Police raid targets bootlegging as city tightens disorder law
Police seal a notorious bootlegger's site on West Main street arresting Charles Rivker for operating a disorderly house. Officers confiscate ten gallons of alcohol six quarts of gin and two quarts of moonshine. The raid signals a shift to enforce the disorderly conduct ordinance with fines up to 100, aiming to curb illicit liquor distribution.
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Charles Rivker
Corty
Ricker
CG. B. Porter
Riker
Costa
Ris
Increased Efficiency of Prohibition Cited in Report
Washington reports a federal Prohibition Commissioner’s briefing to Congress detailing a rise in enforcement efficacy. Convictions climbed to 58,813 in 1928 with 19,783 sentences. arrests reached 75,37 for the year, while automobile and boat seizures increased despite fewer vehicles. Courts imposed about 5.08 years per sentence, and total penalties neared 697,081,100.
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Washington
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Congress Fortny
Prohibition
James M. Moran
Dorin
Sentunies
Doran
Acmnee
Dayan
United States
Agricultural Association to Hold Meeting
Members of the Agricultural Association invite nearby residents and county leaders to a meeting at 1 39 o clock Tuesday to discuss forming a sham farm project and expanding agricultural extension services in Erie County. The session, led by Extension Representative PS Crossman, aims to strengthen local services and community improvement through cooperative efforts.
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Erie County
Une Agricultinta
Uesirona
Youth Escapes Serious Injury After Coasting Accident
James Nichols a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Nichols of West Wayne Street sustained four fractured skulls in a coasting accident on West Pleasant Street Thursday evening. He was treated at Corey Hospital where he recovered enough to be reported as getting along satisfactorily despite ear injuries. Earlier reports had called his condition very serious.
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Two Bandits Die in Battle With Police in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis two bandits were killed in a gun battle with six police officers as they attempted to rob the Drygonds and Hardwitte store. Two policemen were wounded. The slain suspects were identified as Carl Kittrell, 35, and Otto Price. A third man, believed to have been an accomplice, was captured. Police had been alerted to a Lin Foy plan and waited with rifles when the bandits appeared.
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Burglars Slay Two in Preble County Home Invasion
A Preble county family suffered two deaths in a home invasion early today. Dr. Silver and his wife Lori were killed during a burglary while their 1 year old daughter Hanna Ary cried out. Police were alerted after neighbors heard the shots and the family’s son was away.
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Preble County
Sioner
Lori
Local Hunter Fined After Buck Killing Mistake
A Warren area hunter received the minimum fine after mistaking a puck for a buck and shooting it. The act was reported immediately to the game warden and judged unintentional. Mrs Harold Trost of North Fast will spend ten weeks at her parents home on East Main Street for rest and recovery.
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Shaytsman
Ratean Wils
Harold Trost
North Fast
Mrs . Sandel
East Main Street
West Pleasant street to close for youth coasting safety
City officials plan to close West Pleasant Street to traffic during coasting hours after accidents injuring several children. Mayor Olly W. Bracken says only that street will be open for coasting with supervision and police patrols to protect youngsters, while motorists are urged to use alternate routes.
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Traders Look Forward to Big Boom in 1929
Wall Street heads into the new year amid optimism for record business gains and mergers of gigantic proportions. Yet thousands of small traders see paper profits wiped out as major downgrades hit The market declines sharply across steel motor and chemical sectors with big losses across numerous Dow components.
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Monarch Shows Little Change in Illness
London dispatch reports King George V remains in a similar medical state with fever and stressed condition. The morning bulletin notes the king had some sleep and doctors say his general condition is about the same as yesterday. Norman York departs for Warren to attend to business matters.
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Keith Jones
United Press
London
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Stanley Hewett
Five Best Radio Features Listing
A compact guide to today’s top radio features across networks NBC and WABC. Listings include program names such as National Symphony Orchestra wrap, Lucky Strike Orchestra, and Philoo Four with times around 10:00 and 10:15.
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ONBU
National Symphony Orchestrie
NBC
Lucky Strike Orchestra
OORT
Philoo Four
WABG
New York
Tele Sram
BSI
Five Lose Lives in Two Fires
A Geneva family of five perished in two separate fires with three children among the dead. Chris Reps 45, his wife Rosin 17, and Sanford 5 died while attempting to rescue Rosin and Sanford. Their child Reed also died in the tragedy. Mrs Woodfield, visiting next door, reacted hysterically as investigators probed the blazes.
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Two Youths Drown as Auto Plunges into Water Near Morgantown
In Morgantown at the Water of Chew Like, Virgil Hugeins 47 and Keser 18 drowned when a car plunged and overturned. Two girls Myrtle Furman 17 and Rath Siffes 15 escaped but were injured, taken to Morgantown hospital. Miss Pittman unknown age escaped with minor injuries.
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Myrtle Furman
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Legionnaires Meet In Woodman Hall With Five Attendees
The American Legion of the 29th district convened at Woodman Hall last evening with five members present. Erie Nordust and Union City units joined the Corry Bombers in attendance. District Commander Jess Viliante and district athletic officer A. Ginsberg spoke to the gathering, and a fine program featured Vaudeville acts by the Adtolyetic School of Dancing guided by Brie A Hinobwan.
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Tnion City
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Jess Viliante
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A. Ginsberg
Tris
Ade
Adtolyetic School of Dancing
Couzens Receives Large Tax Rebate After 8 Years
Senator James Couzens of Michigan is paid 380,880.10 by the Treasury Department as a rebate on his 1919 income tax. He had previously paid about 8 million dollars in taxes.
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United Press
Washington
sJammes Couzens
Michigan
Treasury Department
Bolivian Delegation Meets At Antofagasta
Aboard the ship Thrill, the Bolivian delegation arrived off Antofagasta with Chilean officials and Maryland’s Hoover aboard. President-elect and ministers joined the welcome amid a large crowd as time limited their shore stay to a few hours.
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Thomas L. Stokes
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Surplus Forecast Shapes 1940s Federal Budget Debate
United Press report outlines looming surplus concerns in Washington as officials discuss 1940s appropriations. Mentions Navy funding, war materiel needs, and tax/refund plans amid ongoing global tension and postwar planning.
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Joseph Wasney
United Press Star
Washington
Anthony
Anthony Salt
Ernie Jainey
Navy
Congress
Stocks Tumble in Sharp Break As Market Slumps
A volatile trading session in New York saw stocks fall sharply amid selloffs. Traders cited renewed pressure from traders and broad market weakness as declines intensified in the final hours.
Wealthy Chicagoan James A. Patten Dies in Illinois
James A. Patten, noted Chicago wheat operator and financier, died of bronchial pneumonia today at his Ivanston home. He was a prominent figure in city business circles and left a substantial estate.
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United Press
Chicago
James A. Patten
Nis
Ivanston
Story Telling Hour For Tots At The Library
Story telling hour for children ages four to eight was held at the library this morning. Miss Ola Young from Concord School led the class, with the Payest-Teachers Council supporting and the Library board approving the arrangement.
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Ola Young
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Concord School
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Three Die In Blast Off Texas Ship
A blast on a tanker in Port Arthur Texas killed at least three crew members and injured several others. Rescue teams worked to reach the wrecked vessel as authorities identified a few victims and searched remaining quarters for more bodies.
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