York and Hicks Charged in Federal Liquor Case
Birch A York and J W Hicks were charged in federal court with possession of intoxicating liquor and maintaining a nuisance after a raid on a house at 627 Avenue B where a saloon was found. Hearlage had not been held, officers reported they were investigating a third suspect, Curtis, with the case. The liquor was seized by prohibition officer Charles Stevens and city detectives.
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Birch A. York
J. W. Hicks
Avenue B
Hearlage
Jn Curtods
Charles Stevens
Connecticut Tobacco Growers Suffer Heavy Loss
Connecticut tobacco growers faced heavy losses as an electrical storm disrupted lines and exchanges in Hartford. The brief notes trouble placing orders and asks readers to call a listed number for further information on light advertising options.
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Obacco
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Tobacistog
Ares
Raid uncovers real S A bar in old city raid
Prohibition agents and city police raided 627 Avenue B uncovering a complete bar setup with foot rail and a fly speckled mirror. Liquor found on premises and a complaint filed against the proprietor amid a Light classified appeal for bargains and room rentals.
RAGKETEER FOUND SHOT DEAD IN PHILADELPHIA ALLEY
Philadelphia August 20 1925 the bullet riddled body of Arthur Callen a retired racketeer known as the King of Philadelphia gangsters was found in an alley near his Overbrook mansion men say he ran liquor operations before retiring a year ago Callen who was often called the Al Capone of Philadelphia had numerous arrests but no convictions and rival gangsters were blamed for his death
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Philadelphia
Arthur Callen
Rox
Putyan
Gane-Atera
Callen
AL Capone
Philadelphe
Overbrack
Kendrick
Cohen
Bia
Family of seven loses tonsils together
New York Aug 2 seven members of one family had their throats removed at Flower hospital while the father Arthur Cromwell lay dying from intoxemia caused by infected tonsils. He exacted a promise they would undergo the operation.
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New York
Flower Hospital
Arthur Cromwell
27 Reds Held in Peace Riot Across Midwestern Cities
Chicago police clashed with demonstrators on Peace Day, arresting 17 including four women as 1500 Reds faced a rout by officers. In Milwaukee authorities jailed four speakers and dispersals followed a shift to another district. Hammond Indiana and Racine Wisconsin saw minor clashes as arrests continued.
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Chicago
Ranang Stalin
Milwaukee
Hammond
Vul
Tlacine
Wis
Collector Taken for Thief Leaves After Misunderstanding
A man repossessing an air on a West Grammercy Street home hid behind a bed while waiting for the owner. Neighbors mistook him for a burglar and called police. He then fled, promising to return another day.
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West Grammercy Street
Super Service Riverside Paarontied for Miles
Analyzed listing shows tire service and pricing for multiple ply types including S ply B ply O ply and Lon ply with figures such as 30,000 miles, various prices like 8.70 2exd.40 10.44 24.50 2004.75 12.05 6-ply 14.80 307.08 18.10 19.00 and 2A.70, indicating a catalog style ad for automotive tires and services.
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Riverside
Montgomery Ward & Co
Riversides
America
Standard Wardwear Guaranteed for Ten Thousand Miles
An advertisement lists tire and related product lines with guaranteed durability claims and multiple sizes including 20x4.7K 30x80 and 132x600, noting unit prices such as 7.90 and 6.85 and shop references like A0xt4 App and TAS.
Montgomery Ward Store Listings in Texas Cities
Local directory notice lists Montgomery Ward and Co with store locations at 419 S St Marys St Corpus Christi Harlingen San Antonio and New Braunfels Texas reflecting a regional business presence across multiple cities. The item identifies the retailer’s footprint in Texas without detailing events or dates.
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Wobury
Raid
S. A. Bar
Crockett 2400
Grant
Virginia Belle
Maine
Texas
Fabrica
Fabrics Testing Bureau
Houston Street
Dulesco Rayon
Madras
Bandeaux
Dainty Bendeaux
Weecaded
E. Houston Street
Everyons
Lynn
W. T. Grent
Peage
Yoursel
Ward
Eczema
Cutiura
Weldon
Virginia Ave
Lerophis
Marcel
Hollywood
Creecett
Ain
Riverside Paarontied
Lonply
TAS
S. St. Mary’s St
Corpus Christi
Austin
Harlingen
San Antonio, Texas
Sraunfels
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