Thought and Prayer at New London Conference
The article reviews Governor Roosevelt's conference remarks on dry laws and enforcement, favoring a federal wholesale approach and state retail enforcement. It notes Wickersham's cautious views, critiques of prohibition policy, river traffic revival, and reflections on Weyler and forgotten villains, ending with a meditation on human nature and optimism.
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New London
Conit
Pee
Wickersham
Kent
Crime Commission
Ndt
Roosevelt
Wickerstam
Sour Stomach Relief Ad Promises Instant Aid
A dated advertisement touts Zex as a remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims instant relief by sweetening sour stomach, flushing the bowels, and providing rapid relief for heartburn and gas, priced at 60c at drug stores.
Local men and boys suit sale features top brands
All wool suits from Hart Schaffner Marx Kirsch Hickey Freeman and Styleplus priced to 35 dollars. Two boys suits include two pants and vest. Sale highlights include three men shirts valued at two and three fifty, encouraging shoppers not to miss the savings.
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America
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Kirschean
Hickey Freeman
Styleplus
Lost Standard Tightened by Time and Age
A Clarkeburg Exponent quote reflects a declared standard to live up to, with gradual progress as age advances. The message emphasizes steady movement toward an ideal as time passes.
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Clarkeburg
Gomper Jailed as Material Witness in Liquor Case
Justice of the peace in Wheeling A G Gomper was jailed as a material witness in a liquor case. The action followed a court order arranging for Gomper to appear and testify on the proceedings underway.
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Wheeling
A. G. Gomper
Conferees Push to Extend Bill Session in Paris
Paris July 19 The finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies favors inserting reservations on foreign debt ratification into the bill text, opposing Premier Poincare. It rejects compromise texts and votes to continue the session tonight and tomorrow, unless Poincare requests a pause for health reasons.
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Paris
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
Governor Roosevelt Accepts Legal Aid in Mancuso Probe
New London July 19 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt at the governors conference said he would accept the stance of the New York City Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers Association in the investigation of Judge Francis X Mancuso's role in the city trust case.
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New London
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
New York City Bar Association
New York County Lawyers Association
Francis X. Mancuso
City Trust
Forgetting evil through a notorious reputation
A newspaper column quotes Mark Anthony on how evil endures, noting a recent image of a man that illustrates how notoriety can erase personal memory. The piece reflects on public perception and the weight of reputation over personal identity.
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Mark Anthony
Decision on records ruling in FTC hearing
New York July 19 report that Federal Judge Knox limited the order to compel production of operating expense ledgers and books while allowing answers to pertinent questions. Also announced acquisition of Sikorsky Aviation by United Aircraft and Transport, with Sikorsky a top amphibian airplane maker and a contract for marketing held with Curtiss entities, Curtiss-Wright’s subsidiaries.
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New York
Knox
Sikorsky Aviation Corporation
United Aircraft and Transport Corporation
Sikorsky
May Be Ambassador Associated Press Photo
An Associated Press caption mentions John N Witlys, a prominent auto dealer, as a possible ambassador candidate in a diplomatic context tied to President Hoover era discussions. The note reflects speculative attribution surrounding a high profile business figure.
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Associated Press
sGilar
Albciel
John N. Witlys
Hoover
Gift seals O'Connor long service with trust deed annuity
London July 19 T P O'Connor father of the house was presented with a trust deed granting him an annuity in recognition of his long public and political service. The veteran Irish politician, in frail health, received the gift from a parliament terrace chair and said it surprised him, adding he had yet to meet an Irishman who refused money.
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London
T. P.o'connor
All Grafton Will Give Help Fill the Spaces
A long list of donations and donors appears, detailing varied money amounts and names such as Dr. D. C. Peek Gordy Batley G. W. Loar Keefer and many others. The item records contributions to fill spaces in a community drive, naming individuals businesses and organizations with scattered amounts like 100.00 and 15.00 and noting multiple entries across entries.
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All Grafton
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