Detroit Rum Ring Indictments Ban Rosenfield Miller Syndicates
A federal grand jury indicted 42 alleged conspirators tied to two Detroit centered liquor smuggling rings, Rosenfield and Miller, that supplied New York Chicago and eastern cities by rail and truck. Undercover agents helped run liquor from Canada via Goderich and Riverside to Port Sanilac and Lake St Clair storage points. Eleven were under arrest. eight more detainees have been arrested to date.
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New York Lawyers Under U S Probe T: New York lawyers face federal investigation in liquor syndicate case
A New York law firm linked to the government charged liquor syndicate faced U S Attorney scrutiny. The firm, described as part of the respectable front, was under investigation as of today. details withheld as proceedings continued on the second page.
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United States Attorney's Office
Watts
Tragic Adventures Of Little Michel
A French Canadian youth endures weeks beside his dead brother as described by Alan Macdonald in next Sunday's Magazine. The account portrays enduring brotherly loyalty and the haunting reality of a family tragedy.
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Little Michel
Alan Macdonald
When the President Comes to Town
Felix Koch surveys the careful planning and preparations for a presidential visit, detailing select behind the scenes tasks and duties surrounding such a distinguished guest.
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Felix Koch
Professor Walter Phillips and Frank Byers Review Current Books
Professors Walter Phillips and Frank Byers will publish a full page of reviews analyzing the latest books. Their feature covers a range of new titles, offering critical insight and literary context for readers.
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Walter Phillips
Frank Byers
Next Sunday's Commercial magazine section tease
A crossword puzzle extra ordinary boys handi craft and entertaining reading for all ages. A page of latest fashions from world style centers. All this and 50 other features in the magazine section. Tribune.
Further Tax Reductions Planned in Congress
Representative Garner of Texas, Democratic Leader, outlined a plan for another tax cut in the coming regular session. He proposed trimming total levies by 300 to 400 million dollars, with about 200 million from the corporation tax and additional cuts on earned income. He cited a growing Treasury surplus as backing for a sizeable reduction and warned only a business slump could stop it.
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Texas
Musicians Strike Ends as New York Theatres Accept 8 Dollar Increase
The strike by musicians and stagehands in fifty Shubert theaters was averted when Joseph Weber of the American Federation of Musicians accepted an $8 weekly raise for Philadelphia musicians offered by J. J. Shubert via William Canavan. The union had sought a $10 minimum, but agreed to the deal to avoid widespread job losses and a costly stoppage. Weber said the settlement upholds the idea that occasional work should pay more than seasonal work.
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Shubert
Joseph X. Weber
American Federation of Musicians
Philadelphia
J. J. Shubert
William F. Canavan
Canavan
Seubert
Weber
Senate Agrees to Rush Action on Tariff Bill
Washington Oct 18 amid a heated tariff clash the Senate moved to finish amendments to the Hawley Smoot revision. A debenture amendment by Senator Norris was to be voted on by 1 PM tomorrow with a 10 AM meeting time and 20 minute speaking limits. The chamber also rejected the Cuban American reciprocity treaty abrogation 60 to 14 and split along party lines with several named senators backing and opposing the measure.
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Ransdell
Foreign Relations Committee
Philippines
Marine King of Haiti Island May Pick Queen
Sergt Faustin Wirkus known as King Faustin II of La Gonave Island Haiti arrived in Havana en route to his kingdom. Reports say a Newport Rhode Island woman may be chosen as queen. Wirkus's ascent to the throne began five years ago after a dramatic arrival and an unchallenged rule among the island natives.
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Child Falls to Death in Third Story Window Accident
Francis Jean Curry five year old son of Frank Curry of 761 Armory Avenue fell from a third story window at his home yesterday afternoon and was crushed on the sidewalk. He died early today at St. Mary's Hospital.
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Frank Curry
Armory Avenvire
St. Mary’s Hospital
British Supreme Court Says Women Are People
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that women are people, reversing a Canadian Supreme Court decision that had excluded women from the Canadian Senate. Appellants included Irene Paribey, a pioneering Cabinet Minister, and Louise McKinney, Alberta's first woman elected to the legislature.
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New York World News Service
London
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Supreme Court
British Empire
Canadian Senate
Judicial Committee
Canadian Supreme Court
Senate
Lord Sankey
Irene Paribey
Empire
Louise McKinney
Claresholms
Alberta
N. Y
New Form of Rejuvenation Operation Demonstrated to College of Surgeons
At the American College of Surgeons meeting in Chicago Dr Victor Lespinasse described a vein to vein rebuild termed phlebophobostomy. By connecting veins in the lower abdomen blood changes are said to revive glands without glandular extracts. The method, once tested in 1922 on Harold F McCormick, is claimed to be used on hundreds of patients.
