Prohibition and Politics Stir Pennsylvanian Debate
A reporter surveys Prohibition’s impact on the 1923 race as Pinchot’s candidacy and party lines split voters. The piece weighs dry versus wet factions, potential Senate outcomes, and the influence of figures like Coolidge and Al Smith on Pennsylvania’s election day. The column also touches on crime causes and Europe’s stance on prohibition.
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Arthur Brisban
Cen
Ub Pinchot
Pepper
Republicas
Missing Dr Ramsey Sparks Sheriff’s Nightlong Search
In San Patricio County Mathis area a prominent physician Dr J A Ramsey aged 85 disappeared Thursday night after leaving with an unknown Mexican. The sheriff believes a trap was set and hints he may be found dead near Mathis as a wide search continues with posses tonight and at Beeville hospitals checked. The motive remains unclear with no robbery apparent.
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Mathis
J. A. Ramsey
der. Ramsey
Sao’ Patricio
Auint
Ramsey
Hime
Uhe
Phyojecin
Pie Mivney
Sheriff Hut
Dr Ramsey
Hunt
Dr. Ramsey
Sheriff Hunt
Som Lopuly
Reatser
Pajama-Clad Maidens Clash With Policeman Halting Street Dance
Reported early dawn scene on Mission and nearby streets describes 25 girls in scant sleepwear at a slumber party under police halt. Officer Dorsett, damp with perfume, returns later distressed by neighbors appeals and attempts to quiet the gathering.
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Anoth
Dorsett
Dusp
Sali
Department
Leeceman
Vane
Ber. Sealm
Kerrville Welcomes Army Troops With Parade And Festivities
Brigadier General Paul B. Alalone led the Fightin Second into Kerrville where the garrisoned troops toured the city. A dress parade followed, with bands and cheering crowds. The Lakeside amusement park was leased for soldier entertainment and a tablet unveiling for Bandera’s WWI chaplain A. J. Brasted was planned, with concerts in Kerrville.
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Kerrville
Paul .B. Alalone
Camp Verde
Lakeside
Fott Sam Houston Athletic Association
Aces
Bandera
A. J. Brasted
Bandera Pass
Paul B. Malone
W. D. Smithers
Ferguson challenges Moody in Texas primary clash
PMA Sulphur Springs reports Governor Ferguson calling for Moody to resign if he leads in the Democratic gubernatorial primary with a threat to quit six months early to rid Texas of a perceived weak administration. She vows to test Moody’s sincerity as she accuses his tenure of dishonesty.
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Sulphur Springs
Ferguson
Dan Moody
Texas
Raple
Moody
San Antonio Police Suspend Senior Officers in Shakeup
Four veteran officers Eddie Braun J L Justi R T Allen and John Saladino faced suspension amid a broader investigation by police Commissioner Phil Wright and Chief T O Miller. Earlier suspensions followed a Friday night dispute at central headquarters and later arrests fueling the civil case and internal probe.
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Eddie Braun
J. L. Justi
R. T., Allen
John Salading
Phil, Wright
T. O. Miller
W. C.dickman
Central
Aten
Miller
Safe Robber Child Aged Eight Confesses Loot Theft
A crime note reports an eight year old boy admitting to a safe robbery. He used a hidden tool to pry open a safe at a factory yard and carried away valuables. Police say the youth cooperated and implicated accomplices. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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Jerseyerry
N. 3
Polive
Job
Republican state convention in Fort Worth eyes Lee for governor
The Republican state convention opened in Fort Worth at 9:30 a.m. with T. P. Lee of Houston heading the list of gubernatorial candidates. After a night session, leaders favored Lee. R. B. Creaget of Brownsville signaled expectancy Lee would be recommended. Delegates debated a strong response to Congressman Barry Wurzbach over attacks on the state party. Fort Worth’s C. G. Littleton urged ejecting Wurzbach if possible.
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Barry Wurzbach
Leldiers
Leonard Withington
Wurzbach
C. G. Littleton
Fort Worth
Wersbach
Mexican Bishop Arrives En Route to Trial
Dispatches report Bishop Zarate Huejuite arrived in Tularcingo Hidalgo state yesterday en route to Pachuca for trial on charges of violating provisions of the Constitution in a recent pastoral letter. He travels with an escort of soldiers.
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Mexico
City
Tularcingo
Hidalgo State
Zarate
Huejuite
Pachuca
Hesig
Mrs Stokes Returns for Husband's Funeral in New York
Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes widow of W E D Stokes New York millionaire will attend her husband’s funeral in New York. She travels with her children and is accompanied by her mother Mrs A Miller of Denver and friend Mrs A B Meservey of Colorado Springs.
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Stokes
Chicago
Helen Elwood Stokes
Denver
W. E. D., Stokes
New York
A. §. Miller
A. B Meservey
Colorado Springs
Moody to Speak at City Auditorium in San Antonio
Dan Moody, candidate for governor, arrived in San Antonio Saturday afternoon to address a political gathering at the Municipal Auditorium Saturday night. The event follows a meeting at the Grater hotel.
Primary Vote Challenge Sparks Resignation Call
A speaker declares a public challenge to the attorney general amid July 24 primaries. He says regardless of the ruling, he and T could stay in office until the second Tuesday in January 1927 unless he wins the primary, then T would resign immediately if he trails by one vote, or if he leads by 25,000 votes assurances follow.
Mexican press envoy praises Texas relations at Gunter Hotel
Paul Coblentz of El Universal in San Antonio says Mexico desires closer ties with Texas and plans a large Fourth of July edition to publicize Texas in Mexico. B Yelvington of Three Rivers notes population growth and local prosperity aided by regional development.
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Mexico
Texas
Paul Coblentz
el Universal
Gunter Hotel
Cablentz
B. Yelvington
Three Rivers
San Ante Sranth
Mellon Candidate Leads in Pennsy
Unofficial returns from most districts show John Fisher leading Edward Beidleman for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Beidleman supporters allege tampering in Allegheny County as Beidleman attacks Fisher ally Moody. Mrs. Ferguson defends her husband Jim Ferguson amid sharp exchanges at the rally.
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Philadelphia
John &. Fisher
Melton
Republican Party
Edward E. Beidle
Te Vara
Misaling
Egheny County
Beidle
Ham
Lis
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al Smith
Coolidge
Erion
Sahara
Lang
Sérraturdsworth
Newis
Smith
Denis
Grestine
Serlla
Gharybdis
Caild
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Minnesota
Alitheny
Reery
Dick Urpir
Othe Scarlet Etter
Derick the
Great
Finnte
Bors
Xanie
League of Nations
Demascus
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Malone
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Oress
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