Chicago Prohi Investigation Begins and Hotel Raid
federal prosecutors announce swift trials for 156 persons and 31 corporations indicted in Chicago and Springfield for supplying yeast and corn sugar to illicit distillers. A separate raid on the Hotel Manger in New York leads to padlock actions against the 20 story venue after prohibitions agents arrest 13 occupants and indict eight more.
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New York
Manger
Maurice Campbell
Campbell
Bell
Bell Boys
Smith and Jordan Seek Revenue Board Seats in Fourth District
A. W. Smith and A. L. Jordan, farmers from the fourth district, qualified as candidates for the Board of Revenue yesterday afternoon before Judge Harry K. Martin. Both have never held county office and live near Crosby and in the district respectively. Rumor of Mrs. Frank Blackwell seeking the post could not be confirmed. Judge Martin noted she had not qualified.
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A. W. Smith
A. L. Jordan
Board of Revenue
Harry K. Martin
Bot
Eagle
Smith
Crosby
Jordan
Tojtay
Frank Blackwell
Revenue Board
Martyn
Martin
Prewar Level Clues in 1929 Struggle
Fragmentary text notes Spriog Duding approaching the prewar level in 1929, suggesting economic or social indicators edging toward earlier conditions despite passage of time.
Patterson to Seek Congressional Job in Alabama
Andrew G. Patterson of Decatur announced in Montgomery his decision to run for Representative in Congress from Alabama's Eighth District. He will file with the secretary of state within the week, challenging incumbent Ed B. Almon, who seeks reelection after 16 years in office. The district includes Morgan Limestone Lawrence Madison Jackson Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. Patterson formerly led the Alabama Public Service Commission and resigned to accept the probate judge appointment in Morgan County.
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Montgomery
Ala
Andrew G. Patterson
Decatur
Eigth
Patterson
Secretary of State
Ed B. Almon
Whas
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Madison
Jackson
Lauderdale
Colbert
Patters
Alabama Public Service Commission
Bibb Graves
Morgan County
Revenue Board Meets Adjourns Until Monday
Houston county Revenue Board adjourned shortly after convening then to reconvene Monday at 11 oclock. Probate Judge Harry K. Martin said the board will review claims set the salary of the newly elected county treasurer and complete its three months report.
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Houston County Board of Revnue
Harry K. Martin
Two Boys Arrested At Scene Of Still
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on February 11 state and county officers found two boys ages 9 and 7 at a still. They are K C Booth and J C Booth sons of Patton Booth. No charges against the boys were filed. The adults, including a man named Daniels, were arrested and charged with daulling. Juvenile court to handle the boys' cases.
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Tuscaloosa
Als
K. C. Booth
J. C. Booth
Patton Booth
Daniels
Cop acquitted in Prohi case over agent’s testimony
Birmingham dated Feb 11 reports Mountain Brook police officer Ed Pattillo acquitted by a federal jury. He claimed an undercover prohibition agent and a woman posed as injured in a wreck and asked for whiskey, which Pattillo obtained before his arrest.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ed Patillo
Mountain Brook
Pattillo
Prohibition
Themelves
Atlanta Dispatcher Killed in Apartment Slaying
In Atlanta, John 8. Gorman a train dispatcher at the terminal station was shot to death in the apartment of Mrs. Reggie French. French admitted killing him claiming he threatened to kill her before she fired. Police found two pistols and three bullet holes in the room. The slain man's wife disputed parts of French's statement.
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Atlanta
John
Reggie French
French
Gorman
Fiench
Pole
Colley
Former deputy prohibition official named for new enforcement bureau
The San Francisco Examiner reports AY Oftedah, ex deputy prohibition commissioner under Dr. James H. Doran, has been offered the head of the prohibition enforcement bureau when it moves to the Department of Justice. Attorney General William B. Mitchell reportedly conferred with Oftedah in Washington yesterday.
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San Francisco
The
San Francisco Examiner Today
AY Oftedah
Prohibition
James H. Doran
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Department of Justice
William B. Mitchell
Oftedah
Washington
Indictment of Midwestern Corn Co. in Springfield Case
A second midwestern corn products refining firm was indicted for conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws over alleged sales of corn sugar to Springfield still operators. District Attorney Walter M. Provine announced the indictment today.
