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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

19

Big Cities Wide Open As Kramer Reports Prohibition Flaws

Prohibition Commissioner Kramer warns that New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities tolerate widespread liquor sales. He cites 50 million gallons watered in small warehouses, rampant bribery graft and arson, and many arrests with few convictions. He notes federal courts must handle violations and describes a slick skirt squad arrest tactic on Broadway and State Street.

Washington Sept New York Chicago Baltimore Kramer Re Ilinois Louisiana Pennsylvania Broadway New York State Street Ike Sven Oper Kramer

Pilgrims sail for America to join Mayflower tercentenary

The British delegation invited to America for the Mayflower tercentenary sails as guests of the Sulgrave institution. Led by Lord Ratheredan, former Captain Cecil Norton, the group includes Lady Rathcredan Admiral Lowther Grant Sir Arthur Ship and other notable figures.

London Amer United States Sulve Institution Sulgrave Institution Lord Ratheredan Cecil William Norton Prises Lady Rathcredan Admiral Lowther Grant Arthur Ship John Henry F. Oakes Eckson Harold W. Edwards Stanley Udale H. S. Perrin

Navy eyes Maneoha Bay as permanent Hawaii base

Admiral Hugh Rodman spoke at Honolulu noting Washington plans to establish Maneoha bay as a naval base on Oahu. He said Honolulu harbor Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe would support any fleet size stationed in Hawaii, with Pearl Harbor likely the permanent base for a destroyer flotilla.

Honolulu Hugh Rodman Pacific Fleet Washington Maneoha Bay Oshu Honolulurbor Pearl Harbor Kaneohahar Hawaii

Deportee Escapes Mexicans Swims Rio Grande To El Paso Bride

Dr. Paul B. Altendorf, claiming U S intelligence service ties, was ordered deported by Mexico as an agitator. He escaped Mexican guards at Juarez, swam the Rio Grande, joined his bride in El Paso, then hid in a hotel as U S authorities sought guidance from Washington. He then fled again after disguising himself as an elderly man.

Paul B. Altendorf United States Intelligence Department Juarez Mexico United States Rio Grande el Paso Washington

Chicago Campaign Fund Drive Outlined in Senate Inquiry

Frederick C Barbour described a Chicago list of about 25 000 prospects for Republican fundraising seeking 700 to 800 subscriptions of 1000 each as the senate subcommittee on election funds heard evidence. The probe into Cox charges regarding 15 million in campaign funds continued with cross party debate and subpoenas discussed for key figures.

Chicago Frederick Courtney Barbour Senate Barbour Senate Committee Cox Edge New Jersey Reed Missouri Charles Pier Emegency Fleet Corporation Republican Ways and, Means Committee

Cox Roars Against Roosevelt In 1920 Campaign Talk

A column defends Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy against Governor Cox who invokes Roosevelt’s name to bolster his policies. The author argues Roosevelt’s true Americanism and readiness to act for national unity would oppose Cox’s platform, warning Roosevelt’s followers will see through the political rhetoric.

Mayene Theodore Roosevelt James M. Cox Colonel Ee Cox Roosevelt Ohio Columbus Errer Washington United States Wilsoniem Wilson Imenace Lusitania Napoleon Ed Giles Harries Teddy

A Dangerous Girl at the U S A Theatre

The U S A Theatre presents A Dangerous Girl on Thursday September 30. The chorus opens the second act wearing wraps valued two hundred to one thousand dollars, designed for Louis Morgan by Mille Lucille St Claire of Fifth Avenue New York. Tickets on sale at Basyetts Pharmacy Monday 27.

Eve Louis Morgan Mille Lucille St.Claire Fifth Avenue New York City Basyetts Pharmacy

Kanred Seed Wheat Promises Hard Winter Wheat Lead

Kansas State Experiment Station at Manhattan developed Kanred wheat from a Crimea seed head. Since 1906 it has undergone tests across the hard winter wheat belt, showing winter hardiness rust resistance and higher yields than Turkey Red. Cheyenne County Farm Bureau ships seed to distribute to farmers at cost.

Kansase Manhattan Crimea Russia Cheyenne County

Sidney firm offers seed load by car shipment option

The Litz and Sitz Implement House on South Rose Street Sidney announces readiness to load seed by car for shipment to any point in the county. It asks readers if they have received their banned seed yet, and is signed by Cheyenne County Farm Bureau County Agent H. G. Gould.

Litz & Sitz South Rose Street Sidney Cheyenne County Farm Bureau H. G. Gould

Ivers and Pond Pianos Offered by Burgess Storefront

Ivers and Pond pianos handled by C. Burgess, located at the rear of Betis Jewelry Store, with display and sales arrangements described for local shoppers.

Ivers & Pond C. Burgess Betis Jewelry

Obregon plans big loan for Mexican reconstruction

General Obregon, newly elected president of Mexico, expects to outline a plan for a large loan in Washington to rebuild the Mexican government. A signed statement says Mexico aims for economy and industry with foreign capitalists to develop resources, with priority on foreign obligations and possible debt extensions while maintaining timely settlements. The note also mentions upcoming music releases at the Victor Shop.

Washington Alvarado Obregom Meafco Mexico General Obregon

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Iu, S Federal Prohibition Punia America Witish U. S. Naval Base IN Rodman Kaneoha Bay Subcommittee Exige E. H. Moore Govd Cox Fore William Meeter Obregon Hal Couhlin Rexall Victor and Brunewick Records Victor Betts Jewelry
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