Priest Testimony Leads to Major Rum Smuggling Indictments
In Jersey City on January 19 twelve men including William Griffin and Harry Bees face a blanket indictment for rum smuggling linked to the Weehawken scandal. Father George Bennett testified outlining the night of September 3 9 that uncovered the operation. Police figures cited bribe attempts as evidence, with Griffin identified as a key figure amid revealed dockside conversations.
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Harry J Stears
Weehawken
Baldwin Avenue Clerka
Father Bennett
Vance
William Grifin
Griffin
Minst
Grif
Wiliam Griffin
Three Supply Bills Reported To Senate By the War Office
A trio of supply bills totaling 16011512 for the State Department 24205382 for the Justice Department 22778168 for Commerce and 8002625 for Labor was read by the House Committee. The budget includes reductions and increases across agencies with allocations to the Mexican Mixed Claims Commission the International Agricultural Institute at Rome and the Pan American Unknown. The measure backs expanded crime detection prosecution war fraud investigations and Federal witness fees with notable funding shifts.
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Warshington
State Department
Department of Justice
Department of Com
Department of Labor
House
Mexican Mixed Claims Commission
International Agricultural Institute
Rome
Department of Deans
Burget
Winifred Hart Wins Court Battle for Divorce
Winifred Westover Hart defeats William S. Hart in Superior Court obtaining legal rights to scene work and seeking divorce. The Los Angeles report notes a victory enabling her to pursue separation.
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Vife
Bill” Hart
Los Angeles
Winifred Westover Hart
Wiliam S
Bill) Hart
Three Killed at Grace Crossing In Cleveland Area
Three people died and two were hurt when their automobile was struck by a railroad train near Selton Ohio last night. The victims were Perry Hawkins and Cass Hawkins of Cleveland. Police report unclear motive.
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Cleveland
Selon
Ohie
Perry Hawkins
Cass Hawkins
Kear
Perry Hawks
Strike Threat Looms Over 60000 Miners in Anthracite District
Strikes loom as 60000 miners in District 1 United Mine Workers face a walkout threat. Business leaders labor officials and agencies press for settlement with Pennsylvanias Coal Company and a potential special convention to avert a general strike. International President John L Lewis warns a general strike would breach the union pact. Local presidents vow to seek arbitration and Gov Pinchots intervention to prevent disruption.
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Scranton
Umitad
Ague Wineria
Pennsylvania Coal Company
International
John L. Lewis
World
Rinaldo Cappellini
Instrict No. 1
C. J. Golden
Thomas
Exid
Pennnsylvania Colony
Antaractic Board of Conciliation
Sven
Crorial
Governes Pinchot
Police Arrest Three After Running Battle
Three men were arrested in Old Forge after a running battle with Captain of Police and two patrolmen. Suspects Michael Seskovare Alexander Burrus and Thomas Burns fled in an auto after dashing a police badge. A chase over a mile ended when officers halted the car and took them to jail. A revolver and a police badge were recovered.
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Scranton
Old Forge
Earry James Bender
Michael Seskovare
Plain
Alexander Burrus
Thomas Burns
Eith
Inkerman
Wilkes-Barre
Seskovare
Larkeville Pa
Stage career halted after poisoning scare
A notable performer, known by the initials SME, faced a sudden halt to her stage career following a poisoning scare. Authorities say the incident prompted precautionary measures and a postponement of upcoming engagements.
Ellingson Girl Faces Gallews
San Francisco reports a campaign by women and youth groups labeling teen girls as vampires and demoralizing influences. Dorothy Ellingson now 16 or possibly 18, confessed to killing her mother after a party and stealing 88 dollars. Police plan to question three musician friends. fate hinges on age. If she is grown, she could face life imprisonment instead of capital punishment.
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San Francisco
re. @ave
Iene
Elfinzeen
Misa Ellingsen
Learth
Eric A. Bloom
Dorothy
Mearrus
Uae
California
Frank J Egan
Senate Pays Respect to Three Dead Leaders
The Senate paused as lawmakers recalled the lives of three late leaders Frank B Brandegee Labaron B Call and others who died during the summer recess. The session reflected on Brandegee’s long service and his role in shaping Senate history and on Call’s chairmanship of the Immigration Committee and his contributions after World War I.
