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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
2
Michigan State Police report moonshine alcohol is highly poisonous and linked to blindness, insanity, and death. They emphasize enforcement against illicit distillers and warn of harm to consumers and the public, urging continued action to curb production and sale of the toxic spirit.
State police intensify probe into the murder of Be atrice Hickox a four year old girl killed near her Potterville home while carrying water for a brother. She was strangled and struck with a rock authorities pursue leads amid a mysterious case as Eaton county officials join the effort.
State troopers under Capt F O W High and Sgt Marmion conducted a quiet nighttime raid in Niles seizing roulette wheels and other gambling apparatus. They surrounded the premises to prevent escapes amid renewed complaints from local women about reopened gambling venues exploiting workingmen.
State Police officers actively enforce the new dog law while educating the public about its specifics. They aim to explain the provisions to those unfamiliar with the rules, noting many people still disregard certain aspects until clarified.
State Police and Genesee County officers arrested a foreign couple for violating the prohibition law after a raid at a Lennon area house. Three stills and whiskey were seized and two pistols were taken to court. The operation involved Sheriff Pardee, undersheriff Johnson, and Corp Cleghorn among others.
A party of young men and women led by troopers was brought to Lansing police headquarters after a scene near Mt Hope cemetery. One young woman suffered convulsions and was taken for medical care, others were held and later released to their destinations. The auto used by the party was escorted to Lansing by the patrol, the group had whiskey and lemon extract.
A New York State Police trooper has left the force to pursue acting in film dramas. The officer earned praise for bravery and presence on screen, while Michigan State Police have not received offers to act despite many in the force being suited for camera work.
A man named Jak Mike Hexenakl drew police attention for peering into a women's bath at Traverse City. He admitted an artistic temperament and received a ten day punishment for the incident.
The image shows gambling gear found in a Michigan State Police raid on the so called apport ing fraternity. Investigations reveal devices designed to lure players and swindle them out of money. Troopers vow no mercy on professional gamblers exploiting others.
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