New York Liquor Smuggling and Stolen Goods Rings Exposed
Officials reveal a web of bootlegging and theft as men, including Spaniards, are arrested for selling whisky and cigars smuggled into the United States. The scheme spans offices, stores, and informal channels along Sixth Avenue, with conspirators offering stolen pelts, coal, tarpaulin, and lumber at cut prices. Witnesses describe staged bargains and forged provenance as police impound vehicles and tip off a wider network exploiting workers and cheap goods.
Auto collision injures teachers near Vere crossing
Miss Gorman and Miss Dora Corman were involved when two autos collided near the Vere crossing on Wisconsin Street. Despite being badly bruised, Miss Gorman planned to resume duties at Lincoln School after the incident. Elmer Gehr and Hoppe's were mentioned in connection with the events as the cars entered the scene. The accident disrupted traffic along a street described as emotionally heavy that morning.
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Dora Gorteachers
Vere
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Wisconsin
Thomas
Dora Corman
Troops Ready To Go In Shanghai Crisis
United States forces in the Philippines prepared to rush to Shanghai as anti foreign sentiment and looting threatened foreigners. American vessels and marines were dispatched while foreign and Chinese forces clashed, Russians in Chinese uniforms seized Shanghai’s main station ahead of Lu Yung Hsiang’s army, and Marshal Chi Hsieh Yuan fled to Japan.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Philippine Islands
Shanghai
lThe
citizens volunteer corps
Presa
Chi
Lu Yung Hsiang
Japan
Deputy's Wife at Inquest in Herrin Slaying
Mrs Ora Thomas wife of deputy sheriff who died in the Herrin war of hate testified at the coroner inquest she told how her husband went to town Saturday night armed with only one pistol and pleaded for more protection before he was wounded and later died in hospital.
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United Press
Herrin
Ora Thomas
Progressives Read Out Of G O Party In House Caucus
La Follette progressives in the house were expelled from the Republican party today a two party caucus was called for February 27 by Indiana Republican Chairman Wood. Invitations were withheld to the Wisconsin delegation and to Representatives Kellar Sinclair and LaGuardia. A Speaker floor leader and party leadership posts will be filled at the meeting.
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United Press
Washington
La Follette
house
Republican party
Wood
Indiana
Wisconsin
Kellar
Minnesota
Sinclair
North Dakota
LaGuardia
New York
20000 To Visit Sheboygan At G A R Encampment
Twenty thousand people from Wisconsin and other states are expected for the 59th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Sheboygan on June 15 16 and 17. Officials led by E B Helmstreet and George W Morton outline plans with state and auxiliary organizations as delegates rise above 1400 while noting this may be the last central gathering for veterans. The article lists committees for general arrangements and finance as Sheboygan prepares for a historic parade and related events.
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Wisconsin
Union
Sheboygan
Grand Army of the Republic
department of Wisconsin
Iron Brigade
E. B. Helmstreet
Lake Nulls
George W. Morton
Berlin
Tom L. Johnson
Milwaukee
Sadie A. Carman
Women’s Relief corps
Blanch Belt
Daughters of the
Elizabeth Bigsby
Beloit
Daughters of Veterans
Central Convention committee
Helmstreet
G. A. R. Iron Brigade
Janesville
Sons of Veterans
Herman Schuelke
Louie Hoberg
Gustavus Wintermeyer
Frank Tupper
Mary Heronymous
Woman’s Relief corps
Frances Drews
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Emma Sonnemann
Ladies of the
G. A. BR
O. C. Vandree
the
Harold Whinfield
Boy Scouts
E. A. Hickey
National Guard
N. H. Ording
Fred Eppling
American Legion
Paul Schmidt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
George Heller, Sr
D. W
Family of Six Perishes In Scranton Gas Fumes
West Scranton reports a deadly gas incident leaving Mr and Mrs Louis Hortaini and four children dead. Police suspect a mine cave in caused a gas main rupture flooding the home with fumes. The Pry family narrowly escaped across the street, while neighbours and rescuers found the Horisinis and two older children dead on the first floor and others on the second. City mining engineers probe for blame.
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Scranton
Louis Hortaini
Cecil Pry
Horisini
Horaiit
Pry
Chris Tenant
Margaret
Kidnapers Of Wealthy Girl Sought Today
Oklahoma City police and detectives search for two kidnappers who abducted Mary Ellen Mellon 20, step-daughter of merchant R. B. Halliburton. She was found shortly after midnight gagged and left in the street by a hospital guard.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mary Ellen Mellon
R. B. Halliburton
Miss Mellon
W. D. Long
Miss Melton
the Treasury
Mellon
Official Election Returns Show Coolidge Wins With Landslide
Complete official returns from all states tally 28,930,837 votes cast among three major candidates. President Coolidge receives 15,729,448 votes, John W. Davis 3,383,531, and Senator La Follette 4,817,858. Louisiana records 4,063 scattering votes likely for the independent.
