Remus details big booze graft and double-cross claim
Ohio liquor tycoon George Remus testified before Brookhart facing guard in Atlanta federal prison. He said he paid between 250000 and 800000 dollars to the late Jess Smith to stay out of prison and obtain clemency with influence from Attorney General Harry Daugherty. Remus described distributions of 600000 to 900000 gallons of liquor and a plan for pardon if his case reached the Supreme Court, noting Smith killed himself recently after failing to fulfill promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Washington
George Remus
Ohio
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Brookhart
Jesa W. Smith
Tridling
Kentucky
Jess Smith
Smith
Daugherty
Remus
Brittli
Penitentiary, Co
Remns
Supreme Court
Harry Daugherty
Duesseldorf Hands Gift to Degoutte for Charity Fund
The municipality of Duesseldorf presented General Degoutte with one thousand marks for the mess fund of the pollus who aided the German fair installation. Degoutte refused the gift citing regulations, asked the city to devote the funds to local charities instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degoutte
Duesseldorf
General Degoutte
Ehtet
Ruhr
Pollus
Cly's
Yanks Complete 878 Mile Pacific Jump to Paramashira Island
Three United States Army flyers arrived Saturday after a record 878 mile hop from Attu in the Aleutians to Paramashira via Cape Kronatuki and Kamchatka, touted as the longest and most hazardous leg of their world flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Attu Island
Ory
Attu’ Island
Mayot
Aleutlin Chain
Paramn- Ag
Ayers
Cape Kronatuki
Birth rates vary widely across states and cities
Population statistics show Wyoming posting the highest birth rate while Idaho records the lowest. The data notes variability by age groups and cites rates per 1000 population, with Meath’s rate among the lowest and 23.8 per 1,000 in other areas, reflecting recent counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nays’ Bureau
Statiatics
Wyoming
Idaho
Merlean Business Notes Highlight Delivery Accumulation
A fragmented report cites Kahn addressing the president on foundational business matters. The text hints at aspects of delivery and accumulation within Merlean enterprises, though specifics remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn
Kia
Methodist Church 18 to Disapprove Wars
Springfield Mass The Methodist Episcopal General Conference committee voted 76 to 37 to urge the church to refuse participation in any future wars. The plan covers both aggressor and defensive conflicts. An amendment to exempt defensive wars was tabled.
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Springfield
Mass
Church and State Committee
Methodist Hiscopal General Conference
Sethodist
New York
San Francisco
German trade slumping into bankruptcy amid plant closures
Berlin reports a rapid downturn in Germany's industry with 25 Dantripteles cited as signs of crisis. The Mansfield Mining company required government action to avert 82,000 layoffs, while many sectors including show and foodstuff industries seek moratoria to cope with the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Gerland
Mansfield Mining
Moratoria
Wheeler Cleared by Senate Committee on Ethics Probe
Senator Wheeler of Montana was exonerated by a Senate special committee investigating his conduct regarding practice before departments. The panel voted four to one in his favor, following an earlier federal indictment on charges of violating the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Washington
Burton
Montana
Senate
Indicted for Writing Threats to President Pensacola
A federal land jury returns a bill against Clarence Carlin for writing threats to President Coolidge. The crude message claimed government failure and calls for overthrow. The flagged document featured a drawn plan of planting and illicit symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacala
Pla
Federal Land Jury
Clarence Carlin
Fettera
Coolfige
Palnking
Vanderlip
Denby
Hin
One Armed Man Kills Robber in Indiana
Wabash Indiana report tells of a one armed man who killed a would be robber with one leg. The incident occurred after the assailant attempted to rob Tarver at a store where the armed man works and later at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Warren
Atlgon
James R. Tarver
Elgar
British Salvaging Fleet Builds New Ships at Scapa
In wartime news, salvage operations begin as German fleet units are scuttled by their own crews near Scapa Flow. The wrecks are towed to docks for material use, with German ships possibly repurposed for dock facilities amid tactical shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scuna Riow
Garmany
Coolidge Vetoes World War Bonus Debate
Washington reports President Coolidge vetoed the proposed World War bonus, arguing there is no moral or fiscal justification and that patriotism cannot be bought. He warned payments would burden the treasury and cheapen the virtue of service, urging Congress to pursue a nonmonetary tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Uarding
Treasury
Rail Board Intervenes in Western Railroad Wage Dispute
The Railroad Labor Board steps in to resolve wage talks for about 60,000 locomotive engineers and firemen seeking a 534 percent raise from ten western railroads. Railroads favor a settlement through direct negotiations with companies, while workers pursue individual talks. The board states no dispute is likely to disrupt commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rail Board
Chicago
United Settes Railroad Labor Board
Coolidge Pardons Challenged by Chicago Judges
Chicago federal judges Wilkerson and Carpenter overruled President Coolidge on a pardon. They held the president lacks pardoning authority in contempt cases in a decision involving Philip Grossimit, a Chicago galoon keeper sentenced to a year in the house of correction for a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Chicago
President Coolidge
Philip Grossimit
House
Enmiemort
Wilkerson
Carpenter
Chicago Federal Court
Chet
Scheme to Nationalize British Mines Defeated
In London the first outright socialist measure from the British Labor government was defeated by a Liberal and Conservative alliance. The bill sought the nationalization of mines and was rejected 203 to 168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Three Comets Shooting at the Earth in 1924
In 1924 Chree comets are predicted to approach the earth. Reports from Washington indicate the Naval Observatory notes expected appearances in November and December. Observers at Backe and Temple anticipate viewing these comets as they enter range of vision.
