Prohibitionists Clash Over Bank Issue In Prohibition Fight
In the House the prohibition war heated as representatives disputed enforcement funding and the link to the Ku Klux Klan. Speaker Gilbert charged violators have powerful backers while Magee urged stricter liquor controls. Hill proposed cutting the publicity bureau and using funds to curb violations of the Volstead Act.
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U.S
Constantinople
Ulster
Free State
Washington
Dep. T
Associated Press
Treasury
Magee
New York
Maryland
Friends of Prohibition
Hill
Prohibition
Ku Klux Klan
Congress
Gilbert Democrat
Kentucky
Gilbert
United States
Halt Ag
House
Prohibition Unit
Publicity Bureau
Woolstead
Atump
Tennessee the Bum Found Existing in Regal Splendor
Nantick December 7 Citizens of the Contesticut State Historical Society report the Lee house in antiquated state, preserved as a relic of colonial days. The article notes the grand carpenter bed and silk coverings as vestiges of early American life, with locals visiting nightly to gaze upon restored artifacts.
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Tennessee
Nantic
Damages Awarded by Jury in Alienation Case in Burlington
A Burlington jury awarded Dorrit Woodhouse $465,000 in an alienation suit against her son in law Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo H. Woodhouse of New York. Of the total, $400,000 covered actual damages to the wife and $66,000 was punitive. The Woodhouses contended the wife married for money and that the couple’s son acted independently. The jury deliberated 40 hours and the defense prepared to seek a new verdict on appeal. Meanwhile, youths accused of gas-moter theft faced lighter sentences of up to one year in jail with probation based on performance and mitigating factors. The gas company estimated losses run into thousands. locks and security were tightened afterward.
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Burlington
Die
Dorritt.Woodhavas
Lorenzo H. Woodhouse
New York
Douglas — Woodhouses
Rona
Alvercu
Woodhouse
Wie
Dorrit Woodhouse
Mig
Lillian If. McClellan
Washington, D. C
Mra McClellan
Young Woodhouse
Trend
Sider Woodhouse
Dauhter
Ag Wall
Statu
Homer
Cummings
Hieves
Superior Criminal
Gag Light Company
Jennings
Browks
Joseph Chapdelaine
Loudey
Thames Ldgeworth
Thomas Nowen
Alx
Eix
Olive Branch Extended in Third District Contest
Insurgents in the Third District Democratic club extend the olive branch after a two to one defeat. A peace meeting between insurgent leader George Butzko and allied committee heads was agreed for next week to unify the party, with Alderman I C Kelly winning a seat on the executive committee. Frank S Warga was elected president unanimously, with Mrs Christopher Finnegan as vice president and other officers named.
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Heaten
Heave
Ume
Executive Committee
I. C. Kelly
George
Butzko
Butako
Dlacuy
oMfeers
Frank 8. Warga
Mra
Catherine Brown
Treasures
Kenneth J Griffis
BO J Kelly Patek
School Banking Question Before Education Board
District meeting at Hdlucatl tonight will discuss budget for the coming year and consider hiring an architect for the high school addition. Representatives from three groups will explain methods of school banking and the proposed third program.
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Schoodl Banking
Condidor
Auion
Aldo
Igh
Shyridan School
Tun Moting
Hinton Arrives at Braganca Argentina
A report from Braganca Argentina notes Lieutenant Walter Sinton aboard the Sampalo Corety Ls, sailing to the coast 100 miles northwest of Part, delivering tides and local updates. The dispatch mentions a jury board meeting and a dispersal incident, with a death toll pending confirmation.
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Burnos Airne Dee
Associated Preys
Walter Sinton
Sampalo Corety Ls
Brancane
Para
Firemen Parade Marks New Broad Street Turnover
Thousands braved rain and icy sidewalks as Mayor Atwater turned over Broad street repaved and widened to citizens after a parade featuring bands, police, fire, scouts, and merchants. A firemen detachment won the marching prize amid praise for the improved 60 percent street upgrade and promises of further work.
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New Merchants Association
Fred Atwater
Owntown
Fremen
Johnson
Chiats T
Burns
Mellon
Foteri
Wall
Wred
Allwater
Sb Wes
Walter M Kedfield
Mich Waa
Tha Spa
Potter, Genere
Conner
Citisens
Twrter
Redfield
Atwater Lemilng
Golden
Walter Mc Rediluid
Charles W Cheene
Allt
Maximilian
Hoy
Jorge Aimoricin
Jlrs
Weoley & Wilton
Lal Me
Commarcy Waa
Danial M. Junoy
George TB Crawford
Sowird 2 Price
Thompga 7
Taylor
Industrial Secie
Irish Crisis Deepens Amid Address to King and Assassination
Premier Cray? Crag presses hard for a united North and South Ireland as the assembly votes the boundary plan down. In Dublin Sean Tidles is shot outside the Ormond hotel and brigadier General O Mallie wounded as Irish MPs face escalating political violence and warnings of retribution.
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Belimagt
Dee 7
James Crate
Marquis of Londonderry
Senate
Angul
Spoendor
London
Lho Vistar
Crag
U. S. Debt and Waste Critiques by Insurance Leaders
At a New York convention, Lew Le Pletson of the Merchants Association argued the United States is the most wasteful nation. He cited about 1.405 billion in losses from devious waste in diverse industries and another 100 million from bucket shops. He urged better schooling and reduced government overreach to restore confidence in institutions.
