Prohibition Hearing Highlights Political Clash Over Amendment
The House hearing on the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act drew crowds as supporters and opponents presented arguments. Witnesses cited corruption, enforcement gaps, and calls for a constitutional approach while lawmakers debated measures to regulate or repeal alcohol laws amid postwar tensions.
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Louse Cavens Room
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Boston
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Mongolia Republic Grabs Big Estates
A Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society outlines the Mongolian People's Republic's sweeping land reform. It notes the government consented to reallocate estates of nobles and peasant households, with collective farms expanding under Soviet influence as Mongolia shifts toward a socialist system.
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Nees
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Washington
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Lawis
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Rridhu
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Republic of Mongolia
Ain Nen
Murs
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Iran
Hien
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Hver
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Rassigna
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Reputte
Effort to Recover Gold in Tepe Alaska Abandoned
After eight weeks of futile effort miners in Tepe Alaska abandon attempts to salvage gold worth thousands. A Seattle crew lost $200 worth of gear when a treacherous inlet swamped the operation, forcing a summer withdrawal. A steamer Island scene shows breakers and miners returning from the Alaskan gold fields.
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Taka Inlet
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Steemer Island
Doughys Island
Figesns Must Go Colume
A local column laments pigeons nesting in city towers and ornaments. Officials plan to drive out the birds and repair the damage to the historic structure.
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Ouitine
Paris Hosts Veterans Parade Amid International Ties
Readable fragments describe Paris ready for veterans events with references to division reunions and allied veterans. Mention of Twenty-seventh and Thirtieth divisions, leaders honored by King George, and plans for a continental reception in Brussels with British and French officers.
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Peace Justice Holds Court Every Two Years Fouston
An elderly justice of the peace explains the long standing practice of holding courts biennially to settle disputes out of court. County officials note no trial occurred during his tenure and the election will renew his term, as voters prepare for ballots.
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Joug
Benn
Base County
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Sister's Death Sparks Maternal Cover Up
A court heard a mother and father faced charges after their four year old sister died. The father claimed the girl poisoned the infant, while the mother admitted sharing the child’s tragedy with the accused and shielding the girl to hide the death. The trial focuses on whether the adults conspired to conceal the infant’s demise.
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Pie
Fetka
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Meatless Days Ordered in Moscow Restaurants
To ease current meal shortages the Soviet government ordered meatless days in Moscow restaurants. The plan began as a weekly two day fast at cooperative eateries and spread to two additional abstinence days for private meals. The decree covers both public and private dining establishments.
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Timrsdagsa
Museo
Softronient
Cures for Trench Feet Highlighted in Local Tale
A local report describes a man overcoming trench foot with remedies and care. The account notes his mobility improved from use of crutches and remedies tied to healing practices discussed in community circles.
Dreams of Wealth and Tragedy in Carriage Craft History
A damaged account traces the rise and fall of Charles Burton, the first successful peracihulator maker, whose wealth built on carriage innovation ended in poverty after illness and market imitation. His widow and children were aided by authorities and charity. The piece notes later industrial changes and enduring advances in carriage design.
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United States
New York
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Tie
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Leinster
Victoria
Boxall
Spain
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Hidden Money Linked to Aged Farmer's Death in Richelieu
Police in Richelieu pursue a theory that a seventy year old farmer was beaten and killed for a hidden sum as high as fifteen thousand dollars. The man, a widow and his wife are missing and suspected to have aided in the theft from a patent medicine maker who lived in the house for twenty years.
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Richelieu
Canada
Woris
He Boase
Collowityy
Boy Recovers $15,000 Jewel Bag Lost Year
A boy found a bag containing jewels worth about 15000 along a road near his school. The bag and its contents were turned over to H G Court of Portland for disposition.
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Virginia Urged to Tax Movie Theater Tickets
Virginia lawmakers push a entertainment tax on cinema admissions to fund public schools. Proposals seek a 2 percent levy on theater tickets with similar aims noted for other amusements and public venues.
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