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Washington
Naval Observatory
Thes
Backe
Temple
Wie
Avid
Arl
Libyan Rebels Die in Battle Report Confused Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a large Libyan battle where rebel and allied forces suffered high casualties. Report references 28 dead and 324 wounded, with conflicting totals and tribal involvement. No clear outcome or reliable attribution.
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Tiplian
Waruly Telheatna
Libya
Phe Itnthayena
Tiat
wWevegt Wumber
Dodge Estate Valuation Reported at 39 Million Dollars
The Detroit estate of Horace Dodge is tallied near 39 million dollars, with executor Howard B. Blaine listed. Documentation dated December 1, 1920 outlines the appraisal with various figures and references to May 7, 1928 notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Dodge
Detroit
Tmiultat
Howard B. Bloaiaer
Coglidge Opens Campaign Headquarters in Glevelind
Fragmentary notes show Coglidge opening a campaign headquarters in Glevelind with H. Butler named campaign manager and Andie Willian involved in the scene. The text hints at nationwide campaigning and a formal party effort.
Seaton to Head Albian at Athenaeum Board Education
Fragmentary OCR reads about Seaton and Albian at New something, a Mother Al church, and a board of education. The text is garbled but suggests an educational or church committee meeting or appointment involving Athlon College. Names appear uncertain.
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Seaton
Board of ‘Education
Mother al Church
Athlon ‘College
U S Government Market Quotations May Week Review
Washington reports week ended May 14 market quotes across livestock grains and dairy. Hog top price seven dollars and sixty cents per cwt while fat lambs reach fourteen to seventeen dollars. hay grain and dairy values shown for Chicago Minneapolis St Louis and other markets with list prices for Timothy hay prairie hay and various grains. fruits and vegetables priced in major markets including apples strawberries and onions.
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Washington
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louie
Prairie
Minneapolia
St Tauta
St. Louis
Minneapagtia
Asa Tn
Louis
Wisconsin
Texas
Harrolerste
Louisiana
Northwestern
President says he was misinformed in Grossman case
President Conlidge authorized a statement asserting he was misinformed about key facts in the Philip Grossman contempt case. Federal judges Carpenter and Wilkerson have ruled he had authority to act, noting the extended clemency months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossman
Washington
Conlidge
Pillip Grossman
Cherga
Carpenter Dma Wilkerson
Mike
Mormon Church to Erect Edifice on Sixteenth Street
In Washington a prominent plot on upper Sixteenth Street one mile north of the White House has been sold to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the construction of a Mormon church in the capital.
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Washington
Lenation
Upper
Sixteenth Street
White Monae
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church
Naval ships to aid coast guard against rum runners
Secretary Wilbur orders fifteen naval ships including destroyers to the coast guard for rum runner hunts. The fleet, built as large destroyers, will join at Philadelphia Navy Yard to patrol the coast and support coastal guard efforts against illicit traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gnard
Wilbur
Pithidelphia Navy
Yar
Vienna Death by Own Action Amid Epidemic Gambling
Fragmented OCR notes describe Vienna facing epidemic losses from gambling speculation. Mentions Dr Fritz von Hoff man Vagubely and a range of victims including artisans, bankers, shopkeepers, and officials amid a public health and financial crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
One Girl In for U S Against 124 Pacifists at Garrett
Students and faculty at Garrett Biblical Institute vote 124 to 1 to approve the national attitude as endorsed by a Methodist general conference committee at Springfield Massachusetts. The lone vote against the resolution was cast by a single student or faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lynnston
Thi
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern
Methodist General Conferaico
Springield
Masa
Uie
Fire Boxes Dap Town Toya Fire in Kong Aemori
A puzzling report describes a large blaze in Hachinoke involving about 1,00 houses and vast damage. It mentions Myidey morning and a stopover at Hachiiohe as part of a United States round-the-world schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toya
Hachinoke
Kong Aemori
United ‘States
Hachiiohe
Federal Judge Faces Quiz on Washington Inquiry
A federal judge is confronted by a House committee after completing no preliminary inquiry and recommending a congressional investigation into charges against Agent Raderal: a West Virginia judge, amid disputes over authority and process.
