Active chemists work to solve poison alcohol row
Washington December 31 federal chemists under dry chiefs are formulating a denaturant substitute for industrial alcohol to neutralize poisonous ingredients while keeping the product unpalatable as a beverage. Secretary Mellon and Assistant Secretary Andrews oversee the effort aiming for a January 1 formula reducing poisons, but doubts persist about achieving a truly nonbeverage denaturant.
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Washington, ON
Eiders
Mellon
Andrews
Mir Melton
James Oran
Creomulsion marketed for persistent coughs and pneumonia relief
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs bronchial troubles and pneumonia. It claims the formula combines creosote with other healing elements to soothe inflamed membranes and, absorbed into the blood, stops germ growth. Money-back guarantee if cough or cold is not relieved after following directions.
Local Man Credits Resinol Salve With Recovery
Edward Smith of St Louis recounts severe infections from a facial cut and dog bite that worsened despite treatment. After half a jar of Resinol Ointment, he recovered, returned to work, and praises the salve as wonderful and essential.
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St. Louis
Rand
Edward Smith
IMG
Delman Sf
New York Toll Rises in Christmas Bootleg Poisoning
Eight more victims die in New York City from poisoned Christmas bootleg liquor, bringing total deaths to fifty. Medical Examiner Dr. Norris estimates the city toll for 1926 around 3000 with month end figures likely over 800. Bellevue Hospital reports over 140 confined with alcoholism and others treated in private institutions.
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International News Service
New York
New York City
Charles D. Norris
Bellevue Hospital
Prohibition Groups Clash Over Enforcement and Fatalities
Anti-Saloon League and Association Against the Prohibition Amendment spar over the Beo hol holiday fatalities and enforcement adequacy. Warne B. Wheeler calls for tougher law enforcement, while W. H. Slayton of the opposing group notes a shift away from restrictive measures and warns that dry policy contributes to American deaths.
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Philadelphia
Beohol
Anti-Saloon ‘League
Association Against the Prohibition
Warne B. Wheeler
W. H. Slayton
Wheeler retracts death by own action statement
Wayne B. Wheeler, chief counsel of the Ant-Satoon League of America, said the group has dropped its stance that deadly denaturants are necessary to discourage drinking. He proposed a safer denaturing formula that makes alcohol less deadly yet more revolting to taste and smell, signaling a policy shift.
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Exsal Service
Washington
Dec
Wheeler
Senate probes poison liquor after holiday poisonings
Senate plans a renewed probe into government poison alcohol as reports expand the list of holiday victims. Senator Edwards says legislative counsel drafts a resolution to seek legal authority to post on alcohol and any treasury Wheeler correspondence. The wets leader will present the plan Monday in a prohibition speech.
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Laiversa Perrice
Washington
Senate
Treasury
Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
Mellon
The
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Simpson Attacks Move to Vindicate Jersey Justice
Alexander Simpson former special prosecutor in the Hall Mille murder case denounces before the Hudson County Bar Association a resolution by District Court Judge Charles T. Warrick calling for an investigation of the prosecuting in the famous murder case. Simpson terms the move cowardly and says it serves no clear purpose to those who grasp its aim.
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Alexander Simpson
City Plunged Into Darkness By Power Line Failure
San Antonio faced nearly an hour of blackout Thursday night when Comal Power Company lines from New Braunfels failed. Hundreds were stranded en route home from work and theatergoers sat in darkness until power was restored with help from Tucal Lower plants and San Antonio Public Service Company officials.
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San Antonio
Comal Power Company
New Braunfels
Tucal
New San Antonio Factory Service Dept Promoted
The Manufacturers' Association will open a mechanical and chemical engineering department in San Antonio at the start of the year to aid smaller local factories lacking laboratories. Lloyd D. Boyer will chair the new committee with James A. Gallagher Jr. as president, and Carl Krueger and George Cushman as members. The unit will offer plant layout design, power and heat analysis, economical conveying systems, time studies, safety and hygienic standards, by product utilization, equipment testing for wear, and air conditioning and temperature control guidance.
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San Antonio
Manufacturers’ Association
James A. Gallagher Jr
Boyer
Lloyd D. Boyer
Carl Krueger
George Cushman
Service Department
Gallagher
William Askman
Judge Orders Boy to Navy or Jail
Newark parole case reports a judge ordering a youth to enlist in the navy or serve six months in jail after a recruitment visit led to a court appearance. Commander Walter B. Decker, in charge of local recruiting, conveyed the ultimatum to the court.
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Navy
Newark
Sam
Walter B. Decker
Slump Hits Santa Fe Horse Market Amid Auction Gone Slow
In Santa Fe New Mexico this week the horse market slumped with a latest quotation of fifteen cents. Police Chief Lopez attempted to auction a stray street pick up, a 20 year old cast off racer, but saw weak bids.
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Universal Service
Santa FE
N. M
Lopez
Students' Meeting Declines to Oppose Military Training
The national student conference voted down William Tyler of New York University’s resolution to oppose imperialistic policy and military training in colleges and universities. After long discussion, organizers noted growing disfavour of military training while stressing they were not opposing the resolution’s sentiment.
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Milwaukee
Wis. Dee
National Student ‘Conference
William R. Tyler
New York University
United States
Beleauge
Sunspot theory warns of new war, says Moscow professor
Prof. A Tehnjovsky of the University of Moscow warns at a science convention that sunspot maxima could trigger a second major war within two years while noting human life peaks during solar activity. Bicycle licenses go on sale at city hall, all riders must purchase by February 1.
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Philadelphia
A. Tehnjovsky
University of Moscow
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Jaz
Woman to Deliver Psychology Talks at Gunter Hotel
Mrs Harriette Guan Roberson author traveler and lecturer will present a twelve lecture series on the practical application of psychology to daily life The first talk titled Breaking the Bars of Fate will be at 8 pm Monday at the Gunter hotel She is a graduate of Columbia University Teachers College
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Harriette Guan Roberson
Gunter Hotel
Roberson
Teachers’college
Columbia University
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to shorten colds and grippe. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, no effect on meals or activities. Next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. family package only 35 cents at drug stores.
Traffic Office To Open In Aztec Building
A new traffic department will open Monday under U S Pawkett manager of the freight bureau. Offices will be at the chamber headquarters Aztec building with V Dover as assistant manager and Miss Pearl Coin as office secretary.
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Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Pawkett
Freight Bureau
Chamber
Aztec Building
V. Dover
Miss Pearl Coin
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