Drys Win Tactical Victory In House By Defeating Tucker Bill
The drys in Congress notch a 139 to 17 victory defeating an amendment to the treasury appropriation bill that would bar using funds to induce violations of the Volstead Act. Rep. Tucker led the measure citing entrapment by prohibition agents. The vote, not roll-called, reflected uneven attendance with many eastern lawmakers away for holidays.
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Drys
Tucker Bill
International News Service
Washington
Congress
House
Treasury
Rep
Tucker
Virginia
E. ©. Birgfeld
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Rep. Madden
Illinois
Renewal form for 1926 motor operators licenses
The renewal form of motor operators licenses for 1926 will not be issued until further notice from Harrisburg authorities. The delay is connected with administrative changes at the state level and affects all operators seeking renewal.
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Motor Bureau
International News Service
Harrisburg
New Castle Brightens With Peak Holiday Shopping
New Castle's downtown district buzzed with holiday shoppers as crowds filled stores and the Christmas spirit prevailed. Courtesy ran high with apologies for bumps and jostles, and many stores posted door attendants to help customers, reflecting a citywide goodwill during the peak season.
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New Castle
Creomulsion touted as cure for persistent coughs and colds
Advertisement claims Creomulsion a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes stops irritation and inhibits germ growth. It cites creosote as a key healing agent and promises refund if relief is not found with directions.
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Creomulsion Company
Atlanta, Ga
Moore to Help Pinchot Campaign for Senate Seat
Alexander Moore a former ambassador to Spain is reported returning to Pennsylvania to manage Governor Pinchot's U S Senate campaign though the governor has not yet said he will run. Memorial Grove plans advance under Thomas W Searsm who will meet the board to arrange invitations for trees. A wart potato outbreak is not spreading in the state per plant pathologist A W McCubbin. Major C M Wilhelm calls for no candles on Christmas trees to prevent fires. W Harry Baker travels to Washington on state senate business and special session matters. Furniture from legislative rooms is being refreshed for the upcoming session. The piece closes with a reflection on writers who sacrifice happiness for art.
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International
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Alexander Moore
Spain
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
United States Senate
Thomas W. Searsm
Philadelphia
State Capitol
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
C. M. Wilhelm
State Bureau of Fire Protection
W. Harry Baker
State Senate
Washington
Representative Says Mitchell Sentence Is Strictly Essential
Rep Wainwright defends the five year suspension of Col William Mitchell as necessary for Army discipline and morale. Mitchell’s friends protest while Begg questions whether the sentence is harsher than for a common murderer.
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Representative
Mitchell
International News Service
Washington
William Mitchell
Wainwright
Illinois
House
Rep
Begg
Ohio
Moonshine Ranks Gun Battle Near Uniontown Wounds Two
In mountains near Uniontown Pennsylvania a feud among moonshine ranks led to a gun fight. Joseph Fordyce age 50 and William Bosley age 30 were seriously wounded. Howard Fordyce, brother of Joseph, is sought as the assailant after he fired on the two rivals from a thicket.
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Howard Fordyce
Suit over Christmas tree cutting in Carlisle case
The Carlisle Trust company sues John Shatzley of Chambersburg charged with cutting 56 small pines for Christmas on the John Graham estate in Newville. Action is under the 1925 act with a minimum penalty of 25 dollars per tree, first of its kind in Carlisle. The item ends with an unrelated quote on happiness.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Trust Company
John Shatzley
Chambersburg
John Graham
Newville
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