Scandal Drive Targets Police Corruption in Philadelphia
District Attorney John Monaghan vows continued crackdown on bowleggers hijackers and gangsters aided by police. Grand jury suspends Captain Charles Deckinn of the city detective bureau as it investigates underworld ties. Police ordered to curb liquor traffic and inspections intensified as prosecutor vows to smash vice and corruption. witness Max “Boo Boo” Toff appears for the ninth time.
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Philadelphia
Seni. L
John Monaghan
Bowleggers
Charles Deckinn
City Detective Bureau
Grand Jury
Mat Beckman
Min Taddy
Max “Boo Boo" Toff
Monaghan
Korn
Amelia Earhart Stranded in Pecos By Plane Motor Trouble
Earhart faces several days in Pecos due to engine trouble on her English plane. The delay comes as she plans to resume the coastward trip on her 5010 "Stamp Night" journey toward the Pacific.
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Earhart
Pecos
Amelia Earehart
Paci
National Association of Insurance Agents Convention Attendance
Teva Mochas and Antonia Wie to attend the National Association of Insurance Agents convention at West Boden, Illinois on September 17.
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Asociation of Insurance Agents
West Boden
Inil
Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr Engage Amid Wedding Talk
Hollywood stars Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr announced their engagement amid fanfare in California. Onlookers noticed Crawford wearing a jewelry inscription suggesting marriage, prompting speculation among friends that they may already be married, though both denied this and affirmed plans to wed.
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Tolve Wood
Cal
Joan Crawford
Film Acress
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Kerron Saw
Tim Colday
Hugatag
Miss Crawford
Rauia
Mrs A. 11. Accepts Post On Marin Baptist League
Mrs A 11 takes a position on the Marin Baptist Assembly and will lease this week to prep for fall work. Ter Hil will accompany her and attend the needs.
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Baptist Achlgia
Hzen
Will Alten
Prisoner Escapes in Houston Hospital Safety Breach
Prisoner Jack Turper, 17, fled from Houston city hospital last night in a hail of bullets after throwing a hand tube over guard posts. Meantime a tropical disturbance moved inland from the Gulf of Mexico near Brownsville to Texas. In Chicago, Judge Manuel Hiller ordered trial for Morris Nevests and co-defendants on twenty three charges of conspiracy set for Sept. 17.
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Houston
Tex
Jack Turper
City
Shawnsville
Cox
Gulf of Mexico
Brownsville
Wamuptco
Mexico
Toval Weather Bureau
Chicago
Tutgedown
O'Conner
Loving
Dadge
Manuel Hiller
Morris tNev
Ciphictn
Al Storm Ravages Gadpo Tasting Section
A massive hail storm sweeps Cratrad New Brneka causing potential crop losses. Farmers report fields buried under ice and stones six inches deep. winds drive toward the Platte River north of Vrambatt, as authorities advise caution.
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Cratrad New Brneka
Platte River
Vrambatt
Red Cross Sends $10,000 Aid to Haiti
Reports detail Haiti's relief needs after the August 10 disaster. The American Red Cross dispatched 10,000 dollars through the Maui Red Cross organization to aid relief efforts for sufferers.
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Red Cross
Haiti
Wariington
Rept
Uri
Amerieng
Teed Cross
Maui Red Cross Organization
Four College Boys Return From North Canada Wilds
Four American college students who had been lost in northern Canada were reported safe after a difficult journey home. Names such as Peter Poddam and Kane of the Jo Strip appear in fragmented text, with references to Armstrong and others, indicating a military or expedition context and a return around May or June.
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Wilds of North Canada
Peter
Poddam
Aranstrong
Kane
Haive
Stage Producer to Pay Alimony in Chicago Case
A Chicago stage producer faces alimony obligations as a court pursues support. The story notes deposits of $1650 and references a judge’s timetable, with ongoing financial actions affecting the settlement and parties involved.
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Chusago
Younan
Windle Nesiluy
Sen Robsion Attacks 6 0 P Democratic Nomination
Sen Robinson delivers a forceful speech in Tennessee attacking the Democratic vice presidential bid and urging policy focus on prohibition. He criticizes the party’s strength and warns against shifting power, stressing disciplined leadership and unity in the race.
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Chatooga
Vene
B. P
Robinson
Atmeker
Hopkins Heads Detective Force Amid Officer Reassignments
Hopkins gains a temporary detective captain as Sergeant Autrey Hopkins fills the post after the death of Alsey Miller. Miller had held the role since Chief William Byan’s death, with regular Captain Worrin also filling related detective duties.
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Autrey Hopkins Saken
Alsey
Miller
William Byan
Doe Worrin
Asl
Chict
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Mwerald-Tribune
Gene Tannese
America
Peerlean
Drayan
Charles Chan
Tadatia Honwin
AL Storm Ruins
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