Prohibition Enforcement Won't Stop Speakeasies
The Buffalo News notes federal raids will continue as new legal beer aims to boost government revenue, potentially squeezing speakeasies. Prohibition era operators may shift to selling beer only, risking a split from hard liquor and tighter enforcement as states and federal agents pursue revenue protection.
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Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Buffalo News
Speak Easy
New York State
Ordabs
Downward Property Valuations Favoured by City Council
City Council members are urged to authorize a reasonable property tax reduction to align assessments with current values. An equalization move is seen as beneficial statewide, with emphasis on using fair sale prices under normal conditions to determine reductions and possibly boost state aid for the school district.
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Gerry
Tenor of City Progress and Local Happenings in Corry
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal files report Tiffany beginning construction on three modern dwellings on Marion street and a push to build many new homes. Local items mention illegal fishing at Columbus, a windstorm at Corry Brick and Tile, and meetings on the Clark third class city bill. Community events include Miss Barbara Young’s birthday party and a sugar party by Miss Clara Pierce.
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Arthur Colegrove
Pubilaber
National
Fred Kimball, Inc
48Th St
New York
Tribune Tower
Chicago
Lr, Tiffany
Tiffany
Marion Street
Messrs
Hickey
Bickford
JF. Austin
Corry
Barbara Young
West Wayne Street
Clara Pierce
West Smith Street
Thurst
Young Girl Gains Ten Pounds on Vinol Iron Treatment
Bertle Grove age 12 was underweight. After taking Vinol she gained ten pounds. The tonic improved appetite and cheeks. The story notes usage of Vinol and Conra Pharmacy references.
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Bertle Grove
Arizona Senator’s Telegram Zeal Reveals Roosevelts View Question
Washington report notes Senator Ashburst from Arizona responds to veterans asking about President Roosevelt’s stance on ex soldier compensation. He drafts a letter with a “Telegrams received” line indicating a direct reply, while Congress records show the exchange redefining retort strategy.
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Washington
Mar
Ashburst
Roosevelt
Inquirer
Arizona
Congressions
Congressional
Wileran
Movie Star Honored In Kansas City Ceremony
Charles Buddy Rogers received the Legion of Honor from Lodis Gy Lower during a recent ceremony in Kansas City. Rogers, a noted motion picture star, was honored as the first De Motay in the event.
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Kansas
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
Welsh hat on its way to fashion fame in Paris style
Paris fashion writer Mary Knight notes the Welsh hat rising in popularity with higher crowns and back feathers. Designers like Madame Agnes present variations in prent straw with feathers and ribbon, aiming at a model woman's wardrobe while noting possible issues with low cars on city streets.
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Mary Knight
United Press
Agnes
Returned escapee Alekander Jordan recaptured by officers
Alekander Jordan escaped from a contagious hospital by climbing a five inch refuge on the second story and returned before officers could locate him.
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Madison
Wis
Alekander Jordan
Secor
City Aims for Title The City of Poplars Breckenridge
Breckenridge Texas hopes to be known as The City of Poplars. Power company land offers residents free poplar saplings to transplant on their property.
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Breckenridge
Texas
City of
Hollywood Film Shop announces new production slate
A Hollywood studio reveals plans for The Nuon: diners Daughter or Abroad Old Kentucky and The Prince Dutchman starring Joseph Crawford. Milky McGuire and others are listed in a large cast with Lucie Davis producing. International tribute to Paramount features Claudette Calvert Gary Cooper Nancy Carroll in an Argentina broadcast from KNX.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Mar
Ble Ridey Mountains
Hallyywoot Slugick
Claudette Calbert
Gary Cooper
Nancy Carroll
W Paramount
Critica
Buenos Aires
KNX
Bilering Aires
Argentina
Fire Damages Du Bois Library in March Blaze
A fire severely damaged the Du Bois Public Library causing the loss of irreplaceable films and histories. Firefighters arrived promptly, preventing broader business losses as interior repairs will begin immediately under insurance coverage.
Two Men Held in Extortion Case by U S Officials
Two men James Nolan of 1424 Poplar Street and George Joint of 1420 Plum Street were held for extortion against Bury Compressor Co. secretary I. R. Roach in a letter misuse scheme. They were bound over to await grand jury action in Brie county prison on $5,000 bail each.
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Erib
Mipen
Federal March Grand Jury
Roach
W. 20Th Street
Bury Compressor Co
James Nolan
Poplar Street
George Joint
Plum Street
Gnoch Filer
Brie County
Louis P Graham
Envernment
Grand Jury
Governor Pinchot on Pennsylvania relief spending in Harrisburg
The governor argues Pennsylvania faces high unemployment relief costs and urges the legislature to provide a $20 to $23 million appropriation now without new taxes. He notes federal aid will come and stresses spending should be for relief needs, not political jobs, to protect taxpayers.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Ahmet Muhtar
Turkey
Muhtar
Washington
France
Paul Claudel
Pennsylvania
Youle
Peninsylvinia
Tess Rich
Met
Questions on historical staff at Corry Journal era
The note asks when G H Gordon served as a First Avenue butcher when Lee B Wood worked as a reporter on the Corry Journal when Wallace Wellman was with the Citizens Bank and when Ferdinand Stevens held a police role here.
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G. H. Gordon
First Avenue
Lee B. Wood
Corry Journal
Wallace Wellman
Citizens Baile
Ferdinand Stevens
Postmaster’s aide pleads guilty to mail embezzlement
Judson Young of Falls Creek admitted embezzling mail funds. He received probation and was ordered to pay costs. Former Representative Milton W. Shreve acted as counsel for Young in the case heard in Erie on March 22.
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ERIE
Judson Young
Falls Creek
Miltom W. Shreve
Game Farm Gets Equipment Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Game Commission installs incubation and brooding gear at the Fisher State Game Farm to propagate hob-white quail and ring-necked pheasants.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Game Goro
Fisher State Game Farm
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