Mopping Up the Outlaws in Prohibition Era
In the era of Prohibition the federal crackdown led by the Department of Justice dismantled the nation’s largest criminal syndicates. Public Enemies No 1 Dillinger and No 2 Nelson then Floyd dominated headlines as lawmen closed in, with Capone felled by tax charges and the Lindbergh case spurring broader pursuit of organized crime. The crackdown extended to kidnapers and bootleg rings, proving the danger of crime and signaling a new era of cooperation between federal and local authorities.
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al Capone
Congress
Department of Justice
West
John Dillinger
Capone
Charles
Pretty Boy
Nelson
Dillinger
John Hamilton
Department of Just
Kuluaper
Kidvaper
Bonus payment dispute sparks veteran protest and policy clash
The American Legion pushes for immediate cash payment of veterans adjusted service certificates and debt cancellations, arguing it would boost purchasing power and aid recovery. President opposes, citing privilege and ongoing war-time policies while Congress debates funding and tax implications.
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Ao Expresso
Luis Roanoke
American Legion
Alrewis
Tre Am
Lesien
Scaula Racine
Transcontinental Diesel Train Sets Speed Record
A new aluminium diesel train, the Union Paville, ran from Los Angeles to New York in just over two days, reaching 120 mph in Nebraska. The service, claiming the fastest cross country run, signals a bold shift in railroading as rivals contest methods to keep pace with speed and efficiency.
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New York
Los Angeles
Union Paville
Sean
Tom Ly Angeles
Nebraska
Passing of the Ghosts in Halloween Reflections
An essay contrasts old Halloween ghost stories with modern kid antics. It recalls headless horsemen and knockings, notes how lanterns and costumes replace superstition, and warns of property damage from pranksters. The piece mentions Upton Sinclair and California disasters as aside.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
The Silent Observer and Odd Classified Bits
A collage of cheeky notes and anecdotes from a small town paper. It references a baby elephant’s rampage, odd classified word counts, and quirky quotes about ethics, gas stations, and local gossip, with humor and miscellany throughout.
Higher Education Sparks Debate On Prisoner Value
A discussion cites that about 3 percent of charges come from college men who can be good prisoners, while critics dispute any benefit from higher education. The piece also notes European banks hold many kingly debts and mentions a controversial illustrated lesson about truth tellers and children causing concern over morality and parenting.
Anniversaries and Today in History and Birthdays
A scrambled roster lists anniversaries of notable figures from literature, architecture, and politics, with dates and brief descriptors. It also notes today in history events such as French troops entering Rome and the De Long expedition, plus a list of today’s birthdays including Gertrude Atherton and John M. Brewer.
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Rome
L&st
George W. de Long
Siberian
Munsant
Belmont Park
Statue of Liberty
Ainereville
Verdun
Gertrude Atherton
San Francisco
John M. Brewer
Harvard
Christian Science Mother Church
Antioch
Gal
Walton H. Hamilton
Yale
National Industrial Recovery, Board
Tennessee
Rudolph Forster
White House
Washington
Col
Calvin Goddard
D. C
Chicago
Northwestern Univ
Baltimore
Zoe Aking
California
Humansvfile
Panny Heaship Lea
Senate Seats at Stake Across 31 States in Nov 6 Vote
Washington report lists 35 Senate seats up for election in 31 states on November 6, naming candidates from both major parties in states including Connecticut Delaware Florida Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Nevada New York Rhode Island Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and others. The piece also notes primary results and mentions party leaders and a polo team planning in Sacramento.
