Prohibition Blockade Critique Prompts Treasury Bankruptcy Claim
A May 21 Associated Press dispatch from New York argues that enforcement of prohibition will bankrupt the U S Treasury. It cites estimates of illicit liquor at under one percent, criticizes the Tim blockade for concentrating ships, and reports huge coast guard appropriations near 1926 figures with prior years noted.
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New York
Filam V. Linder
Prohibition Unit
Dity
United States’ Treasury
Congress
Coast Guard
Navy
United States
Motorman Burned As Trolley Wire Ignites Cars
William F. Edwards, 45, Motorman, died in view of would be rescuers when two interurban cars collided on a trestle near Louisville. Another motorman was seriously injured and passengers hurt as the trolley wire fell and set both cars on fire. The wooden trestle caught fire and impeded rescue efforts.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Willam F. Edwards
Edwards
Telephoto used to diagnose New York case in Chicago
Rush Medical College physicians in Chicago successfully used the telephoto process to diagnose a patient in New York City. The telephoto imaging accurately described the patient's condition, marking the first medical use of the technique.
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N. Y. Case
Chicago
Associated Press
New York City
Rush Medical College
Boys to Organize Press Association
A nationwide boys press association modeled on the Associated Press was to be formed by the Boys Club Newspaper Association at the Boys' Club Federation convention. Lew Williams of the Toledo Newsboys' Club was elected president and tasked with naming an organizing committee.
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Associated Plens
New York
Boys’ Press Association
Associated Press
Boys Club Newspaper Association
Boys’ Club Federation
Lew Williams
Toledo Newsboys’ Club
The
Press Association
Another Nurse Praises Tanlac for Vitality and Health
An advertisement features Mia Lowe of Walnut Park California praising Tanlac for curing anaemia nervousness stomach troubles and post operative rebuilding. The copy claims over one hundred thousand users testify to Tanlac’s benefits and urges readers to restore strength by cleansing the blood revitalizing digestion and liver function to feel like a new person.
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Tanlac
Mia
K. M. Lowe
Walnut Park
Cal
Urse Lowe
Visible Knees Barred in British Court Fashion
London reports under court order barring knees at Buckingham Palace events. Debutantes last year wore diaphanous gowns prompting officials to tighten rules. This year the court hints at stricter display guidelines with slips worn beneath gowns to avoid exposure.
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Universal Service
London
Chamberlain
Buckingham Palace
Funeral Wednesday for Mrs Anna A Long in San Antonio
Funeral services for Mrs Anna A Long 83 of San Antonio who died Tuesday will be held Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Presbyterian Church with Dr Agher Bar Lan Brand pastor officiating Born in St Louis she moved to Kentucky as a child and came to San Antonio in 1902 Survivors include husband Stephen W Long three sons three daughters twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Anna A. Long
San Antonio
Agher
Barlan Brand
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Jury to Get Case of Man Claiming He’s Dead
Arthur Lopez-Frazier seeks a world war veteran status by proving he was killed in action. The AP report notes trial complexity as final arguments near. Tuesday witness Mrs Ruth of Seymour revealed she once knew him as Louise Long.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Arthur Lopez-Frazier
Louist Ruth
Seymour
Wis
Arthur Frazier
Louise Long
Lopez-Frazier
Fiendrean
South Dakota
Thomas R. Marshall Confined to Bed in Washington
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall is confined to his hotel bed in Washington D C with exhaustion after a trip to Indianapolis. His physician said early improvement is expected and Mrs Atari is with him.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Marshall
Atari
Kansas City Park Destroyed by Fire
A spectacular blaze destroyed Electric Park, one of Kansas City's largest summer amusement resorts. Originating in a merry go round shed, flames swept through pavilions arcades arches and concession stands, threatening nearby homes as firefighters worked to contain the spread before the season opening next week.
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Kansas City
Electric Park
July Seen Critical for Thaw Says Washington Astrologer
Madame Marcia, a Washington astrologer, predicts that July will be a turning point in Harry K. Thaw's life. She says his horoscope shows a dramatic, sudden death tied to his intense temperament and a wish to outmaneuver adversaries, with a life of passion and unstable leadership.
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Universal Service
Washington
Harry K. Thay
Marcia
Harding
Iaad
Jong
Tex
White House
Washington Herald
Thaw
Uranus
Euler
Aseundaunt
Seatdal
Madame Mareia
Scope
Children Inherit Gen Miles Estate In Imperial Valley
The will of Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles who died two weeks ago names his son Major Sherman Miles and his daughter Mrs Cecelia Miles Heber as beneficiaries. The estate is valued at more than 30000 dollars with 400 acres of land in Imperial Valley California and personal property in this city valued at 50000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Nelson A. Miles
Sherman Miles
Cecelia Miles“Heber
Miles
Imperial Valley
California
Building a New Mason Temple in Alamo Heights
Horace Kelton reported at a Alamo Heights gathering of 30 lodge applicants that construction has begun for a two story brick building to house the proposed Masonic lodge. The second floor will be used by the lodge and the project should cost about $12. Application for a charter will be filed when the grand lodge meets in Waco.
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Alamo Heights
Horace Kelton
Waco
Kelton
Blue and Gray to Join May 30 Memorial Day Parade
Veterans of the blue and gray will march side by side in the Memorial Day observance in San Antonio. The parade starts at 9 am with patriotic organizations and auxiliaries joining. Fort Sam Houston field artillery will fire a 21 gun salute at noon after ceremonies at the National Cemetery begin at 10 am. The Twelfth Artillery band will provide music and its members will fire the salute.
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Veterans of the Blue and Gray
San Antonio
Field Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery
Temple Beth El Services Shifted for Summer Hours
Beginning Friday May 29 Sabbath evening services at Temple Beth El will begin at p.m. and Sabbath morning services at 10 a.m. These hours will be observed during the summer months.
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Temple Beth-El
Temple Beth- EL
Two Men Hurt in Tuesday Night Traffic Crashes
Police and hospital reports show two men injured in Tuesday night crashes. A Rogers of 962 Broadway was tossed from his car at Pine and Gray streets with minor bruises. W E Smithers of 110 East Houston and Mrs D J Earhardt of 805 East Josephine escaped injuries. Willie Steen, a Black man, was injured when his car collided on Bandera Road and later sent home from Robert B Green Hospital.
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Broadway
Pine and
Grayson Ftreets
W. E. Smithers
East Houston Street
Rogers
D. J. Earhardt
East Josephine Street
Willie Steen
Bandera
Steen
Robert B. Green
Oras
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