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Chicago
Mann
American College of Surgeons
Victor D. Lespinasse
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Lespinasse
Harold F. McCormick
Ohio River canalization celebrated as fleet sails Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh the Ohio River canalization celebration opens with the steamer Cincinnati and twenty craft cruising to Emsworth Dam. Robert P. Lamont announces a forthcoming conference to form the American Council of Transportation as Hoover aides discuss river trade policy with rail and water leaders.
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Pittsburgh
Robert P. Lamont
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American Council of Transportation
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Emsworth Dam
Hoover
James Francis Burke
Oho
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
George A. Puchta
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Waggoner Plea Change Denied in Mail Fraud Case
New York October 18 Charles D Waggoner Colorado banker jailed fifteen years in Atlanta Penitentiary for mail fraud loses motion to withdraw guilty plea. Court weighing whether to reduce sentence while prosecutor says parole possible after one third term. judge had urged five year minimum and recommended parole at end of five years.
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New York
Charles D. Waggoner
Colorado
Atlanta
Ewood M. Rabenold
Waggoner
Frank J. Coleman
Parole Board
Coleman
Blackmer Fined 60000 in Naval Oil Reserve Case
Justice Siddons of the District of Columbia Supreme Court issued a formal order imposing fines totaling 60000 against Harry M. Blackmer former President of the Midwest Oil Company. Blackmer who is in France appealed the decision and had not appeared when summoned as a government witness. 100000 in bonds he held in the United States were seized under a special statute.
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Washington
Justice Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme. Court
Harry M. Blackmer
Midwest Oil Company
France
Naval Oil Reserve
Five Peach Trees Donated to Aviation After Orchard Destruction
C A Alexander of Amherst Ohio lost five peach trees when an airplane making a forced landing plowed through his orchard. State Director of Aeronautics John M. Vorys informed him compensation could be considered. Alexander asked Gov Cooper about compensation and beacon relocation near his property that lights the government air mail route. The pilot said he was blinded by the beacon and did not realize he would land among the trees.
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C. A. Alexander
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John M. Vorys
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Cooper
Black Hander Plot Foiled by City Detectives
Cincinnati police cracked the first black hand terrorism case in about twenty years by arresting Tony Vianello, a 50 year old Italian resident. Investigators traced notes demanding money under threat to a bomb and death, leading to Vianello’s confession and the gang’s arrest after a police stakeout.
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Cincinnati
Tony Vianello
Venice
Boone Street
Joe
Giovannini
Mississippi arrest closes three decade Birger gang case
Connie Ritter, linked to three Southern Illinois gang murders including West City mayor Joe Adams, is in custody in Gulfport Mississippi. Ritter, longtime Birger associate and fugitive for nearly three years, awaits charges in Williamson and Washington counties for the Adams and Price family killings. Art Newman and Ray Hylandre remain jailed for related murders.
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James Pritchard
Joseph Avens
Gulfport
Miss
Connie Ritter
Joe Adams
West City
Ritter
Charlie Birger
Adams
Havens
Birger
Williamson County
Ill
Lory Price
Washington County
Aining
Price
Art Newman
Ray Hylandre
Newman
Last-Chance register for Cincinnati city election
Citizens must register today to vote in the November 5 municipal election. Registration booths operate 8 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm. The permanent registration law starts January 1, 1930, so registration is essential. Call Canal 130 to find your booth.
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Cincinnati
Board of Elections
Canal 130
Ballots found illegal on primary eve in Covington
Ballots printed with Charles Zimmer’s name at the top of 167 consecutive ballots raised charges of illegal advantage in Covington precincts. Election officials and deputies scrambled to print 30 000 replacement ballots before 6 am as printers reported workflow to correct the error. Zimmer faces Theodore Kluemper on the City Manager ticket.
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Charles Zimmer
Edward Schneider
Joan N. Middendorf
Kenton
J. R. Jameson
Pike Street
Jameson
Middendorf
Zimmer
Theodore Kluemper
Zim
Robsion Denies Postmasters Campaign Pressure Charges
In a Senate Patronage Committee record, Representative Robsion of Kentucky denies soliciting funds from Kentucky postmasters for his 1924 primary campaign. He asserts no federal official in his district was asked to contribute. Senator McKellar finds Robsion’s explanation lacking evidence of wrongdoing.
