District Attorney targets bootleggers and police ties
In Mulad on September 10 a grand jury probe into bootlegging and police corruption heats up. District Attorney John Monaghan vows to expose bribery networks linking underworld figures, city hall detectives, and officials. The inquiry will examine orders and toleration of illicit saloons across Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulad
Bontheygens
Attorne
John Monaghan
Latfepwerr
Versons
New York
Pennestrania
Parifiecoat
Baek
Trae Philadephia
Lespedeza Aids Worn Out Farms In Poplar UI Area
Dick Herrin of Poplar UI in Shenandoah County adopted lespedeza four years ago on advice of County Agent. The legume is now used for soil improvement and pastures. Last year it produced 46 1 2 bushels of tobacco with lespedra and this year the same variety helps corn and tobacco fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Herrin
Poplar Ui
Chenthiam County
Liserp
Tubaccu
Lespeders Lind
Payne
Weather summary for Virginia and Tennessee
Readings compiled at the U S weather station by CG J Bunn show fair conditions in Virginia tonight and Tuesday with slightly warmer temperatures and variable winds. In Tennessee expect fair skies and a modest rise in temperature with increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers Tuesday night in the west portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Portion
Tennessee
North Central
U. S
CG. J. Bunn
G& Pony
Maine election barometer stirs 1920 mood in state race
Maine voters face a party barometer with Republicans and Democrats both touting gains ahead of the major 1920 contest. William Tudor Gardiner leads the Republican ticket for governor against Edward C. Moren Jr. In the Senate race Herbert Holmes backs Smith’s delegation plan while Frederick Hinle seeks re election. Local speakers include Nellie Ty Ray amid broader national party efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Democratic Party
Nellie Ty Ray
Wyoming
Timate
William Tudor Gardiner
Pupway
Edward C. Moren, Jr
Gardiner
Smith
Houston
Herbert Hi. Holmes
Frederick Hinle
Washington
Holmes
al? Smith
Work Denies G O P Personal Attacks
Secretary Kellogg arrives from Paris aboard the Leviathan and is met by coast guard escorts. He states the proclamation against war should not be the basis of this issue. Chairman Work of the Republican National Committee issues a document denying personal attacks by the party and condemning anonymous materials against Alfred Smith and Herbert Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
York
Frank J. Kel
Dumsel
N. Oon
United States
Irmer Leviathan
Paria
Sevretary Kellogg
Kellager
Dukbine
Coast Guard Cnteerchaidson
Pennsylvania
Washnigton
Wasitington
Work
Republican National Committee
Chas
Alfred Mith
Herbert Meaver
Miss Florence Trumbull Returns From Europe
New York dispatch reports Miss Florence Trumbull has returned from Europe and hints at a potential White House wedding with John Coolidge. She says rumors of an engagement are premature, notes Coolidge’s work plans, and confirms their mutual understandings while avoiding a honeymoon trip.
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Florence Trumbull
Europe
John Coolidge
Pier
New York
Connecticut
United States
Adom Umnent
Harvey
Lapland
Trumbull
Mr. Coolidge
Maceh
Ham
Ville
Ville, Conn
Northapton
John
White House
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway
Hartford
Tragic European race crash kills 21 spectators at Monza
Milan reports twenty one dead and sixteen injured after a Grand Prix crash when Materassi attempting a pass at Monza drove into the crowd. Chiron wins at an average of 170 miles per hour as races resume.
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Milan
Iealy
Europe
Ebchteen
Dorothy Donerton
Roston
Chiron
Hargatti
Materasal
Monza
Foresti
Materassi
Hoover In Close Contact States Report Discounts
Washington dispatch details Herbert Hoover’s private briefings on state prospects and campaign messages. Reports from callers at his headquarters claim discounts of 50 to 100 percent in certain states, with Hoover optimistic about the West except Missouri, Arizona, and Montana. The piece notes Nathan C. Frank’s decision to decline an independent Senate bid improving Missouri’s outlook.
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James L. West
Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Eard
West
Missouri
Arizona
Montana
Nathan C. Frank
St. Loui
Senate
Bright
East
Aviation accidents claim many lives over weekend
Ten men killed and five seriously injured in scattered US incidents, none linked to cross country races. Included are Otterbein High School students Carwin Leighty and Robert Burns, pilot Donald Burgett injured, and several other fatal crashes from Sioux Falls to Lake Erie.