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Indict Corn CO
Springfield
Hil
Crm Products
Walter M. Provine
Weather Alabama Report Shows Unclear Forecast
Fragmentary weather note mentions night conditions in Alabama with rain in the evening and cold, unclear details. Names and specifics are garbled but indicate precipitation and low temperatures.
Fire and Bank Merger Shock Chicago and Montgomery
In Chicago Miss Margaret Paine and others leaped from the Gunther Building eighth floor to escape a blaze, with Paine severely injured and possibly dying. In Montgomery a $20 million bank merger sees Fourth National absorbed by First National, stabilizing deposits and transferring assets while regulators review the affair.
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Chicago
Gunther
Loop
Margaret Paine
Ralph de Batch
Miss Paine
Joseph Sandman
Cecil McDonough
Thompson-Trothe Company
Thompson-Thorne
Micang
Michael Kerwin
Montgomery
A‘a
South
Fourth National Bank of
Natonal Bank
Federal Reserve Bank F Atlanta
A.M. Baldwin
Airran
Fire National
Fourth National
First National
de Voritors
Filer
Unidentified Man Murders Chinaman in New York Theater
In New York on February 11 a man shot Chin Hong inside a Grand Street theater as a flute signal ended a Chinese performance. Police found the suspect gone and questioned six Chinese theater employers without success. Hong lived at Hip Sing Tong HQ in Pell Street. rival Leong Tong denies Tong significance.
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Chinaman
New York
Chin Hong
Hong
Hip Sing Tong
Pell Street
Poy Yee
On Leong Tong
Senator Hall Not Seeking Re Election in Primary
Senator R F Hall the state senator from the thirty fifth district announced he will not seek the office in the forthcoming Democratic primary. He said Houston and Henry counties have alternated in nominating a representative for the past two terms and he will not break the long standing custom.
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Hall
Eagle
R. F. Hall
Henry County
Houston
Henry
Governor Graves Deposits State Funds in Montgomery Banks
Gov Bibb Graves announced the state has deposited about 400000 with Montgomery banks. He visited the First National, which absorbed the Fourth National Alabama National and Union Bank and Trust, praising the consolidation as a major southern banking milestone and promising the state's appreciation for their foresight.
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Alabama Ban & Trust Company
Union Bank and Trust Company
Alabam Bank
Fourth National
Baldwin
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
First National
Alabama National
South
Attack reported in Atlanta shields 19 year old girl
Atlanta police searched for a man after he attacked and dragged a 19 year old girl from a car and left her near her home. The victim was found by a friend with her mouth taped and wrists bound. the assailant left a taunting message.
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Atlanta
Atlantapolis
Ahr Bad Crawer
Prio
Great Britain and U S Debate Submarines at War Conference
British and American delegates pressed for abolition of submarines at a historic session in London. France and Japan argued to retain subs, with Italy seeking a middle path. Stimson urged abolition, while Laygues of France favored defense with study of humanizing rules.
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Dewitt Mackennie
London
St. James’ Palace
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Italy
America
Lillive
MacDonald
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Giri
Britain
Stimson
Alexander
Georges Laygues
N. Laygues
Clas Cs
Woeships
Dino Grand
Diplom
Takzrabe
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Corn Sugar
Corn Sugar and
Fleischmann Yeast Companies
Pation
United States District Attorney
Fleischmann Yeast Company
Corn Product Refining Company
Corn Products Company
Frischmann Yeast Company
J. L. Butler
Alo Et Pekin
Peoria
Kansas City
James Doran
Milwaukee
E. C. Yellewley
Hese Judiciary Committee
Pierre Dupont
W. W. Atterubury
Schafer
F.b. Li
CPI
House Judiciary Committee
Graham
Pirre S. DuPont
W. W. Atvervury
Wisconsin
District of
Suc
Judiciary Committee
Wisconsin Net
Jones
LaGuardia
Senate
Wheeler
Demcrat
Montana
Bureau of Prohibition
Department of the Treasury
Uie
Seventh Avenue
50Th Street
J. W. Berry
Igntly
Kay Barry
Rockford, Hl
Billie Adar
Barry
Billie
Wit
Alabama
Werner
Inferior
Mer
Leap TO Life
IST Net
Gunther Building
Atanta
Eugerné R. Black Gove
Federal Reserve
Creed Tayr
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Th Government Bank
Howe Assocition
Henry M Hobbie
First National Bank
W. C. Bowman
Graves
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