Enforcing Prohibition Struggles With Bootlegger Suppression
Paul F. Meyers told the House Appropriations Committee that enforcing the Volstead act is the toughest job, needing about 7 to 9 million dollars next fiscal year to pursue wholesale and retail bootleggers. He noted difficulty in finding the right men due to temptations and bribes, while Commissioner Williams cited 18 million gallons stored and a 4 million gallon monthly withdrawal. He did not predict when the country would become bone dry.
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Washington
Paul F. Meyers
Internal Revenue
House Appropriations Committee
Meyers
Williams
Big London Bank Closes After Suspension of Payment
London March 8 The British American Continental bank suspended payment amid trade stagnation. It had advanced funds on produce mainly Canadian and failed to realize gains. Previously Hannevig's Bank Ltd, it moved to larger premises last September to handle growing business with the continent and the United States. Authorized capital stands at 2,500,000 pounds.
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Continental
London
Continental Bank
Hannevig’s ‘Bank, Ltd
Continent
United States
Oklahoma Governor Orders Prosecution of Clara Smith Hamon
Governor Robertson instructs A. P. Freeling to participate in prosecuting Clare Smith Hamon in Carter County over the death of Jake L. Hannon, a Republican national committee loan and millionaire oil man.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Robertson
P. Freeling
Clare Smith Hamon
Carter County
Jake L. Hanon
Republican National Committee
House Chaplain Retired After 20 Years of Service
Rev Henry N Kowden the blind chaplain of the house of representatives is retired after over twenty years of service. The house unanimously voted him 125 dollars a month for life and named him chaplain emeritus of the house of representatives.
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Washington
Henry N.fKowden
House of Representatives
House
Knight breaks air speed record for 165 mile Utah flight
Salt Lake City report says pilot Jack Knight set a speed record by flying 165 miles from Salt Lake City to Rock Springs Wyoming in one hour. The announcement came from the local air field after a radio message confirmed the distance and time of the journey.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Jack” Knight
Rock Springs
Wyo
Dewey Memorial Statue Planned for 200000 Cost
Manila January 10 the Dewey memorial committee approved a statue project valued at 200000 dollars. The plan seeks congressional approval for half the funds. A fragment at end notes two liquor-smugglers killed by Fi Yn.
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Dewey
Manila
P. I
Dewey Memorial Committee
Admiral Dewey
United States Congress
War Finance Corporation Revived By Congress Over Wilson Veto
The War Finance Corporation is revived by Congress after veto override. Senate vote 58 to 5. House 260 to 66 with three present. Officials say loans start after fund-raising bond issue and preparatory steps, possibly two months. The treasury balance remains about 375 million, with bond issuance likely.
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Senate
House
War Finance Corporation
Treasury
Historic Race Repeats as Seaplane Beats Tugboat
In Natchez Mississippi the giant seaplane Robert F. Lee defeated the tugboat Natchez before a crowded riverfront. The Natchez, first of six powerful tugs being built to tow barges on the Mississippi and Warrior rivers, was traveling toward New Orleans when the air powered Robert I. Lee again outpaced the rival namesake craft.
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Natchez, Miss
Robert F. Lee
Natchez
River Front
Robert. BE. Lee
Mississippi
Warrior
New Orleans
Robert I. Lee
Added Strength Restaurant Keeper Questioning Sage Sauce
A diner jokes that a sage sauce gave him horsepower while the host confirms potential health benefits. The exchange highlights light humor about food improving energy.
New Rifles for Jap Army Promised by Expansion Plan
The Japanese army will receive rifles of larger caliber to match British and French standards. Currently issued rifles are .225 caliber, while the British use .303 and the French .314. The machine gun barrel is also to be shortened.
Not Today Nora Chooses to Skip Dusting
A playful exchange between Nora and an unnamed speaker hints at budget worries and reluctance to spend on housework. The banter suggests frugality and everyday domestic tension in a humorous vignette.
Two Negro Wife Murderers Executed In Ohio
Columbus Jan 10 Joseph Dell 26 and Robert ONeill 28 were electrocuted at the Ohio penitentiary for wife murder in Cleveland. Dell met death calmly while ONeill broke down and needed assistance to the chair.
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Columbus, O
Jjoseph Dell
Robert O’neill
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary
Dell
O’neill
Michigan Police Raid 50 Gambling Rooms in Mount Clemens
Michigan state police raided 50 cigar stores poolrooms and soft drink parlors in Mount Clemens confiscating slot machines punch boards and other gambling paraphernalia valued at thousands of dollars. Several hundred dollars found in the machines was seized.
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Michigan
Mount Clemens
Mich
Two Die In Stunt Flight Crash At Carlstrom Field
Arcadia Florida January 8 lieutenant Raymond Brandt of Grand Rapids Michigan and cadet A C Pool of Richmond Center Wisconsin were killed when the airplane used for stunt flying crashed and burned at Carlstrom aviation field.
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Arcadia, Fla
Raymond Brandt
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. C. Pool
Richmond Center
Wis
Carlstrom Aviation Field
France informs U S of possible Ruhr invasion plan
France has informally notified the United States that it contemplates invading the Ruhr valley from its embassy in Washington. The motive cited is Germany’s alleged failure to disarm.
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Ruhr Valley
Washington
France
United States
Ruhe Valley
Agrees to Cut Military Policy
A brief notice from Marion Ohio reports a decision to reduce military policy funding and restructure army commitments. The item notes official steps and potential impact on local defense programs.
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Marion
Military Poli
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