Peppery evangelist brings peace to Herrin in Williamson County
United Press reports that Howard S. Williams from Mississippi ended decades of local hate in Herrin Illinois by leading a revival that drew both Klansmen and anti Klan members to the tabernacle. The preacher calmed tensions after a street duel era and a noon service habit drew 5000 people to shake Sheriff Galligan’s hand. Williams departed as Herrin eased toward a calmer climate.
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United Press
Williamson County
Howard S. Williams
Williams
Hattiesburg
Miss
Glenn Young
Ora Thomas
Brotherhood of Man
Tabernacle
William
Herrin
George Galligan
Ewing Is Made Dry Director in Prohibition Push
New office created chief prohibition investigator Walter H. Green heads a bureau of international detectives to battle bootleg trade. Andrews outlines three lines of attack: eliminate sources of supply, curb the market, and punish those who direct and protect bootleg operations.
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Walter H. Green
International
America
Andrews
Are You Foolish Enough to Go On
Advertisement for Shapley’s Original Stomach Medicine promising quick relief after a stomach trouble. Promotes Hook’s Dependable Drug Stores and Good Drug Stores as sellers. Mentions a 3-2 fering and urges readers to try the product today.
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Shapley
HOOK
Morgan Silent on Status for Sept 1 Diry Law Change
Bert C. Morgan Indiana federal prohibition director remains silent on his status after the September 1 implementation of the new law enforcement system. He declined to comment following a return from Washington Thursday night.
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Bert C. Morgan
Indiana
Washington
Bootleg conspiracies span nation with local and big operators
The essay argues bootleg operations cover the country from small local stills to major networks sourcing from foreign producers. It notes that larger operations require conspiracies crossing many walks of life and that imported whiskies are increasingly made locally from industrial alcohol in Canal Street. All involved are guilty.
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Canal St
Appointment of Rev Ewing Affects Indiana District
Bert C Morgan says Washington expects Rev Ewing to be named acting district director, a temporary appointment. Gen Lincoln Andrews seeks a business leader to run the district and Morgan may become a deputy administrator, potentially located in Indiana to oversee dry work. Morgan denies seeking a state post.
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Washington
Ewing
Bert C. Morgan
Indiana
Morgan
Lincoln C. Andrews
State Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Estes Duncan
Complete list of prohibition administrators by district
Washington August 21 announcement lists 24 districts with headquarters and acting appointees. Names include Sams New England, Foster New York, Merrick Buffalo, Baird Pittsburgh, Murdock Philadelphia, Budnits Baltimore, Fulwhler Roanoke, Sharpe Charlotta, Dunwoody Tampa, Jackson New Orleans, Collins Louisville, Porterfield Columbus, Ewing Chicago, Moss St. Louis, Townsend St. Paul, Campbell Omaha, White Ft. Worth, Vivian Denver, Marsters Helena, Lyle Seattle, Yellowley San Francisco, Freith Los Angeles, Crabbe Honolulu, Hanlon San Juan. designation acting signifies
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United Press
Washington
General Andrews
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Boston
R. B. Sams
New York
Connecticut
J. A. Foster
Buffalo
R. Q
Merrick
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Frederick Baird
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
William G. Murdock
Maryland
District of Columbia
Delaware
Baltimore
Edmund Budnits
Virginia
Roanoke
R. A. Fulwhler
Georgia
South Carolina
North
Omaha
A. W. Campbell
Texas
Oklahoma
Ft. Worth
Tex
Herbert W. White
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Denver
John F. Vivian
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Helena
Alias Marsters
Oregon
Alaska
Seattle
Roy Co. Lyle
California
Nevada
San Francisco
E. C. Yellowley
Arizona
Los Angeles
Robert E. Freith
Hawaii
Honolulu
E. C. F. Crabbe
Porto Rico
San Juan
A. J. Hanlon
Radio Links 14 000 Miles With U S Battleship Seattle
Reporter Keith Jones conducted a live radio interview across 14 000 miles with Commander Crosse aboard the U S battleship Seattle in Wellington New Zealand. The connection used a short wave link established by Gerald Marcuse in fifty seconds. The commander confirmed no fighting with New Zealand police and predicted the fleet would sail for America Monday. Wellington was described as wet with rain.