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New York
United States
Lew le Pletson
Merchant's Association of
Quay
Escaped Prisoner Caught After Newspaper Publicity
A Bridgeport man, Frederick Kouhoupt, who escaped from the state prison at Wethersfield in 1917 after donning a physician’s clothes and slipping into the grounds, was recaptured within 24 hours following a newspaper photograph. He was spotted on a Hartford farm, held by state police, and returned to prison.
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Bridgeport
Wethersfield
Hartford Farmer
Prieson
Frederick Kouhoupt
Arrosé
Hartford
W. Gattey
Tartford
Hammer Slayer Plot Linked to Chinatown Escape Tale
A chaotic Chinatown search in Los Angeles targets Clara Philips, called the hammer buyer, amid claims by Peguy Coifa and others that an underworld gang aided an escape. Details imply the escapee fled toward Mexico, with witnesses naming connections to Mrs Philips and a Chicago detour. Authorities stress ongoing, wide scope inquiry.
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LOS Anhslub
Chinatown
Clara Philips
Albatin Meadows
Heig
Ashe
Peguy Coifa
Jouer
Phillips
Sheriffty
Macife
g#ho
Los Angeles
Nha
Mexico
Chicago
Pussy Calica Ia
Swblps
Mra Caffee
Mangra
Sheings
Sherif Stensland
Vontinneut
Ice and Snow Tie Up City Streets and Roads
Last night a rain and snow storm coated sidewalks and streets with moisture turning many into slick ice. A north wind chilled the town and nearby areas causing slow auto traffic on state roads and several accidents. A Connecticut Co truck and a Devon New Juven Tins vehicle collided near Allingtown but no injuries were reported. debris spanned the Milford to Movon road as crews worked to clear the worst conditions.
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Rildeeportera
Appa
Broad Street
Pete Trians
Bridgeport
Milford
Connenticut Co
Devon
Allingtown
Mun
Movon
Governor Denies Charges In Mississippi Damages Case
Governor Lea M Russell testified in federal court denying accusations of seduction and wrongs brought by journalist Miss Frances Birkhead. Russell stated the charges are false and rejected claims he authorized settlements. Birkhead admitted discussing alleged wrongs during the 1959 gubernatorial campaign but said no money was paid for information. A New Zealand prohibition referendum results also noted in dispatches.
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Oxford
Mion
Lye
Associated Press
Pelle Max
Attuaion
Lea M. Russell
Mississippi
Misa Wrances Birkhead
Miss Birahead
Leer M
Busget
Gov Bussell
Miss Birkhead
Jefi Orqus
Gov. Kassel
Pont
Mia Birkhead
Gov. Hasrelli
Theodore G.ibe
Sox
Russell
Oscar Johnston
Burl Bi Wer
Missis-ippi
Turko Greek population swap debate at Near East talks
Angora envoy states Turkey will not deport Greeks from Constantinople. France Britain Italy urge restraint as Russia opposes entente plan to open the straits. An international control proposal faces Turkish sovereignty objections amid renewed negotiations.
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Ameria
Tling Unican Ito
Cape
Shegatong
Constantinople
France
England
Italy
Milona
Tha Atratta
Ani
Hum bh Wounds Olviians in Aungler Street Bombing
A bomb exploded on Aungler Street wounding Humbh and Olviians as troops scrambled to safety. The attack prompted a quick retreat by the remaining units, with no heavy casualties reported.
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Elvillene
Aungler Street
Danbury Youth Holds Off State Police With Revolver
Fifteen year old Robert Beera of Starrs Plain district Rhode Island returns to Meridan Treform school after being convicted to a day for burglary at Haze Lah Bury of Redding. Two Meriden school youths Leo Carroll and John Plue were held by State Police with an 82 caliber revolver as they tried to remove him from his home. The incident involved a broken down door and a struggle before authorities secured the youth. Police report the boy used a gas attempt during the confrontation and that $47 was stolen from the Bury home in Redding. He later claimed his guardian bought him a rifle and a bicycle after explaining his old life had collapsed.
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Sean Tidles
Bublin
Associated Preas
Sean [Fites
Trish Parliaent
Ormand
Patrick O'Mallla
Cinnerat O'Mallle
O'Malls
Army
Portobello
Tera
Dall
Tiales Waa
Hal Boen
Michael Cn. Mnat Clogedt
Cos
Kent
Polding
West Cork
Dee 7
Speaat
Robert Beera
Starr’s Plain
Meridan Treform
Hgzelah Bury
Redding
Meriden School
Leo Carroll
John Plue
Petit
Calbra
Revilver
Tt Burr
Parenta & Motorist
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Cannestient
SEGAS
Woodhouse Appeals
Sereniven
Pwssra BP
Education Board
Hinton
Braganca
Argentina
Dagt
James Cral
Sibnit
Orthern
New Dominion
Collins
Dublin
Sean Hales
Boundary Commission
U. S
Merchants’ Association
Pivraan
Lfnover
Poonmurgemant
Comb
Peggy Coffee
Mrs. Phillips
Lee M. Russell
Dee T
New Zealand
Fxpress
Angora
America
Erie
Danbury
Robert Sears
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