One of Biggest Scandals in Liquor Regulation
A New York based bootleg ring is charged in a major scandal involving liquor regulation. The New York Tribune reports the embargo on imports was achieved by a vast operation deceiving authorities. Warehouses supposedly holding imported wines and whiskies now store water as part of the fraud. Corruption suspected across revenue service branches, diverting millions in liquor imports from August to December last year.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Tribune
The
Revenue Service
St Paul Road Drives To Hire Mechanics For Strikebreakers
Milwaukee The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway says it will replace striking workers by hiring mechanics along the line. Employment offices are set up from end to end with orders to report to master mechanics shops or roundhouses. No hires announced yet but inquiries are rising and locations are flexible. Union leaders allege blind ads, which officials deny.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Doon
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Bright Spots in Coal Strike Show Regional Resumptions
Seven coal mines in Punxsutawney region resumed operations with plans to meet Governor Sproul for protection if needed. Indiana mine owners ready for interstate wage conference. four states may join talks including Illinois Ohio and western Pennsylvania. John L. Lewis says miners won the strike and will not face wage cuts, signaling a broader conference upcoming.
Polish WWII veterans to be readmitted without quota
A Senate joint resolution proposed by Senator McCormick would readmit Polish subjects living in the United States who fought with the Polish army in France at the outbreak of the war. The measure exempts them from Poland’s immigration quota.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
France
Poland
Senate
McCormick
Mlinots
White Rule Aim of World Organization by Klan
J O Woods Klan leader says talks are under way with Alabama Ku Klux Klan and an Anglo Saxon group in France to form a worldwide union to guard against black and yellow labor. The plan envisions an Anglo Saxon or Caucasian union potentially including other white groups and would not be limited to Protestant members.
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Woods
Klan
Clarke
Jack
Thirty-Five Die In Milwaukee Auto Accidents Since New Year
Milwaukee county records show thirty five fatalities from automobile crashes since January 1. The latest victim, Kenneth Smith aged 18 of Barton, died after a head on collision on Fond du Lac road near Milwaukee. Smith sustained internal injuries and a skull fracture and died hours later. The other driver Fred Dumke and EF Sonnenburet sustained only minor injuries.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
Kenneth Smith
Barton
Wis
Fond du Lac
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Fred Dumke
Smith
Rail Walkout Looms as Harding Presses for Settlement
President Harding met with railroad executives and union leaders in an effort to revive an early end to the rail walkout. Separate peace talks with the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line collapsed in Seattle while Baltimore & Ohio talks continued with striking workers. Rail officials said passenger and freight service remained near normal and more workers were being recruited, while union leaders claimed the strike remained 100 percent effective with no worker returns. Three nonunion men were kidnapped and killed near Galensburg and several were injured in Waton, Pa, amid ongoing disruption and hostile acts.
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Associated Press
Harding
Chicago
Galseburg
Severs
Waston
Wool tariff row enters second phase in Senate
The senate advanced the wool schedule of the administration tariff bill to a second phase with a 38 to 16 vote approving a 33 cent per pound rate on secured content of wool after rejecting 28 cents and defeating a plan to cap rates at 80 percent ad valorem. Democrats vow a strenuous fight on wool goods while leaders warn most changes will follow the finance committee. A separate vote upheld rates on wool waste and related products as originally proposed. The agriculture committee also reported the "better butter" bill to define butter by law and require a minimum butterfat content.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Wadsworth
Republican
New York
Lenrent
Walah
Massachusetts
Finance Committee
Senator Sterling
South Nakota
Senate Agriculture Committee
Favorable Reaction to Federal Efforts to Stimulate Coal Output
Government figures show 13 083 cars of coal loaded on Monday at operating mines, up from 9 860 cars last Saturday, and above the six day prior daily average of 10 14. Although below the pre strike peak of 17 000 cars, the June 1921 average without labor troubles was 23 382. Officials voiced satisfaction, predicting further stimulation from federal emergency control of coal distribution in operation today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Geological Survey
Two Held Charged With Leaving Boy to Die by Roadside
Chicago police say Leo Rubin and Gen Kugnikey confessed to an automobile crime described as the era's most atrocious. They allegedly ran down 11 year old Edwin Fell and left him mortally wounded by the roadside. They were arrested in Davenport after the double incident.
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United Press
Chicago
Leo Rubin
Genniks
Tovoo
Edwin Fell
Roiben
Kugnikey
William Peterson
Fell
Davi Porte Ane
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Pullman tax assessment
The Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms the state tax commission ruling against the Pullman Sleeping Car company, ordering back taxes near 500000. Justice Jones reverses lower court, upholding valuation statute as constitutional and the assessment as fair and not excessive.
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Madison
Wisconsin Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
Dane County Clicut
Justies Jones
Joner
Jones
Jone
Pullman Company
Wisreomsin
Illinois miners seek state convention on separate agreement
Frank Farrington, Illinois miners president, resists call for a state convention at Peoria next week to consider a separate agreement. John L. Lewin predicts Lewin would oust Farrington if the plan proceeds. Federal authorities expect state governors to step in to regulate machinery and ensure equitable coal distribution and fair prices. British miners weigh their stance on shipments to America as New York dockworkers may refuse imported coal and Indiana governors pursue mine takeover plans.
