Prohibition's tenth birthday sparks debate on enforcement
A jumble of opinions questions prohibition enforcement and its social aims. Notable figures like former solicitor general Bech and Dr Olga Stustas from Omaha advocate shifting enforcement to the justice department and critique the moral rise of drink related crime, while others argue tradition and discipline in preparatory schools curb youth drinking. The piece hints at broader wartime era debates and ends with a note to continue on Page 6.
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Groton
Sea Nake
Laredeeville
Choale
Unclear Weather Forecast Fragments From Historic Page
Fragmented OCR notes describe cold conditions with increasing clouds on Friday. Mentions low Thursday night around single digits to mid twenties, then warmer Friday and night, with references to Rio Grande valley and interior south region. Contains garbled words and placeholders, difficult to parse with missing context.
Mexican coast guard figure returns to Laredo after border settlement
Rafael de la Golima, linked to a Mexican coastal case, returns to the border city of Laredo following a settlement. The event marks a key development in the regional dispute or legal matter tied to the coast.
Freight for Laredo Moves Freight for Laredo
The Mexican foreign office announced the Laredo consulate will reopen Friday after a weeks closure. Missouri Pacific says about 200 carloads of freight held at San Antonio and other division points will move toward Laredo as embargo ends. Consul Colina and officials plan no additional ceremony and no extra statements.
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Missouri Pacific
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A. B. Kelly
Missouri Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Palestine
Laredo
Hoforl de la Golina
English birth rate hits historic low in third quarter
English birth rate figures for the third quarter show a historic low, according to the registrar general. The data indicate a continuing trend of declining births amid broader demographic shifts.
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London
Anz
Severe Weather Delays Army Plane Trip to Spokane
Severe weather forced postponement of a 3700 mile Army plane trip from Selfridge Field to Spokane. Maj. Ralph Royer, commander of the squadron, announced the 13 pursuit ships will remain grounded another day for conditioning and weather to moderate.
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Ralph Royer
Selfridge
Spokane
Pere
Senate demand for W. K. Henderson to testify
In Washington D C the Senate interstate commerce committee was urged to summon W K Henderson, operator of a radio station in Shreveport, to answer criticism of language used on his station as raised by Senator Wheeler of Montana, but no immediate action was taken.
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Temderson
Sheveport
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wheeler
Tremocrat
Montana
Former Labor Chief Sentenced to Prison Term
A former labor minister was convicted of piracy to violate the coast guard regulations and was sentenced by Federal Judge Charles J. Davis to 19 months in Leavenworth federal prison and a $20 fine. The case, heard in January, involved Wisner and local officials, with the decision announced in St. Louis.
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Teber Nations
Missouri
Labo Wisner
Pu ‘Alo Wis
Yestern
Charles J. Davia
Leavenworth
Magnolia Petroleum Cuts Oil Prices Across State
Magnolia Petroleum Company announced crude oil price reductions of five cents per barrel across the state. The step comes amid market adjustments and affects producers and buyers statewide.
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Magnolia Dallas
Magnolia Tetroleum Company
Senate Backs Sugar Levy to Preserve Tariffs
The Senate votes to maintain the current sugar tariffs, keeping in place the existing levy and protecting tariff policy. The action centers on preserving the sugar tariff framework in Washington D.C. amid ongoing legislative discussions.
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Washington, D.C
Jurors Uphold Alibi in Uptown Theater HoldUp Trial
In Nimety toweth district court Captain Aubrey Hopfas testified as a defense witness in the trial of Shipp charged with holding up the Uptown theater cashier on June 19. Witnesses described the robber’s eyes as brown then blue, while Shipp’s wife Valentina testified they were apart on June 16, and room rent receipts tied to Shipp’s sister were introduced. Defense aimed to present transcripts of testimony to challenge theater manager Wilson’s identification. The jury heard alibi testimony and defense kept seeking further witnesses as the case moved toward continued proceedings.
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Minard
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MIT
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On This Tenth Anniversary Of Prohibition Debate
On this tenth anniversary of national prohibition the nation should reflect calmly on its effects. The Hearst papers argued education over enforcement, favored light wines and beers, and warned against harsher drink. After ten years, concerns persist about rising drunkenness, more speakeasies, and health impacts.
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San Antonio Cold Front Forecast For Thursday Night
Weather officials warn of a sharp cold snap in San Antonio with overnight temperatures near 21 degrees and a Friday morning low around 16 to 22 degrees. The cold extends across Southeast Texas and the Lower Rio Grande Valley, with most areas expected to remain below freezing and a gradual warming trend by Friday.
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Farhandie
Frida
San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Bunhwville
Coldest Winter Weather Hits Texas Wide Range
Reported by the Associated Press the coldest winter weather swept across Texas with record low numbers in Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio and towns from Port Arthur to Swebee wiler. Merury readings plunged to near zero in several locales the sun rising later helped ease temperatures though many cities logged historic lows for the season.
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Texas
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Quakes and Cold Sweep Across Southern California and West
Reports describe widespread earthquakes, frigid conditions, and storms affecting Southern California, the Northwest, and the San Bernardino valley area. Heavy weather disrupted travel along the coast and inland routes, with police and emergency services responding to scattered incidents in Los Angeles and Riverside counties. Authorities note intensified activity near mountain passes and warn residents to prepare for continued cold snaps and potential aftershocks.
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