Prohibition Hearings Near Closure As Debate Rages
Washington reports close of three weeks of hearings on Prohibition with wets and drys clashing over enforcement and a potential national policy. Mayor Dever of Chicago, a key witness, denounces raids on homes and defends lawful enforcement, urging cooperation among local and federal authorities.
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Senate
Chicago
Etha
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Oklatho
Washington Briefs on river and harbor funding proposal
The piece notes Coolidge backing a rivers and harbors retide, with $1,850,000 for lower Mississippi improvements praised by Army engineers. It mentions citizenship rights for Mugane V. Debs and immigration committee actions, plus questions about the cruiser Memphis under Captain Henry Lackey and a Pittsburgh federal tag.
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Michigan
Ohio
Timois
Army Engineers
Senate impeaches Judge English for trial by a senate court
Washington reports the Senate formed ABA court to try Judge George W. English of the Eastern Tillpots district. An order summoning English to appear May 8 at 12 30 p m was adopted. Senate President Dawes, with house managers, administered oaths, as spectators watched. Debate over trial timing and constitutional questions followed, with Cummings noting a two to three week trial might be needed.
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Senate
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Tillpots
English
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Judiciary Committee
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Dawes
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Liem
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Mt. Dawes
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Senate Chamber
Senate Court
House
Sedge Einglish
Cummins
Ranadell
More Strawberries Than Last Year Report Says
A government report forecasts 80,000,000 quarts of strawberries from four early shipping states, up 2 yards from last year with 11,000,000 extra quarts. Louisiana, New York, Alabama, and Mississippi contribute the remainder of the 40,000,000 quarts, with wholesale prices around 4.20 per 24 pint crate.
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Washington
Government Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Abn
Lowslana
Yoxse
Alabama
Ponzi’s Sentence For Wealth Scheme Echoes in 1920s Scandal
A garbled 1920s tale references Ponzi style fraud and a 6 million dollar fraud in New England, with a figure named Hatcher and a legal sentence of hard labor for violations of Florida law, reflecting a chaotic reporting of a historic financial crime.
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Ponzi
Florida
Princess Cantacuzeno Heads Women’s Groups Across Nations
Princess Alexandrine Cantacuzeno holds multiple leadership roles including president of the Women’s National Society of Indian Territory, president of the National Council of Women of Romania, and vice president of several international and regional groups. She has received the Grand Cross of the Order of Queen Maria and other high decorations from Romania and Yugoslavia.
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Princesa
Italy Agrees On 28 Cent Debt Settlement With U S
The Senate declined to reconsider a 28 cent settlement for Italian war debts to the United States. The plan calls for payments from 25 million up to 100 million over years, with ratification pending President Coolidge’s signature. Secretary Mellon praised the ratification as fair to both nations and the Italian premier Mulanomini expressed happiness.
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United States
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Seontor Reed
Ratitleatina
Reed
Nebraasa
Ewing
Tinker
Tey
Txefree Banda
Hloent
Honda
Allan Daxadion
Tynwellle
Cullen
Tattan
Belie
Clive-foncklin
Neil
IiMy
Gio
Treasury
Mulionw
Trailan
Amuricadir Debt Commission
Mellon
Italy
Mwat Lappy
Muanolini
Floods Hit Brazil Causing Wide Distress and Damages
Severe floods in Brazil's north central platea have displaced over 900000 people. Extensive property loss and livestock deaths are reported as river systems overflow, inundating towns including Sao Francisco and Parmnabylon. Federal authorities warn ongoing threats with rising water levels and emergency relief efforts underway.
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Aio Janeiro
Suromer
Platea
Agsaciatad
Federal
Matearninglenti Servite
Parmnabylon
Beetle Menace Threatens Timber in Port Townsend Area
Timber in Port Townsend Washington and Jefferson County faces beetle damage from a bark beetle outbreak. The United States Forestry Service will investigate the attack and assess impacts on local timber resources and industry.
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Townsend
Wash
Jetterson County
United States Foraxtry Worvica
Escaped patient recaptured in Westerly report
R Le Frank Wooden of Providence who escaped from the State Hospital for the Insane was re captured in Westerly. The incident notes his earlier escape and subsequent recapture at the local facility proving ongoing custody after the escape.
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R. Le—Frank Wooden
Providence
Hospltn
Floating Nursery Bound for Hamburg
A sailing vessel carrying 82 babies bound for Hamburg sets sail from New York. The floating nursery aims to transport the infants safely, with plans detailing care aboard during the voyage. Officials say the mission seeks to provide medical oversight and comfortable transfer for the children.
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New York
Hamburg
Rare Art Museum Acquisition Disturbs Local Town
Dr George Wycek Gum ming acquired a number of revolutionary documents to the town, described as highly valuable private artifacts. The event raises questions about provenance and the museum's collection policy in the community.
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Belyidera
George Wycek
Cuwamics
Granga to Meet in Maina Portland Executives Set
The National Grange convenes in Portland from November 10 to 19 with its executive committee meeting there. Details of sessions and participants were announced by Grange officials.
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Maina
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National Grange
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