Whiskey sales flood Chicago bars and courts clogged by liquor cases
The eighth in a series reports whiskey sold across 3,500 Chicago bars amid widespread bootlegging. John Kijo Jander, Illinois prohibition director, cites court backlogs and limited federal staff as major obstacles to enforcing the Volstead Act, with judges and juries delaying trials and many offenders released on bail.
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Fasoline
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John Kijo
Jander
Miinois
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Houges
Jon
Federal Bureau
Atort Agin
Pusine
Tyreise
Vestine
Five Arrested After Bridgeport Stratford Police Action
Five men were arrested following police actions in Bridgeport and Stratford. A jitney driver on Tl Avenue Stratford and others on Conn Avenue and Ratdwin Street were taken into custody amid reports of counterfeit currency and illegal liquor. Bail set at $100 under liquor law.
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Stratford
Connectionn Avenue
Pollos van
Albert
Bortchester
Heain
Fimot Avenue
Oloiterins
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Student and girl end life in river tragedy
Fragment of a story reports a young couple went to their deaths in a river. A keyring and a handkerchief were found, and a man named Reynolds lived in a nearby suburb. The article mentions George Washington and a person named Reynolds in a vague, damaged context.
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RIVER
Ghantner
George Washing
Reynolds
New Haven Woman Drowned At Beach
A New Haven woman Minnie Elehern drowned at a beach as incoming tide wrapped her. Her sister Mrs Maher and Maher’s 10 year old son were rescued by rowboat after cries for help. The report includes fragmented political chatter and broader crime and social reform speculation.
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New Haven
Minnie Elehern
Jhia
Funeral Services for Frank Miller
Funeral notices chronicle the life of Frank Miller with details of his New England roots, family, milling and banking careers, and influential roles in Waterbury. He married twice, fathered several children, and held leadership positions at Miller firms, Lake Torpedo Boat, Citizens’ Co-operative Bank, and other local enterprises.
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Miller
Stephen Manchat
Tauerelia
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Aiber
Thaneas Aller
Thamar
Stepher
Yoowny Miller
Piernand
Conn
Janie
Salectreta
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Milley
Surry Nettleton
Azet
Thomas Mileraneond
Addletown
Hos
Mary Rowell
Stephen Miller
Middletown
Howe
Tuly
Anna Goodreh
Richard
Manual
Bulkiey
Goodrich
Sie
First Oartillery
Dily
Potomac Urder
Ges Gnu
Thi Report
Moewiher Tive
Milley & Skleklase
Ag Vaal
Inter Berdzag
Frank Miller
City + tional bank
Miter
Freetors
Gage. T. Hough
Lake Torpedo Boat Pay
Citizens’ Coa] Cn
Waterbury
Louise Cirtan
Stephen
Airs
Miller Pn Oueber
Bel Franciscn
California
Eile
Miller Marrige
Migs
Anca Drew Thitock
Hrary Ki
Mary Ls
Drew) Hallock
A Miller
Port
Willam Henry Hallock
Peter Tadlock
Barghind
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Millar Wee
Eelap Vireay
Winwife
Mies Mire
Mr. Vlillur Wa
Sir John'a Bylseopal Church
Amd le Vad Wenik
Jay Tawa Poly
Moyeine Salem
Mestle
Mius
Hobson
Oman
Rain Dampens Ardor of Elks Annual Outing
A rain soaked Elks gathering at Black Rock dampened enthusiasm for the annual outing. The event featured a large crowd and a big feed, with many activities canceled due to weather. Attendees included local dignitaries and club members, as the program shifted to indoor diversions and food.
Graig on Terms and Irish Settlement In Parliament
Graig defends cherished traditions and rights while opposing infringement. He recalls sacrifices for self government and a Northern Ireland Parliament. He urges acceptance of the settlement but rejects any meeting with De Valera until recognition of Northern Ireland’s status and the existing powers and privileges of the parliament and government are acknowledged.
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Northern Ireland
Britain
Great Brita
Wwe
Shelfund
de Valera
Government of Ireland
Londo
de Vader
Temane
Vant
da Valera
Sommer Treland
Aim Serra
Tne Turd
Chicago Feud Claims Its Thirteenth Victim
A Chicago feud continues to claim victims with a ninth victim named amid a string of violent incidents. The report details family tensions, alleged threats, and ongoing local unrest affecting residents and authorities as investigations proceed.
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Chicago
British Premier Sets Out Terms on Ireland Crisis
The premier outlines settlement conditions for Ireland and Northern Ireland, rejecting foreign arbitration and urging mutual agreement. He argues the proposals safeguard Ireland’s national ideals, empire harmony, and resist any move to abandon allegiance to the crown.
Obenchain Meets Former Husband in Cell
In Los Angeles Brigadier 14 Rev William A Burth and Ralph Oben chain arrived from Chicago to aid Arthur Burgh, indicted for murder in the Kennedy shooting. They planned to appear before Superior Judge Sidney N Theeves. The meeting between Mrs Manalynng Obenchain and her ex-husband was private as Burth sought access to his son and friends prior to arraignment.
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William A. Burth
Ralph Obenchain
Toa Angelea
Chicago
Arhiur OG
Burch
Manalynng Qpenchain
Wire Aft
J. B. Kennedy
Sidney N. Theeves
Chehenaln
Verminston
Ater
Bure
Treaty proposals threaten Ireland’s role in Empire
A historic draft document outlines six stipulations for Ireland in relation to Britain and the Empire. It envisions naval rights and sea access, proportional Irish contribution to imperial forces, and a shared tax and tariff framework. It flags decisive questions on Ireland’s future governance, debt, and parliamentary privileges, with a final provision on whether powers transfer to Ireland or remain split between regions.
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Great Britain
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Ereat Association of Free Nations
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Engin
Bridgeport Busmen Fight Arrests Over Common Carrier Claim
Milford prosecutor says Bridgeport Bus Association must prove it is a common carrier as drivers arrested for crossing county lines stand in court. Officials dispute status, while the association plans a four page Bridgeport Epics issue to explain the dispute and guide members on county line travel.
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Omar W. Platt
Milford
Bridgeport Bus Association
Thay County
Tudge Jervis D. Brown
Ford Town Court
Wolout Beach
Papgne Uiilities Commission
Brown
Coyeny
Milford Court
Walnut Beach
James Maher
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Tomo
Secratary
A. J. Gallagher
Bridgeport Bay Association
Milford Archael
Eric Rus Association
Operstin
Oli
Wade
Gallagher Ford
Associalian
Bridgeport Horse Jght
Bridgeport Epics
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Heaven Helige
Euwine & Faomas
Marina
Canadian Booze Runners Foil Dry Agents in Smuggling Bid
A group of Canadian bootleggers sought to move beer and whiskey into the United States by motorboat to a truck. The operation led to arrests after confrontations with U S authorities. Public Safety officials describe the case as part of a broader illicit cross border liquor activity.
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Searen
United States
Chang
Windsor
Detroit
Syndicate seeks permit to produce Holic spirit from white moss
A syndicate petitions the Sweet fish Government for authority to manufacture 5,000,000,000 Uters or about 1,821,090 gallons of Holic spirit sourced from white moss. The document notes enormous quantities are proposed and currently unsettled by regulators.
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