Band Jury Uncovers Poison Whisky Mail Order Plot
Federal grand jury in Philadelphia probes a mail order bootlegging ring led by Isaac Bullifant of Novelty Glass near Fourth Street. Officials describe a nationwide conspiracy to flood the market with counterfeit, poisonous whisky delivered by mail, targeting prominent patrons.
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Sat
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Friedman
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Ieluding Chemiete
Stalliox, Incs
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Malefant
Fen
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Richmiod Maher
Eran Jury
Ted
Bullifant
Chescnut Street
Prohibition
Arcere
Sixth Street
Ear Arch
K. Friedman
Chizo
Maine
Oklahoma
Fire at Rutherford Motor Works Destroys Cars and Tractors
A Washington Pennsylvania blaze consumed twenty one autos and seventeen tractors in a $100,000 loss at the H. Rutherford company works. The fire began in the machine shop and spread to the roof of the building once used as a skating rink. Students aided by residents saved several vehicles before fire units arrived.
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Washington, Pa
Tan
TI. H. Rutherford Company
Washington
Ffersom
City’s Only Theatre Shuts After License Revocation
Castle mayor revokes license of dramatic house in Jan 22 action. Indecent performances cited as reason, forcing closure of vaudeville and movie shows. Proprietor and associates face further moves as the town awaits order implementation.
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Castle
Ides Castle
William Tyaniap
New Bsue
Ly Theatre
Fire claims couple in store building blaze in Philadelphia
A two family building at 875 North Fifty second Street in Philadelphia burned trapping Roy Nelson and his wife Anna who died after repeatedly opting to stay with each other as firefighters battled the blaze. Neighbors Charles Myers Ada Myers and their daughter Hetty fled to safety as the second floor apartments were overtaken by flames.
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Philadelphia
Ifty-Second Street
Roy Nelson
Oard
Anna
Otuore Ubag
Ooliceman
Nelson
Charles EB. Myers
Ada
Peach and Media Streets
Frantie
Rescue Attempt In Smoke Ends With Couple Alone
Firefighter Cook tried to reach a trapped couple but was overcome by smoke. He lowered a ladder to help them escape but collapsed unconscious as he fell to the ground.
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Cook
Sernes Dows
Two Duck Hunters Drown as Boat Sinks in Bridgeton River
Bridgeton Ontario January 29 William Ogden a 2 year old son of Belford Ogden caretaker of the Sora Gambob drowned when a duck hunting boat from which he was netting ducks capsized A weather man is believed drowned with him Ogden's body was recovered from the Corkussey River opposite the club John Gilts aged in Princeton and Ogden started together The father on duty cried for help but could not reach them after grappling for hours the body was recovered and the boat found submerged
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Bridgeton
William Ogden
Belford Ogden
Ogden
Corkussey
John Gilts
Princeton
Coolidge Signals Veto Will Block Surtax Cut
The White House indicated President Coolidge would veto any bill cutting surtaxes. Cabinet discussions centered on tax reform principles and opposition to changes seen as altering the fundamental private tax system.
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Coolidge
White House
Washington
Fan
White Hose
Cooldee World
Aessurk Hall
Coolidae
Rebels Rescue U S Crew After Tacoma Sunk in Tempest
A skeleton crew remained aboard the US cruiser Tacoma when it wrecked on a reef inside Verawrng. Mexican revolutionary forces under Alvarez Castillo rescued the sailors as the Tacoma reportedly sank, amid a furious hurricane and perilous seas.
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Tacoma
Cuerta
Washington
Verawrng
Alvarez Castillo
Adolfo de la Huerta
New Orleans
de Om Huerta
Evolution of Love and Law on a Life's Escalator
A reflective piece traces transitions from companionship to engagement and marriage to divorce, then pauses alimony and rekindles romance, framing love as an adaptable, ongoing social journey.
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Renin
The Ideal Woman and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A vintage advertisement touts the ideal woman’s form and disposition, linking maternal well being to family happiness. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a fifty year remedy derived from roots and herbs, claiming it helps women achieve health and happiness.
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Beniful
Lydia FE. Vaukhan
America
Londoners stay as war migrants settle in city
The article notes London's population growth after World War I with an influx of workers from the provinces attracted by jobs and high wages. It observes many do not return despite weaker employment and lower wages elsewhere. It also mentions a Canadian lawn bowls team planning a tour of the British Isles next summer.
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London
British Isles
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