Church Leaders Clash Over Volstead Act in Washington Hearing
April 20 report from Washington outlines bishops and pastors opposing amendments to the Volstead Act. Speakers argue law enforcement requires strict prohibition while defending constitutional rights and condemning liquor as an unlawful business.
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Washington
A. B
Hetthe
Woelstead
Lilliame Frazier McKlowsl
Nethedist Episcopal Church
West
Senate Prohibition Committee
Nefowell
Board of Temperance
William PF. McDowell
Methodist Eiscopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Melonwell
United States
England
Western Maryland Railway Suit Over Back Pay Test Case
Western Maryland Railway workers claim nearly $1,000,000 in back wages under a contract with the workers union. Judges in Baltimore County Circuit Court found the contract definite, mutual, and enforceable, potentially shaping future wage disputes.
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Battaiore
Pope the II
Western Maryland Railway
T. Scott Otnut
Franke Druncan
Baltimore County
Maryland
Daniel C. Weneer
Beck
Emtier
Enmer
Cownse
Werner
Western Maryland
Archavel
Ramnet
Gas Fumes Trigger Explosion Injuring Twelve at Sub Base
Twelve men of a submarine base crew were injured when the after battery exploded in a dockside chamber. Escaping fumes caused many to suffer gas and fire injuries with limb fractures reported as the greatest damage. Fire and rescue teams evacuated injured sailors to base hospital.
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New London
Conn
Apal
Suberesi
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. HW
Wes Weber
Fragmented OCR Summary Card
The readable text is garbled and unreadable, containing stray letters and incomplete phrases. No verifiable people places or events can be identified for a meaningful summary card.
Secretary of State Speaker At A P Dinner
A protocol dinner featured the Secretary of State as the keynote speaker. Reports describe guests and remarks at the event, with mentions of press coverage and attendees from Latin American communities and related political figures.
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Secretary OF State
A. P. Dinner
Officer Omitted From Duty At Time On Marine Base
A garbled report describes an officer not in duty on a Marine base near San Diego and facing potential discharge. The text references Colonel Alexander S and a two week window for dismissal, with unclear details on charges, hearings, and personnel notes from a mid century source.
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San Tego
Alexander S
Origa Herty
Undefined OCR fragment hints at historical legal notices
The readable portions reference names such as Pearce, Pope, and Heeary linked to a dated legal or memorial context. The garbled text suggests an old newspaper page with names, dates, and possibly a memorial or court-related item, but essential details are obscured.
Miners Rescued After Cave-In Near Quincy
In California's Quincy area rescuers report three taps heard in a cave-in tunnel as they dig out trapped miners. Reaches 12 feet of debris remain to be cleared and timbering is used to prevent further collapses. The incident began Saturday when men were trapped by mud pockets in what was believed to be solid granite. Continuous pipe inspection helps locate the men and the rescue effort proceeds toward their location.
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Quincy
Calif
Cgliary Creek
Clock Clocking Fun In West Chester Tradition
In West Chester Pennsylvania residents chase a daily noon baseball cast from the town clock tower. The finder receives a prize from the local merchant, a token of the quirky city tradition. The event lasts for three weeks as parte of a lighthearted local feature.
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West Chester
Wet Chester
WOLLEN URGE U S WORLD COURT ENTRANCE
Delegates in Lexington Kentucky urged the United States to join the League of Nations as a world court member. See Harrison argued the U S should be ready to participate at the League Council table to support peace and eradiate evils that threaten national boundaries.
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St Lep
United
League of Nations
Weenem
Gale
Varant
Leagues Council
Harrison
Virginia Damages From Heavy Freeze Hit Crops
April 30 report from the state Department of Agriculture notes widespread damage across Virginia as a cold snap froze pears apples and shrubs. Temperatures near Timbersville dipped to 20 degrees while the travelers tree and other plant life showed stress from the late frost.
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Richmond
Virginia
Timbersville
Late News Bulletins From 2004 With Fragmented Reports
Fragmented late news bulletins describe assorted incidents and events across locations. Aircraft returns to Lake Worth after unknown disturbance. Various references to places, dates, and names appear in garbled form with uneven clarity.
Referendum on Prohibition Paused by New York Legislature
Albany April 26 A P story notes a state referendum on prohibition is paused by the legislature with Governor Smith favoring the measure while opponents warn of political disruption. The assembly narrowly passes the bill and the governor may push for a referendum aligned with dry forces and Republican candidates.
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Albany
N. Y
A.P
Ian
C. R. Miller
Yorking League
United States
Fragmented OCR asks about a sports meet and times
The readable text mentions a track or field event with times and names but is garbled. It hints at a competition with distances around two feet and a 34 meter or 34m clue, asking about results or participants and ending with a question about who performed.
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