Union Labor Presses Volstead Act Repeal
Washington Feb 27 The American Federation of Labor executive council urged repeal of the Volstead act and legal sale of beer and wine. The statement denounced prohibition as a social and moral failure and a dangerous breeder of disorder, urging citizens to join a nonpartisan campaign to enforce a reasonable interpretation of the law. The council cited an exhaustive survey showing moonshining, bootlegging, crime, traffic in deadly concoctions, unemployment and tax losses, and urged enforcement reforms rather than constitional amendment.
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Washington, D. C
St! Hf & Memre
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Gouneil
Congressional
Federation
Disagreeable Weather Expected Across Region
Forecast calls for more disagreeable weather with unsettled skies and rising winds. No specific events or dates listed. the fragment mentions a laundry and dry cleaning company and a monetary amount, but details are unclear.
Oppose Suffrage Bill Vote Across National Women Conference
Washington Feb 27 conference of trade union women adopted a resolution opposing the National Woman's Party banner amendment to the federal constitution seeking women's rights. The conference urged that the amendment would be misread as invalidating existing labor laws and protections for working women.
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Washington, D. C
Conference of
Trade Union Women
Rorsis
National Woman's Party
Memorial Held For Late Washington Lawmaker
A memorial service was held for the late Representative, honoring his service during the past year. Attendees included family, fellow legislators, and local officials who delivered speeches praising his dedication and contributions to the district. The event also noted his son’s election to fill the unexpired term and carry on his father’s legislative legacy.
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Washington
Lwe
Ile
Fon
Mn. Bn
The Last Cannibal Tribes of North America
An account portrays the Seri Indians as the only cannibals in North America nearing extinction. It describes brutal depictions of their remains, misfortunes, and faded power, noting Yaqui refugees and prolonged peace after conflicts. The piece mixes sensationalism with aged ethnographic phrasing and references to coastal villages and trade routes.
Desperate coastal trek ends as Seri face doom
The coast scene shows settlers sailing past and Indians fading into brush as starvation and drought threaten the Seri. Starvation and scarce resources imperil the tribe, and within a year or two the faint signs of Oka will vanish from the island, signaling conquest of the Seri.
Miserable Housekeeper Suffered From Women’s Ailments
A reader describes prolonged pain and fatigue while performing domestic duties, blaming illness that persisted for days. The account references remedies discussed by others and mentions a druggist supplying unnamed tonics.
Old-Time Cold Cure Tea Promoted In Fragmented Ad
A damaged OCR item touts an old time cold cure involving tea made with herbs. It claims to cure cold symptoms quickly, relieve headaches and bowels, and emphasizes the remedy is inexpensive and entirely vegetarian.
Doomed Man Dead Mentally Declared By Chicago Doctors
Chicago reports state Harvey Church, condemned killer, has been starving himself in a bid to die before his Friday execution. Medical observers split, with some declaring mental suicide achieved, others saying he is mentally dead but not insane. For over 30 days he has faced force feeding during the hunger strike, with his mother praying for relief.
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Sitlo Diaz
Gulf
Iitne
Tiburon
Thuron
Nese
Altiough
Vinson Ag
Bigady
Cambie
Aye
Vane Seare
Eoynd
Sybere
Johnsen
Unis Pert
Ronorag
Sonora
Iamends
Chicago
Harvey Church
Dre
Norman Copeland
Church
Churck
Chuck
Chureh
Abe
Confinement policy disputed at Sing Sing prison
Ossining New York February 21 Warden Tennis H Larex rejected charges from New York Police Commissioner that prisoners are coddled at Sing Sing asserting no leniency in inmate treatment and defending prison discipline and security measures amid ongoing questioned practices.
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Ossining
N.Y
Sing Sing Prison
Tennis H. Larex
Wwright
New York City
Sing Sing Prison Warden Defends Discipline System
Warden Lawes asserts Sing Sing maintains a stern, thorough discipline without ball and chain. He claims a natural system of rewards for good behavior and penalties for rule breaches, countering superficial observations.
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Sing Sing
Lawes
Better Seng Your Family Washing To The Sunshine
Sunshine Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co advertises home laundering services with promises of bright results and convenient pickup, urging customers to send garments for professional care and faster turnaround.
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Bntter
H. Gaming Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co
Sunshine Enundry & Dry Cirsring Co
Art Stirs the West Renaissance in American Gallery Growth
Chicago sculptor Lorade Tats told memorial services for Hannibal Porglum that the Central and Western states are undergoing an art renaissance. He noted galleries bloom as places of inspiration, not mere storage. In New York Carnegie Hall will honor Walter Dangrosh for 50 years in American music with a concert by three orchestras and five conductors.
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New York
Lorade Tats
Chicago
Hannibal Porglum
Taft
Moalcian
Walter Dangrosch
Carnegie Hall
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Congressin
Bent
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Banay
Mayor
Woxuncetlouciener
Texas
Cardus
Enluio
Lilian Hart
Choi
Cyerdut
Travis
Ashi
Nancy Ravers
Phang Boda
Tatentes
Righter's Bakery
Rust
Southwest
Tan Snoourze
Kash Levine
Alamo Plaza
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