Violent Booze Crimes Spur Wartime Prohibition Patrol
Amid holiday revelry officials report arrests in multiple states for illegal whiskey trafficking. In Chicopee Mass two men face manslaughter charges tied to tainted whiskey deaths, while 1500 gallons seized from premises prompt bail set at 500 dollars each. Connecticut authorities pursue poison liquor cases linked to the timbering valley rum trade.
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John Barleycorn
Arene Court
Chicopee Cor Mass
Son
Saunders
Hartford
T. Greeon
Chicopee
Gonnecticut
Carron
Durand Saunders
Connecticut
Four Die in Passaic Alcohol Toll
Four men die in Passaic alcohol related incidents with one man totally blind and others in danger after drinking. Police report indicates multiple cases tied to liquor during the season.
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Passaic Passaic
N. J
Passaic
Two Arrests At Easton Inquiries Toward Dec 30
A fragmentary report notes arrests at Easton with charges pending against an individual named Mes or Caarela in connection to a case involving the death of Joseph Zim Mulota. Authorities pursue details as investigations continue.
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Easton Eunten Ren
Mes
Peter Caarela
Lae Einsbene
Joseph Zim- Mulotamor
New Name Change Day at Gallows Festival
A fragmented report notes a 30-action calendar involving ligner figures at a local festival. The readable portion mentions a ceremony, public event, and uncertain details around naming or a schedule.
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Ligner
Chester Death Linked to Wood Alcohol Ingestion
A report states Dominic McDonald died in Chester after consuming wood alcohol believed to be in a setup involving Amy Chun and an associate. The incident centers on tainted spirits and deadly poisoning.
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Chun Amy
Dominic McDonald
Chester
Senate caucus may delay action on leadership contest
Compromise talks are expected to pick up as senators resume sessions later this week for the opening of congress next Monday. Some expect definite steps to be postponed until after the Democratic Senate caucus on January 15 to settle the contest between Senator Hitchcock and Senator Underwood for the Democratic leadership.
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Congress
Hitchcock
Underwood
Alabama
Widow refuses to testify at inquest into fatal car shooting
Mrs Ruth Prevost Brown widow of J Stanley Brown who was shot to death on a country road refuses to testify at the inquest opened tonight. Lloyd Prevost a cousin and close friend also claimed immunity and was excused. Post mortem indicates shots came from within the automobile. The inquest is adjourned until next Monday.
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Ruth Prevost Brown
J. Stanley Brown
Lloyd Prevost
Grain Harvest and Wheat Acreage Outlook Across Regions
The report notes rain caused crop damage in the south and central states, reducing yield and quality. Winter wheat acreage will be reduced this fall as farmers face ongoing weather impacts, while ores activity is described as resilient overall with strong production where failures were limited.
Try State Leader Want AnS They Bring Results
A state leader seeks an answer and delivers results, asserting decisive action and measurable gains. Officials cited progress across policy efforts and improved performance indicators, signaling a results oriented approach.
Pershing to Visit City for Luncheon and Addresses
The committee plans a men only luncheon with General Pershing recerved by the governor and staff. He will address the Elk’s Club members, veterans at 2:30, then 6 school children at 3:30, and attend a public capitol reception with music. The next day he speaks to the Wyoming Wool Growers and leaves on train No. 19. citizens urged to prepare bags and buses for a grand city welcome.
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Poore
Hill
General Pershing
Elk's Club
American Legion
Elk’s Club
Asium
Capitol Building
Salt Lake City
Pershing
Wyoming Wool Growers Association
Stasioff
Fort D. A. Russe
Benjamin A. Poore
Citickens
Special Governor Carey Heads to Facelator Speinas
An unusual January legislative case is noted as a special session action linked to Governor Carey. The report mentions departure for Facelator Speinas, Mo, and references an amendment related to the sttullen.
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Carey
Facelator
Speinas
Sovsios O
Drilling Campaign Under Way Amid High Activity
A company begins an intensive drilling campaign marked by high activity levels. Details on location participants and timeline are limited in the available text.
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Enturer Gis Aay
Wwelo
Diplomatic Reassignment and Temporary Appointment Described
Ratifications are exchanged as he travels with staff. The arrangement is described as a temporary expedient until U.S. relations resume. He was named acting commissioner and chargé d affaires in October.
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United State
Wilson Not Invited to League Council Meeting
President Wilson will not be invited to call or attend the first meeting of the League of Nations council after Versailles ratification. State department officials say the United States will not participate since the Senate has not ratified the treaty, though some officials considered inviting him as a courtesy.
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Wilson
Washington
Council of
League of Nations
State Department
United States
Senate
No. 7 From Page 7 Denounces Communism Charge
Fragmentary text shows a person labeled No 7 from Page 7 resisting a charge of allegiance to communism. The voice claims lifelong opposition and denies being a plenipotentiary of Lenin or tied to the Soviet government.
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Lenine
Aky
Women in Business Power in Wartime Labor Shifts
The article highlights thousands of women entering the workforce to fill roles left by drafted men. It notes the impact on industry and the economy amid wartime hostilities and calls for recognition of women's contributions as a lasting remedy for labor shortages.
Taxpayers Rush as Delinquency Deadline Nears
County Treasurer Jay K. Stoddard reports a tax payment rush with about 90 percent of last year’s taxes already paid. This year about a similar share is in by now, but one day remains before taxes become delinquent and incur interest on borrowed money.
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Wien
Jay K. Stoddard
Italy's Socialists Cold Toward King Folds to Marked Up Party
Fragmented notes describe Socialist factions in Italy showing cooling attitudes toward the king. The text reflects internal divisions among party members and mixed reactions to leadership and marked up proposals.
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania near zero temperatures
The weather page reports a cold start with temperatures near zero. Expect mostly clear to fair conditions Wednesday night and Thursday with light winds and no precipitation indicated.
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Penn
Detectives Investigate Case Tied to White River Neighborhood
Detectives Benjamin Nusnaum and John P Wilson probe a case linked to Prosecutor Edmund Gaa and local residents Edith Jones and Charles White in the White River area. Authorities mention unnamed strategic details and a byproduct incident tied to a nearby house.
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Benjamin Nusnaum
John Pwilson
Edmund Gaanm
Charles
Neighway
Housers
Edith Jones
Sines
Gaskill
Try a for gale ad in the want ad column
A brief instructive note urges readers to place a for gale advertisement in the want ad column of the State Leader. Includes no dates or names.
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Gale
WANT
State Leader
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