Wets and Drys Seek Jokers in Prohibition Enforcement Plan
A national plan to tighten prohibition enforcement faces fierce opposition in Congress. The House judiciary subcommittee weighs turning U S commissioners into federal magistrates, with veto power over jury trials and rulings. Both wets and drys warn the change could strip constitutional rights and unbalance criminal procedure.
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Ocenern
Sgaigh
Washington, D.C
Irsi
Proviuion
The
Treasury Mellon
Mitchell
Senate
Ancoy Walters
United States
United States Commissioners
Golive Anggiotrates
Tistviek Allorneya
Pair Freed From Jail by Order of Judge DuVal West
Two men Ward and Street were released from jail after serving about four months of a six month federal sentence imposed by Judge DuVal West. Indicted for possession of stolen government property including twenty automatic pistols taken from a national gun store in Austin, they had pleaded at Risby Loan. The court ordered release for good behavior and a sentence deferment was noted.
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Porn Strut
Sant Street
Hunt
Ward
Cuessay
DuVal West
Street
Risby Loan
Tha
National
Gunn Oemary
Austin
Itreston
Touxlan
Han Antovia
Idavin
Department of Sortie
Jug Wesk Dale
Gond
Holmgreen Heads Freight Bureau At Annual Meeting
Holmgreen was elected head of the San Antonio Freight Bureau of the chamber of commerce at the annual meeting held Monday night. Officers include W. Weber as vice chairman and Wallace Carnahian as treasurer. Directors named were C. Tsumberger, Doyle, E. A. Dubose, Ellenon, T. W. Lotvitt, G. Pattee, A. R. Saw, Brak Biggin, and A. Winerich. U. S. Pawkert was reappointed secretary of the bureau.
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Aiolmmreen
Neffe aMphainine
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Bireau
W. Weber
Wallace Carnahian
Freaparer
C. Tsumberger
Doyle
E. A. Dubose
Elennon
T. W. Lotvitt
G. Pattee
A. R. Sawel
Biggin
Brak A. Winerich
Pawkert
Birony
Uncle Sam Staging Tea Party at N Y
In New York on February 4 a quirky scene unfolds with Uncle Sam orchestrating a large tea party. Daily gatherings in appraisal offices involve tastings and aromas as officials sample varied blends, aiming for a ceremonial annual toast.
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Uncle Sam
N.Y
York
Atendard
Riniz
Phone Replies in Britain Different LONDON Feb -1
Fragmented OCR text outlines a conversation about telephone etiquette and American slang during a London exchange. The readable portion mentions the phrase you are through and references American girls and a distant conversation. The material is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
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Britain
London
Cie Telewhane
City Bond Hearing Favors Armory for Military Groups
A coalition of 50 military and veterans groups urged Mayor C M Chambers to include funding for a city armory in the bond issue. Maj Wayne Davis and Dr Todd led the push, claiming 15 000 veterans could back the plan, with the facility serving meetings, drills, cemeteries, and club events. The proposal envisions a state funded rent allowance for the National Guard and would involve numerous organizations including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. No site was chosen.
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Plas
C. M. Chambers
Wayne Davis
Tres M. Todd
Todd
Chambers
Orgianti
National Guard
Reseree
Chritish Army of the Republic
Confederate Veterans
United Spanish We Veterans Veterans of Foreign Warne United War Veterans Council
The
America Legion
Avciliariss of
al Ungge Aegominations
Wuyis
Hie
Dini
San Antonio
Dayin
ILE DE FRANCE Feb 4 Kain Spoiled It Sunday
In London at Wyde Park L Mencken and the speaker discussed government and monarchy. The dialog touched on democracy and politics, contrasting foreign ideas with the Maryland system and noting lingering civil constraints.
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Ile DE France
Kain
L. Mencken
Wyde Park
London
Meniken
McCloskey Contested Seat Report Heads to House
Washington March 4. The elections committee finished hearings on McCloskey contest against Wurzbach and prepared an unanimous report for the house. The panel will decide Friday whether to seat Warech or Wurzbach and may push charges if fraud is found.
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Washington
DB. C
Horse of Representatives
Harry
Aline Htepulbean
J. Metloskey
Montiices
Elections Committee
Warahoch
McCloskey
Lus Ilreidett
House
Wurzbach
Wurzhard
Meloskey
Yexur Commiscaioners Court
Weiler
Waretech
Ware- Inch
Mele Lacussinn
Policeman Eindsey Mentioned in City Service Record
An entry notes patrolman Eindsey of the Wollee Department stationed at 234 Becher Street since January 10, 1825, listed as today’s representative of the Know Your Price Man series.
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Ak. A. Eindsey
Bechertreet
Wollee
Geries
Oil Operators push oil tax and tariff plan
Washington February 4. A delegation of 300 independent oil operators proposes a tariff on oil and a 60 cent per barrel tax on refined petroleum products, arguing the industry bears the nation's heaviest tax burden. They note 1920 imports topped 100 million barrels and include operators from Colorado Wyoming Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Montana New Mexico. Gardner Petroleum president James He Gardner supports the push as a key industry protest at a House Office Building conference.
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Washington, D. Ca
Wirt Pranklin
Spokiar
St . Marret
Franklin
Anc
Colorado
Wreming
Terns
Okladomi
Arkansas
Montana
Tomarina
New Mexico
Chlorailo
James He Gardner
Gardner Petroleum Corporation
Straw vote in Texas stirs talk on Hoover Smith names
An aged postcard from The Light recalls a Hearst straw vote in Texas predicting Herbert Hoover beating Alf Smith. The Alvarado citizen mailed a 1980 straw vote, reflecting confusion over whether the vote was sent on time or misread. The piece notes lingering speculation about a postal mix up and the enduring effect of straw polls on political sentiment.