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Robsion
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Senate
Kentucky
R. B. Waddle
Somerset
McKellar
Dem
Tenn
Robsson
Registration surge marks third day as 120356 signups exceed prior years
The third day of registration totals 120 356 with a gain of 9 882 from 1927 and 21 014 over 1925's first three days. Women account for 43 974 of 1929 versus 34 226 in 1927, with Ward 13 and Precinct K leading the counts near Reading road and Chalfant place.
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Chalfant Place
Murray Seasongood
Bailiwick
Ohio War Dead Return From Russia Names Revealed
The Quartermaster General announced the names of Ohio men from the 339th Infantry whose bodies are being returned from Russia. They were killed while serving with Allied forces during World War I.
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Washington
United States Army
Ohio
339Th Infantry
Russia
Gretchen Kroger Barnes seeks divorce from Barnes
Domestic Relations Court heard Gretchen Kroger Barnes, daughter of Kroger founder, file suit against George Horner Barnes for gross neglect after a second marriage ending in divorce. Her first marriage to John W. Pattison ended in January 1927 by decree. She cites rude threats from Pattison and fear of violence, and was restored to her maiden name after the Pattison decree.
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B. H. Kroger
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
George Horner Barnes
Alms Hotel
Miss Kroger
John W. Pattison
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Barnes
Stanley Avenue
Vineyard Place
Nichols, Merrill
Wood, Marx & Ginter
Pattison
Charles W. Hoffman
Borah Seen as Likely Choice for American Delegation
Senator Borah is regarded as a probable choice for the American delegation yet friends say he will refuse the honor. The breakdown in party support and Borah’s own stance suggest a reluctant acceptance if offered.
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Tion
Delegation to London Naval Limitation Conference May Be Five
The American delegation to the London Naval Limitation Conference will include five or six members led by Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson. President Hoover may name two to four Senators to the commission, with Republicans and Democrats eyed for key posts. Potential picks include Senator Robinson of Arkansas and Senator Swanson of Virginia, while Senators Hale and Moses are among Republican possibilities.
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Henry L. Stimson
Hoover
William V. Pratt
United States Fleet
Hilary P. Jones
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
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Idaho
Robinson
Arkansas
Swanson
Virginia
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Maine
Naval
Moses
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Atlantic
Harding
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Lobby probes copy pay check given Evanson
Washington October 18 The Senate Lobby Committee found letters from Connecticut Manufacturers Association officers praising far reaching results while their assistant Charles L Evanson loaned to Senator Bingham drew pay from the association He insisted he did not represent the group while with the senator but continued to receive pay A $1000 check given to Bingham after his two months work was examined and Evanson said he intended to return it though later questioned what he would do with it
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Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association
Bingham
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Charles L. Evanson
Association
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Bank Bandits Rob Peru Bank for 60000 in Cash and Securities
Bank bandits robbed the First National Bank of Peru of 45000 cash and 15000 in securities. A policeman and a bystander were slightly wounded as the six or seven man gang escaped town without any shots fired.
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Peru
Ind
First National Bank of
Two More Doctors Deny Charge Against Pantages
The Los Angeles perjury case against Alexander Pantages advances as two doctors and a chemist dispute the state's theory. Defense witness Jake Rosenstein testifies Miss Pringle visited Pantages’s offices weekly from May to August, contradicting her account. Garland Biffle, accused of perjury, suggests a blackmail frame-up and fails to recall a key Mills affidavit before partially admitting it.
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Alexander Pantages
Eunice Pringle
Jake Rosenstein
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Gle
Pantages
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Miss Pringle
Garland Biffle
Stockton
Cal
L. A. Mills
Biffie
Mills
Premier Makes Three Speeches on His Quiet Day
Ottawa Ont Oct 18 Ramsay MacDonald enjoyed a comparatively light day with three semi public addresses and a dinner at Government House. He was sworn in as a member of the Privy Council of Canada and discussed disarmament with French Italian and Japanese talks in a limited manner.
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Ramsay MacDonald
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Canada
France
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America
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Privy Council of Canada
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Fire Commissioner halts lobby filling by movie showmen
Fire Commissioner Albert W. Goodrich ordered Chicago theater owners to stop letting patrons stand in outer lobbies while waiting for admission. Theater operators said they will challenge the order in court. The Fire Marshal stated the practice blocks the lobby, violating the law.
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Albert W. Goodrich
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