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Wwashingtoniers
House Committee
Jaker
West
Virginia
Iowa State News Highlights From Across the State
Iowa reports on a proposed ricing academy at Clear Lake, Corn Growers Association growth via loans, plans to move an Osceola amusement park project, and a busy primary season with candidates active statewide. Also noted are road funding actions, a Polk County bank tone measure, and Iowa’s record keeping on births and deaths.
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Manse Atrongamenta
Clear Lake
Coolidge
Tess R. Mowry
United States
Iowa
Ory Association
Pudila
Wye Vity Park
Osceola
Alate
Bloomfield
Tull
R. S&. Herrick
Iowa State Warticnitural Society
Preston City
Githrie Centron
Methodist Church
Harlin County
Walter Rude
Maron City
Arew
Magon City
Towa Jumnkers! Association
Towa Boar
Mia
Towa State Teachers College
Simmer
State
Boart of Conservation
Roltecoffer
Dobnqua
Canpre
Prohibition
Polk County Wood Improvement
Auporolanta
J. Stevens
Montoyr
Wood Gir
Rose Mclntosh
Clearkilke Shore
Neil
Whter
Hausa
Iowa League of Women Voters
Towa
American Peony Society
Des Moines
Temple Commandery
Des Moinca
Knighis Templars
Grand Lodge’ of Masons of
Condua Bureau
State Vital Statistics Bureau
The
Board of Health
Wilsons
Maagazine
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
Swamp-Root praised by doctors for kidney liver and bladder support. The ad claims Swamp-Root cleanses and strengthens organs, urges readers to purchase now, offers a ten cent trial bottle by sending to Dr Kilmer Co. Moghainton, N. J. and to mention the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yenra
Kilner
Atari
Jgrmer & Co. Moghainton
Hie Fate Wat abait your nephew Flrod
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled archaic style sequence about a nephew, mistaken intent, and a confusing set of actions and names, including Petunia and Welker, with unclear chronology and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flrod
Beanaiway
Petunia
Women Bye Faded Things New Again
Dys or tint any worn shabby garment or drapery. The notice urges renewal and cleaning or dyeing to restore appearance. It presents a practical tip for households seeking to refresh outdated textiles.
Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Easy Color for Everyone
Fragment of a storefront advertisement claims anyone can dye fabrics with Diamond Dyes. It touts simple directions and bold color choices, urging customers to visit Orig store for the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Orig
Disappointingly Human Brawl May Gut doelk-Paton
Nonsense fragment from an 19th century weekly notes an odd dispute among sailors. The text is garbled with repeated questions and archaic phrasing, offering little coherent fact beyond a contested brawl reference.
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Arsin
Lonedon
Fragrant Cuth cura Ointment Advertised in 26e Ad
A garbled ad fragment touts Cuthcura Sovthes baby rashes cure with Cuchura Ointment and Coileura Soup. It references Purity and fragrance of Cuth cura Calum dusted on at night, with an igh price noted in 26e advertising copy.
Got His Lesson From a Confused Exchange
A garbled exchange centers on a disputed lesson and a confrontation about order and defiance. The dialogue hints at tension between two parties, with unclear references to a coach or official and a return to a prior stance amid dispute.
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G. Remus
Tele Brookhart Committee
Jens Smith
Ainda
Elsa Brandstrom
Hisn Brandstrom
Red Cross
Siberia
Russia
Henoris Causy
University of Koenigsberg
M. E. Church
Wallace H. Gastings
Waller Th Gistings
California
Unite States Millinery Academy
Iowa State News
Iamond
Boston
Medicing
C,o. D
Bend Ne Monay
Juat
Barid Order Certified Laboratories, Inc
Delmonta Way
St.louis
RCRA
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