Congress Debates Separate Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
The Ways and Means Committee opened debate on a bill by Rep. Cramton to create a distinct prohibition bureau in the treasury. Secretary Mellon and Assistant Secretary Andrews back the plan, arguing it would curb alcohol diversion, strengthen enforcement, and place border patrols and withdrawals permits under a dedicated agency.
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House Ways and Means
Washington, Mor
Congress
Entnedt
Ways and Means Committee
House
Prohibition Bureau
Treasury Department
Cramton
Rep
Mich
Mel Hon
Anurewa
Prohibition
Mills
N.Y
Federal Bureau
Assistang
Andrews
Customs and Coast Guard
Two Yacht Crew Members Revealed as Russian Nobility
In Brunswick Georgia the yacht Valentine I was docked for repairs when the steward was identified as Prince Simon Rarso koff once of the Russian royal house. Another royal had been aboard, Baron Vladimir Karsokan von Puchantai, who left in Charleston for other work. Both nobles have lived in the United States about two years.
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Brunswick
Valentine I
Simon Rarsokoff
Royal House of
Russia
Vladimir Karsokan von Puchantai
Charleston
United States
Such is life in divorce suit over bridge game
Arthur Whitney Jr once taught aviation for the army in San Antonio and testified that his wife overbid her hand. He said he set her and she slapped his face during the bridge game cited in the divorce case.
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New York
Arthur Whitney, Jr
San Antonio
Weather outlook for Virginia and Tennessee regions
Virginia tonight remains fair and cold with increasing clouds and rising temperatures Saturday. North and northeast winds moderate. Tennessee sees partly cloudy skies tonight, colder in the west, followed by increasing clouds Saturday and a warmer trend.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Family of Five Lost on Ice Bridge Between Leamington and Pelee
In Leamington Ontario a 18 mile ice road linking Leamington to Pelee Island is being scoured by two dozen farmers with ice teds and sleighs for James Phipps his wife and their three children Penl 9 Hazel 6 and Elmer 3 missing since Monday after leaving the island in their car searchers fear exposure has doomed them though some hope remains as the search continues.
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Leamington
Onts
Mar
Pelee Island
Lake Erie
James ‘Phipps
Penl
Hazel
Elmer
Shutdown plan looms as woolen mill strike widens
Passaic New Jersey March 5 operators discussed a complete shutdown of woolen mills as about 7 000 workers strike 4 000 out of work and 4 000 more could be affected. Yesterday 4 000 workers paraded peacefully led by Elizabeth Kovach wheelin g her sister s baby. Police broke up earlier gatherings. A photographer car incident injured two.
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Passaic
N. J
Elizabeth Kovach
Passaic River
Wall Street Cheer as Market Recovers Sharp Fall
Wall street and business circles report a cheerful mood after yesterday’s sharp recovery from Tuesday and Wednesday’s drop. financiers attribute the rally to a natural oversold market, cheap sound securities, and optimistic notes from Mellon and Hoover. The Times notes doubts amid prior breaks but says the decline was a corrective reaction. The Herald Tribune cites lenders seeing a significance beyond the day’s actions as a sign business has shaken off street-imposed fetters.
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New York
Mar
Wall Street
Snj
Mellon
Hoover
Times
New York Times
The
Herald Tribune
Countess Wins Suit to Stay in This Country
New York March 5 Vera the Countess of Gatheart won her habeas corpus case after immigration authorities refused admission citing alleged immorality. Judge Bondy sustained the writ, permitting ten days entry while the Labor Department weighs further evidence. The case follows prior detention on Ellis Island and a record noting adultery is not a crime under South African law.
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New York
Vera
Gatheart
Bondy
They
Secretary of Labor
Department of Labor
Buckner
Theodore G. Risley
Department
Butler
Susan B Anthony Foundation Unites on Law Enforcement
Washington report states the Susan B Anthony Foundation protests heavy whiskey influence and stricter law enforcement. The group condemns “wet propaganda” and urges policies including deportation for violators, life terms for habitual offenders, and crackdown on gunmen, bootleggers, and narcotics traffickers.
