Prohibition LA Has Gone to Far Says Professor
In South Hadley Massachusetts Frank H Hawkins of Mount Holyoke College argues against strict enforcement of the Volstead Act. He cites federal overreach and social variation noting indoctrination and corruption tied to prohibition. He calls for reconsidering the law and favoring moderation to reduce official corruption.
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Stamford swindlers plague local stock speculations warning
Stamford, Oct 30. Detective Budd of Burns Detective Agency told the Chamber of Commerce that local stock speculation scams cost Stamford residents about 1.75 million annually. He said the agency’s investigations show fewer wild stock floaters now. Stamford remains a target for con artists.
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New York Board Bans Leaded Gasoline Amid Fatality
New York City health authorities barred sale of tetra ethyl gasoline after five Standard Oil research workers died at Bayway New Jersey. Health Commissioner Monaghan said the board will investigate dangers and prohibits additives to gasoline that contain lead or other deleterious substances.
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Exports and imports rise in U S trade figures
Washington reports higher trade in merchandise for last month with exports totaling 427,635,576 versus 341,433,570 a year earlier, up 46,202,006. Imports rose to 288,125,817 from 253,645,880, an increase of 24,480,497.
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Davis calls for tariff reform to curb monopolies
New York Oct 30 John W Davis Democratic candidate released his third campaign statement focusing on the Fordney McCumber tariff bill. He criticized high duties benefiting a few industries and urged downward reforms, pledging fair taxation and competition to spur broad prosperity. Davis planned three Long Island speeches in Mineola Flushing and Glen Cove with a parade at Freeport.
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Long Island
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Freeport
Hotel room quiz ends in award to man and his wife
In New York on October 30 Mr and Mrs Charles E Patterson of Lynchburg Virginia testified in Federal court that detectives entered their Astor hotel room at night and questioned their marriage status. They were awarded 8600 damages total. Patterson got 1000, his wife 2500, with the hotel admitting a clerk error and issuing apologies.
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Tammany Leader Predicts 600000 for Smith in City
George W Olvany, head of Tammany Hall, forecast New York City support for Governor Smith in the corang election will exceed his 1922 total of 479000. The prediction ties to a Democratic ticket drift from La Follette and anticipates gains for Davis, Smith, and seats in the Senate and assembly.
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Foreman Dies After Brain Hemorrhage at Waterbury
Laula Schnerr, foreman at the Waterbury Clock Shop, died at St Marys Hospital from a brain hemorrhage. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Dr. A A Crane confirmed the cause after Schnerr collapsed in his hotel room following a severe headache yesterday afternoon. he was found unconscious and taken to the hospital.
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Hospital death reported from natural causes
A hospital patient died late this morning due to a hemorrhage attributed to natural causes.
Naval radio station Caps May to be used commercially
Washington Oct 30 The naval radio station at Caps May New Jersey will be leased to commercial operators if a qualified bidder is found. The government will seek bids within days to hire the plant for a term of five years or more under specified conditions.
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Mother of Six Killed When Struck by Car
Mrs. Ethel Terwilliger, 35, mother of six, wife of William H. Terwilliger of Piscataway, died in St. Peter's hospital after being struck by an automobile last evening. She came here regularly to give music lessons and was en route to visit her mother after a music class when the accident occurred.
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William H. Terwilliger
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Terwiltger
Fatal injuries after slow-speed auto collision reported
A person sustained fatal injuries when struck by an automobile moving at about ten miles per hour. The incident details and location are under investigation by local authorities.
Petition Denied for Meriden Bus Line in Hartford
Hartford October 30 The Public Utilities Commission denied Theodore Wagner and Robert Donna of New Britain a license to operate buses between Hartford and Meriden stating public convenience does not require the service.
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