Big Roundup of Bootleggers extends across cities
Two cases of wood alcohol poisoning were reported. James Beshman, 40, unconscious on West Fourteenth Street, serious. Sarah Hart, 32, hospitalized and expected to recover, accused of shipping four barrels from New Haven to Chicopee. Dominick Perrotti allegedly produced liquor in Westville and sold to Meriden saloonkeepers. Police link liquor sales to Mrs. William G. Williams death in Meriden. Four men face murder charges. three charged with transporting poisonous liquor by motor truck. a Thompsonville saloonkeeper arrested.
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James Beshman
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Sarah Hart
New Haven
Chicopee
Dominick Perrotti
Westville
Meriden
William G. Williams
Hartford
Thompsonville
Fourteen Under Arrest in Connecticut Poison Whisky Ring
In New Haven Connecticut police arrested fourteen men accused of distributing wood alcohol beverage whisky. Marshal A T Caron of Chicopee Massachusetts secured warrants charging murder against four suspects. Authorities expect possible Massachusetts extradition challenges as none of the detainees are believed to be fugitives from that state.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
A. T. Caron
Chicopee
Mass
Smith
Massachusetts
Bay State
To Press Charge of Manslaughter Against Distributors of Poison
Chicago officials vow manslaughter charges against anyone who sold wood alcohol in drinks linked to ten deaths since Christmas. Coroner Hoffman and State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne say they will also pursue Illinois search and seizure actions. The west side saloonkeeper Charles Simski died, tied to the poisoned liquor. over 100 bottles marked wood alcohol were found in the basement.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Maclay Hoyne
Hoffman
Charles Simski
West Side
Bliss Native Herb Tablets Claim Cure for Ten Year Female Trouble
Mrs Foselman of Cuero Texas reports a ten year struggle with female trouble ended after using Bliss Native Herb Tablets. She says half a box relieved her symptoms and promotes kidney cleansing bowel relief and systemic health. The ad claims worldwide use and guarantees money back with a dollar box of 200 tablets featuring the Alonzo Bliss image on every box.
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Police suspect wood alcohol poisoning in neighborhood deaths
Investigators believe several recent deaths attributed to heart disease may actually be caused by wood alcohol poisoning from Simski's liquor, prompting heightened scrutiny of local supply sources and calls for toxicology tests.
Will Take No Action in Closing Saloons
Hartford Connecticut December 29 no additional deaths from wood alcohol poisoning were reported with the death toll at 13 from Saturday morning. Two more poisoning cases were listed in hospitals bringing eight ill with four in critical condition. Police Chief Farrell said he would not act to close saloons since state statutes do not cover such action by a police official. State’s Attorney Alcorn urged police chiefs in Hartford County to order saloons closed.
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Hartford
Conn
Farrell
Alcorn
One More Dies From Effects of Wood Alcohol
In Elizabeth New Jersey a man identified as Michael Wansa of Roselle died after wood alcohol poisoning. Prosecutor Walter Hatfield said he found where the poison came from and arrests may follow, with five other cases in Union County including Plainfield, Roselle, Kenilworth, and a Roselle saloonkeeper alleged to have sold the beverage. A weekend shipment into the county is being traced. Special Agent Frank Stone of the Department of Justice at Newark commented on the case.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth
N. J
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Roselle
Walter Ll. Hatfield
Wansa
Union County
Plainfield
Joseph Stevens
James Barry
Kenilworth
Frank Stone
Department of Justice
Newark
Start Crusade Against Alcohol For Beverages
Federal State and city authorities in Philadelphia have launched a crusade against the distribution and consumption of alcohol in beverages. The coordinated effort targets enforcement actions and public awareness to curb illegal sales and promote sobriety.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Federal
Harrisburg Ice Plant Expands Capacity and Stores Ice
The Harrisburg ice plant at Forster and Cowden streets was upgraded at about 100000 dollars. A 5000 ton storage and two cold rooms now assure 6500 tons in reserve plus 52000 tons at nearby points. Cash and Carry stations number ten, with plans to add more to meet demand while keeping ice at cost during wartime. Harrisburg’s ice facilities serve a 125000 population with a dependable supply.
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Forster and Cowden Streets
Harrisburg
Harris
Burg
Liquid death warnings issued for poisonous whisky substitutes
Prosecutions will follow where evidence shows that wood alcohol and denatured alcohol are sold as whisky. Authorities urge dealers to stop, with Federal and state action threatened for murder and violations of federal law.
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Internal Revenue
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Health and Charity Authorities
Philadelphia
Kaine
Death toll climbs in Chicopee poison liquor tragedy
In Chicopee and surrounding towns at least fifty seven deaths and many illnesses are linked to wood alcohol based liquor. Fourteen arrests have been made as federal state and local police investigate violations of the prohibition law. four men arraigned on manslaughter charges with bail set at ten thousand dollars each.
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Associated Press
Chicopee
Mauss
Ilolyoke
Springfield
Hadley
Greenfield
Thompsonville
Conn
Whartford
Connecticut Valley
Louis Menard
Chicopee House
Joseph Garbie
Thomas Oczwyski
Leopold P. Fredette
Fredette and Tetresault
Holyoke
Miracle Teaching Is a Crime Declares Rabbi Mann
Rabbi Louis Mann of New Haven declares belief in miracles a crime during the Jewish Chautauqua opening, condemning teaching such wonders as creation and the Red Sea parting. Rabbi Henry Berko witz of Philadelphia urges teachers to uphold American standards amid perceived educational bankruptcy.
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Baltimore
Henry Berkowitz
Philadelphia
Montague N. A. Cohen
York
Red Sea
Israel
Louis L. Mann
New Haven, Conn
Wounded Woman Kills suitor who shot her husband earlier
In Newburgh New York Mrs Rose De Argento wounded by a suitor who had earlier shot her husband fired a revolver from a drawer. She struck Antonio Dsanci of Providence Rhode Island, who died an hour later. Police say Dsanci had pressed her to flee after an alleged prior elopement.
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Associated Press
Newburgh
N. Y
Rose de Argento
Antonio Dsanci
Providence
R. 1
Dsanci
Expedition to study Lower California petroleum status
Mexico City reports a scientific expedition led by Leon Salinas sub secretary of Commerce and Industry will depart soon to examine Lower California as a potential petroleum development field.
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Lower
California
Mexico City
Leon Salinas
Commerce and Industry
Women of World to Meet in Conference
A convention of the International Council of Women will be held in Christiania next September with Lady Aberdeen as president. About three hundred delegates from 20 nations are expected, and a Geneva committee will plan the program in March.
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Christiania
International Council of Women
Lady Aberdeen
Geneva
City Ash Collection Accelerates Under Municipal System
City forces removed nearly 19 000 cubic yards of ashes and refuse in the last four months of the year, outpacing 1918 private contract totals. Commission Hassler says about 550 cubic yards are cleared daily with 20 to 22 teams, improvements follow new wagons and winter stable. residents urged to use larger containers to speed pickups.
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Ninth Street
Allison
Hassler
Ash Bureau
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