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Susan’ B.Anthony _ Foundation
Washington
Mar
Acari
Ods
Viela
Food Products Corporations Under A Decree
New York March 5 The National Food Products Corporation is under a federal court consent decree to curtail its detivie ties and prevent a monopoly in foodstuffs The decree requires sale of voting stock in seven concerns within sixty days and allows retention in eight others not operating in the same region Named divested holdings include Abbott Alderny dairies Jones Butler Grocery Econamy Stores Great Atlantic and Pacific Nutrol Dairy Reid Ice Cream United States Stores Other holdings may remain in First National Stores Detroit Creamery David Pender Grocery United States Dairy Philadelphia Telling Belle Vernon Cleveland voting shares in United States Stores and James Butler Grocery not affected Officials say investor stockholdings remain intact and the company can build a profitable business within the decree
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New York
National Food Products Corporation
Abbotts Alderny Dairies
Jones Butler Grocery Company
Econamy ‘Stores Corporation
Great Atlantic and Pacific Company, Inc. Nutoral Dairy Products Corporation
Reid Ice Cream Corporation
United States Stores Corporation
First National Stores, Inc
New England
Detroit Creamery Company
David Pender Grocery Company
Virginia
United States Dairy Products Corporation
Philadelphia
Telling Belle Vernon Company
Cleveland
James Butler Grocery Company
New Shoals Bill Framed by Smith
Washington March 5 Muscle Shoals would be turned over to the Department of Agriculture for production of fertilizer and other farming materials under a resolution by Senator Smith author of the original position. The plan calls for the department to use the property for experimentation and to aid farmers. Any remaining power would be ceded to neighboring states.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Senator Smith
Dam
D. C
Smith
House
Joint Congressional Committee
Muscle Shoals
Agricultural Department
Germany Open to League Council Seat With Locarno Pact Hurrah
Geneva reports Count von Bernstorf says Germany will join the League council and raise no opposition to a future enlargement. Britain will not block the move while China formally seeks a permanent seat, citing vast population and resources in Asia.
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Geneva
Mar
Germany
Council of the League At
Wimshut
Germa
Count Bernsteins
United States
League of Nations
Cital
Count von Bernstarff
Britain
China
Globe
League
Political air of New York charged with speculation
The political atmosphere in New York alleges Roosevelt may influence the presidential and gubernatorial races as George B Brennan runs for US Senator from Minnesota. Governor Smith denies any arrangements and hints at potential 1928 Democratic nominating dynamics while avoiding commitment to campaign plans.
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New York
Mee
York
Mar
Theodore Roosevelt
Wip
Asia
George B. Brennan
United States
Minos
Brennan
Smith
Illinois
Bin
Albany
Toner
George
Uct
Chigaza
Chicago Mayor Dever Defies Reform Pressure in Crime Fight
Chicago mayor William Hale Dever vows to expose reformers and defend city against accusations of graft and crime. He contends vice and gambling persist and announces possible Washington confrontation over Senate statements by Better Government Association allies amid the Anselmi and Scalise gangster trial.
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Chicago
Dever
Chordurh
Chisago
Washington
Senate
Better Government Association
Wade
Reform
Congress
Albert Anselmi
John W. Scalise
Genna
New Plan for Farm Relief Presented to House
Washington March 5 A new farm relief plan based on the Dickinson bill was shown to the House Agriculture Committee by the Middle West delegation from the Des Moines Agriculture Conference. The proposal outlines a federal farm board and an equalization fee on first sales to fund a revolving fund to stabilize prices for surplus crops.
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Washington
Mar
House Agriculture Committee
Middle West
Des Moines
Federal Farm Board
American singer makes Met debut in Chenier
Dorothy Flexer, once a choir singer from Allentown Pennsylvania, will debut tonight at the Metropolitan Opera House as an old mother in Andrea Chenier. She follows Marion Talley as a second American to reach the Met in two weeks, with hometown friends planning a special train to attend. Flexer, 23, studied in Boston and came to New York two years ago, awaiting the moment with excitement and nerves about forgetting lines on stage.
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New York
Dorothy Fiexer
Allentown
Metropolitan Opéra House
Marion Talley
Miexer
Flexer
Andrea Chenier
Contralte
Boston
George A
Allentons
Plexer
Robbers Enter Plant of I. H. C. and Take Payroll
Chicago report says ten robbers attacked the International Harvester tractor plant at 2600 West Thirty first street noon today. A revolver battle with a watchman preceded a swift escape by car. Payroll estimated between 80 000 and 200 000 dollars was taken from a strong box in an adjoining room. Twenty employees were in the office during the holdup. None of the shots pierced the targets and the exact loss could not be fixed immediately by officials.
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Chicago
Mar
International Harvester Company
Thirty-first Street
Two Die in Fire in Hendersonville Blaze
A blaze in Hendersonville killed two children and destroyed their home. The incident alarm sounded, but no other injuries were reported as firefighters battled the flames.
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Hendersonville
N. Mt
Amrbete
Ruth
Sugar
New York
Mani
Fieslee
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