Wickerham report debate stalls reform and policy
Today by Arthur Brisbane discusses the Wickerham prohibition report, noting a majority recommends doing nothing beyond more enforcement spending. The piece recalls Hoover’s approval of the commission's stance, the Harding memorial invitation, and ongoing public appetite for action over whiskey and beer. It highlights famine reports in China, hunger in Arkansas and Ohio, and critiques of government food policies impacting education and agriculture.
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Train Robbery On Four Eight Aboard Florida Bound Train
Train passengers woke to a daring hold up aboard a four eight sleeper near darkness. Six bandits robbed the berths taking cash and jewelry estimated at 36000 while a deputy and detectives pursued from the rear car. A Tampa man Nelson was shot in the shoulder during the raid and a guard was wounded. Passengers say the thieves acted clumsy and may have been amateurs. Five miners were killed later in Scotland in an explosion at Auchenge Loch colliery.
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Tampa
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Cloudy Skies and Mercury Rise Forecast This Week
Partly cloudy conditions with possible unsettled weather by the weekend are forecast Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures rise slightly Thursday night, with the mercury expected to climb as dawn brings sunlit readings across the region according to the weather bureau.
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Darhoe
Weather Bureau
de Wees
Lubbock to Fast Give Aid to Poor
Lubbock citizens will observe a day of fasting tomorrow to raise funds for the poor. The plan is expected to provide several thousand dollars for charities.
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Lubbock
Ian
Anaesthetic Explosion Fatal to Woman on Operating Table
In Los Angeles on January 22 AP reports the death of Mrs. Maude Branton, 43, during surgery at a hospital. Dr. B A Wilkes, hospital superintendent, said an explosion of anesthetic gases caused lung rupture after a nitrous oxide ether nitro mix ignited from a static spark while Dr. G R Warmer administered the cone. The patient inhaled gas before the internal blowout and fatal outcome followed.
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Jury Deliberates in Daisy DeVoe Thefts Case
In Los Angeles on January 42 to 41, a jury of 12 elderly men and women resumed deliberations on the theft of 15300 from film star Daisy DeVoe, once Clara Row. Jurors struggled for six and a half hours, seeking clear instructions as they weigh 12 counts of grand theft and possible consecutive terms up to 350 years. The case uncovers details of DeVoe and Bow household finances amid the trial.
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City rejects hospital operating cost payment
Mayor M Chambers denounces county plan to shift hospital expenses from state authorized shares. Auditor Edgar G Gary reports the city’s portion since July 31, 1900 totaled 47080.24, while county officials quo the tax discontinuation and budget gaps leave no provision for hospital costs.
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M. Chambers
Edgar G. Gary
Ronrf
Chersey
Civie County
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Walter Tsech
Chambers
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Madrid Students in Demonstration Demand Republic
Madrid students staged a protest at the University of Madrid demanding the establishment of a republic. Speechful leaders urged republican change amid tense demonstrations as authorities monitored the scene.
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Madrid
University of Madrid
Weather forecast for San Antonio amid cloudy skies
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions on Thursday night and Friday with warmer temperatures expected later. A mild Thursday with cooler winds is anticipated, and another section promises fair weather overall with a mix of clouds and warmth over the period. A note points to page 2 for additional details.
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San Antonio
Nye Committee Rights of States Clash With Senate Actions
The Nye committee's activities are portrayed as publicity for Senator Nye and his associates, exceeding constitutional limits and invading states rights. The piece argues states must elect their own senators, that Congress has only limited power over elections, and that denying duly elected senators seats breaches state representation. Page 7, Col. 2.
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Nye
United States
Congress
Hughes
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Senate
Senate
Widow of Wa Kin Trial Narrates Marital Life
The elderly widow Clara Ubr testifies in the murder trial of Daniel Uhr, detailing a troubled marriage in Bastrop Texas. She describes his temper, illness, and the couple’s adopted children, including Tud Uhr, and claims mistreatment before recounting the night of his killing at their East Josenkins Street home. The court previously heard Donald Welker receive a 15 year sentence and Lexie Jones confessed to the murder but was not present.
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Clara Ubr
Wilnera
Chitty-seventh District
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Daniel
East Josenkins Street
Donald Welker
Fort Sam Houston
Lexie Jones
Earling
Teerar County
Alliaslon
Motheshooi
Glee
Tud Uhr
Earl
Denignan
Hobart
Classified Want Ad Copy Mix Up in Nonsensical Text
Fragmentary want ad listing mentions moving items and terms like payments per month, tires, and household goods. It references a location on 35 Southside and an unclear coalition, with stray names and phrases, suggesting a loosely compiled classifieds excerpt.
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