Rum seizures flood Connecticut warehouses and coast guard patrols
Coast Guard barge and mine boat operations have seized more than 100 cases of contraband rum in the district over the past two years. United States Marshals destroy surplus stores in New Haven and Bridgeport to clear space for legitimate shipments. Federal officials report warehouses in Bridgeport nearly full and vow continued patrols to curb smuggling while hospitals demand specific spirits and legal pathways remain limited.
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Stith
Coll Ctor
Idons Club
United States
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Laileeport
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Inidgeport
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State and Federal War on Rum Running Expands
Washington reports show a broader government offensive against the Billion Dollar rum trade. States pledge stronger enforcement and new campaigns join federal efforts, with coast guard and local authorities projecting intensified action against rum runners.
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Washington
Treasury
Lincoln's Attack on State Machine Kept From Record
Legislative debate reveals Representative Lincoln of Ashford sought a resolution criticizing state political machines and local government control while arguing the Sunday sports bill weakens religion and law enforcement. Lincoln was forced to delay the resolution before it could be entered in the record.
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Supreme Court
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Hindenburg Praised by Former Attackers in German Papers
Berlin reports note mixed reactions in the press to Hindenburg's May inauguration. Democratic papers labeled him ardent yet Republican while National papers softened their stance, with crowds fainting but no major disturbances reported. The new president prepared to receive a congratulating delegation from the National Council and Prussian premier Braun.
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PEP US
Germany
Burme
Jan von Hindenburg
German Republic
Democratic
Berlin
Sinlindenburg
National Council
Whic
Manchester woman files voluntary bankruptcy petition
May 14, Hanna J Phelpa of Manchester, retailer of womens apparel, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court. The assets were listed at 3849 offset by liabilities totaling 7,420.
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Whana J Phelpa
Manchester
Renler
Womens Apparel
United States District Court
Bronx Police Chase Ends In Driver’s Death
In New York a pursuit on Debth Street led Patrolman James Breheney and fellow officers to fire on a fleeing car. Sulomon Spinner was killed, and driver Ife Johnston was arrested on a technical homicide charge. Johnston claims no signal to stop was given.
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Sulomon
Bronx
Harry M
Edwards
James Breheney
Debth Street
Ife
Idnecoln Johnston
Bronk
Polke
Booth donated for progress display to aid Y M C A work
WOR Bull Company donates the J Wee 4 booth for the Progress Exposition to support Bridgeport Y M C A aims. The committee cites city benefit, industrial growth, and funding for an Industrial Bureau as reasons to back the civic project.
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Bridgeport
Homesick exile foe of klansmen returns
George Galligan, once exiled after clashing with the Ku Klux Klan, returns to the Williamson County sheriff’s office. He says efforts toward harmony and peace guide his actions, following discussions with Governor Smail in Springfield. Galligan’s history with Klansman Glenn Young and deputy Ora Thomex is noted as context for current tensions.
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George Galligan
Williamson County
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Sherff Galigan
Woosad
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Springfield
Galligan
Glenn Young
Ku Klux Klan
Younge
Gall’gann
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Ora Thomex
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Norwalk
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Fairchild & Sons Inc
Fairchild & Shelton Co
Bridgeport, Conn
Housatonic Ave
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