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Alvarado
Texas
al Smith
Wm Citizen
Veans
Alfrel E. Smith
M Abe
Office of the Light
Hearst
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Moorer
New York
Anni
Leatel
Possiblya
Yate Filjter
Pille
Lindbergh Plans Glide Flight Despite Glider Mishap
Lindbergh, marking an eld birthing anniversary, aims another glider hop amid a mishap. Weather will decide if the flight proceeds as Hawley Bowlux plans a world gliding record attempt. an 800 foot ascent ended when a wing aileron failed and the craft crashed.
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Lindbregh
Eratt
House Halts Its Prison Debate Over Roads
Aun tin Texas February report says the House paused prison reform talks to clash over highway resolutions and a Tyler office complex plan while probing 77 000 acres of prison farms. Senate backs governor’s central prison plant near Austin as committee fights over river gun incident probe austerely. Windsor Ont council rejects river shooting inquiry amid U S border patrol tension. Arthur Franchoise, minor wounded, is sought by U S authorities as an alleged angel.
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Membres
Highway Department
Tyler
Senate
Webate
Austin
Seater
House
State Affaire Committee
Polk Hornaday
Harlingen
Ita Muthora
Windsor
Ont
la Salle
Detroit River
Arthur la Franchoise
Ian Franchoise
United States
Enatomy
Canaan
Bacon Recovers From Gun Wound
Deputy Bacon returns to duty after a month of recovery from an accidental gunshot wound. He spent time in hospital and at home following the incident near a saloon in Denver where the accident occurred.
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Bacon
Rssacon
Calted Hinten Marshal
Bering
Yeounih, Breen
Prohibition on Trial With Gil and Miss Harrough
Jury selection in the ninety fourth district court centered on attitudes toward national prohibition. Citizens questioned about bias for or against enforcing liquor laws as prosecutors seek a ruling figure in a case tied to a prohibition officer’s murder. Several veniremen cited personal or familial ties to bootlegging or enforcement, signaling mixed sentiments about the Prohibition Act during the voir dire.
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Minon
Reguk
Ue Veuiveinun
Earp A. Bickmann
Herbert Mandry
Vaendrg Ragehine
Veniremen
Thieves Loot Diggly-Wigg ls Store and Nearby Homes
Police report several thefts in a Monday night wave. At Diggly-Wiggls No 14 on West Commerce street groceries valued at 31.62 were stolen. Chicken thefts reported from two homes on White Avenue and West Entctitl street. Additional thefts include Ernes Schuchard on King Wit, 40 from pillow at Bever ly logo, and Lori Carmach under prowler at 515 Baltimore Street, plus a porch laundry theft and a bracelet stolen from a room.
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Commerce Street
Tk, Green
Lonalee
Skoon
White Avenue
Aml
Lela Aldrick
Garda
Ernest Schuchard
King Witinto Stret
Nortin
Carson Street
WFL Fraser
Willow Street
Roy la Estell
Wbichia
Beverly
Austin Raat
Loriie Carmach
Baltimore Street
Brady Plans for Meeting of Legion
Brady Texas February 4 The American Legion post hosts a convention February 22 with five hundred legionnaires expected. The Ben dy chamber of commerce cooperates arranging reception and entertainment for visitors.
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Brady
Legion Brady
Tesas
Tegionnaires
Regulae Srvanteenily
American Legion
Bendy Chamber of Commerce
Countes- Eluh Geis
Legionaginos
Alance
Scotch Bishop Urges U S to Lead World Stance
The Scotch Bishop calls the United States to abandon isolation and assume global leadership. He lauds America’s potential and criticizes past aloofness while urging decisive action in international affairs and finance. He praises resilience of Americans amid Wall Street tensions and stresses unity in facing world challenges.
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U. S
Daun
Wall Street
Jail Lad Who Came to L A to See Alamo
A boy from Oklahoma traveled to Los Angeles hoping to see the Alamo style spectacle. He was found on Haste Street near his home, taken to headquarters with Parrett Walter Schelver assisting. Officials sought to contact the boy’s parents.
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L.A
Oklahoma
Parrett
Walter Sehlever
Hendd Quarleys
New Volumes for Army Y Library Story about surplus volumes donated to Arary Ring library
The Arary Ring library received a gift of 150 volumes including works by Nathaniel Hawthorne Wil lon Cowper Shakespeare Pope and other authors plus Lives of the Popes and History of Bowland. The donation from Chiarlex Kennett rindite highlights literary titles and classical histories in the collection.
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Arar
Chiarlex Kennett Rindite
Pitt
Nathaniel Tnethowie
Willon Cowper
Shakespeare
Bante
Weritings
Gil Sneneny
Din Wesley
Tennxeon
Seat
Nanolean
U S Collector Visits Insurance District Tax Filing Deadline
A U S collector visits the Houth Toroa district directing the review and filing of income proofs. Taxpayers subject to paying the taxes must file their returns by midnight March VI. Officials expect reports to be filed within about 30 days.
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Nfaines
Houth Toroa
Han
Naval
Sen Auteniy Internal Revenue Athier
Spain to Sell Books at Cost Policy Proposal
Madrid February 4 The new government proposes to stir interest in education by publishing Greek and Latin editions headed by the Duke of Alba. It plans to sell these editions at cost to promote learning and literacy across Spain.
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Spain
Madrid
VPI
Duke of Alba
Peruvian Envoy Presents Credentials to President
Peruvian envoy presented credentials to the president, naming Ya Deesid Thonver as the Peruvian representative to 8 Filitardo Legvia. The ceremony marked the start of diplomatic duties and underscores ongoing bilateral ties.
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Bassador
Filitardo Legvia
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