Policy as Crime in City Lottery Fraud Exposed
A historical exposé condemns policy as a illegitimate lottery and fraud targeting the poor. It details how policy shops operate, the false odds offered, and the criminal syndicate running them, plus the social harm and the progress of suppression through the Anti-Policy Law. The piece cites large New York receipts and arrests, noting declines from 1,200 shops to under 400 as enforcement improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
New York
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Zionist movement advances toward Palestine despite Turkish talks
The article describes anti Jewish persecution in Russia Romania and Galicia and argues for emigration to Palestine. It notes the Zionist movement formed in 1896 with five congresses and structures like the Jewish Colonial Trust and Jewish National Fund. Theodore Herzl leads diplomatic efforts, recently negotiating with the sultan in Constantinople without full concessions. Despite delays the movement is growing and draws mass Jewish support, aiming to return to ancestral lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Roumania
Galicia
Palestine
Zionist Movement
Jewish Colonial Trust
Jewish National Fund
Theodore Herzl
Austria
Turkey
Federation of American Zionists
Dr. Herzl
Vienna
Constantinople
Ene
The Well Sweep Replaced by Modern Pumps in Conneticut
A New Yorker found in southern Connecticut two remaining well sweeps among many wells using rope and buckets. Most wells now use chain pumps or windlass spouts, while older wooden spouts gave way to steel. Despite these changes water remains excellent, with nature continuing to push simple methods aside for newer contrivances. Windmills for pumping water are now common in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeitherland
Conneticut
New Yorker
Holland
New York Sun
End of Moonlight Walks and a Marriage Vow
A young woman reveals to an elderly visitor that she and Harry have wed that very morning at ten. The scene shows her sorrow and the old woman’s stunned, despondent reaction as they confront the sudden change from romance to marriage.
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Harry
London
Bank of England Balance Awe Inspires Visitors
A seven foot high Bank of England balance scale weighing about two tons amazes observers. The device is finely tuned to weigh objects from dust grains to 400 pounds of gold. A postage stamp on a pan shifts the index slightly, while overloading triggers an electric bell and the machine refuses to act beyond its capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Record Milestone at Morafield Farm Near Plympton
The Morafield farm near Plympton keeps 150 milch cows, a figure claimed to be a record for any farm. The record signals notable dairy capacity and farm management.
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Morafield
Plympton
Public Notice of Legal Proceedings and Court Terms
The document details a court action involving heirs and a deed, outlining terms, responsibilities, and continuations within the court, including expiration of term, and the roles of individuals such as CAMPBELL and Chartee Lyons as attorneys. It notes publication requirements and the necessity to preserve legal actions and outcomes for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Prainui
Iech
Atte Mathy
Campbell
Clark
Sruvon
Chartee Lyons
Order of Publication in Missouri Court Nonstandard Text
Public notice of a legal action in Lafayette County Missouri. The document names plaintiff Pinintit and defendants and details court dates and required appearances. It references a petition seeking an unspecified relief and lists the court, clerk, and attorney information.
Public Notice in Latay County Court Proceeding
Order of publication issued by Latay County Court in Missouri. The case involves William H Pollard heirs and Fulkerson, tax collector, with delinquent real estate for years. Notices demand appearance by December 1, 1932, and payment to avoid action. clerk Camurel and attorney Lyons listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latay
Missouri
Ja . Fulkerson
Taxie
Minowrt
Willian
Pollard
H. Pollard
Sali Plate
Wa Courk
Uae
Jenn
Vane Lished
Said
Dh Camurel
Chas. Lyons
Yor Prati
Public Notice of Probate Action in Lafayette County
Order of publication issued for the probate court. Involving Ephraim I. Henick deceased, Columbus ionkolk appears to present petition seeking sale of remaining estate. Court sets terms and dates for hearing, with costs and notices to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ephraim i. Henick
Columbus Ionkolk
Ephraim
Yale
Final Settlement Notice in La County Probate Court
Final settlement notice for Jub Hepey estate. Executor Jane Klotz requests authority to make distribution and close the probate, with hearing in La county probate court on the second Monday in November. Interested parties must file claims by deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binal
Perdons
Madieu Whtiaen
Unfayerice Coubey
Minnouri
Lextaytoh
Hovenie
D. Wilsor
Sigreed
Limyotte
Missouri
Econ
Tase
Marcella Oy
Ughan
Nin Ialrasor
Dietrich Bodenturg
Schmialateater
Phre Lafayotite Amunty
Lexington
Sover
Notice To Bridge Contractors On November Meeting
Notice to bridge contractors announces a Thursday November meeting on a John Priog farm area between township 6 and range 35. The time is 10 o clock. Attendees and directions are requested for the bridge project guiding work and site access.
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Jowess
A. D
Harter Hoo- Son
John Priog
Upstate
Unclear OCR Fragment On Court Admin Action
Fragmentary text mentioning John Serine Iohn serine, court references, an administrator Tule 4th day of Aman VL WY RING, admin. The readable items include references to witnesses, allowances, a Tennate tip, and a possible court measure or guardianship. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the legible portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perone Bay
Sorew Tran
Nt Ey
Fragmented OCR Acknowledgment Letter
The text appears as a garbled OCR fragment with unclear names and mismatched words, lacking a coherent event or factual report to summarize into a proper news item. No identifiable persons, organizations, or places form a usable basis for a standalone card.
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Lyons
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Graham
Litta
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Lagayytte
Caroline Dubbhret
Abtausa
Jane Klotz
Rxcoutrix
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Dallas
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