Prohibition Laws to Be Probed by National Commission
Washington August 8 Prohibition has been assigned a place by itself in the program for eleven investigations by the National Law Enforcement Commission after four months of study. No other body of laws has been singled out for concentrated study and the Commission indicates the importance by designating its own Chairman to head this investigation.
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Washington
Prohibition
National Law Enforcement Commission
Commission
Prohibition Agents Directed to Bona Fide Searches
An order from the Prohibition Commissioner directs agents to pursue home cider and fruit juice manufacture only with bonafide search warrants. The move aims to curb illegal sales as grape and cider season nears. Data cited show 53,892 cases cleared from Canada to the U S in the Detroit District last month versus 166,533 a year earlier.
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Washington
Prohibition
Degan
Doran
Canada
United States
Detroit
Wife and roomer killed in New York shooting
In New York a policeman’s wife and a roomer were shot dead by another roomer who then shot himself. Patrolman Michael Regan found the bodies after two shots were fired at him as he entered the home. An incoherent suicide note was found on Patrick Flynn.
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New York
Michael Regan
Richard Kehoe
Patrick Flynn
Regan
New Marriage Rules in Vogue in Italy Today
Rome reports new marriage rules from treaties between Italy and the Holy See. From now on church marriage suffices. civil marriage is no longer required. The Civil Code read by a priest declares the husband head of the family and the wife adopts his civil status and name and must accompany him to establish residence.
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Rome
Italy
Holy See
Demand for copper rises with power industry growth
Butte Mont August 8 John D Ryan chairman of Anaconda Copper Mining Co predicts steadily increasing copper demand at profitable prices. He links growth to the expanding power industry and expects both sectors to continue developing, sustaining a prosperous metal market.
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Butte
Mont
John D. Ryan
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Ryan
Madman siege near Chicago office ends with police stand
A 50 year old farmer named Harry Weider attacked State Thistle Commissioner John Wilinski and fled to a county forest preserve. Police surrounded the shack with tear gas and rifles, forcing his surrender by nightfall as traffic on the highway was stopped and pursued by officers. Two Tampa cigar factories produced 506,321,219 cigars in 1929 fiscal year.
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Chicago
Til
Cook County
Harry Weider
John Willinski
Weider
Wilinski
Tampa
Fla
Victor Berger Dies From Accident in Milwaukee
Victor Louis Berger World Socialist Leader former Congressman and Milwaukee Leader editor died after injuries from a streetcar collision on July 16. An immigrant who became a prominent socialist, he influenced debates on the single tax and helped shape Milwaukee politics and press.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Victor
Berger
World Socialis
Milwaukee Leader
Victor Louis Berger
Henry George
Volksgeltung
Ponecees
Wisconsin Vorwaerts
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Social Democratic Herald
Three Escape From Prison In Fascist Italy
Paris reports three political opponents of the fascist regime escaped from a prison on Lipari island near Sicily. They splashed through guards and swam to a shore where a small boat with supporters awaited. Among the escapees were Professors Carlo Rosare and Envil Lass, and Temin Nitti, nephew of a former premier.
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Paris
Presiey “Ish
Thaly
Werrest
Dan Ot Lipari
Acelythas
Isls
Nitti
Carlo Rosare
Genoa
Envil Lass
Italy
Sicily
House guest of Mr James Wick enjoys Alaska trip
Miss Ruth Coffin staying with her aunt Mrs James Wickersam in Alaska on a first visit. She greets incoming steamers and friends from the south while planning a return to Seattle later this month. Also mentions racing news with Croker and new mares in Ireland.
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Ruth Coffin
James Wickersam
Alaska
Miss Coffin
Seattle
Admiralty Island Coal Company outlines plans and needs
Henry Roden told the Chamber of Commerce that Admiralty Island Coal Company requires between 12,009 and 615,000 in additional capital to finance its operations. President P A Gallwas and Treasurer John Beck outlined the company’s finances, land leases, and a projected production plan with 90,000 tons ready to mine and 200,000 tons on patented ground, plus projected profits and required investments for an air shaft, new docks, and water systems.
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Admiraltt Island Coal Company
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Roden
P. A. J .Gallwas
John Beck
Trewmrer
Faulkner
Harkrader
Roden
Slater
Wever
Alaska
Fly It Yourself Plane Company To Be Established
Kansas City officials announce a new Saun ders Fly It Yourself company to operate 100 rental airplanes joining the Drive It Yourself autos in 65 cities. Only held limited commercial pilot licenses issued by the Department of Commerce may fly the planes.