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Washington
Senate
Frank B. Brandigee
Labaron B. Call
Lodge
League of Nation
Foreign Relations Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Brandegee
Connecticut
Cult
Immigration Committee
Washington Holds Memorial Session For Died Members
A memorial session is held by the Senate and House to honor members who died during the past year. The conference continues through the week as events and measures proceed amid the somber remembrance.
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Enatr
House
New
Senate
Maersstan
Wek
Notorious Hijackers Murder Crew in Silent Ocean Raid
A report from New York describes inspector led extradition of Owen Benjamin Baker amid a raid by hijackers on the schooner Beryl G. near Sidney Island BC. Captain Gillis and his son were tortured and killed. the hijackers seized liquor and fled, with a manhunt spanning two countries. Also noted is the death of Maria Sophia Amalia of Bavaria and her wartime actions inspiring troops.
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Mrese
New York
William KE. Wwnweedie
British Columbia
Owen Benjamin Baker
Hion
Sidney Island
Vancuver Island
Harry F Sowash
Dunwoories
William Jo Gills
William, Jr
Gillis
Hin Saustamee
Munich
Bavaria
Maria Sopa Amelia
Pussenhofen
Carlos Bavaria
Francia II
Nantes
Francis
Garbakki
Sicily
Naples
Haly
Gaeta
Maria Sophia
Austria
France
Arcon
Tyrol
Maria
Hirself
Submarine Smuggling Liquor Off New Jersey Shore
Reports say a submarine with a German crew delivered about 75 000 cans of liquor to small craft near Asbury Park and Seaside Heights New Jersey. Coast Guard gunner James C Menge was injured in a separate bootlegging incident as authorities investigate the case.
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le York
Janta
Asbury Park
N.J
New Jersey
Coast Guard
James C Menge
Seady Hook
Long Branch
Cort Guard
Turlly
Train Disaster Rings Southern States With Loss Of Life
A chaotic regional rail accident left multiple fatalities and injuries across southern states. An engineer and yardmaster died when a trestle failed near Selma, causing a passenger train collision and triggering widespread property damage fears from Tennessee to Georgia and Alabama.
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Tee
Astmico
Atisata
Euthrern Ratleay
Selma Ata
Ehrn
Nashville
Chattanooga
Arter
Silke Ga Hope
Stadinen
St Albans
Faiad T. Rt Om
President Traces Ancestry to Eld Conbinge Family
A report outlines a president's lineage tracing back to the Eld Conbinge family of England. The piece notes historical ties and possible genealogical connections across generations.
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Eld Conbinge
England
Georgia Poet Is Honored By Governor
The governor honors a Georgia poet for contributions to literature and culture. The ceremony recognizes the poet’s lasting impact on state arts and education, highlighting published works and community influence.
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Georgia
War veteran's long life spans over a century
A historical record notes a veteran who lived to 106 years. Details on birthplace, service, and family are sparse in the fragmented text.
Late News Bullets on 1923 Allied Conflicts and U S Senate
March 1923 brief notes report Aideen Maghes advance in Paris talks and the Allied conference. references to charges under U S law and a favorable Senate Judiciary Committe nomination for Attorney General. Also mentions prospective profits limitations and clerical wage decisions affecting public service and transportation sectors.
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Vashington
San
A. D
States Supreme
Senate Judiciary
Master Mind Criminal Captured After Escape in Atlanta
The alleged mastermind of multiple crimes was captured after escaping from a federal pen in Atlanta. The suspect, linked to a New York robbery in 1921, was apprehended following a wide manhunt in July 1993 and returned to Atlanta, later charged with murder.
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Panta
Chapman
New York
Cagtere Muncie
Scar on L&G Bases for $11,000 Suit
A fragmentary report notes Blanche sueing the Reneer for $11,000 over a leg scar. The damaged text mentions the United States boss of NASIG lawn and an investigator, with several garbled names and places.
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Scar
L&g
Mouston
Warich
Sime Reneer
Aeng
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William I. Sirovich
Congress
New York City
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Fixer
International Rompirate Weld
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L. Stanton
NVIL
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Maghes
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