Prohibition Bureau Under Civil Service Scrutiny In 1920s Inquiry
A former prohibition administrator details internal strain in the Prohibition Bureau, criticizing Major Campbell and General Andrews. He describes political meddling, investigator visits, and a slush fund used for uniforms and equipment, outlining attempts to reform and the resistance faced from Washington. The account highlights distrust, bootlegger influence, and administrative friction within the era's enforcement apparatus.
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Prohibition
Lincoln Andrews
Keith
General Andrews
HH Whie
Maurice Campbell
New Jersey
Washington
Andrews
Majo Campbell
Major Campbell
Great Lakes
Middle Westen
Anders
Campbell
Campbel
Seldon
Myself
Aho
Inguys
Tecalls
Ell Cid
Ry Starr
Prohitinen
Civil Serice Commission
James E Jones
Civi Service Commission
Act of Congress
Prohintion Department
Cri Service
Jove
Prohibiton
Prohibition Bureau
Atlantic City
Gequentis Sid
United States
Gedminisa Iter
Coen
Permit granted for gas station hearings proceed
Mayor Behrens approved a permit for Standard Oil Company of New York to build a gasoline station at the southwest corner of Goldman Water streets after hearings were adjourned. Seven petitions were filed, with two opposed, including a nearby station at 456 Fairfield Avenue. Additional petitions heard involved BuNo1 company 1225 Servicx Avenue and others. Further hearings are scheduled August 14-16 for multiple proposed stations on Boston Avenue, Sheridan Street, and Fairfield Avenue.
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Compan
New York
Goldmana Water Streets
Common Council
Yeterdas
Victor Malas
Pak Avenue
Olive Stree
Uose
James T Gallagher
Fairfield Avenue
Tranistan Avenue
National Auto Welding Company Inc
Northwet
Dean Street
Boston Avenue
University School
Gallagher
Henry W Hincks
Bayview Best
Anthony Fico
Charles H McMullen
Servicx Avenue
Pelton
Kostuth Street
Sochovit
Benham Avenue
Sunfield
Sheridan Street
Harry
Mitchell Fairfield Avenue
Andoer Street
Wenstrom
Peterson Glenwood
Boston As
Nues
Peel corporation of New Haven seeks incorporation
Elm City coal firm seeks corporate status as Peel corporation of New Haven files for incorporation with 20000 shares authorized. Secretary of State lists the filing, while incorporator A H Powell declines to reveal plans. The venture may involve real estate, coal mining, and related holdings, with other incorporators F H Anchess and Wd Esrnshay of New Haven.
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Harpford
Associated Press
Peel Corporation of
New Haven
H Powell
Col Mining
Toeoiporta
Anchess
Esrnshay
New Haver
Bay State Aviation Commission Forms in Boston
State Senator George K Pond of Greenbicl was elected chairman of a special aviation commission. The panel will hold a series of hearings at the state house starting August 1 to study advisability of state cooperation with municipal aviation and improvements to aircraft funding and facilities.
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Boston
Associated Pres
George K Pond
Greenbicl
Chaiman
Special Commission
Ay Aviation
Lh Ot
Howe Toa
State House
Yaunkip
Timding Fleide
Judge Refuses to Remove Receiver in Bridgeport Case
At a special session Judge Joan Richars Booth denied Henry Greenstein’s bid to oust Bridgeport Land and The company as rents receiver for property owned by Olderman of Bridgeport. The move aims to redeem the plaintiff’s security against a 1919 mortgage of 300 dollars and a 1927 judgment lien, with an equity value claimed near 40 thousand dollars, facing claims from Ortiz and others.
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Joan Richars Booth
Henry Greenstein
Bridgeport
Whirr Olderning
Bridgeport Anc
Cornelis Gibbs Chiles Prertiss
Olderman
Allorne
Giteenstein
Strucostrret
Plantiffe
Securty
Rootis
Cleensteig
Foreclosure Case Involving Receiver Request Details
A foreclosure matter features Olderman Attorney W Parker Seeley representing the plaintiffs and opposing a receiver claim. The case notes a monthly turnover of 837 in tents, with parties disputing the receiver’s appointment and the overall process.