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Dee
Sti
Pete
London
Commander Crosse
United States
Seattle
Wellington
N. Z
Gerald Marcuse
New Zealand
America
Marcuse
Driver Given Days Charged For Speeding
James Goolsby of 3335 Rural Street was stopped by State Policeman Boyer and charged with driving fifty miles an hour. He was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to thirty days by City Judge Pro Tem George Henry on late Thursday.
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James Goolsby
Boyer
George Henry
Street paving graft charged dispute over Eugene St project
The article details allegations of graft linked to Eugene Street concrete paving. Elliott and Armitage admit a personal loan related to the project, while Lingenfelter defends the work as per specifications. He notes cracks result from expansion and cites prior warnings to use asphalt. Total paving cost reached 30,604.76.
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Lingenfelter
Armitage
Eugene St
Joseph L. Hogue
Board of Works
M. J. Spencer
Amalgamated Clothing Workers seek 26000 auditorium permit
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers requested from the building commissioner a permit to construct a $26,000 brick auditorium at 166-70 W Pratt St. The 79 by 62 foot structure will house union offices and a meeting place with A A Mitchell & Co. as contractors.
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Clothing Workers
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
W. Pratt St
A. A. Mitchell & Co
August Flour Seen Event From Auto Crash
Flour that blooms in August was the result of an accident at Thirty Second and New Jersey Streets Thursday when several sacks of flour were scattered over the street after the autos of Grant Brunson and Frank Wolf collided. Brunson's auto overturned. No injuries and no arrests.
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Thirty- Second
New Jersey Sts
Grant Brunson
Columbia Avs
Frank Wolf
Washington Blvd
Brunson
Camp Ida Wineman to honor best at Field Day close
Camp Ida Wineman north of Broad Ripple will honor top tooth-brushers swimmers milk drinkers and singers Sunday as Field Day closes its eighth season. About 150 children and mothers plus Jewish Federation members and the public are invited to attend with athletic contests games and stunts, a basket picnic supper, and camp fire. Samuel Blumer directs recreation with Miss Rachel Cambi assisting. Under-nourished children show weight gains credited to early dental and tonsil treatments. All outings are free as the camp is funded by the Community Fund.
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Ida Wineman
Broad Ripple
Jewish Federation
Harry A. Jacobs
Samuel Blumer
Rachel Cambi
Anna C. Brannan
BBB Sues Pennsylvania Oil Company for Injunction
The Better Business Bureau filed a lawsuit in this city seeking an injunction against the Pennsylvania Oil Company to halt alleged improper business practices. The action marks a formal challenge to ongoing operations and aims to curb alleged misconduct pending further legal steps.
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Better Business Bureau
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Additional witnesses called in Hance double murder case
United Press dispatch from Muncie Indiana says coroner Kilgore will question Eaton residents and neighbors to finish the inquiry into Ben Hance and his wife slain by Gerald Chapman gang. Authorities seek more evidence against Charles One Arm Wolfe held on 100000 bond. Police search for a cave east of Muncie where a note claimed Anderson hid was found by Thorntown section hand.
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United Prese
Muncie
Ind
Kilgore
Delaware County
Ben Hance
Gerald Chapman
Eaton
Hance
Charles
Wolfe
Thorntown
Anderson Wa
Notable Listings From City Mortuary and Directors
A list of names and ages appears, including patients and mourners linked to St Vincent Hospital and Methodist Hospital. Entries mention illnesses such as cerebral palsy nu. tuberculosis and nephritis with several ages and addresses from Chesterville and nearby districts.
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Rome
Indiana
St. Vincent Hos
Arthinston
St. BP
Mary Hogtt
Burns
Charl Oliver
Cady
Arshall
Rookwood
College
Methodist Hogee
Il . Clair
Pulaa L. Yost
Mekaeline L. Schorling
Koehne
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