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Kansas City
Department of Commerce
Mauretania Completes Crossing in Record Time
The Cunard liner Mauretania finished its crossing from Cherbourg to Ambrose Light at 10:40 AM in 4 days 22 hours 44 minutes, beating its own previous record by 9 hours 53 minutes but trailing Bremen by 2 minutes.
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New York
Cunard
Ambrose
Cherbourg
Bremen
Prospect of Profits in Alaska Gold Mining Project
A. J. Gallwan announces removal of gambling element from the Alaska mining venture with 78 feet of tunnel drilled by donth of June. Promised sale for 2800 to caulheries in the vicinity of Harkrados signals progress. Mrs. D. F. Millard and Miss Dees Millard arrive in Juneau aboard the steamer Alaska as D. F. Millard runs work for the Alaska Road Commission. Wisconsin notes seven variation of forest trees with the oak as a leading species.
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Jyne
Prom Thin Com
Cauheries
Harkrados
A. J. Gallwan
D. F. Millard
Mies Dees Millard
Juneau
Alaska
Millard
Aliaska
Professor Snook testifies in murder trial about affair and fatal beating
In a first degree murder case, Dr James W Snook described a three year relationship with Theora Hix beginning in June 1926 and ending at a secluded area where her battered body was found the day after their last tryst. His wife and other witnesses testified to changes in him and his mental state.
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Columbus
Aig
Shlystonherve
James W. Snook
Theora Hix
Sahip
Chita State University
Snook
Stook
Boat rammed at Petersburg harbor in Alaska
Special to Empire reports the halibut boat Augusta was rammed at 3 o clock this morning by the as boat Pheasant of dungau. The bow was crushed. Capt Martin Enge owner said the Pheasant is operated by Habo Transportation Co of Juneau. Charles T. Peterson attorney for W. B. Foshay interests was a passenger aboard the Pheasant sailing from Petersburg to Ketchikan.
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Empire Petersburg
Alaska
Augusta
Pheasant
Dungau
Martin Enge
Sault
Habo Transportation Company
Juneau
Chairles ‘T. Peterson
W. B. Foshay
Petersburg
Ketchikan
Enlist
Long flight starts from Russian city to New York
A Soviet airplane Land of Soviets with five crew members took off from Moscow en route to New York City via Siberia and Alaska. Stops planned at Omsk 1100 miles from Moscow. Aviators include Semen Shestakov Doria Steipzov Dmitry Patney and B Briole. Route outlined with Juneau discussed as possible air call at new York couriers. State Department to take up Soviet government matter.
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London
Berlin
Land of Soviets
Moscow
New York City
Siberia
Alaska
Omsk
Strana Sovietov
Semen Shestakov
Doria Steipzov
Dmitry Patney
B. Briole
Auared Courrabelss
Vuen
George A. Parkes
Washington, D. C
Air
Large Estate Is Left By Mrs. E. E. Ainsworth
Seattle August 8 Mrs Helen Ainsworth widow of Elton E Ainsworth pioneer salmon packer and founder of Ainsworth Durnin left an estate of 512000 the will reveals giving 50000 to her mother Mrs Ida Schroeder of Seattle and the remainder to her daughter Mrs William McAlister of Seattle
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Seattle
Helen Ainsworth
Elton E. Ainsworth
Fime
Ainsworth& Durnin
Ste Jett
Ida Schroeder
William McAlister
Alaska Airways Consolidates Two Alaska Air Lines
In Nome Alaska Capt Ben Bielson acting for Aviation Corporation of Delaware closes consolidation of Bennett Robbaugh and Wien Alaska Airways into Alaska Airways Incorporated. The Lomen Reindeer Company offices will handle the business with Pilot Frank Dorbrandt in charge.
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Nome
Alaska
Aug
Ben Bielson
Aviation Corporation, of
Delaware
Bennett-Rodebaugh
Wien Alaska Airways
Alaska Airways, Incorporated
Lomen Reindeer Company
Frank Dorbrandt
Mergers Hint Feudal System Across Modern Commerce
An Aug 8 report notes a shifting business trend toward consolidation by giant corporations. Banks, industries, stores, and professionals seek security under centralized, low-margin entities, turning once independent trades into pillars of large organizations.
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New York
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