Feathers and threats at bootlegger meeting in Erie
In Erie on July 22 a crowd of about two hundred gathered at a Baptist church in West Springfield township to denounce prohibition enforcement. Constable Howard Bishamih urged using tar and feathers to purge bootleggers while admitting enforcement is hampered by loopholes in the dry act and resistance from higher authorities and technicalities. Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union reportedly pressed for action.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Stocks Fall From Peak Amid Sluggish Market Tide
New York July 2 Stocks were at today s session with a sound overall economy but trading was sluggish. Reports from steel and transportation signaled strength yet major leaders sagged from recent highs as investors pulled back from buoyant levels.
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New York
Majot
Storm warning over Atlantic Seaboard issued
July 22 Weather Bureau issued a storm warning covering the Atlantic Seaboard from Norfolk Virginia to Eastport Maine. A glistening disturbance over western Ontario will move east and northeast increasing winds this afternoon turning northwest tonight.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Norfolk
Sort
Maine
Weather Bureau
$750 Fine for Hotel Owner in Liquor Case
Burt W. Smith, Arlington Hotel proprietor at Brocton, was fined $500 for maintaining a nuisance and $250 for sale of liquor in Federal Court. He was convicted on charges of sale and possession of liquor and maintaining a nuisance. No fine was imposed for possession. The court, before Judge John R. Unset, noted the lengthy session with a luncheon break.
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Jamestown
Chavaniqua
Burt W. Smith
Arlington Hotel
Brocton
John R. Unset
Obstruction Removal Agreement At West Smith Street Crossing
Officials of the Fiinjel Clare Company agreed to remove timber piles along West Smith Street that blocked the railroad crossing view after the Corry Motor Club raised the issue. Mark replies that the Smith Street switch is removed, and the company will not leave the pile in place.
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Fiinjel Clare Company
West Smith Street
Bury Motor Club
Mark
Smith Street
Golden Lax Tablets Advertisement Claim
Keep Young argues old age results from intestinal poisons. It claims Goldan Lax Tablets remove poisons quickly and gently without irritating the intestines. The tablet is described as easy to take and promotes stomach stimulation. Sold by all druggists.
Lost in London American girl linked to wallet theft
A Wis., mathematics teacher Mrs. Vollins reports her husband missing and a London abduction theory unfolds as detectives chase a prowler list and the wallet with travelers checks. The girl visits the morgue in search of clues while authorities pursue a broad range of suspects in the case.
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United Press
London
Figand
Elfins
St. Even Point
Wis
Danian
Helen
Iitnd Press
Wedaye
Stu
Vollins
Huldarp
Rag Rugs with painted borders in several designs
Rag rugs offered in various patterns and sizes 25 by 50 inches suitable for porches or baths. Descriptions mention multiple fabrics and colors with prices ranging from $1.08 to $2.19 and include satin crepe crepe de chine georgette silk options.
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Colo
Rockefeller Visits His Childhood Home in Richford
John D. Rockefeller and a seven member party arrived in Richford New Jersey after spending last evening at Oswego. He plans to depart for Tarrytown today and will spend the day visiting childhood friends, a routine yearly visit to his birthplace setting amid local pride.
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United Press
Richford
N. J
John TD
Rockefeller
Oswego
Tarrytown
Wclintock Fiancé Seeks Widow's Share Suit Planned
Miss Isabelle Pope, once betrothed to Bil McClintock, plans to file suit in Chicago within days to obtain a widow's share of the McClintock mills. The article notes her anticipated action rests on her claim of a prior betrothal and dowry expectations.
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Chicago
Isabelle Pope
Bil McClintock
McClintock Millows
Marriage Contract Interrupted by Mr. Shepherd
A fragment from a historical notice indicates a contract to marry Billy was thwarted by William D. Shepherd. The readable text suggests interference preventing the execution of an entr’acte or engagement, with the fragmentary phrasing leaving other details unclear.
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Billy
William D. Shepherd
Ancient Law Term Shapes Medieval European Trade
The Haw merchant law grew in Europe during the Middle Ages to regulate maviners and merchants worldwide. It laid groundwork later reflected in modern codes of maritime and commercial law.
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Europe
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