Prohibition hearing tests faith in Volstead act
Washington reports show a Senate committee hearing on temperance and prohibition. Bishop McDowell argued against any weakening of the Volstead Act, asserting a moral duty to enforce laws while defending clean politics. Senator Reed pressed for clarity as Witnesses faced questions about law breaking and enforcement.
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Washington
Senate Prohibition
McDowell
Reed
Missouri
Owell
Clarence
Mathédist Board
Rela
Bishop
Wilson
Eaidache
Ts Hinstow
Wilcoh
Wien
Ji Wilken
Blood Transfusion Saves Life Of Eugene Baby
In Eugene Oregon a newborn’s life was saved after doctors injected blood into the infant’s head to treat stomach hemorrhage following vomiting and weight loss. A hypodermic needle attempt to inject directly into the stomach failed, leading to the head injection which stabilized the child and subsequent weight gain over the next few days.
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Eugene
Ore
Dagohl Tufans
George G. Thine
Tucal
Witnesses Question Violations of Walstead Act in Prohibition Hearing
The committee heard charges that Braffie and Foreigoere violated the Walstead act while Reed pressed for evidence. Witnesses discussed distillers, the foreign recruitment for fortunes, and enforcement of the Volstead Act. Dr. Barton of the Southern Baptist church urged stricter enforcement and cited pro prohibition sentiment among Americans.
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Braffie
Foreigoere
Sevetor Reed
Wilson
Reed
Witnese
Tam
Tyr. Wilson
Wets
A. A. Barton
Kansas City
Seryler
Bantigt
Vic
South
Congress
Barian
Harry Be Wilhany
al Chiewko
Officers to Take Artillery Training Assignment
Three officers will begin an artillery training course in September at Fort Sil for the field artillery school. The program includes Lieut. Pield Arliverd, Hort Sac Mauston, Major Herbert and Cluck Fon, plus other named officers, with assignments to Bal Antonin and Ring Tent TR. The aim is to advance to an advanced artillery course at the school.
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Bal Antonin
Lie
Herbert & Cluck
Nadiega
Plumbers Press For Stricter Plumbing Law At Texas Meet
Plumbers at the Associate Master Plumbers of Texas convention in San Antonio discuss elevating standards to curb pollution and disease. National figures urge public welfare focus and stronger written contracts, with several speakers on sanitation and education. A dance for visitors is planned at Alamo Country Club Tuesday night.
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Jay
Texas
Guster
Dinas
Willian G. Bergnar
National Trade Extension Bureau
National Association
Henry J. Liongyley
Montana
Henry
Austin
Morris Levy
Dillag
Re W
Chapliie
Henry EB. Longley
Mer
Alamo Country Club
Dancer Breaks Leg Sues Male Partner
A dancer sues her male partner after an incident at a club where she fell and broke a leg. The suit seeks damages of 50,000. The incident involved William Wilkinson and Mrs. Russell Gomez amid awkward behavior and tensions at a social event.
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New York
William
Wilkinson
Russell Gomez
Corporal Admits Liberty Bond Theft in Utah
Corporal from Fort Donelson pleaded guilty to stealing Liberty Bonds in a case linked to a New York grand jury indictment. He was arraigned in Salt Lake City on April 20 and held under $2,500 bail by federal authorities.
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Salt Lake City
McGowkes
Fort Donel
United States
New York
Colonel Williams Waits Aftermath of Cocktail Scandal
In San Diego California on April 20 the fate of Colonel Alexander Willers hangs in the balance. A court martial adjourned without a verdict leaving his future unclear whether he will be dismissed reduced in rank or degraded for intoxication during a party honoring Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler. The proceedings reflected military procedure and addressed potential penalties under existing regulations.
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San Dingo
Cal
Alexander
Willers
Knu
Marine Corps
Gowral
Smedley D. Butler
Butler
Fix
Festa Starts in Full SHG
Festa begins in full swing as school groups showcase events on Sram Page 1 with ongoing performances and crowd engagement. Local organizers urge attendance across stages, highlighting music, dance, and cultural exhibits.
Fiesta Week Parade and Coronation Plans Reveal City Pageantry
The article outlines a multi day Fiesta celebration with events at Bac Perro Park and League Park. Highlights include a Water Ballet float honoring the Fiesta Queen and dance performances, a Thursday coronation of the Queen of the Fists, and a grand parade through the business district followed by a fireworks display Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Vaney
Odlock
Jamie “Bony
Realialig
Hherty
Progres
League Park
Alamo
Wriday
Credit Men Urge Crackdown on Forgers
Assistant District Attorney Louis Schlessinger spoke to a town audience on Tuesday urging the Retail Credit Men's Association to intensify efforts against check forgers, counterfeit posters, and related fraud activities as part of a coordinated crackdown.
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Morris
Avcuride Iucider Caoperds Linn Heeaten
Merchiania
Alstrict
Congi
Louis Schlessinger
Five Ordered to Philippines and Hawaii Officers
Military orders assign Brooks Field officers to the Philippines and Hawaii. Names include McClellan Webster Bivins Pucrich Watkina and Fey Kenns Koesker Whislaw Brook Witrkop Nerwood. Religious services of the YMCA work department held at noon Tuesday in San Antonio.
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Brooks
Philippine
Hawaii
Islanilg
Harwaii
Brooks ‘Field
Wart Department
Eagureneehs
Hex McClellan
R.M Webster
HA. Bivins
BI. Pucrich
D. W. Watkina
Ee Philippines
H. NM. Fey
Hawn
Titutenants FP
Kenns
AD Koesker
Religious Work Department
Om. C. A
San Antonio Machine and Supply. Company
Southern Steal
Weather creates delays as rains lash West Tea area
Heavy rain and winds disrupt rail service overnight. Trains were delayed as lines suffered damage and trees were blown down. The network north and west of a major river area faced closures and continued unsettled conditions into the night.
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Senator Reed
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de Saniel
Poling
United Christian Fodegvor
Aerio Teves
Shunloy Reed
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Pennsylvania
Prderich
Tage
Dinsburgh
Uatel Harden Church
Gaviegie
Caynesiv
Ailird
Churel
Colonel Williams
Nural -Roy
Sram
Gatety
Norman G Bodet
Ail Steamship Lines
Houston St
Philippines
Staten Rubber Conte
Coe Ea
Royal Corfinant
United Pires
Wang
United States Rubber Company
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