Glittering Broadway clubs hit by undercover raid schemes
A series of liquor and gambling raids swept through prominent New York clubs from the era’s Forties to Greenwich Village. Federal agents targeted establishments run by wealthy real estate figures and socialites, seizing illicit goods and detaining several personnel to prevent further parties before dawn.
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New York
Broadwa
Forties
Greenwich Village
Stas
Feseral
Buchner
Andusin
Texas
Guiman
Helen Morgan
Club Riebmias
Haquer
Wsa
Broadway
Proanete
Fem
Florida
Pete Tebees
Bradway
Wotun
Otter
Funkier
Tietien
Flooding Drowns Five as Rivers Rise Across States
Heavy rains swelled the Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee and West Virginia rivers causing boats to overturn and bridges to fail. In Kentucky two men perished when a boat on the Kentucky River capsized. In Bluefield West Virginia a boat carrying three men broke apart with two dying. A father barely escaped the treacherous current as a bridge collapsed nearby.
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Learville
Kentucky
Arkana
Tennessee
West Virginia
Arkansa
Latdle Heck
Winfield Crowson
Valles View
BH. Howard
Hal Gerings
Bluefield
WO Va
Tate
Sale of HWP Pocket Flasks Halted by Authorities
An official action blocks the sale of HWP pocket flasks amid investigations. The document notes regulatory steps taken today, citing safety concerns and potential violations.
Electrical graft case rocks New York union dispute
Five hundred affidavits filed in Supreme Court allege bribery conspiracy and corruption in a jurisdictional fight within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in New York City. The moves target 17 officers of the local, with the International vowing to remove them and bring them to trial in Washington.
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New York
New York City
International Electrical Workers’ Union
International
HO H. Brasch
Focal Union
Washington
Hornsby May Pilot Giants in 2 Years Latest Rumor
New York December 22 AP Rogers Hornsby viewed as possible successor to John McGraw to helm the Giants. Rumors say Hornsby could take charge when his current contract expires in two years. Talks focus on salary and ownership demands, with committee and club officials weighing the feasibility of a three year deal.
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New York
Dee
Rogers Hornsby
John McGraw O
New York Giants
Bab Ruth
Yanks
Iis
Hernsey
Hernohys
Ter Herresbeys
Ian Dreader
Caras Nals
Sturse
Ant Guan
McGast
Badeser
Bernsby
Eeger
Fragmented OCR notes on deaths and events in Washington and Philippines
Fragmented text references a pastor, a bereavement, and a broad set of wartime and political notes. Mentions include Dee 22, a Virginia or Washington area, and references to marine and overseas events. The passage is fragmentary with garbled names and places.
Span Topples Drown Three Hurt in Kentucky Bridge Collapse
Report from Huntington West Virginia describes the Hig Sandy River bridge in Cathtubury Kentucky failing after flood levels. Seventeen workers then on the pier were swept to the river and two drowned as supports collapsed. Three others were hospitalized in critical condition.
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Huntington
WaNa
Brody
Ato Cathttbury
Brelge
Trean
Steve Neemal
Paol Carter
F. Fermar
Aliert
Stark
Graeee
Atteas
Aged King House of David Leader Charged
Aged King House of David cult leader faces charges after alleged assault on a female follower. Investigators describe the incident as part of a prolonged search that ended with the arrest in November.
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King House OF David
King Ben
Michigan
Battle over hill in Jersey fields ties up 8 hours
Police investigate a clash near Jutland Mountain involving three troopers and local farmers. Suspects barricaded a roadblock in Baatem PA. officers forced entry, disarmed three men and detained them for questioning as the standoff ended with no injuries reported.
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Baatem
Jutland
Chaten
Worgrie
Stanhope
Tate
Charge of graft and extravagance in U S Alien Custodian office
Washington December 22 reports say graft and extravagance in the administration of the United States Alien Custodian's office over eight years led to Senate testimony by Senator Borah Republican. The witness indicated willingness to aid investigations if the Senate provides funds.
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Washington
Custashian
Senate
Borah
Thahe
Fiallaohs
Aidar
Prohibition Agents Charged With Firing On Motorists
Two state prohibition officers and an assistant were charged with attempted murder after opening fire on a car on a Virginia highway near Baskett. Dorothy Carrington, 16, daughter of Rev W. B. Carrington, was wounded twice and hospitalized at Peninsula General in Salisbury. The officers hid in bushes and fired as the car passed, then fled the scene. the driver and occupants escaped unharmed.
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Walhans Rhevens
Maui
Northampton County
Dorethy Carrington
Franktown
Tuck Andi Am
Peninsula
Sahstues
Mal
Pserothy Carrngton
WB. Carrington
Frankton
Virginia
Peninsula General Hospital
Bastille
Dorothy Carrington
Wor Carrington
Vargina
Hanby Din
Ibewreusest
Hanby
Hi Dutieom
Chen
Viguor
Fast Crain
Penin Ai General Hopital
Salwbury
Mel
Willam Bhoom
Opetel
Basted
Atsterschales
Paassead
Atoas
Howard Taylor
Basti
Younr Fawlor
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Wien
Fife
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Fragments of a historic newspaper text poorly preserved. No readable names places dates or events emerge to summarize into a coherent item.
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