Breakup of booze racket spurs new crime wave
A 1930s era report notes the booze racket’s decline pushes former bootleggers into fresh criminal ventures. It details a "proxy" defense ring, numbers racket growth, and rising blackmail. The piece warns crime they spawn may reshape law and order as unemployed young racketeers drift between schemes.
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Damon Copsright
New York
Arthur 5
Exawere
New York City
So & Fee
Altery
United States
Philadelphia
Chicago
Mother Bien Gal By Court Custody Granted To Mrs Wood
Little Juanita Louise Bell four year old child haunted by a bitter custody battle since May 3 was awarded to Mrs Thelma Lois Wood in Ninety fourth District Court Judge W W McCrory ruled for a good home for the girl Mrs Wood married about a month ago to Sergeant Seth T Wood and denied the ex husband Bel as the father Bell testified he fathered the child Knaping charge against Bell was filed May 9 at Lampasas and he was jailed briefly before bond was posted
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Juanita Louise Bell
Thelma Lois Wood
W. W. McCrory
Ninety-fourth District Court
Wood
Mason Street
Bell
Food Poisoning Fatal for Child Milam Family Tragedy
Five year old Charles Milam of 5161 Qimes Drive died early Wednesday after a bout of food poisoning. His sister Mary Frances, age 2, also ill, and relatives Willin Milam and parents Mr and Mrs Willinn Milam are involved as details emerge from local attendants and officials.
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Charles Milam
Mery Frances
B. Green
Willinn
Milam
Renewed Drive on Cuban Rebels Seen
Havana reports a perceived resumption of operations to wipe out rebels in the seat section following the return of Spiritus Bal Arsetin Ortly. A New York note cites a Brandy 216 years old not aged enough for antique status, with officials removing the item from contention.
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Havana
Sendl
Spiritus
Bal Arsetin
New York
Editor Questions Texas Legislature Inertia On Prohibition
The Letter to The Light criticizes Texas legislators for blocking repeal efforts on the Eighteenth Amendment and for clinging to poll taxes and beer legalization debates. The writer questions leadership, warns of crooked politics, and recounts personal bias against prohibition while urging action to raise state revenue. The notice ends with an ad for The Light rental service and contact F-12921.
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Vasant
Texas
Mann
United States
Tiny
Frank Frohnhsoefer
Murito Relief Promises Fast Pain Stop For Neuralgia
An advertisement touts Murito as a German specialist's formula that quickly stops neuralgia neuritis sciatica lumbago and rheumatism pain. It claims opiate free safe ingredients with a money back guarantee and urges readers to ask druggists for Nurita.
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Ion
Nurita
Aurito
Sommers Waeners
Certain Relief For Athlete's Foot
An ad touts a skin disease remedy promising rapid relief for Athlete's Foot and similar conditions. It claims cooling, soothing sensations and healing within days, urging purchase from druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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