Justice Minturn Warns Grand Jury on Bootlegging War
Supreme Court Justice Minturn urges Hudson County Grand Jury to consider martial law and broad federal and state power to crack down on a bootlegging conspiracy centered in Weehawken. He links murders and witness detentions to a national corruption network and warns officials of danger to deter inaction.
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Hudson County Grand Jury
Supreme Court
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Mintern
Frank D'Agostino
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Slave Ad Traces Flint Heir In Boston Help Wanted Notice
An 19th century Boston ad under Situations Wanted listed Cuvier Grover Flint, a 24 year old white male from an aristocratic lineage, as a “slave” seeking work. The ad notes his life at 15 to 18 thousand dollars yearly and reliance on an aunt near Purcs ham, but the aunt’s death redirected the fortune to a cousin.
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Cuvier Grover Flint
John Fiske
Pucursham
Duke Gives 46 Million for Education and Religion
James B Duke announced a $46 million trust to fund educational charitable and religious uses mainly in North and South Carolina. Fifteen trustees will govern the self perpetuating fund with three fourths of his Southern Power holdings included. The trust can fund Trity College Durham S C to become Duke University if it changes its name. otherwise up to 8.60 million may be used to establish a Duke University in North Carolina.
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South Carolina
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Trity College
Durham
S.C
Duke Universit
Duke University
North Carolina
Man Suffers Loss Of Left Arm In Hunting Accident
A man identified as Sidney Abbett, 25, was accidentally shot in the left arm during a hunting incident near Mapperille, Virginia. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment after the injury occurred between the elbow and forearm.
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Mapperille
Sidney Abbett
Bnameuia
Murder trial shifts blame as husband eyed by defense
In Los Angeles on December 9, the trial of Charles McCay continues over the death of Theresa Mers. The defense hints Albert A Mers, former husband, may face charges, while McCay maintains Mrs Mers self inflicted the death and vows to present a self defense narrative to a jury.
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Atrou
Reek McCay
Peeeies
Theresa Mers
Ars
Albert A Mers
Fatique
McCey
Mere Rhet
88 Story Building Planned In New York Proposes Government Leage
New York reports a proposed 88 story office building to rise on a full Broadway block. Architects confirm consideration while Woolworth building tests may cap height and backers include United States Steel and DuPonts. decision hinges on test outcomes and funding clarity.
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New York
New York 1
Weelworth
Case Gilbert
Broadway
Woolworth
United States Steel Corporation
DuPonts
Fire Ravages Fifth Avenue Home in Dense City Blaze
A severe fire on upper Fifth Avenue near Seventh Street damages a home owned by Mrs Mamukten M Rarsdale of the DuPont family. Two alarms are raised to prevent spread toward Walter Keagia's residence. emergency crews struggle to contain the blaze.
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Pts
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Th Street
Mre
Mamukten M Rarsdale
DuPont
Walter Keagia
Phrip
Dodge
Orporstera
Fourteen Star
Mem Bense
Wa Gion
Fragmentary ad notes a small price and market query
OCR fragments show a price cue of 30 dollars for 25 cents and garbled text about an advertisement or sale. The readable bits hint at a local notice or classified item but lack clear names, dates, or places.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at counts and names
Several unreadable lines mention numbers and tokens with scattered names like Westminster and Meugur. The fragmentary text appears to reference counts, dates, and a list of entities but no clear event or conclusion is discernible.
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Gilbert
Fragmented OCR Waringive Teduy item
Readable OCR fragment mentions a war era city event and a person, but text is garbled with no clear names or dates. The legible bits describe a possible meeting or notice, with limited actionable details and no identifiable organizations.
Butler's Leave Extended to Year for Philadelphia Public Safety
President extends Brigadier General Smedley Butler's leave from the Marine Corps to serve as Director of Public Safety in Philadelphia. Governor Pinchot and Philadelphia officials welcomed the arrangement but noted federal limits on lending services. The extension, if granted, would last one year, with possible further extensions discussed.
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Youthful Painter Hangs For Murder In England
William G. Smith, a young painter, was hanged at nine o'clock this morning for the murder of Mrs Elizabeth Bouzefield last August. Local notables and the mayor’s wife appealed to King George to grant clemency, but the royal prerogative is now only theoretical. A large crowd threatened strikes and possible violence if clemency had been granted.
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England
William G. Smith
Mra
Elizabeth Bouzefield
Smith
Mayee
George
Kenworthy
Northwest Storm Relents As Snowbound Regions Face Delays
Relief from a mid winter Northwest storm arrives today as the system moves into upper Michigan. South Dakota roads blocked by snow drifts with trains cancelled and autos stalled. Iowa hit hard with continued heavy snow, public schools canceled and rail movements hampered. The storm’s eastward progress is expected to bring snow along the South Atlantic coast and New England.
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New England
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May Be 10 Rifkin and Clem Harrison Case
An unclear report hints at Rifkin and Clem Harrison involved in a domestic matter. References to a wife and a prize atrdale soup suggest a misdirected or complicating household dispute. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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Qeacon Clem Harrison
Pexter
Neo
Unclear 1922 death and policy debates referenced in late news bulletin
A garbled Washington bulletin reports death, health issues, and political commentary on congress policy. It mentions members of the House committee, a six year old justice, and a broad discussion of routes and Greek involvement. It also notes figures about senatorial funds and public sentiment, with references to governors and council actions.
Missing Marines From Fleet After Water Taxi Explosion
Sixteen sailors were reported missing from the fleet as a water taxi exploded in Los Angeles harbor. One sailor died and ten others were injured, with five in critical condition. Survivors were rescued by the destroyer Pennsylvanian crew and treated at Naval Hospital San Diego. the blast released toxic fumes from fuel tanks and damaged nearby ships.
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Los Angeles
Navy
Brandt
San Diego
Naval Hospital
Alahoma
Tennessee
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Broadcasts Appeal For Christmas Mailing
The Post Office plans to speed holiday greetings delivery by urging early mail. Aimed at routes between New York and San Francisco, officers push customers to mail early for Christmas. Officials emphasize higher volumes and earlier processing to meet peak demand.
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Paul Hemternen
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York
San Francise
Pérture Theatre
Ptalio
Carinta
Pata
Reparations Debate Yields Annual Payments and Confusion
Fragmentary notes discuss proposed reparations with a claimed annual amount of 45 5809 and unclear phrases. The text includes garbled names and stray terms, making specifics hard to determine.
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