Anti-Saloon League figures in 1920s enforcement talk scandal
In a tense exchange, Wheeler defends the Anti-Saloon League's role in federal appointments and enforcement efforts, admitting the league transmits state reports and exerts influence over prohibition officers while denying crooked activity. Reed presses for a compliance report under the corrupt practices act.
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Congress
Wheeler
League
Missouri
Gup
Reed
Prohibition
F. Scott McBride
Loisiana
Anti-Saloon League
Perjury inquiry swirls over Philadelphia magistrate OConnor
Washington reports the Senate weighs possible perjury charges against Philadelphia magistrate Frank OConnor in a case tied to alleged offers of cash from the Vare camp to influence his support for the Pepper Fischer ticket. Testimony from Pepper and newspapermen challenges OConnor’s denials, with committees set to act before the inquiry ends.
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Washington
Senate Slush Fund Committee
Pennsylvania
Capitol Today
Ludgary X. O’connor
Philadelphia
William §.Ware
Wayne B. Wheeler
Ernest H. Cherrington
Repper
U’aimdel Pola
O'on
Bousveu
Vare
Pepper-Fisner
Pepper
O'Connor
Albert M. Greenfield
Fintadelphia Capitalist
Angel
Tvo
Sen. Reed
Missouri
Tme
Senate
Alon
Oll
Greenfield
Frank
Connor l
Scalded Engineer Making Good Recovery After Fire
A 58 year old engineer named Fry, who lived at 5438 Columbo street, is recovering from severe scalds after a railway accident. Fireman Duncan, residing at 7027 Hermitage street, was also involved. After the second train arrived an emergency engine came from Derry and the express reached Pittsburgh half an hour late.
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Fry
Columbo Street
Duncan
Hermitage Street
Derry
Pittsburgh
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Grateful for flowers and use of cars and for those who rendered the music. Frank R. Johnston and family of Youngstown Ohio D. E. Risinger and family of Homer City Pa.
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Epie
Frank R. Johnston
Youngstown
Ohio
D. E. Risinger
Homer City
Local residents visit and travel notes amid wartime training
A string of Indiana and Blairsville area visits and motor trips are recorded as Lieut A B Agnew and Mrs Agnew near Langley Field begin three weeks of aviation reserve training. Others—Mrs J D Johnson and guests, Mr and Mrs Homer Whitney, John Walker, George Hetrick, and more—are listed visiting relatives or handling business. An automobile accident injures Torrance Bills and damages three cars at N Walnut and Campbell streets. An additional collision on Blairsville road leaves one injured and three cars damaged.
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Hy Atogha
A. B. Agnew
Agnew
Temple‘ton, Pa
Johnstown
Josephine
Torrance Bills
Elairsville-Indiana
N. Walnut and
Campbell Streets
Police crackdown targets reckless drivers in city
Chief of Police George O Connell and aides announce fines for violators after a patrol night. Several offenders including Andee O Harris and Nils Chi Alfred faced $6 penalties as authorities vow arrests for those ignoring traffic signals. Officials say drivers must slow down and obey lights or face arrest and fines.
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Géorge “O'Connell
Zoe Uichteberger
Andee O'Hara
Nils Chi Alfred
de “Ayers
Ind
Frank Wood
Brvmnas Lichteberger
O’connell
Ma Agsis
First Official Greek Olymphad Held in F76 B
The first officially recorded Greek Olymphad took place in F76 B, marking a historic moment in the original game variant.
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Firsk
Apiad
Collision Involving Elias And McLaughlin Cars On City Streets
A touring year driven by A S Elias from Blairsville collided with Mur ray McLaughlin's car on North Wayr street as McLaughlin headed west on Campbell street. Both vehicles sustained damage after two collisions, with Murray driving north on North Walnut street at the time. A wrecking service moved the Elias vehicle from the scene.
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A. S. Elias
Blairsville
McLaughlin
Murray
Elias
Nouth
Mahray
Walnut Street
Funeral of Mrs Gibson Here on Saturday
Mrs Johnston nee Risinger died from a complication of diseases at City Hospital. Born June 25 1888 in Center township Indiana county she was active in Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church and various auxiliaries. She leaves her husband infant son Frank Ernest parents and several siblings. Services were in Youngstown and Indiana with Interment at Greenwood Cemetery conducted by Penelope Rebekah Lodge.
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Indiana
Johnston
Robert M. Johnston
Clark Avenue
Youngstown
Melcher
Homer City Methodist
Miss Balentine Late June Bride
A quiet June wedding joined Mrs Amanda Pantall of Oak Street and Mr James O Hara of Indiana with Rev H L Hood officiating. The couple left for a honeymoon trip through Ohio after the ceremony attended by friends.
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Cribbs
Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Co
O'Hara
Pantall
Amanda Pantall
Oak Street
James O'Hara
Indiana
H. L. Hood
Church Street
Jacksonville
Crete
First Swimming Fatality of Year Near Blacklick
Freeman Ferguson died in a swimming incident near Blacklick. The body was sent to his home in Blacklick and Indiana County coroner Dr. Fred W. St. Clair is involved. The report cites A. E. Masten & Sompans, Pittsburgh, as publishers.
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Blacklick
Freeman Ferguson
Blairssville
Fred W. St. Clair
Indiana Co
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