Washington still among the wettest U S cities says report
A United Star report portrays Washington as a hotbed of bootleg liquor amid preparations for a government conference. It details bootleg rings selling gin at up to 20 dollars a quart, distribution routes, and police enforcement strains. Officials warn legalization could worsen the supply while raids reveal widespread availability in hotels, apartments, and government buildings.
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Carl D. Groan
United Star
Feruz
Washington
America
Hd Insted
Jose Traquates
Desree
Warrom
Srndant
Bootlex Consumpten
Bell Boys
Milkoren’s
Bakeres
Sneze Beozens
Maryland
Pennsyvania
New Jersey
Loher Stsephensen
Stephenser
Masie
President Hardings Four Day Southern Speaking Tour
President Harding departs Washington on a four day speaking swing through the solid south. Stops include Birmingham and Atlanta with a stop at Camp Benning to inspect an infantry school. Cabinet members Weeks and Ford project managers plan conferences on Muscle Shoals and the railroad strike situation.
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Raymond Clapper
United Preset
Presidnt
Harding
Washington
Birstimshent
Atlanta
White House
Camp Benmag
Inmtantry
Imspet
Secretary of
War Week
Seer
Internet Fund
Ciied
Hardie
Weeks
Henry Ford
Largest and most valuable tow on the Mississippi
Fragmented report details a massive tow traversing the upper Mississippi from Minnesota to the region near Trabuque. It notes a craft with an estimated 48 feet draft, shipping heavy barges under DP Jones supervision, aiming for use during the season.
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Mississippi
Mur
Leva
Ihview
Minnesota
Misim
Loos
Jones
Cms
Hurricane sweeps Florida west coast wires down
A fifty mile per hour hurricane gale struck the Florida west coast causing wire communication loss with Tampa and St Augustine reports noting streetcar service disruption. Wireless messages indicate three beats acted, but names were not released in the message.
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Jacksonville
Beer Todny Gains Full Legal Status Across States
Washington reports beer granted legal status for medicinal use under treasury rules. Permits issued for 61 Wisconsin breweries. several states including Maryland Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania California Louisiana and Wisconsin allow manufacture for medicinal purposes. Prohibition leaders condemn the move as an outrage while treasury officials say regulations set limits on quantities per prescription without arbitrary caps.
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Uby United Press
Washington
Ecal
Ald Moon
Wayne Wretier
The
Are. Lings
Maryland
Massachusett
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
California
Louisians
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Madison
Sxty
Stiplev
Sare
Milwauker
Uhe
Smith
Lgreasurs
Attornes
Palmer
Congress
James T. Kolbert
Cnied
Auling
Kimke
Mellon
Des Moines Rides to Work Return After Ten Weeks
Street car service resumes in Des Moines after ten weeks of suspension. Federal Judge Wade ordered temporary restoration at reduced fare or fare not to exceed current rates. Buses remain barred from streets with trolley lines while a new franchise is pursued and a legal fight looms.
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Des Moines
U. Tes Weleen
Wade
Néer
Tae Hana
ICalls Steel Company Greatest Enemy of Labor in Country
Fraser Waed, before the Senate labor committee investigating the mine war, declared that ICALLS STEEL COMPANY is the greatest enemy of labor in the country. He warned that shortening its involvement could bring industrial peace within six months.
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Icalls Steel Company
Fraser Waed
Washington
United
Brewers Prepared to Resume Full Beer Production
United Press reports from Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis that brewers, aided by federal rulings, are prepared to resume production of real beer for medicinal and prescription use. Officials say supplies and vats are ready, with California breweries also lifting production to aid medical needs.
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Warner. Wheeler
Senate
Srsj
Wheeley
Nave
Petra Sts
United Press
Chicago
United States
John Cliningg
Anton Landt
Alas Brewiax Company
Laadi
Miwaukee
Mella
Mellon
Bottie
Archer L Kiemboeh
Milwaukee Srewing Company
Robert Cihiem
Sehclitz Brewing Company
Nermar Jones
Woerd
Grrectoes
St. Louw Brewing
California
San Francisco
Calif
Governor Orders Investigation Into Cooperative Party
Governor Fane directs Attorney General Morgan to probe the Cooperative Society of America and related Reachdale companies. The move aims to uncover fake investments affecting Wisconin citizens, with hundreds of thousands involved. An investigator will be named and reported to the bar, then authorized by the governor.
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Associated Press
Fane Toda
Genera Morgan
Sirb
Hiatne Bent
Barher Department
Ex-King Tries to Kill Self as IVTA Prevents
Budapest report details former Emperor Charles attempting suicide after arrest. Empress Zita intervened to stop him, as imperial prisoners linger at Tata-Tovares under Hungarian guard. Allied powers considered next steps while authorities pursue royalists and detain key officials.
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Ivta
Bs Associated Press
Budapest
Charles
Maxsar
Mesh Romorn
Eimpress Zita
Esterhays
Tata-Tovares
Thomas B. Bolter
Hungary
Horthy
Eampire
Horris
Komorn
Harhat
M. Rakovak
Count Andrassy
Itia
Switzerland
Pata Tovaros
Accident Ends In Accidentally Discharged Shotgun
A man in Birchwood Wisconsin died when a shotgun in his hands discharged by accident. Police say the incident occurred near his residence and preliminary reports indicate no foul play was involved. Names and official details were not fully clear in the report.
Railway labor board orders five chairmen to attend hearing
The United Railway Labor Board set hearings for Wednesday in Chicago over a dispute involving general chairmen of engineers and the Brotherhood. Executives argue the board lacks authority to compel attendance. telegrams between chairman Barton and top executives reveal stand and intent to meet with President Stone.
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Associated Press
Iwax
Brotherhood of
Raco- Motive Engineers
Todas
Chicago
United Railway Labor Board
United States
Ball
Messencer
Robert
Einkerd
Thomas de Wittaigies
Honet
Stane
Locomotive A Devtland
Rateway Labor Board
Barton
Big Five
Barty
Barton Best
Stone
Soaregrametre
Chatruman Tactons
Mr Stone
Hairmen
Harmen
Secret WW Negotiations Could Settle Strike
Harold DL Jacoby reports that hidden talks among executives and unions aim to head off a strike. Reports say tentative agreements and pace of talks in Chicago and Cleveland outline a possible settlement before a rescheduled Trent meeting and October 24 deadline.
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Harold DL Jacoby
United Press
Ork
Trent
Execumes Union
Pnard
Hepe
Wasninemeron
Washington arms conference prep fills capital scene
The article outlines preparations for the Washington arms conference with Secretary Hughes and the Cabinet preparing for the large gathering. It notes President Harding’s pragmatic aim for practical results, emphasizing understanding and cooperation among nations rather than millennial expectations.
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Washington
Wea Nat
Harding
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