Full steam ahead in rum bing probing
District Attorney John Monaghan set a hard line against bootleggers and corrupt police after a grand jury exposed underworld links. Witness Max Boo Hoff, dubbed king of bootleggers, testified as investigators sought broader seizures and possible suspensions of police officials.
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New York Mayor Flags Post Office Department
Albany reports the New York mayor denounces opponents pressing religion as a campaign issue. Governor Smith remains silent while Robinson and other supporters speak out against such tactics.
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Mayor Flags Post Office Department
Albany
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Mayor and Governor feud over mail campaign tactics
Mayor Walker and Governor Smith condemn a whispering campaign that attacks religious affiliation. They argue fanatical bigots are using the mails to distribute slanderous material about nominee Charles Letdown, urging action against such broadcasts and postal inaction.
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New York
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Hotel Monroe Receives First Large Furniture Shipment
Three carloads of hotel furnishings arrived this week for Hotel Monroe as the initial delivery in a planned series of shipments. The consignment signals the start of a major furnishing program for the hotel.
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Lombardo Shot Dead in Chicago Gang Slaying
Tony Lombardo, associate of Al Capone, was killed by a dum-dum bullet in Chicago near 61 West Madison Street as a crowd watched. The murder linked to a feud with New York gangster Frank Yale touched off a citywide panic and signaled possible intercity gang warfare.
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Hotel Furnishings Arrive for Immediate Installation
Complete outfitting of the new hotel proceeds as all furniture received is of approved type and will be installed on floors ready to receive it. The already finished sections will showcase the new fittings as they are completed.
Bond's Liver Pill Ad Promises Safe Malarial Relief
An old advertisement touts Bond's Liver Pill as a remedy to remove bile and body poisons causing malaria. It claims the pill keeps liver active and bowels regulated and sells for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Joan Crawford and Dougls Fairbanks Jr Engage
Hollywood reports Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr announced their engagement. The pair faced questions about marriage as observers noted Crawford wore jewelry inscribed to “my beloved wife from Dodo,” though both denied and said they would marry soon.
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