Continent al Trading slush fund tale grows clearer
Washington investigators broaden inquiry into a 3.08 million Liberty bond slush fund linked to the Continental Trading company. Records show $2.1 million tied to New York Trust and the firm’s officers including Harry Blaclmer, with further ties to Sinclair and the Republican national committee. The inquiry seeks who received the funds and how proceeds were used in the 1920 campaigns.
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Chiefs to Meet in June As Convention Debates Lengthened
The Chiefs of Volice and City Mare meet at the Gunter hotel to discuss state convention plans. They favor reducing the standard police length to 20 years and consider delaying the 1920 shire convention in Ban Antonin amid committee deliberations.
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Palace Players Lead Actress Helene Millard Traced
TRY TO PHONE HER Helene Millard is the Palace Players leading lady. The city’s busiest theater phone line makes reaching her difficult as she handles difficult roles in 3. A.'s production.
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Busiest Phone in L A Found at the Palace
Investigators report a busy telephone box at the Labee theater box office in Los Angeles. The line runs 77 percent of the time, prompting officials to add extra phones to handle high demand and reduce outages. The service, claimed to be the citys most expensive wire, reflects wartime production norms and public needs.
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Filierks
Central
Say Antuuig
Telephone
Cadets Rush Work War and Training Delays Report
A garbled October era note describes cadet training delays due to rain and cloudy weather. It mentions March 1 as a target date and possible relocation to Host Marcel 2 for weather rescheduling, with a new class of about 100 students beginning in March and extending training into April.
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Pearce Alliance Opposes Warship Building Plan
Washington February 1 A group opposing the administration warship program testified before the House Armed Services Committee. The delegation argued the expansion would threaten global stability and cited proposed fleet size and costs. They urged restraint and questioned the need for a large naval build–up.
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Pearce Alliance
Prices Rise as Demand Drivers Hit Produce Market
The report notes a general upturn in prices for vegetables and related goods in a Texas market. Supplies appear adequate as truck arrivals increase, with cucumbers, cress and citrus showing notable gains. Prices quoted include $4.50 per crate for oranges and $5.30 per box for Valencia apples, among others.
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Local Market Prices and a New York Senate Suspension
A long list of produce and commodity prices is printed, with items like beets cabbage apples oranges and onions priced per bushel or per pound, followed by news that the New York Senate suspended a senator due to inability to meet obligations. The text includes many garbled entries and erroneous spellings from OCR, but identifies general market rates and a political development in New York.
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International Senates
New York
Alton Co
SAUNA
Speed record bid and race notes spark Florida trials
In Daytona Florida on February 15 three motor cars prepared to break the world automobile speed record of 203.7 mph with the British Sunbeam Special leading the event by Maj H O L Megrige. Other high speed showings included Frank Lockhart in the Black Hawk Special with a 400 horsepower plan and Malcolm Campbell’s wind defying design.
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Submarine Reported Missing En Route to Portsmouth Yard
A submarine sailing from New London base bound for Portsmouth yard reportedly fell behind and is missing. Navy officers say the vessel with a crew of about eight to ten men was seen entering harbor but has not been located.
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Cuba Air Service Survey Begun For Commercial Flight Network
Havana February 1b The Cuban air service begins a preliminary survey for a four route commercial air system. President Marbada signed the order authorizing study.
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Tin Hollywood Sheenpaters in Rhythm Night Circuit
Ang Ralien of Rhythm presents Tin Hollywood Sheenpaters, touring evenings except May year. Gen Henten, Qn. hosts shows every Thursday and Sunday night with a brainmen hint. Venelog and Tahar Vonmals act, while Weds Bit and other acts close events.
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Civilian Warning At Flying Field Warnlog To Stay Off
Fragmented text reports a civilian warning issued at a flying field. It references airfield activity, bombing equipment, and a six month period with defense or safety concerns. The source mentions a headquarters and a titled date or event likely tied to a public notice or security alert.
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Wil
Armington Proposal Backed By New York Official
Armington reports a proposed plan supported by a New York official, as Secretary of State initiates a formal endorsement amid discussions on templasiuent and related intents.
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Shir Waiter
Dengernt
New York
Solong Back Goal Inquiry in West Virginia Trade
A historical note from Vol. 17 mentions the senate committee reviewing and approving a regulation related to Musians and Regabienns, tied to the West Virginia situation. The fragment hints at a broader inquiry into trade and political alignment during the era.
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