Officers Get Man and Liquor Still
Ernest Tucker, white, was arrested and a illicit liquor still of 36 capacity was captured when Revenue Officers Johnson and Alf ta, Deputy Wagner and Officer Stout raided Tucker's Ran cheman property. He faces transporting liquor charges and possible federal indictment for distilling.
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Ernest Tucker
R. H. Johnson
Joe Alfta
J. E. Wagner
H. D. Stout
Tucker
Rancheman
S. P. Tucker
Faiter Royal
Alberta
Johnson
Beads as Luck Tokens Across Near East
Report from Constantinople describes blue beads as universal luck charms in the Near East. Figures from Constantine to peasants use and display beads in homes, on animals, and during travel, with blue glass beads favored in Asia Minor shops.
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Near East
Constantinople
Constantine
Turkey
Mustapha Kemalpasha
Papoulas
M. Gounaris
Angora
Greece
Asia Minor
Mexico City police to carry pistols
The purchase of 2,000 revolvers by Governor Gasca of the federal district signals that Mexico City gendarmes will be armed. Local police have been criticized for inefficiency due to their lack of weapons and reliance on batons.
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Mexico City
Gasca
Federal District
Kansas Farm Decline Since 1910 Drops 7.1 Percent
Since 1910 the number of farms in Kansas fell by 7.1 percent, reflecting a long term consolidation in agricultural property and rural land use across the state.
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Kansas
Japanese Population Surges in Hawaii 1920 21
Hawaii records show Japanese births nearly half of territory births in 1920 21 with births at 2 74 per 1000 and deaths 11 45 per 1000. Japanese total population rises to 114 879 an increase of 5 605 from 1920 census, while overall territory population reaches 275 884.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Territory of
Board of Health
Ocal
Fewer Court Cases England Than U S
Cincinnati reports John W. Davis, former ambassador to England, says England’s litigation is light by comparison with the United States. He cites Inns of Court influence, county and state bars, and growing criminal law reform as signs of a distinct English system and calls English and American lawyers brethren overseas. He argues common law roots bind both nations and urges joint effort for mankind. Deny Villa Leading Revolt follows Mexico City denial of Villa uprising reports.
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Cincinnati
John W. Davis
England
American Bar Association
Mr. Davis
England and Wales
Inns of Court and
Law Society
America
Davis
Argentine Men Forced to Vote in North Argentina
La Vanguardia reports 80 Indian voters were kidnapped in July in northern Argentina. They were held three days in a cellar with a Virgin image, then the candidate for the chamber of deputies entered, forced an oath to vote for him, and they were taken to cast ballots.
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Buenos Aires
H la Vanguardia
Socialist Party
Argentina
Chamber of Deputies
Jess Willard Plans Return Fight With Dempsey
Topeka Aug. 31 Jess Willard says he has begun training for a return bout with Jack Dempsey. He aims to drop to 238 pounds the Toledo mark he used when he lost his title seeking another chance at the champion.
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Topeka
Kans
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Standard Oil's Standard Motor Gasoline Uniform Across All Qualities
The article explains the challenge of achieving uniform gasoline quality and praises Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) for producing uniformly balanced Standard Motor Gasoline. It emphasizes consistent performance across regions and compares quality to pharmacy standards.
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Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Oar Development
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Helen P
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Helen
U. S
Wageland
Villa
Fancisco Villa
Apie
Jess
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway System
Washington
High Point
N. C
Pullman
Big League Baseball
New York Americans
Washington Americans
H. D. Saunders
Ed Point, N. C
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