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Associated Prose
United States
Navyler
Los Angeles
Otterbein
Ind
Carwin Leighty
Robert Burns
Donald Burgett
Chalmers
Harold ‘Fennant
Sioux Falls
S. D
Frank Kuehn
Garretson
Iowa
Souix Falls
Sioux City
Huron
Joseph GC. Soper
Selfridge Field
Mich
Lake Erie
Cotton prices break above 4.50 in New York trading
In New York on September 10, cotton futures jumped past 4.50 a pound after the government crop estimate of 14,429,000 bales. The Liverpool market showed weakness as heavy activity flooded the New York open, with October slipping from 19.25 to 16.34 and December from 19.09 to 18.15 after Saturday’s close.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Campaign octopus shapes anti prohibition drive in 1932
AAP summary states that the Anti-Saloon League and allied associations outline a broad, coordinated campaign against the prohibition amendment. Dr Ernest H Cherrington and Henry H Curran discuss plans to press for repeal, with decision on active campaigning awaiting a committee meeting later in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Price
Associated Press
Washington
Anti-Saloon League
Ernest H. Cherrington
Teague
Werbert Hoover
Diry
Smith to Start Active Campaign in Western Tour
Governor Smith will launch an eleven car campaign train soon and speak in thirteen states Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Montana Minnesota and Wisconsin over two weeks. He aims to win Lafollette adherents and broaden Democratic support while Davis and Lafollette strongholds are noted in several border states.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Alisany
N.Y
Smith
West
Rowchester
Oklahoma
Nebraskka
Colorado
Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Robert M. Lafollette
John W. Davis
Wyoming
North Dakota
Davis
la Follettes
Denver
New York
LaFollette
Coolidge
Political notes on campaigns and party figures in Hoover era
The day in politics reports various Republican party actions and statements. Chairman Work denounces personal attacks on candidates. New York Republicans approve debate radio, Robinson promotes Senate tour through the South Atlantic states with plans to Pacific coast. Curtis notes rising female political interest after New England tour. Maine votes today on state and congressional offices with Republican optimism. Owen accuses Smith of hostility to woman suffrage. Fort predicts a large Republican majority after New England tour. Hanford MacNider praises Republicans as soldiers' champions since Lincoln. Homer Phillips says negro mobilization in 28 states west of Pennsylvania backs Hoover. Wilbur forecasts a Hoover victory in the Pacific coast states.
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Associated Peas
Washington
New York
Robinson
South Atlantic
Richmond
Pacific Coast
Curtis
New England
Portland
Maine
Owen
Okdahina
Hoover
Smith
Fort
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Lincoln
S . Chicago
Homer Phillips
Western
Pennsylvania
Topeka
Kans
Wilbur
Hobver Emery
Pacific
Biz Majori
CLASS A DERBY RACE NEARS FINAL STAGE IN CALIFORNIA
Reports from Yuma and Fort Worth detail early Class A and Class B trans continental air races. Earl Rowland of Wichita leads Class A after arriving at Rockwell Field from Yuma in a Cessna A. In Fort Worth, Bullough, Livingston, and others compete in Class B with weather delays easing. Final leg to Los Angeles and finish near Fort Worth. Broad coverage of standings, aircraft types, and flight times.
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Earl Rowland
Wichita
Kas
Flyer
Ag Toad
Pacific
San Diego
Cal
Kan
Rockwell Field
Yuma
Arizona
New York
Los Angeles
Clase
Fort Worth
Texas
E. E. Bullough
Chicago
Siddelock
Charles Dickerson
Oklahoma City
J. I. Livingston
Lonemouth
Tisa Waco
M. B. Allen
Troy
Ohio
John St. Wood
Wauogau
Wis
Waco
Fred Cole
Trey
T. A. Wells
Kansas
C. W. Sheppard
Travelair
Balough
Midland
Mines Field
Ariz
Rowland
Yuna
Tex Rankin
Portland
Ore
el Paso
W.N. Tmery, Jr
Bradford
Ing Travelnir
Ceskina
Robert Dakee
Pittsburgh
W.1e Emery, Jr
Theodore W. Kenyon
Boston
Chillenger
Waen
Trail Blazers
Terre Haute
Ind
St. Leonia
Kansas City
Wichella
R. W. Cantwell
Duncan
Oklahoma
Lockheed
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Bootleggers
D. A
Philadelphia
Monaghan
Vortlayd
Wis Houtern
Sone
Tate Sound
Booka
Fevernoy Smith
Harding
Coe
Poume
Nytew
Watson
Kellogg
Pecos
San Angelo
Pecos River
Yates
California No. 10
Yates Pool
AIR Derby Flyers
Henry Kraug
Riley Sheldon
L. W. Crusyer
Carl W. Cates
Kansas City Air Field
Cates
RB. Suer
Lieut. G. H. Hagselman
Langley
Association’ Against Prohibition
Middle West
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