Governor Smith proposes federal alcohol limit and state control
Albany, N. J., June 2 Governor Smith approved a plan to amend the Volstead act by setting a maximum alcoholic content deemed sane and reasonable. He urges Congress to let states craft laws within that limit, allowing light wines and beer where desired while preserving federal enforcement and not yielding to prohibition hypocrisy. The governor rejects the Mullan Gage repeater and affirms ongoing Volstead enforcement.
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Albany
N. J
Smith
Congress
Federal officer shoots two men in liquor seizure chase
A federal officer killed two men during a pursuit near Madison on June 2 while attempting to seize a car carrying contraband liquor. The officer, part of a three person party, fired from the running board of the vehicle after being fired upon. both men in the car were reported dead.
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Madison
Ere
Henry Galsley
U S Recovers World War Plunder Totals Declared
Attorney General Daugherty reported to President Harding that in the last year the war frauds section of the Department of Justice secured the return of $3,108,885.10 to the government and won judgments totaling $1,225,910. The department obtained 95 indictments and noted that its $500,000 appropriation has been returned many times over.
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Washington
Daugherty
Harding
Department of Justice
Department
Ten Die In Religion Riot In Durango Mexico
Ten were killed and seventeen wounded in a religious riot at Durango as a mob attacked the provincial palace. Mounted police fired on the crowd, federal troops were deployed in the city, and all public amusements were closed.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Durango
Provincia
Smoot forecasts federal taxes stay above three billion
Utah Senator Reed Smoot told a Lincoln Club luncheon in Los Angeles that federal taxes will never fall below three billion dollars again and will likely remain at that level in coming years.
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Los Angeles
Cat
Benator Reed Smoot
Utah
Lincoln Club
Quake in Persia Fatal to Thousands Across Villages
Earthquake shocks in northern Persia kill about 4,000 to 4,600 people. Six villages are wiped out while residents flee to plateaus as relief teams assess damage and casualties rise.
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Persia
Allahabad
Peram
Nebraska flood causes heavy losses in Beaver City
Flood damage in Beaver Valley estimated near 200000 dollars with 80000 dollars damage to Burlington railway. Report from Nebraska on June 2 notes lowland impact in Beaver County. Edmund Heller returns from South American expedition with collection of 1800 specimens.
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Nebraska
Beaver City
Neb
Beaver Valley
Burlington Railway
Heller
New York
Edmund Heller
Memorial Day Address Urges End to War and Unity
President Hildingetter delivers a Memorial Day address calling war unlikely and praising the armament idea as practical for the United States. He vows to draft all resources should war return, urging shared effort and national conscience while honoring fallen Union guardians. The scene echoes cemetery ceremonies across the nation.
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Lessa
United States
Washington
Ariingtan Memorial
Union
Hildingetter
America
Milton Wins Indianapolis Memorial Race In 1928
Tommy Milton won the Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis on May 31, average speed 11.44 mph, time 5 hours 28 minutes 0.27 seconds. Harry Hartz finished three laps behind in a Durant Special. Thumie Murphy third. Milton earned 20,000 prize plus 5000 in line money. Hartz prize money totaled 10,000 and 3800 in lap money. Murphy received 5,000 and 1,000 in lap money.
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Indiianapolis
Ind
Tommy Milton
Dn van Tic
Harry Hartz
Milton
Thumie Murphy
Murphy
French Government Reveals Plot to Restore King in France
The cabinet told the chamber of deputies of a vast conspiracy to overthrow the republic. Aimed at all provinces and cities, the plan was described as a threat to the republic with unprecedented violence. Manou, minister of the interior, spoke for Premier Poinereth, who was absent. The government vowed to strike with full power against the contemplated revolution.
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Paris
France
Ufe
Chamber of Deputies
Georgia Judge Warns He Will Kil Dry Searchers
Savannah probate judge Mo Alpin threatened to shoot all officers who attempted to search his car for whisky. The warning came in a letter to Fred Distarke, Georgia prohibition director, vowing to shoot next time without a secured warrant.
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Georgia
Atlanta
MoAlpin
Savannah
Fred Distarke
Prohibution
Actress Wills Commons Gent Wins Northumberland Division Seat
Actress Wills Commons Gent, London, June 2, elected to the house as a Conservative in Northumberland division by a large majority. Wife of Capt. Hilton Philipson, she stood for the division amid a crowded contest and secured a commanding victory.
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Wills Commons
London
Tlunniny
Mike Mabel Iusgell
Capt
Hilton Philipson
Compand
Northumberland
Veterans Bureau Personnel Cut Curtails Subdistrict Posts
Washington June 2 Director James announces a four percent reduction in personnel across subdistricts of the Veterans Bureau as part of a broad economy policy. The move affects Beyen districts and prompts staffing adjustments in regional offices.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
Veteranst Bureau
Jimes
Tie Bureau
Beyen Diatricta
President and Mrs Harding Surrounded by Flowers at Park
At Washington June 2 President Harding and Mrs Harding were overwhelmed by a flood of bouquets as hundreds of kindergarten children gathered for a pageant at a baseball park. Secret service men marines and teachers struggled to control the scene while the couple smiled.
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Washington
Tarding
Erst Indy
Secret Service
Mrs. Harding
Shersh
Biegot
Nosing
Danve
Weten Briggs
Ashkind
Union Men Strike in Mine Over Open Shop Issue
In Cleveland Ohio on May 61 a clash unfolds between two powerful unions over the open shop question. Secretary Fred Mooney of District No 17 of the United Mine Workers of America calls out the Coal River collieries at Thurlingtern West Virginia, with the strike led by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Cleveland, O
Fred Mooney
United Mine Workers of America
Thurilingtern
W.va
Imines
Ot Locomotive Engineers
Iowa Champ Campus Sheiks Given a Molasses Coat
Des Moines May 19 A chaotic campus scene involves molasses and glue being applied to a student prank on a university campus. Police investigate two alleged assailants as part of a broader antimask related incident.
