Prohibition Report Blames Feds for Liquor Leaks
Federal officials are blamed for liquor leaks as a new report notes costs of enforcement and the broad decline in legal alcohol sales since Prohibition. It cites ongoing illicit activity despite saloon closures, with New York and Indiana highlighted as contrasting enforcement outcomes. The section released Wednesday night outlines enforcement challenges and national variability.
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New York
Aishier Atlorne
Ndiana
Chemical Industries
United States Treasury Department
Europe
Treasury
Prohibition Enforcement Problems Across the Nation
The text surveys widespread laxity in enforcing prohibition laws, noting heavy liquor violations in West and South communities, mass court case backlogs in New York, and a rise in bootlegging. It cites reports from Iowa, Rollin Lynde Hurst, and the Anti-Saloon League, detailing moonshine production, closed parlors, and the strain on federal courts while examining cross-border smuggling with Canada and Mexico, plus public attitudes toward enforcement.
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Rollin Lynde Hurst
Maat Middlewest
Towa
Towa Organization
Dubwine
Chinton
Davenport
Mu Eatine
Burlington
Heen
Mississippi
Dubuque
United States
Juding Tha
Kentucky
Prohibition Costs and Illicit Alcohol Markets Examined
A historical analysis discusses the spread of illicit “breweries” under prohibition, the wine and cider sectors, sacramental wine frauds, moonshine risks, and the vast costs of enforcing prohibition. It notes shifting supply chains, legal loopholes, enforcement challenges, and multi-billion dollar federal expenditures through 1928, with emphasis on enforcement hurdles and potential policy fixes.
Man Found Unconscious With Head Wound at Maplewood
Charley Murray, aged fifty eight, of 874 Maplewood avenue, was found on the floor beside his bed by his wife about 9:50 last night. A ruptured brain vessel left him in a dying condition and he was transported by City ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital where he remained unconscious.
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Charley Murray
Maplewood Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Third District Club Discusses Primary Proceedings
A regular Third Twetries Tiegh meeting on ebay st nigut Weed Imeneszer ub rewident discussed primary plung and a review of primary books used with the Republican machine’s black plan. The session focused on election procedures and safeguarding party integrity.
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St Nigut
Ub Rewident
Aiatea
Hylan Signals Retirement Amid Political Shakeup
The Hearst papers report Mayor Hylan hints retirement after strong primary showing. He suggests no independent run, while Walker and Waterman maneuver to consolidate traction support. Brooklyn and Queens leaders back their boroughs as the race narrows to Walker versus Waterman in the general campaign.
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Hylan
Senator Walker
Tammany
Manhattan
Bronx
Walker
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Waterm
New York American
Hearst
Auto crash injures eight. witnesses describe scene
Eight men were injured in an auto accident as private cars rushed to the scene and Mr Serget alerted an ambulance from West Hartford. Seven were unconscious on hospital arrival while Mr Seigel and Lopez provided details of the crash. A Jerusalem dispatch reports Arabs and Turks’ revolt against the French devastates American schools and churches in Haurun Syria.
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Serget
West Hartford
New York
Haurun
Syria
Jeusalem
Radio Waves Cook Egg Through Ice at World Fair
At the Radio World's fair in New York on January 16, an egg cooked on ice using wireless power. The egg rested on a frying pan on the ice and quickly cooked as waves penetrated the ice. The demonstration used a wireless lamp, whose bulb was split by the inventor.
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Wireless
Captured Slayer Admits Crime In Fedora Flat Attack
The accused, drunk at a Fedora flat on Saturday night, admits the assault on Norkewicz after a craps game dispute. He recalls the sequence, says Fedora dragged Norkewicz to bed and stole 3 from him, leading to a fatal injury. Witnesses dispute events and amounts, with Norkewicz denying craps play and seeking 10 cents, while leaving Hallam Street for Main Street.
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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 Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal Groups
A dense list of tonight gatherings across Bridgeport venues including Knights of Pythias lodges at multiple halls, Masons, Woodmen of the World, Knights Templar, Eagles and other orders. Also noted are meeting times, addresses, and associated clubs and posts such as the Italo American Political Club, the Moose hall, and the W. O. W. encampment and camps.
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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 to Rob and Kill A Board of Alleged Accused
An all-male group faces coroner and police scrutiny over a fatal assault in Allingtown. Luckley, linked to a house of ill repute, had bail raised from 1400 to 1000 dollars, with funds not raised yet. McGrail, detained after his pocketbook was found near the victim Joseph MecGrail, claims he was coerced and not a Johnson attacker. Buckley Collins and Pavis remain in custody as authorities pursue further evidence. Coroner Mixw and State's Attorney Ailing led the investigation with West Haven officials.
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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 Campaign Amid Republican Split
La Follette launches new bid amid GOP dissent in Wisconsin. A Socialist critique claims voter disgust with Republican candidates while supporters tout La Follette's youth and strength. Early returns from the Wisconsin primary show a large lead for La Follette over Wilcox Woodward and McGovern, with figures suggesting a substantial statewide majority. Republican senators comment on the primary’s impact, with Idaho's Borah praising La Follette as deserving the election.
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Woodward
McGovern
Phil
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Borah
Washington
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Idaho
Toda
Robert M. Fellette
Senator Orth
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Prohibition Administration
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Customs Service
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Calfornia
Department of Agriculture
Haynes
Senate
Bureau of Internal Revenue
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Gillons
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Department of Justice
Third District Club
Arthur
Brisbane
Hearst Publications
Albany
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J. Heing Company
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