1800 Dry Agents To Lose Jobs October 15 In Revamp Of Forces
Washington July 27 The treasury department announced the termination on October 15 of all unclassified field employees in the prohibition enforcement service including nearly 1800 prohibition agents as part of Gen L S Andrews reorganizing the force. Seven changes in the re districting plan were also announced with new district headquarters in Baltimore Roanoke Columbus Chicago Saint Paul Omaha and St Louis. The districts align with Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair's guidance covering Maryland D C Delaware Virginia West Virginia Ohio Michigan Indiana eastern Wisconsin northern Minnesota North Dakota western Wisconsin Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Missouri and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 5. Thornburgh
International News Service
Washington
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Treasury Department
Gen. L. S. Andrews
the Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
D. H. Blair
Baltimore
Maryland
District of Columbia
Delaware
Roanoke
Virginia
West Virginia
Columbus
Ohio
Michigan
Chicago
Ttnois
Indiana
Wisconsin
St. Pau
Minnesota
North Dakota
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
St. Louis
Missouri
Ilmois
Kansas
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promised Benefits
An ad touts Parisian Sage as the best hair tonic and scalp treatment. It claims to stop dandruff and itching, prevent hair loss, promote growth, and beautify the hair. Sold by McKee's Kut Rate Store and all druggists. ask for the product by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Notable Philadelphia Inmate Appeals and Unclaimed Burials
The record notes Mattie Jones and Louise Thomas among those connected to a case in Philadelphia with appeals to the Supreme Court or the Pardon Board pending. Prison records show few close friends among the executed, and about half the bodies remain unclaimed in the penitentiary cemetery.
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Mattie Jones
Louise Thomas
Negresses
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Pardon Board
Penitentiary
Constable With Badge Can Search Your Car If He Scents Booze
In Franklin Pennsylvania July 27 an amended state motor law on stopping vehicles for uniformed officers does not apply to liquor law inspections. District Attorney Lee A. McCracken notes that only in public stops by uniformed officers, or badge shows in garages for inspections, are searches permitted. Any county officer or constable in uniform or with a sign may inspect a vehicle in public garages to locate stolen motors under the new rules. The act also requires signaling by arm when turning or stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranklin
Lee A. McCracken
Big bail raised for blackmail suspect in Browning case
Philip Siegel faced arraignment in general sessions court on charges of attempting to extort $50,000 from Edward W. Browning, a wealthy realtor. Bail was raised from $7,000 to $25,000 after Browning's attorneys pressed for the increase. Siegel pleaded not guilty and remained jailed. Browning had sought a companion for his adopted daughter Dorothy.
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New
York
Philip Siegel
Edward W. Browning
McIntyre
Browning
Siegel
Dorothy
Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Itching Skin
An old newspaper ad touts Zemo as a universal cure for skin troubles including eczema and itching. It claims rapid relief, antiseptic safety, and convenient application with trial bottles priced at 35 cents and a large size at one dollar. Zemo Soap is also advertised.
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Zemo
Rev D R Dunn to Instruct at Summer School of Theology
Rev D R Dunn pastor of Croton Avenue Methodist church leaves for Mountain Lake Park Maryland to teach at the Summer School of Theology serving the Pittsburgh area Methodist Episcopal church. The conference unions Erie Pittsburgh and West Virginia oversee the school which runs until August 6. Dr H A Ellis of First Methodist will also depart for Maryland as board examiner and will speak on Ritual and Worship. Dunn will later vacation with relatives in Greenville.
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D. Ralph Dunn
Croton Avenue Methodist Church
Mountain Lake Park
Pittsburgh
Methodist Epiacopal Church
Erie
Pittaburgh
West Virginia
H. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
Maryland
Ellis
Dunn
Greenville
Brother Eulogizes William J Bryan As Fine Christian
Former Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska visiting Loveland Colorado reacted to his brother’s death with a telegram declaring William Jennings Bryan gave his life in defense of the Christian religion. He said Bryan viewed public service as the world’s most important work and would have sacrificed himself to advance the cause he cherished.
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International News Service
Loveland
Colo
Charles W. Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Elopers Parents Offer $100 Reward
In Butler Pennsylvania on July 27 Acting Chief Ford Bell announced that Ruth Esther Martin aged 15 and Melvin Morgan aged 16, who eloped in a Ford touring car last Wednesday morning, have parents offering a $100 reward for their apprehension or information. The couple and their chauffeur Williard Goebring aged 18 are believed to be in Detroit. Photographs were sent to Detroit and Detroit police asked to detain them until Butler officials can respond.