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Iowa
Champ
Des Moines
George Frat Vranary
Dex Maines University
Pair Killed Day After Their Dream Comes True
Two residents of Sterling area die when their automobile collides with an Interurban streetcar. The couple had recently achieved a long sought dream and were en route near Sterling when the wreck occurred. Local authorities investigate the crash and identify the victims.
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Blering
Tune
Sler- Thamasan
Sterling Collaundery
Kolglis Teath
Pregeetar
Wisconsin bill to curb Klan vetoed by governor
June 2 at Manisen, Wis a vetoed bill would have barred any person or group from appearing in public wearing disguises or masks to conceal identity. The measure aimed to restrain Klan activity and protect youth from intimidation, but was rejected by Gov. John.
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Manisen
Wis
Ku Klux Kiin
John
Maine
Immigration Law Bars Bride of U S Citizen
A British bride of a U S citizen was barred by immigration authorities and appealed the decision to Washington. The case arose after her arrival, with reports noting exhaustion of procedures over six days and a pending appeal to higher authorities.
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U.S. Citizen
New York
Britain
Blaie Thrultron
Aldgen
Monroe
Washington
Sun Yat Sen Forces Capture Waichow Canton
Rebels under Sun Yat Sen seize Waichow in Canton region as troops pursue retreating forces toward Tung. The willed city lies about fifty miles east of Chiston amid ongoing southern Chinese power struggles and local military actions.
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Sun Yat Sen
Waichow
Canton
Tung
Walchow
Chiston
Russian seizure of Japanese vessel sparks tense Tokyo response
Unclear fragments describe Russia seizing a Japanese ship near the Sierian canal with authorities detaining a crew member for seven hours. The text references We Twilians and a government action, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Russia
Tokyo
Milada Sondy Studying American Women's Organizations
Milada Sondy, a Czech woman recently arrived in America, travels to study methods of women’s organization. She aims to observe and compare approaches across communities and institutions. She intends to share insights with Czech groups upon return.
U S Market Report May week prices for livestock and grains
Washington operates a weekly market summary listing LIVS STOCKER prices for hogs, steers, calves, fat lambs, fat ewes, and yearlings with ranges. includes fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and grain prices from multiple markets including Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Minneapolis. It notes varying prices for beef, pork, chicken and grains with specific figures for No. 2 red winter wheat and yellow corn among others.
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Monty Sreoet
Texas
Tillis
Cincinnati
Northern
Moe
Chicago
Marieta
Best
Kentucky
Ataga
Pratric
Loula
Fey
Dd Nee
Howe Ralvidhings
Fata Cyleuwn
St Emile
Chiteaga
DAUCY
Tutfor
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Cherseat
Wisconsin
Primumry
Omarketsr
Amtutos
Young Americas
Aquare
Onleaka
Hart
Corral
Presbyterian Dry Resolution Not Mandated by Assembly
In Tophia Pennsylvania May a summary from the Presbyterian general assembly indicates no action requiring all members of the church to sign a total abstinence pledge. Stated Clerk Lewis Madger of the charity in the United States notes the assembly adopted a declaration urging abstinence but did not compel compliance.
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Tophia
Assemiy
Lewis
Talat States
Euyst
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Thodallpolds
Sould Church
General Assembly
Coopers Found Guilty of Income Tax Fraud in Iowa
A fuller jury convicted Coopers for income tax fraud claiming deceit to defraud the government. They face two years in prison or a substantial fine, with the exact penalties pending a formal judgment.
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Coopers
Iowa
Belvigne
Wilciin Cooper
Cotawatlen
Davai
Cluyge
Jamison
Panic in Petrograd Opera House Fire Claims Many
A disastrous blaze swept a Petrograd opera house during military unrest. Dense smoke and panic blocked exits as patrons fled. Firefighters faced rapid spread through dry wood and stage scenery. Several performers were reported among the casualties.
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Petrograd
Halsingrors
Spatel
Representative Kitchin Dies Led Congress in War Times
Representative Kitchin, long a Democratic leader in Congress during wartime, died after a stroke paralysis episode following his long illness. He had served as a key figure in the House and influenced wartime policy.
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Kitchin
Congress
Whison
N.C
Dtiner
Representie
Fve
Chante Kitchin
Demo
Ceitle
Jowenhouse
Canton News Contests Vote for 2020 Candidate
A local paper reports Canton election coverage amid unclear OCR text. Mentions Chaney, Tinie, and Vin Cox in relation to a 2020 candidate bid and a legal matter involving unlawful acceptance of a drink. Court decision appears linked to Alabama judiciary.
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Cox
Chaney, On
Tinie Teats
Denmooite
Hel Caudate
Tocar
Vin Cox
Mats J
Disorderly county notes and political concerns across Iowa
Fragmented OCR text recounts county events in Iowa with references to bond votes, women’s activism, bankruptcies, a statewide federation reorganization push, travel to the Orient, and local crime and industry notes. Mentions Des Moines, Clarinda, and various named individuals, organizations, and places amid chaotic, partial phrases.
This Little Baby Girl Pittsburgh Pa Testimonial
A Pittsburgh mother recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after childbirth. She says it helped her recover so she could care for her infant and two older children, noting safe use for nursing mothers and herbal ingredients.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pittsburgh
Hutt
WM Ungh
Plymouth St
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