Witness testifies Daugherty probe tied to protection money
George Remus, inmate at Leavenworth, testifies before a Senate committee that he paid 8 250000 or 300000 for protection from former Attorney General Daugherty and his men. He claims records exist to support the scheme and says Jess Smith discussed no prison terms for him. Remus recounts past gains from distillers across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
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Ambitious bootlegger ties to officials cited in testimony
The witness described owning multiple drug firms from New York to Missouri and using whiskey sales as a pretext while supplying bootleggers in several central states. He said Remus and his men arranged meetings with Jess Smith in 1921 and that he paid $5000 in small bills to build a relationship, hoping clemency from the general.
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Missouri
Central States
Remus
Jess Smith
Remus Gald
Smith
H. M Daugherty
Pulitzer Prize Controversy Overruling Decisions Discussed
A letter from Mr Hamilton notes Professor Brand er Matthews urged President Butler to override the jury. Butler reportedly visited the film Hell Bent for Heaven before deciding. Columbia Univ. faced potential overrule, with one earlier override in 1921 for Main Street versus The Age of Innocence. The Show Of by Owen Johnson screened at the New Lacre Theatre after its initial run in Atlantic City.
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Madison Square Garden May Be Torn Down
Historic Madison Square Garden in New York may be demolished to make way for a 28 story office building after tentative plans were filed. The site would host a major new development following the Democratic Convention scheduled for next month.
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New York
Public Hearing Set on Plaza Parking Plan and Supernumerary Police
Aldermen seek guidance on supernumeraries and pay with a public hearing planned for June 6. The ordinance committee sent the pay question and legal status to City Attorney A De Laney. Other items included fence notices, back taxes, and traffic limits on the Plaza.
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Artist Protests New Color Background of Jail Canvas
A 25 by 12 foot mural titled The Charge to St Peter hangs in Wethersfield prison chapel. The Art Center of New York urged harmonious surroundings to preserve the painting’s impact, but Connecticut officials say the matter is settled after a review found no change required. Local artists suggested repainting the walls to grey to better suit the artwork, yet prison directors decided against altering the chapel’s color scheme.
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Five Held in Deer Hide Attack at Silver Mine Farm
Police say a group including Gustafson Moriarty Sik Mills Simon and Reilly gathered at Percy St John’s Silver Mine home then searched a nearby farm for a deer hide Moriarty says he was tied and beaten while Gustafson fired a shot toward the ceiling no rifle discharge found but a deer hide was handed to state police Mayer says the ten witnesses will be subpoenaed next Friday for court hearings involving Gustafson Reilly Mills Silk and Simon William Silk is named as a participant.
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Coverage spans politics sports and culture with notes on a country church attendance, Hughes praising Faunce at Brown, a Newark medical appeal, and a New York trip by William G McAdoo to discuss Democratic nomination. It reports a track robbery, aviators to Japan, and Hylan on children in theater.
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Two Held on Charge of Selling Liquor
Two men were arrested last night by the Bureau of Investigation for violating the liquor laws. A still and several gallons of home made liquor were seized at the home of Gabriel Paremonitich, 702 Housatonic Avenue. Spinelli, owner of 189 Sterling Street store, was also arrested for selling liquor. They face City Court tomorrow morning.
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School Visiting Days Planned in Norwalk
Norwalk residents will visit public schools from May 27 to May 29. Grade schools and the Junior and Senior High schools have arranged elaborate exhibits of work in all departments.
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Fairfield County Bar commends Judge Walsh for bravery
The Fairfield County Bar unanimously adopted a resolution expressing sympathy and admiration for Hon John J. Walsh judge of the Court of Common Pleas. It notes his courageous actions to aid others in danger and his self sacrificing spirit. It hopes he recovers enough to open the May term of the Criminal Court of Common Pleas near Tuesday.
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Tammany Still Bewildered Over Refusal of Foley
New York May 16 Tammany Hall grapples with Surrogate James A Foley decline to lead the group as internal talks continue. Foley confined by nervous breakdown after two weeks of strain, influenced by his wife and mother as physicians warned of the burden. Governor Smith expresses disappointment. fear grows of intra party strife affecting presidential nomination prospects and Mayor Hylan's cautious stance adds to unease.
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Meetings Tonight at Court Marina and Local Lodges
Tonight's meetings include the Loyal Orange Lodge at 181 State Street and the Bridgeport area clubs. Attendees note venues: 1087 Street for Court Marina Pool A, 178 Fairfield Avenue for R M, and 176 for T O R M with WM T O.
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