Illinois voters may get chance to vote on wet issue
Chicago May 24 AP George E Brennan Democratic National Committeeman sponsors move to give Illinois voters a ballot measure on prohibition in the November election aligned with his Senate bid on a wet platform. The Root referendum text would let each state decide its own stance on prohibition and avoid nullifying the 18th Amendment. Supporters note petitions require ten percent of registered voters and must file six days before the election.
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Alcohol Manufacturer Sentenced in Atlanta Case
New York May 24 AP reports Samuel Senate pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition net at the South River Chemical Plant in South River New Jersey. He was sentenced to five years and a day in Atlanta and fined $2500. Mannie Kessler and Morris Sweetwood pleaded guilty earlier and were bailed pending trial with 21 others. The plant allegedly produced about 4000 gallons of liquor daily.
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Trial of Whittemore's Pals Started in N Y
New York May 24 Two jurors were chosen to try Jacob and Leon Kraemer members of the Whittemore gang on a first degree robbery charge Indications the testimony of Paladino and Unkelbach arrested with the Kraemers and Whittemore will be used against them were seen as Paladino and Unkelbachs pleas to guilty were postponed until June The Kraemers faced trial for participating in the December 23 jewelry store holdup of Former Pripp where 6 19 in platinum and diamonds were taken
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Wife beaters victim refuses to appear at trial
In Stamfort May 24 special report says Daniel Telesco of West Main street beat his wife who bore a rash, she refused to appear and the assault charge was dismissed on payment of 10 dollars Joliet May 24 AP reports lively rumors at the state prison honor farm about moonshine stills and inmates aiding bandits leading to the subpoena of William Teichert superintendent of the farm to testify before a Will County grand jury on prison convictions
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Army Won’t Object to Kennebeck River Bridge
Washington May 24 AP Major General Taslar, chief of army, says the Army won’t object to the Kennebeck River bridge project. Official action includes a military review and potential coordination with local authorities to avoid security risks and ensure proper alignment with regional infrastructure plans. The decision follows a routine advisory process and concerns related to engineering standards and traffic impact.
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Mexican Bandits Hold American Mining Men
Washington May 24 AP Ambassador Sheffield of Mexico City has been advised of the capture by Mexican bandits at Descuh Ridora Duananssot two American mining engineers C C Braden of Laredo Texas and a man named llagher The Ambassador is expected to make the case the basis of representations to the Mexican foreign office Meanwhile Mexican federal troops acting on the Consuls request have left in pursuit of the bandits.
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May Festival at Newtown Hawley School Delights Crowd
Pupils under Mrs Daniels present a May festival in Hawley School auditorium drawing a large audience. About 75 percent of pupils performed in varied costumes, proceeds to buy a school radio. Also plans for the Newtown Hook and Ladder carnival May 29 and 31, with out of town bands and visiting firemen. Funeral of Harriet Sniffen held at St. Johns Sandy Hook. Republican clubs plan a joint meeting at Newtown Country Club. State police patrol roads to maintain order. Hawley High School Junior-Senior reception set for Friday night.
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Grange Gala Attendance and Local Events in Georgetown
Georgetown residents attended the Grange Dance at Cannon Hall with Mr and Mrs Gustaf Kramer and others. Miss Mason of the Fairfield County Farm Bureau will present the final dressmaking session at the Methodist Chapel May 28. American Legion Boys clean the Branchville cemetery ahead of Memorial Day exercises. Helen Engdahl stayed with Mrs Eric Haggren in Bridgeport. William Smith joined Haworth League cabinet in Ridgefield. Church services and Children’s Day rehearsals are listed for upcoming week.
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English theatres in Mine Regions closed by strike
In South Wales a coal strike shuts many movie houses while concerts and Salvation Army soup kitchens offer relief. About 15,000 miners and families in the Rhondda districts face unemployment as homes, once soot-filled, now show open fire cooking and sparse life. Mardy and Bryn areas report wiped-out work and vacant plants as strike toll rises.
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Congressman Gallivan denies rumors of his death
Washington May 4 Congressman James A Gallivan of Boston today declared he is not dead and has no intention of dying His House office phone had rung for two days with inquiries about the rumors and he urged the public to dismiss the hoax noting the matter is no joke anymore.
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