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Butler
Ruth Esther Martin
Melvin Morgan
Ford Bell
Williard Goebring
Vetralt
Tehir
Detroit
Elopers
Elopers Reported Reaching Detroit After City Break
Police say the couple known as Mr and Mrs Morgan fled with a large grocery supply precluding early homecoming. The girl's father W H Martin of 627 Fairview Ave received a Detroit telegram last night confirming their presence there but details remain vague. Authorities seek further data to locate the pair.
SOME CHILD TO GET PARK PONY
A Kiddies day at Cascade park on August 4 offers every attending child a chance to win a Shetland pony. The pony is on site for viewing and equipped gear including a bridle and halter will go to the winner. Park officials expect the event to be the recreation center’s biggest ever with many attendants and lower amusement prices.
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Cascade Park
New Castle
Boys Throw Stone and Break Windshield
Dr W H Edwards of Penn and Franstown avenues in Pittshureh drove with friends on Croton avenue Sunday evening when stones were thrown at the car near Hawthorne street. A windshield shattered and the occupants escaped injury. Officer Reynolds investigated to identify the youths responsible.
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W. H. Edwards
Penn and
Franstown Avenues
Pittshureh
Croton Avenue
Edwards
Hawthorne Street
6000 Foot Well Begun At Tidioute
TIDIOTE Pa July 27 Under direction of Harry Tapper of Warjren superintendent of the Fidelity Petroleum Corporation steps are being taken to drill the cheapest well ever sunk in this region It is planned to sink the hole 6000 feet in search of oil G H Detrie who recently returned from India where he has pait drilling will be in charge of the drilling A L Gournay of Baltimore is in charge of operations locally
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Tidioute
Harry Tapper
Warjren
Fidelity Petroleum Corporation
G. H. Detrie
India
A. L. Gournay
Baltimore
Man Jailed For Robbing Employer
Harold R. Weldenhammer a Cleveland jewelry clerk was arrested in Butler for stealing $2,000 worth of jewelry from the Ralyton and Smith store where he worked five months. He pleaded guilty to larceny before Judge John Henninger and was fined $100 with six months to a year in the workhouse.
Grove City Dairying Officials Attend Meeting and Visits
J W McClain of Washington D C inspected the Grove City experimental creamery under federal control, succeeding S C Thompson who died at his desk in Washington. Thompson formerly managed the Grove City creamery, while McClain oversees all similar creameries nationwide. Dr and Mrs E J Pithian visit from the east, with Otis Sibley in Camp Mead. Harshaw and McKay depart for Philadelphia to join bankers gathering. Marshall from Farrell attends. McVey chairs agricultural committee as Bankers Association activity unfolds.
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J. W. McClain
Washington
Bureau of Dairying
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Grove City
McClain
S. C. Thompson
Thompson
McGrary
United States
E. J. Pithian
Camp Meada
Otis Sibley
Citizens ‘Military Training
B. Harshaw
Marshall
The
Bankers Association
Repre
Warm Season Wash Dresses On Sale At Reduced Price
A large collection offers materials patterns and colorings to suit all with a reduced price of 49 cents per yard. Four yard increments yield inexpensive wash dresses for warm summer days. On sale on special counters main floor.
Main Street paving under way with multiple street projects
The district council announces immediate asphalt paving of Main Street from East Street to West Main, plus Craig Street full length and Columbia Avenue partial section. The Allegheny Paving Co plant is on site and operating to commence the work.
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Main Street
Allegheny Paving Go
Graig Street
Columbia Avenue
City Building
East Street
West Main Street
Craig Street
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Wright
Wright’s
Ewing’s Shoe Store
Wallace J. Ewing
Johnson
New Castle, Pa
Livingston Sweeper CO
Capitol Mhestrs
Mercer
Bellefonth. Pa
Mrockview
Here
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Utoneon Palais
Gor
NEW Castle Drug Corp
Ebeling
Ebeling’s For Furniture
East
Washington St
Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
Graham Brothers Trucks
Foster
Jefferson Street
National Bank OF
Lawrence County
Penna
D.R. Dunn
Summer School of Theology
William J. Bryan
Charles ‘W. Bryan
Colorado
Mears of Brothers
Beecham
Vita
Littl Tolks
Cascade Park Management
NEW Castle Dry Goods CO
NEW Castle Dry Goods Ca
Daly Sr
Tilly
Attrac
Smith
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