Blame Federal Officials For Leaks In Alcohol War
Federal officials face criticism for alleged liquor enforcement leaks as a report outlines rising costs of Prohibition and the struggle to curb bootlegging. It notes reduced legal alcohol withdrawals, high enforcement expenses, and varied results across states while highlighting New York and Indiana as divergent examples.
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Bandai
Tli
United States
New York
Althoug
Indiana
Arcane
West
Altegesner
Ted Fein
Hedia
Prohibition Enforcement Faces Widespread Lawbreaking
The article surveys rampant evasion of Prohibition across the United States with reports from Iowa, New York, and Indiana. It notes massive court backlogs, corrupt practices, moonshine networks near the Mississippi, and weak enforcement despite federal and local efforts. It discusses smuggling from Canada and Mexico, the scale of illicit beer and spirits, and the broader social impact on enforcement morale.
Prohibition Costs and Hidden Alcohol Trade Issues detailed
The article outlines enforcement costs from 1920 to 1928 and analyzes illicit alcohol trends. It notes many breweries de alcoholizing plants, rising moonshine, and the complex legal grey area for wine cider and sacramental use. It cites treasury, tax frauds, and potential government buyout of remaining stock to aid enforcement.
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United States
California
Calfornia
Department of Agriculture
Haynes
Senate
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Kiehl
Centauia
Man Found Unconscious After Head Injury Near Maplewood
Charley Murray, age about fifty eight, of 874 Maplewood Avenue, was found unconscious on the floor by his wife around 9 50 pm. A ruptured cerebral blood vessel caused life threatening injuries. he was taken by city ambulance to St Vincent’s Hospital in a dying condition.
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Charley Murray
Maplewood Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Third District Club Discusses Primary Plan and Books
A Third Twetries Tiegh regulan meeting on ebay st nigut Weed Imeneszer ub rewident discussed the primary plunge and a check of primary books used with the Republican machine. A general discussion of the primary plans and book checks were principal matters.
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Ebay
St Nigut
Ub Rewident
Aiatea
Mayor Hylan May Retire Amid Primary Rumors
Arthur Brisbane of Hearst papers reports urban leaders weigh retirement as Mayor Hylan hints no independent bid. Walker plans rest before resuming campaign. Waterman hails traction stance and support. American and Hearst editorials frame a race between Walker and Waterman with Hylan essentially out.
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Arthur
Brisbane
Hearst Publications
Hylan
Albany
Walker
Hidhos
Senator Walker
Tammany
Manhattan
Bronx
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Waterm
New York American
Hearst
Eight Injured In Auto Accident Near West Hartford
Private cars stopped after the crash and Mr. Serget telephoned for an ambulance. Seven men were unconscious on hospital arrival. Mr. Seigel and Lopez could describe the incident. A Jerusalem dispatch notes Arab and Turkish revolt damages in Hauran Syria, affecting American schools and churches.
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Serget
West Hartford
Radio Waves Cook Egg Through Ice Demonstration
At the Radio World's fair in New York on January 16 AP reports wireless power demonstrations. An egg placed on a frying pan atop an ice block cooked quickly as waves penetrated the ice. The trick involved a wireless lamp and a bulb broken by an onlooker.
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AJZWV
York
Wireless
Captured Slayer Admits Crime in Fedora Flat Incident
The killer, drunk, recalls the events at Fedora flat on a Saturday night. Mike Smith Nick Noxon and Alex Currie sought liquor. Norkewicz was dragged to bed and fatally stabbed after a dispute over money from a craps game claims were disputed by Norkewicz. He denies other accusations and says he walked from Hallam street to Main street with a lift to Stepney.
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Mike” Smith
Nick” Noxon
Alex” Currie
Fedora
Norkewicz
Norkewiex
Norkewiez
Box Hee
Hing
Denice
Smith
Currie
Phelan
Norkentes
Smith and Currie
Norkewien
Hallam Street
Main Street
Bridgeport
Stepney
Meetings Across Bridgeport Lodges and Societies Tonight
Local notices list numerous Bridgeport fraternal orders and civic groups meeting this evening at various halls and streets including Main Street 164 State Street Broad Street Union Avenue Noble Avenue and 1591 Main Street. Activities include Knights of Pythias Red Men W O W Moose and other organizations with addresses and venues.
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Stratford Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Wairfield
Main Street
Bridgeport Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Bridgeport
Noble Avenue
K. of P
Muensterberg
M. F
Moose Hall
Star of the i. Shepherds of Bethlehem
Union Avenue
Central Police
Court Berkshire
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
Mason'e Temple
Stratfield
U. B
Broad Street
Taggin Stella
Sons of Italy
Washington Avenue
Live Oak
Dridgeport
Ad Street
L. Joseph. R
L. Asseetathon
Barnum Avenue
Elias Howe, Jr
Franklin Bardletwimp
Sons of Veterans
Ymond W. Harris
VF. W
Circet
Olga Ludre
Tons of
East Man Sire A. TR
Planned Robbery Triangle In West Haven Murder Case
Rumors say Luckley, described as keeper of a house of ill repute, is detained after bail was raised from 1400 to 1000. Police, coroner and state’s attorney pursue robbery murder leads as Joseph MecGrail and others are detained. McGrail says he was drunk and near the attack. his pocketbook found near the victim. Three others Buckley Collins and Pavis remain jailed pending coroner action as investigators seek extra evidence.
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Luckley
Il-Repute
Ota
Ador
West Haven
Joseph MecGrail
McGrail
Johnson
H Nisele
McCrrail
Allingtown
Weanenay
Joseph Macrians
York
Buckley
Collins
Pavis
Mixw
Chief Tuttle
La Follette Opens New Campaign in Wisconsin Primary
Wisconsin Republicans reacted to Robert M La Follette's strong primary showing with forecasts of 85 000 votes needed to match a heavy turnout by September 29. Supporters claim a potential 225 006 plurality over rivals if current voting trends continue, while opponents note lingering disapproval of Republican candidates. Senator Borah praised La Follette as winning fair and square, and Orth criticized party council actions impacting La Follette supporters.
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la Follette
L Follette
Wisconsin
Bob
la Vollette
Wilcox
Woodward
McGovern
Phil
Cox of
Foot
Borah
Washington
Aln
Young la Pollette
Senator Karan
Idaho
Toda
Robert M. Fellette
Senator Orth
Senate Republicans
la Fellette
Pari Council
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Mu Eatine
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Towa
Heen
Mississippi
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Kentucky
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deHee Department
Vostaad
Chicago
St. Louis
Prohibition Administration
Canada
Detroit
Buffalo
Bahamas
Bermudas
Cuba
United States Department of Commerce
Customs Service
Great Britain
Bers
Lorenzo D. Plumb
The
Frank H. Fargo Co
Gillons
Prohibition Unit
Ile
Chemical Industries
United States Treasury Department
Europe
Treasury
Coast Guard
Department of Justice
Third District Club
Haurun
Syria
Jeusalem
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Ictor
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Heinz
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