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Frank Farrington
Hilnois
Peoria
Hiinois
Royalto
John L. Lewin
Lewin
Farrington
State
Koveriera
America
New York
Indiana
Man barricaded in Hinton house surrenders after gunfight
John Fredeking, an insane man who had barricaded himself for thirteen days, killed one man and wounded four others before state police and a deputy restored order. He appeared at the front door asking for water after surrendering to authorities.
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Hinton
W. Va
John Fredeking
Tan Theane
Htmand
Isheriffa
Walter
British Miners Face Oil Export Question Amid Demand
The executive committee of the miners' federation discussed whether British coal miners would oppose oil exports. British fields show little action as industry recovery follows American demand. Prices rise in Scotland and freight costs climb as American demand boosts South Wales output. agents buy coal in Cardiff and lock in tonnage through August.
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America
Miners’ Federation
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Steamer Calletha Sunk Near Seattle With All Aboard Safe
Radio reports say the Puget Sound steamer Calletha sank off West Point north of Seattle after a collision with the Osaka Kosen Keishi bound for Oak Harbor. Sixty aboard. Hawai Maru rescued survivors. Heavy smoke from nearby forest fires blamed for the accident, fourth Puget Sound incident in two months.
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West Point
Oak Harbor
Sound
Hawaii
Farmers anxious as coal and rail strikes loom
Reports from thirteen states indicate farmers fear coal and rail stoppages may disrupt harvesting and marketing. Wisconsin officials note limited shipments and a car shortage impacting the season. The Miners union later rescinded its convention in response to premature army announcements. Governor McCrary prepared for state coal mine operations amid curtailment of utilities and private industries.
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Chicago
Heporta
Mt. Coverdale
American Farm Bureau Federation
Towa
Winconsin
Finaly
Wisconsin
Myinted Press
Indianapolis
McCrin
Cadiana
Serinal
Panite
Distillers Seek Limits on Prohibition Officials
Distillers meeting in Louisville plan to form a committee to work with the treasury on whisky concentration rules. They pass a resolution urging Haynes to enforce laws properly and threaten federal injunctions if ignored. Attorney Lavi Cooke did not comment.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Treasury Department
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Haynes
Atty
Lavi Cooke
Washington
League Players To Be Allowed In Exhibition Games
Chicago American League club owners meet to back a World Series participation rule allowing players who appeared in the series to play in exhibitions. Landis to draft rules requiring club owner and commissioner consent, limit three World Series players per game, and cap exhibitions after October 1.
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Chicago
Dudgs K. M. Landis
Landis
Jake Ruth
Sandia
New York
Yankees
Boston
Fries
Mitchell
Second Death of the Week at Camp Douglas
The report states a man identified as J. H. Lehroeder of Oelwein died in a hospital after being struck by a Northwestern engine near Camp Douglas. Identification was via a partial pocket tag. the victim, reportedly well dressed and earning money, stepped in front of the train. His arm was severed and he died from injuries.
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United Press
Doveins
Wind 7
J. H. Lehroeder
Oelwein
Helms Alurk
Fred Woellein
Partai
Portage
Great Northern embargo lifted as conditions improve
The Great Northern embargo on freight shipments west of Buford North Dakota has been lifted with better conditions on the lines. More than 260 shopmen were employed there yesterday.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
Buford
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Government Seeks State Help to Enact Coal Distribution Plan
President Harding’s administration moved to implement a coal distribution scheme. Secretary Hoover asked state governors to form local committees ensuring fair pricing and equitable allocation within each state, while transportation regulators assist in shipping orders and reversals amid ongoing rail and coal disputes.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
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Hoover
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Taterstate Commerce
Aitch+ison
Comimite Fee
Ihose
Strik
Harding Opens Conferences With Leaders
Representatives of seventeen western Pennsylvania and Ohio coal mines offered to enter any settlement with the United Mine Workers to end the strike. The mines employ 7,200 men and produce 32,000 tons daily. F F Haneway said the offer was sent to President Lawle, who has heard similar proposals from Ohio and Pittsburgh operators. Prospects of peace in coal and rail unions appeared brighter after conferences in Wilmington and Philadelphia. John L Lewin met miners' chiefs in Philadelphia with a forecast that miners could be back in the pits within thirty days.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United Mine Workers
F. F. Haneway
Wington
Philadelphia
John L. Lewin
Quaker City
Pita
John Hessler
Terra Haute
Ind
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Debs Protests Lenin Over Death of Revolutionaries
United Press reports Chicago socialist leader Eugene V. Debs sent a cable from a sick bed to Soviet Premier Lenin protesting the execution of 22 Social Revolutionaries on trial in Moscow. Debs urged civilized nations to oppose executions and defend liberty.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
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Lenin
Social Revolutionary Party
Moscow
Hrogresa
Debs
Russia
M. Tehernoff
Soviet
Wisconsin to Launch Prohibition Drive Against Home Brew
Prohibition Director James A. Stone announced a Wisconsin drive to end home brew and moonshine. State and federal forces will target illegal whisky manufacture and sales as druggists face revocation actions for adulterated or unprescribed whisky sales.
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United Press
Milwauker
Prohibition
James A. Stone
Wisconsin
Haynes
Washington
Stone
Elghteen
Ranse
Isays Evangelist Accused Of Hypnosis Influence
A court testimony alleges an evangelist used hypnotism to influence girls. Miss Joah Livingstons testified that at the Trotter summer cottage she saw a girl on a couch under the evangelist's hypnotic power, while the wife disputed the claim.
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United Press
Joah Livingstons
Trotter
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