House in uproar over demand that Volstead resign
Washington Aug 24 The House erupted as Representative Tinkham Republican of Massachusetts introduced a resolution demanding the resignation or removal of Representative Volstead author of the Prohibition enforcement act as chairman and Judiciary Committee member The resolution accuses Volstead of tolerating Anti Saloon League funds and warns of league pressure Representatives Moran and Carew voted no while most others rose to protest Speaker Gillett moved to table and the measure passed amid loud support
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House of Representatives
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Republia
Mages Stapes
Talline
Representative Volatend
Vol- Stead
Anti Saloon League
Cunda
League
Minnesota
Repubicans
Mann
Illnois
Gillett
Tinham Forngel2
Representative Carew
New York
Rail strike mediation back to Harding urged
Washington August 24 The rail strike moves back to President Harding as mediation fails and shopmen face pressure from union executives. Officials discuss reinstatement and seniority rulings with the Labor Board while Washington weighs possible new proposals to end the standoff. Yellow fringed orchid and historical political notes appear in a closing trivia blurb.
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Mr. Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
Congress
New York
Washington
Labor Board
American Boy's Runaway Trip Ends in Paris Courtroom
Paris reports Taspar Heeman a Binghamton boy who ran away to see sights, was brought before Judge Kruspassa and placed with an American charity worker Misa Chloe Ewing. He will lodge at a children's home until the American consul arranges care. He complained of hunger and rough treatment abroad while describing hardships and misadventures across Europe.
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Paris
Taspar Heeman
Binghamton
Kruspassa
Misa Chloe Ewing
Askad Honne
Jaspar
Lovynt
Amusements: vaudeville stars headline Wasava screenings
POLI pelronsy shows a varied vaudeville program at Wasava theatre starring Tracy headlining honors with Tom Brown and his company in Alelodylam and Frank Skieds opening with a rope act. Dorothy Dalton leads The Crimson Chenge at Polis theatre for three days while Cave Girl features Miss Gerard in visual thrills at Cave theatre. The Empire presents The Trouper with Ghidys Wilton in a demanding role and a barnstorming company tale.
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Vestar
Tracy
Headling
Yar Trust
CAL
Tom Brown
Alelodylam
Brown Brothers
Saxophone 3
Mongomery
Stone
New York Hippodrome Fame
Rertane
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Freeman
Dorothy Dalton
Polis
Miss Dalton
Letty
Dave's
Tre
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London
Paris
Miss Gerard
Empina
Atan Empire Theatre Today
Ghidys Wilton
diMieult
Berond Band Rose
Miss Walon
Four Motorists Held for Motor Law Violations
In Bridgeport yesterday two motorists were arrested for reckless driving on Fairfield Avenue near Geowstel street. Goulieb released on license. Abrams posted 30 dollar bond. Livers arrested again for antiparking, 10 dollar bond. Pastony jailed for improper equipment with household apparatus. Stebbeford Fil charged with speeding on Connection Avenue at 40 miles an hour.
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Mairfield
Menu Geowstel
Eastreel
South Norways
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Mathalm Nne
New York City
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Cense Abrams
Georgy TH. Livers
Elmwood Avenue
Resten
Aheny Pastony
Steubar Street
Stebbeford
West Rock Venus
New Haven
Automobile Abandoned Near Warsiview Avenue
An automobile abandoned yesterday on Goodwin site near Warsiview avenue was towed by police. It bore the name of Mr J. Collis of Taunton Massachusetts. Authorities will confer with Taunton police to determine if the car was stolen.
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Goodwin Site
Warsiview Avenue
Las Nif
Menr
J. Collis
Taunton
Mass
Man Arrested for Handbill Distribution Near Factory
A man described as ne ae Kucher, of New York, was arrested yesterday afternoon outside an electric factory after distributing hand bills to workers urging labor unions. He resisted arrest and was restrained by a sheriff before being taken to the precinct and held on charges of unlawful distribution without a permit.
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New York
Ant
Kennedy
Nevest
Woods Endorsed by Trumbull Republicans
Trumbull Republican Town Committee endorsed chairman George H. Woods for the State Central Committee of the 23rd Senate district. His name will appear at the next senatorial convention. Delegates for the convention will be chosen at the caucus set for next Tuesday.
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Trumbull
Republican Town Committee
Trumull
George H. Woods
State Central Committee
Ore
Rupture Experts Offer Free Advice at Local Address
In town for free recommendations, specialists claim long study of ruptures and provide comfort and permanent relief. All ages invited to call at 158 Furfeld Ave rear Main St, Idzeport, Conn for consultation.
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Furfeld Ave
Main St
Idzeport
Conn
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