones
Henrietta O
Jessie M
Racher Wessels
Portchester
N.Y
Albert J. Merrilt
Harry M. Merritt
Bridgeport Trust Company
Harry M. Merrit
Stewart Canfrelé
S. We
Baseball Player Dies After Hit At Lichon Falls Game
In Yarmouth Maine on August 9 a Newport baseplayer Lester Frye died from a fractured skull after a misnet strike to the head during a game at Lichon Falls last Saturday. Frye played for the Newport team and died at his home today.
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Yarmouth
Lester Frye
Pyeeport
Lichon Falls
Frye
Harding Likely To Favor Ten Dollar Auto Tax
Washington August 9 President Harding faces rising pressure over a proposed ten dollar tax on automobiles. The tax plan, favored by officials including Secretary Mellon, aims to fund national needs but faces opposition as critics warn it could burden a broad cross section of motorists. The proposal, part of broader tax discussions, remains under consideration as Congress weighs the administration’s stance.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Aus
Herding
Chicih
Fcr
Congress
Mollon
Nutamontes
Ratilion Peranns
Mellon
Primaries and Good Government Debate Card
A fragmented editorial argues primaries improve government, urging registration and voting. It condemns low turnout and notes less than fifteen percent voted in primaries, criticizing party insiders and praising citizen engagement for true talent and reform.
Hand of a 14 year old girl in Boston love case
Yonkers and a Park Street resident clash over a Boston girl named Blandina Foulis aged 14. The dispute centers on two claimants Ephriam Sargia and others as federal authorities weigh immigration ties. One man says he spent 3000 dollars to win her hand.
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Park Street
Fiz
Boston
Washington, D. C
Wohrara & Larsie
Columbia Graphophone Company
Jiam
Blandina Foulis
Pretty
Mesopotamia
Boston Immigration Office
Ing
Burke
Central Court
Becausa
Ephriam Sargia
Woed and Won Only to Find Her Tiange
Mary Haldowanetz, a 22 year old counter girl, revealed to an assistant district attorney that her two year romance with a man she knew as Jack Brown ended when she learned he was a Kingston, N Y girl posing as a man. The man, the sole support of a seven member family, allegedly deceived her about income and identity, and his mother showed photos of Jack dressed as a girl. Mary sought court aid as she recounts how the relationship began in 1919 after meeting the youth while working in a Monticello hotel and visiting his home three weeks ago.
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New York
Aus
Mary Haldowanetz
Teavest
Pitt
Jack Brown
Kingston
N. 3
Mary
Monticello
N. X
Snick
le Barkis
Jack
Tack
Carolina
Missing Chicago Banker Spurgin Arrested in Chihuahua City
Warren C. Spurgin, a missing Chicago banker, is in custody in Chihuahua City Mexico. Mexican authorities report Spurgin was arrested near a ranch with a suitcase of bank notes and a large tip. a request was sent to President Cibuagon for his expulsion from Mexico.
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Spurgin
Chicago
Chinuahua City
EL Paco
Texas
Warren C. Spurgin
Chihuaima City
Mexico
Hermosillo
Chihuahua
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Cibuagon
Pernetous
Atener
Lef
Gjimaga
South
Spuorgin
Expulsion of 19 Wesleyan Students Shocks Middletown
In Middletown Connecticut Wesleyan University expelled 19 students for conduct including misbehavior and low grades. Among those removed was Terimiscon Juet, a former football team member and student leader from Springfield. A campus meeting addressed the incident and repercussions for the student body.
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Middletown
Conn
Aum
Woleyan University
Stidenta
Tollett Nenwnail
Ff Springyfield
Minas
En Putfp
Nee Venirs
Ana
Aludent Hwy
Oun
Ealtrsne
Weston Ahoven
Wae
Eninge
Wesleyan
Air
Shanklin
Fearerille
Tragic Infant Dies From Rubber Sheeting Accident
Milford resident Lyla Doe Tietho, three month old, suffocated when a rubber sheeting cover was pulled over her face. The mother found the infant unconscious on the bed yesterday morning and she died after an attempted rescue. Dr W Z Ib Fisher attributed accidental suffocation as the cause.