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Olderman
W Parker Seeley
Man pleads guilty to robbing Standard Oil in Cambridge
Gordon Banting pleaded guilty in Cambridge District Court to larceny of 61 892 from the Stancard Oil company Cambridge office where he worked He was held in 6000 bonds and the case was continued until July 28 He was arrested after auditors found the money taken in small amounts over 17 months
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Cambridge Mass
Associated Press
Gordon © Banting
Cambridge
Stancard Oil Company
New York
Banning
Lipton Aims to Challenge for Yachting Cup Again
Sir Thomas Lipton, famed yachtman, arrived aboard the Adelothreletal and said he has not abandoned hope of winning the America Cup. He pledged to try again once designer William Fife can produce a yacht with a real chance, continuing Lipton's long association with Fife in international races.
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Liverpool
Associat End Press
Thomas Lipton
Willie Fife
Tyne
William Fife
TWO DRIVERS PAY FINES AFTER CRASH IN NEW FAIRFIELD
In New Fairfield on Balls Pond road Paul Kovacs and Gerald Eldsworth Doth of Danbury collided. Kovacs fined 10 for reckless driving and Eldsworth fined 10 for assault. Eldsworth claimed Kovacs jumped on the running board and struck him after the crash. Miss Elizabeth Saul was visiting Pembroke district with Mr Bl J Peck and Levi Peck accompanied them.
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New Fairfield
Balls Pond
Paul Kovacs
Gerald Eldaworth
Danbury
Pardes
Cent Satuday
Eldsworth
Hovues
Calliston
Koverat
Wis
Eldswoth
Lidsworth
Kovacs
Kovac
Tit Vbeth Saul
Danniny
Inne Peck
Pembroke
Bl J Peck
Myrule Carpenter
Levi Peck
Pawling visitors and outings aired in local weeknotes
Pawling NY residents spent time with relatives Kenneth Joyce in a Nasi touring car. Mie Lewis Disbrow and Miss Lovi Disbrow returned home after a week with Bi and Mrs Robert C Mallory of New Milford. Misses Harriet Peck, Jennie Peck, Elizabeth Gaul, and Edward Peck enjoyed a day at Savin Rock with the Harmonic Music Club of Danbury. Mystic Carpenter, Danbury News stenographer, vacationing at home. William Gammir of Pawling NY visiting town relatives.
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Pawling NY
Kenneth Joyces
Mie Lewis Disbrow
Lovi Disbrow
Robert C Mallory
New Milford
Harriet Peck
Jennie Peck
Elizabeth Gaul
Edward Peck
Savin Rock
Harmonic Music Club
Danbury
Mystic Carpenter
William Gammir
Cornell graduate wins Italian art scholarship
New York July 18 Michael Rapuano twenty three year old Cornell graduate of Syracuse was awarded the Prix de Rome for landscape architecture by the American Academy in Rome. The prize offers a three year fellowship at the academy in Rome beginning next October.
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New York
Associated Press
Michael Rapuano Wenty
Cornell
Syrmaize N
Rome
American Academy In Rome
Rapuano
Academy In Rome
Doctor killed in Mount Head crevasse accident near summit
Portland July 18 Associated Press reports Dr Stanton W Stryker of Portland died after a crevasse plunge near Mount Head summit. Eight other climbers were seriously injured as the Moramas Mountain Organization party fell into the crevasse. The penstock punctured his left side and he died two hours later.
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Portland
Oregon
Associated Press
Stanton W Btryker
Portland Denilet
Moramas
Mount Head
Strykerani Penstock
Extortion Charged in Liquor Case in Waterford
In Waterford on July 18, Clifton Sinclair and Charles Garvin faced bound over to fall term of Criminal Superior Court after extortion charges tied to a shakedown case. Mrs Sinclair was also charged. bonds set at 3,000 for her and 1,000 each for the men.
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Waterford
Associated Press
Clifton Sinclai
New London
Charles Garvin
Scotland
Conn
Dave
New Tandon
Probion Enforcement
P U C Petitioned For Power Merger Permit In Hartford
The Eastern Connecticut Power Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission to authorize purchase of stock in Putnam Light and Power Danielson and Plainfield Gas and Electric and Lime Electric Power. The merger hearing was set for 10 am July 20 at the state capitol.
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Hartford
Eastern Connecticut Power Company
Nowich
Public Utilies Commission
Putnam Light and Power Company
Danielson and Plainfield Gas and Electric Company
Lime Electric Power Company
State Capitol
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New Fairfield Road
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J. E. Disney
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Crepe Sales
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Smith
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