Officials indicted in nationwide probe of bribery linked to prohibition
Public officials across the United States face indictments or suspicions in a sweeping probe into bribery tied to enforcement of prohibition laws. In 13 large cities about 200 public servants are charged, with 88 convicted, many jailed. Ohio reports the strongest crackdown with 60 plus officers jailed. Other cases span Birmingham, Morris County, New York City, Des Moines, and the coast guard, signaling broad graft revelations.
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New York
May
Henta
United Press
Ohio
Des Moines
Midwest
Birmingham
Ala
Morris County
New Jersey
New York City
Prohibition
Coast Guard
Newa
Prohibition Bribe Scandals Sweep Police and Officials
A nationwide review shows police and enforcement officers across multiple states facing charges. San Francisco and Los Angeles prosecutions span five and six officers respectively, with Portland and Oregon agents indicted. Denver suspensions and trials aim to dismiss misconduct, while Detroit and Kansas City see dismissals and convictions for bribery and bootlegging. Connecticut moves to jury service for women, but the bill fails.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Oregon
Mountain Territory
Denver
Detroit
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Michigan
Cleburne Co. Ala
New England
Swampscott
Coolidge
Scituate
Mass
Wheeler Says Dry Laws Are Now Enforced
Wayne R. P. Wheeler, head of the anti saloon league, says prohibition is being enforced as surely as the ten commandments. He argues Iowa farmers remain faithful to the dry cause, while insisting modification of the Volstead Act would undermine enforcement and reveal a back door to repeal.
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Wheeler
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Wayne RP. Wheeler
Iowa
Anti-Saloon League
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Illinois
Canton Readers Bargains Highlight Weekend Specialties
Canton's leading merchants list market specials for the weekend in a Classifieds column titled Today's Reader Bargains. The notes appeal to thrifty buyers seeking weekend deals and value items.
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Canton
Fear and outrage to be extended in Denmark intrigue
Copenhagen reports a suspected communist plot to murder Social Democrats leaders burn public buildings and incite riots. Foreign Minister Moltke alerted after a visit from Kobetzky’s two mysterious figures who offered help but were arrested. Police probe continues with sensational underground activity anticipated.
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Canton Daily News
Copenhagen
Sofia
Count Moltke
Denmark
Kobetzky
Stauning
Borgjerg
Steincke
Berlin Opera Seeks Italian Tenor Amid Strikes and Delays
In May 1925 Milan, Anton Berlin reports Vienna and Jeritzane tensions as Berlin's house premieres face cancellations. Singers balk at low pay, delaying performances. offers are made but hard times persist, with artists considering reduced incomes and limited engagement.
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Berlin
Marl
Sophy
Butoparles
Jeritzane
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