Supreme Court Decision Leak Probe Stirs DOJ
Washington officials disclose a DOJ probe into alleged leaks of Supreme Court rulings including the Volstead case and prohibition decisions. Assistant Attorney General Amos leads the inquiry with three men linked to the case. Investigators may await a December ruling on constitutional limits of the Volstead Act as marketplace speculation rises.
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3000 Men to Guard Whiskey Shipments in Louisville
Louisville officials plan to deploy about 1900 guards to protect liquor shipments from bonded warehouses. Whisky valued at 75 000 dollars will be insured at 350 dollars per barrel as railroads from Louisville and Nashville and others hire guards in anticipation of a possible short wet spell before national prohibition.
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Goodwin's Son Elected National Press Club President
Mark L. Goodwin of Sedalia Missouri Washington correspondent for the Dallas Galveston Daily News was elected president of the National Press Club today He is son of J West Goodwin who began in his father’s Sedalia paper and rose rapidly in Washington He joined the Gridiron Club Saturday night and is represented by attorney Frank Lofty in a divorce petition accusing his wife Effie Reena of immoral behavior and improper correspondence with other men
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Harry New Goes On Trial In Los Angeles Murder Case
Harry S New claiming to be Senator Harry New of Indiana faces trial for the July murder of 18 year old Frieda Lesser. Prosecution seeks the hanging. defense may argue insanity and deny homicide, while key witness statements and an unsigned confession shape the case. Local court action unfolds as details of the alleged motive and drive to the police are reviewed.
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Liquor Interests Hit Hard by War Time Ban Fallout
Washington reports bonded liquor holdings feared heavy losses as wartime prohibitions limit withdrawal. Officials cannot decide policy. Wilson says no legal lifting before peace. Original investment around eighty three million, with additional carrying costs fueling urgent telegrams to government.
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Congressmen Warn Small Papers Face Extinction Over Newsprint Shortage
Congressman Anthony cites crisis in newsprint threatening 2500 to 3900 small newspapers unless congress limits second class mail and trims pages. He blames large publishers for hoarding paper and argues smaller papers cannot compete. a divorce petition by Pleasent G Eads against Eleanor C Eads is also noted.
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Contempt charges continued in United Mine Workers case
Indefinite postponement granted by Judge A E Anderson in Indianapolis court as officers of the United Mine Workers face contempt charges. Howatt's case postponed to Monday to answer for keeping miners on strike. David Frampton of Missouri District 25 asked to appear.
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Three men named for president's tribunal in coal talks
Washington learns the three men announced as the committee to settle the coal controversy as Attorney General Palmer returns from Chicago. Paris reports a Rome dispatch on Gabrielle D Annunzio's withdrawal and occupation. Albany endures a power and water outage due to fuel famine. London notes a critical foreign affairs situation with no aid provisions this week. City Missouri sees a public service decision on telephone charges. Mrs V C Fleming arrives from Pratt Kansas to visit relatives for the holidays.
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Repentance Theme Highlighted at First Baptist Revival
The revival at First Baptist Church centered on repentance as a change of mind about God and Christ. The message linked inward conviction to salvation and redemption, with Dr Bailey scheduled to speak on The Judgment and Ah Martin to sing. Meg Martin directed music and evangelistic singers performed Nil to the Cross.
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Oldest Missouri Woman Dies in Mexico Man Dies at 107
Mexico Mo December 16 Mrs Sarah Claywell said to be the oldest woman in Missouri died at her home yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock She was one hundred seven months and three days old Three generations of her family have fought for the United States Her husband was killed during the Civil war and her son EW Claywell also fought in the Civil war Her grandson Lee Roland of Mexico served in the late war The Weather partly cloudy straight and tomorrow sightly warmer tonight
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American Vessels Rebuild World Trade Routes After War
The Shipping Board reports 128 government ships, 6.75 million tons, operate mainly in Atlantic and South American trades. About 236 ships engage Northern European routes. 157 in the trans Atlantic food relief effort. Armistice left the U.S. as leading shipbuilder. 48 percent of world tonnage was in American yards in the second quarter.
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Christmas Mail Push and Local Fire Alarms Reported
Postal officials urge early Christmas mailing with insured parcels and careful addressing to assure timely delivery. Two minor fires are logged: a false alarm at Carpenter's jewelry store and a small blaze at 124 Reed Street with limited damage, plus a roof incident at 482 East Hollins Street managed by two chemical tanks.
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Move to Kill Constitutional Prohibition Debated in Courts
A New Jersey court challenge seeks to end constitutional prohibition for liquor dealers. A New York attorney represents opponents and argues the measure may be invalid. Rhode Island faces a similar action. The case could influence long-term interpretation of the amendment and enforcement.
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Gerard Out for the Presidency Campaign Summary
Irregular OCR notes describe Gerard pursuing the presidency with convention activity and campaign proposals. Mr and Mrs and Miss Flos travel from his home toward Iowa and Kansas City with unspecified dates and plans. A separate fragment mentions marriage life and an encounter with Clerk Hulen during a hurried visit.
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