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Senate
Washington
Hlee
United States Senate
Arivana
Henry VL Ash Purst
J E
Thompson
Iho
Calitorum
Heram W Dobnae
Connecticut
Prams R Malone
Frederic C
Walcott
Delaware
Lo Adams
Jour G Townsend Jr
Florida
Park Trammell
Po Ino
Sher
Minton
Astaur Ro
Robinser
Marys Land
George L. Radenet i
Dooeph T
France
tH.t
Massachue Reatt
Sen David LT Walsh
Riad NS
Wasnourenhoot
Muntean Frank
Puard
Sen
Vardennery
Minnesota Ekinat Hoidale
Halmberr
Uenik
Huntee
Jo Kemp
Nevada
Pitman
Endy PD
Sem Lang
Miavaer
Eho
Simton Do
Fes
Prnasviyaa
Joseph FO Teaties
Rhode Island
Peter Th
Giary
Fela Hebert
Roy Tenarsseseen
Roy Tenarsseseen, Wkenveth McKowlar 1D) Ben W Woope, Thy Spy Nathen Lo Bachman
Tue
Marne Maddox
Tom Connally
Utah
Calton
Vermont
Watton Ify
Warten Ro Austen
Rey Washington Lewis
Sehwellenbarn
Rena Odlin Thy
West Virginia
Rush
DY Holt
Harry Ty Hattieid
Horse blocks highway beside dead mate in Astorta region
A horse remained with its dead mate on the As coria Seaside highway in Astorta Ore, refusing to move as bystanders tried to coax it away. The animal charged at people showing its teeth, causing traffic disruption while its mate’s cause of death and ownership unclear.
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Uminia
Confucius
Astorta Ore —Refusipz
Ascoria
Bic
MLO
Aberdeen harbor tragedy and fishing party recalled
Grave Harbor residents recount a violent storm that battered the coast. Vivid witnesses describe men and women struggling as the sea breached shelters and tents. Rescue parties searched the sand for survivors amid wreckage and rising tides.
Ohio State agent shifts as rural extension post opens
In Mansfield Floyd Delashimutt, county agricultural agent, is retired effective now and will be replaced by George B. Ganyard. The transfer comes as the Rural Home Economics Department of Ohio State University Extension Service reorganizes staff in Medina County.
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Nodipheny
Metiane
California
Mansfield
O. Qet
Floyd Delashimutt
Rivhhined
Das Rae
Ohio State University
George B. Ganyard
Medina County
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A. Hudnutt
Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
J. Clare George
Elyma Postoffice
Mail Daily
Elyma
Lorain
John W. Cullen
Chicago, & So
Michigan Ave
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Upton Sinclair
Emporia Times
Utekin
Qistia
Bond
Iron Horse
Warden Lawes
Sing Sing
Sally
Lindbergh
Pacific
Watian Islands
Inwietel
Pan-American Airways
Charles A. Lindbergh
U. S
Siter Hauptmann
Transocean Service
Col. Lindbergh
Central Press
Alexander
Belgrade
Tne
Leerze
Richard Brinsles
Sheridar
Engels
Lali Abel
Livermere
Lerssmar
Meadville Toetolorwal
Wilton H Dred
England
iSo—Ardhew J. Downing
Newhired
N.Y
Roscoe Conkling
Uta
Albany
William V Warhenzie
Radway
Ontario
Toronto
William Wy. Renwick
Teel
Leroy
Mass
Med
Priscee
Sacramento Cal Prine
New Orleans
Gerald Campbell
Paul ‘Valery
Sai
Aberdeen
Ori Sand
Columbus
Qet
Margaret Myster
Sidney
Joseph F. Wagner
John Warner Sons’ Browne Company
Tiffin
Benjamin F. Kutler
Libby
Ada
Lowell We Quown, Jr
Tia
Bucyrus
Holmes Liberty Shoal
James Brinkman
Arthur Stuekert
RED
Schroll Coal
Bor
da Mirdle Ave
Blyria
Prane C. Ganther
Goodrich
NATER
Silvertowns
Goodrich Electro-Pak
Stewart-Warner
Pennsylvania
Dodge
Essex
Chrysler
Studebaker
Nash
Packard
Buick
Ther
AL Mason
Mer
Broad Street
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