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United? Press
Washington
state department
Coolidge
John W. Davis
Senator La Fallette
La Fallette
So Bie to Be Serialized in The Press Tomorrow
Edna Ferber's renowned novel So Big will begin its serial publication in The Press starting tomorrow Friday January 30. The work, hailed as a major literary triumph of 1924, will unfold in successive installments.
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Edne Ferber
Sheboygan Auto Show Opens With Big Crowd Expected
Readied for opening night at the high school gymnasium, Sheboygan hosts its second annual auto show. Doors opened 1 p m today to accommodate visitors and a large crowd is anticipated tonight. Frank Weaver's orchestra and Michael Callaghan chalk talks provide entertainment. Officials Hamachek and Hoffman predict the event will outshine other state shows. The 1925 model cars are displayed amid simlax arches, sweet peas, and lattice work, with Lindsay-McMillan Oil products shown via Modern Auto Parts. Out-of-town attendees are expected, as the fair runs for four days from today to Sunday 11 p m.
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Sheboygan
Frank Weaver
Michael Callaghan
ist
Callaghan
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William Hamacheck
Association of Commerce
Q. C. Hoffman
Lindsay- McMillan Oil company
J. R. Moe
Gudleski to testify Mrs Sigler killer in Wisconsin case
Andy Gudleski serving life in state prison sits in dir scuit court in Hurley awaiting his call to testify that Mrs Emma Sigler fired the shots that killed her husband Andrew Sigler. Attorneys say Gudleski helped move the body and did not act alone. Indications are his testimony will be pivotal in Mrs Sigler s trial.
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United Press
Hurley
Wis
Andy Gudleski
Andrew Sigler
dirscuit
Emma Sigler
asan
Gudieski
Gudleski
Waupun
Sigler
Prohibition raid targets Sheboygan area night spots
Eleven state agents raided the Motor Inn and Lake View roadhouse south of Sheboygan and twelve local soft drink parlors between 6 and 6 30 p m Wednesday night. Ten quarts of moonshine were seized from the Motor Inn and fourteen from Lake View pavilion. Complaints charging proprietors with illegal possession were signed today and a Friday hearing before Judge Meyer set. Local raids exposed a wide open warning system and rapid calls to others, with agents arriving in three cars and evidentiary liquor found in several spots.
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Motor Inn
Lake View roadhouse
Sheboygan
Frank Strupeck
Lake View
Frank Schmautz
Wilgon
Fred Mueller
S, Eighth
Frank Zavrl
S. Eighth
Michael Goodstein
Michigan avenue
Lena Zelke
Frank Fale
Indiana avenue
Joseph Frudernick
Rudolph Turk
Theresa Zagozen
Frank Remshek
Pennsylvania avenue
Joseph Benulis
12th St
Fred Schwalbe
Michael Skok
Eighth street
Meyer
Charles Voigt
prohibition
Funeral for slain Klansman draws mass turnout in Herrin
Thousands, estimates 20 000 to 30 000, gather at the Baptist church and overflow halls in Herrin to honor S Glenn Young, slain after a hate war in Williamson County. Widowed Mrs Young, blind, sits in mourning as clergy praise his dry crusade and a musical program follows. Procession proceeds through town to the village cemetery, passing flags and the city hall.
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United Press
Herrin
Hainois
S. Glenn Young
Baptist church
Williamson county
Young
Ku Klux Klan
Kinvern
Missouri
Illinois
Arkansas
Lymar
J. BE. Lee
P. R. Glotfelly
ldry crusader
plains
fittie village
Ora Thomas
Backfiring Furnace Damages Quality Grocery Stock
A backfiring furnace caused significant smoke damage and heavy losses to stock at Quality grocery located at 1862 Indiana Avenue early Tuesday. Fire department containment limited the blaze to a minor incident, but overall costs are expected to be substantial.
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Quality
Indiana avenue
May Wheat Dips Four Cents In Day of Trading
May wheat slipped to 2.01 a bushel, down four cents from the prior close. Traders cited cautious market sentiment and early selling as profits from recent weeks encouraged some holders to reduce positions. Initial trade opened at 2.83, with further small declines as selling momentum stayed limited.
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United Press
Chicago
United
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