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Milford
Lyla Doe Tietho
Aft Niro
John Dé Bietra
New ‘York
Hirrinon Avenue
W. Z. Ib Fisher
Tufts' Mother on Stand in His Defense
A mistyped legal report lists Tufts' mother testifying to defend her son in a high profile case. The document cites courtroom proceedings, cross examinations, and defense strategies as authorities present material evidence and expert witness accounts.
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Tufts
Mother
State vehicle dept backs club plan as legality is probed
Governor Len Small quietly faces arrest amid indictments charging embezzlement and conspiracy. In Springfield the capital was tense as prosecutors argued legality of actions, with Small posting $50,000 bond and awaiting trial.
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State Vehicle Department
Len Small
Embezale Weeks
Mester
Sangamon
Abraham Lincoln
Callesed
Being Mayor of New York Note0 Easy Hylan Finds
Aug 5 190? New York reports Jom Elf would agree being mayor is tough. Hylan faces opposition from factions and a committee indicting his son. He also recalls Port Washington residents and a stray bear cub incident during a summer Adirondacks visit.
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New York
Hylan
soNliquy
Port Washington
Adironfees
Hiisef Oenaisseur
Ark
Mayers Privata
Iy Airerss
Prosecute Employers Who Fire Guardsmen
Anglq government warns that employers who discharge guardsmen after return from Camp We Venus will face prosecution. Attny General George Wo Lanedin says authorities will pursue charges with possible fines up to 5000 and imprisonment. Military officials report complaints from units about unjust terminations amid demobilization.
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Boeton
Ang
Cminal
Eam
Agslamit
George Wo Lanedin
Camp We- Venus
Ralph Stre
New Hampshire Road Orders Electric Cars
The New York New Hartford Telegraph reports New Hampshire contracts with Osgood car company for two electric cars. The plan includes service near Manchester and Nashua, with pay and instalment details pending. Local officials expect delivery and inspection in May, followed by test runs and potential expansion of the fleet.
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Worcestete
Mtiee
New and Hartford Teabroadt Tia Co
Tha
Osgood Terachey
New Tae
Agin Tae
Bridgeport Food Prices Rise in June and July
A Department of Labor report shows retail food costs rising in eleven of fourteen examined cities. Increases ranged from tenths to several percent across Butte Montana, Cleveland, Portland Maine, Houston, and other locations, while several cities reported price declines.
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Br Bort
Department of
Butte
Montana
Cleveland
Portland
Maine
Stouston
Darius
Louis. Mo
Fond Ariger
Hotel Ceiling Collapse Kills Waitress
A hotel ceiling collapsed injuring several workers and fatally crushing a waitress. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as investigators began examining the cause of the fall and the stability of the damaged structure.
Public Legal Battle Over Jitney Club Plan
New Haven officials prepare for a federal hearing as the Bridgewort Bus association operates jitneys without consulting prosecutors and police, while Motor Vehicles and Fortes officials weigh action. Prosecutor Garlick unavailable for comment. police to lead any investigation.
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Sens Walnet
Pian
Bridgewort, Bus Association
Garlick
Prosscutor
Fragmented OCR note on veteran cranial injuries and vessel incident
An unclear OCR fragment mentions veterans, cranial trauma, and a vessel. It references Sean on the crane at wounded, Fhantey in Canada and Massachusetts, and mentions attempts, records, and unidentified photos. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and incomplete sentences.
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Sean
Massachusetts
Ley
Shanley
Newberry Entitled to Hold Seat in Senate
The Senate committee on privileges and elections decided that Trumin H. Newberry, a Republican from Michigan, is entitled to a seat in the U.S. Senate. The panel voted to report the committee action to the Senate, with members split along party lines.
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Newberry
Senate
Ford
Washington
Trumin H. Newberry
Michigan
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Seaatar Missourh
Ord
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