Monster liquor probe draws many into case
Federal investigators tie Chicago officials police and railroad workers to forged orders and beer shipments from the east. Probes expand to Joliet Aurora and Peoria as witnesses named in the inquiry.Meanwhile a bootlegger’s death and a film case add to the crackdown as jurors and bankers testify.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Seversl
Chicago Ofice
Joliet
Aurora
Peorie
Eigar
New York
James 2. McDowell
Assimant Federal Pres
Erie
W. L Harper
Tke
New York Central
Ughtom
Eest
Barper
Morgen Collins
James DeVito
Omaha
Neb
Sion
Police Ofcers
Legion ofMcialy
Prohibilon Agrems
Trentyero
Teston
FIEM
Health officials brace for pneumonia epidemic threat
United Press reports Ghicald defends against a feared pneumonia outbreak. Deaths rise 23 percent above normal with 35 deaths and 342 cases for the week ending Oct 2. Health Commissioner Dundesox urges sensible habits and warns against overheated houses to curb spread.
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United Press
Herman N. Dundesox
Heaith
Bunteson
Ohe
Near Supreme Court decision in TuinOil case against governor
Associated Press reports a near ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court on whether Governor Smelt must repay about 1,009,000 to the state treasury. The civil suits, filed November 26, 1921, followed a criminal trial in which Smelt was reelected. Charges allege illicit state money loans and shared profits involving Vernon Curtis and Edward C. Curtis via Grant Park bank.
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Associated Press
Springfeld
Tii
Hitols Agaiact
Lea Small
Supreme Court
Smelt
Wawkegan
Sen Smalt
Vernon Curtis
Edward C. Curtis
Grant Park Bank
Edward E
County dance board officials questioned over pay
A district attorney asserts county dance officials are not entitled to pay for services at the dance hall while a county treasurer, a county board member, may draw compensation from the county treasury. The court notes county supervisors are appointed by the county board, but the humane agent was appointed by the governor.
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D. K. Aen
Lorney
Wirkebago
Cornte Treasury
Hotels That Permit Public Dancing Must Be Licensed
Ashland county district attorney G F Merril sought guidance on hotel practices after reports of waste disposal and public dancing. Assistant AG J Messerschmidt advised the opinion, clarifying that hotels permitting such activities require proper licensing under the relevant regulations.
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Associated Press
Madinox
Cheat Ney General
Tdar
G. FB
Merril District
Ashland County
Wisconsin State Briefs Clippings From Marquette Area
A string of small item summaries notes boating injuries near Shawano, amputation after an injury, a man sentenced for a DUI, a fatal drive incident near Becks, a caretaker named for the city dumping grounds, and a vehicle crash injuring a firefighter.
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Hte Presa
Marisette
Harria McCormick
Shawane
Hiebuntics
Fires Lake
Bere
Secor Watertone
Aide Teuett
LAXES TO THE GULF DEEP WATERWAY PROPOSED
A meeting in Portage discussed a deep waterway from the lakes to the Gulf. Officials and engineers cited feasibility and cost in expanding the Fox and Wisconsin routes to boost Midwestern shipping toward Europe. The plan aligns with President Harding’s support for a port access network, potentially transforming Great Lakes ports into global trade hubs.
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Middle West
Fox
Weconsia & By Lens
Harding
Feastere
Materais
Inkes
New York
Poston
China
Detreit
Milwaukee
Unclear Medical Ad Text Offers Pain Free Foot Care
Fragmentary ad copy promotes a product for foot relief claiming to remove calluses and soreness between toes. The text is garbled and lacks coherent claims, dates, or sources. No identifiable organizations or individuals are confirmed.
Aspirin Gargie in Sore Throat or Tonsilifis
Ambiguous historical note discusses aspirin gargle for sore throat or tonsillitis. Mentions preparation steps and dosing, with references to available forms and cost in small tables. Indicates usage guidance and possible limitations of the remedy.
Milwaukee Fire Recalled As City Remembers 33 Years
A damaged memo recalls Milwaukee’s worst blaze from 33 years ago with scattered terms. The fragment mentions a city fire igniting at dawn and sweeping structures, noting widespread destruction and lingering memories among residents.
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Milwaukee
Poysip pi to The Northwestern Wis-3 Sunday Earl Week
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Nes and weekend timing with unclear context. Reads like a brief local item with names and a date fragment. Limited readable facts prevent full event clarity.
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Wis
Earl Wek
Family visit traces near Ira Johnson house in Wisc
Fragmentary OCR notes show Rash Lake family Sunday stems at the Ira Johnson house. Drew Jorgensen and wife visited Mrs Ann Wendt and William Wendt. Byrhardt and wife visited Mrs Ann Wendt. They traveled toward Oshkosh, referenced Mrs Wiltizin and Kolpin as an extended guest of her.
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Nemaqwestern
Portexe
Iocsi Deep Wat
Association of
Fee
Wolt
Crickora Presidentien
R. D. Haene
Fosd
Bac
W. J. Keller
A? Vandsre
Pex
Toxay
Mentello
Juase Jahn
Rash
Ira Johnson Houe
Andrew Jorgensen
Wiliam Wendt
Byrhardt
Ann Wendt
Sunfar Mars Oiser Less
Kolpin
Advertisement for Zemo antiseptic liquid claim
A distressed ad fragment touts Zemo antiseptic liquid as a dependable remedy for skin troubles and eczema. It emphasizes clearing the skin and promoting relief, presenting the product as a universal remedy despite unclear source details.
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Amour
Mous
REX Theatre
Towa
Essily
Ake
Renaing
S.amera
Hary
Langstadt-Meyer Co
Waugoo Street
Telephone
Wisconsin State Briefs
Tomorto
Das Church Bros
Ralls
Gulf Deep Waterway
London
Bordeaux
Court House
Che Beep Waterway
Wivernment Sb
Benj. A. Zinth
Washington
Goldberg
Main Street
Exch’ Carter
Mathias Ftadko
Bishop
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Gestrerél & Peaches
Rarine
Poysippi
L. H. Noordhkoff
Main St
Egzema
John E. Rogers
Ofare
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