Bootlegging profits and mayoral politics headlined on August 18 1925
The Hearst press notes many profited by bootlegging as early returns teased the 1925 New York mayoral race. Rumors swirled that Mayor Hylan might bolt Tammany, field an independent ticket, and challenge Governor Smith with LaGuardia or Walker in prominent roles as GOP and reform factions grappled with internal splits.
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York
Hylan
Tylan
Ha Ta
Tamaitey
Bunator
Janiga
Walker
Ie Tine
Mogreaaman TV
Th. Laguardia
Luda Nontenk
Tipn
Te Anderatcod
Flenratenet
Hylan Los Besp
Heargl Tammany
Smith
Htapublican Tonder
William M. Bennett
Republican Magratty
Frank D. Waterman
Charing D. Hilles
Six Men Raid Hospital For Loot In New York
Six men raided St Gerard's New York hospital today escaping with liquor valued at several thousand dollars and jewelry totaling 1800 plus 640 in cash from Dr Charles Giassi and his son Angelo 24. The attackers forced the doctors back inside after a gun was drawn when the doorbell rang claiming an accident nearby.
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St. Gerard'’s
New York Tinian Hospital
Flibg
Charles J. Gnassi
Giassi
Angelo
Girl Shot Through Thigh At Home Injury Report
Miss Bienche McCauley aged 14 daughter of Yoxaph McCauley was accidentally shot at her home near Williamaport. The rifle discharged while she moved it from porch to house causing a wound in the right groin area. She was attended by Dr. W J Richardson and is reported in fair condition. a hospital transfer would occur if complications arise. A second item notes completion of a 40 8900 mile cable linking Italy and South America aboard the Cabla Ship Citta Milano. Licenses for one and two horse wagons available at City Clerk's office with expiration September 1.
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Bienche McCauley
Yoxaph McCauley
Williamaport
Misa McCauley
W. 3
Tichardson
Harcoutitton 1A
Favoraula
Italy
South America
Citta Milano
Cavary
Axpita
Flyers peril lives over jagged Arctic peaks
Washington reports the MacMillan Arctic expedition flies amid jagged snow crags where a crash could doom the mission. A 16 year old amateur relayed to officials details of aiming for a frozen lake, establishing a depot at Hubbard Bay near Maglar Fjord, and facing blocked routes across uncharted terrain while battling extreme conditions.
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Washington
Ayy
Ona
National Geographic
Arthur A. Collina
Cadar Royida
Lowe
Tha
Asplorera
Millon
Bofero
Aylatora
Hawger Bay
Maglar Pjord
Mitcamere
Wealth Made by Business Women of U S
A New York report notes a material rise in income for businesswomen in the United States and visible gains from bootlegging enforcement and tax collection. Preliminary local data show improved participation and higher average incomes among women in industry.
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New York
Hualneas
Huelt Trame
Hoolleis
Ageracy
Tregaury
Secon
Lobhor
Tlk
Frank. Rowara
da Star
Miners Unions Back Fight for Scale in Oklahoma Fields
In Kansas City on August 18 representatives from four miners union districts in the Southwest voted to support District 2L in a campaign to retain the union scale in Oklahoma coal districts. They contend operators violated Jacksonville contract terms by lowering the scale in McAlester and Henryetta districts, seeking a $6.60 daily rate previously set at $5.00.
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Southwest
Wndalmaunly
Oklahoma
Jacksonville
McAtoalor
Enry Etta
Neal
Tho Ution Coutenda
Threat letter from hunted man reaches Indianapolis
Aug 18 report from Indianapolis notes a threatening letter received by Harry JG Webster, superintendent of the Protective Division of the Indiana Bankers Association, signed Dutch. The letter warns to make peace with God and mentions a bank robber alleged slayer George (Dutch) Anderson, sought in connection with robberies at Eaton Bourban and Brook, Indiana. The message references WilliaJ King, a Columbus private detective, who has also received two letters.
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Indianapolas
Harry JG. Webster
Indiana Bankers' Association
Webster Haa Basn
George
Dutch) Anderson
Ben Hanes
Muncie
Ind
Anderson
Eaton
Bourban Sod Brook
Webster
Coolidge Visits Boyhood Home at Plymouth
President Coolidge lingered at his boyhood home in Plymouth and prepared for a possible return to the White House. He conferred with Secretary Mellon and others on European affairs and national strategy, then relaxed with familiar pastimes as if reliving his youth.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
Swampacatt
Mellon
Seualgr Smoat
Vinh
Sovarnmant
Gievn
Straton to Succeed Bryan in Fundamentalist Drive
In Louisville on August 18, Dr. John Roach Straton of New York, succeeding the late William Jennings Bryan, announced plans for a nationwide fundamentalist speaking campaign. He was en route from Pineville, Kentucky to Chicago, Illinois, and has challenged modernists to a series of debates.
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Louisville
John Roach Straton
New York City
Lorcon
William Jennings Bryan
Strato
En Froute
Pineville
Chicago
Ho Pad Bo
Love Tangle Namely Involving Roberts and Ziegler
Newark preacher Ziegler and Posay Roberts flee to Texas with Dr Roseoy. Roberts faces Newark Mann Act charges and must answer his wife’s divorce proceedings in court.
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Posay Roberts
Texan
Roseoy
Ziegler
Newark
N. J
Ierler
Bia
Miss Gertrude Ederle Quits Channel Swim After Six Hours
Dover reports Gertrude Ederle abandoned her English Channel attempt after six hours due to adverse weather. The yacht accompanying her notes she collapsed after two thirds of the distance, with the tide affecting her pace. Lillian Yarrisot and others accompanied her at times.
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Channel Swim
Dover
England
English Channel
York
Alliance
Gertrude Bdorls
Ederle
Turing
Misa Lillian Yarrisot
Escaped Men Kidnap Four in Oregon Hold Up At New Graham Home
Three convicts escaped from the Salhim state prison Wednesday night and kidnapped four men from Monitor Oregon. They held them at John Newman's home in New Gra and forced one of the men and Newman's wagon to drive them to Portland where the car was left. The Newman family was threatened with death if the convicts were divulged.
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Oregon
Monitor
Ore
Homse
John Newman
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Newman'a
Portland
Newman
Rakuroed
Steamer West Harouvat Afloat After Blaze Off Hoopers Island
A telegram from Norfolk reports the steamer West Harouvat catching fire off Hooper’s Island Chesapake Bay and drifting to Norfolk after the blaze started on board. The vessel, a Shipping Board steamer, had been en route to Yaraburg and Braman via Norfolk and New York with a general cargo.
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Norfolk
Froom
Hooper's Island
Chesapnake Bay
Yaraburg
Braman
New York
Transfer of alien stock asked by railroad client
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad requests transfer in federal court of about 74 500 shares of stock to Frederick O. Dickens acting as property custodian. Shares held in Deutsche Bank Berlin and other common stockholders. United States Attorney Amos W. W. Woodcock represents Mr Hicks. Stock value about 7 460 000 dollars. Dividends stopped in 1918 under A Mitchell Palmer as property custodian. Hicks seeks cancellation of all stock certificates and duplications in his and Allan property custodian names. Pro- bate of the will of the late Alice V Pigler noted.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Reyal
Hicks
A. Mitchell Palmer
Allan Property
Thor ‘Saltons
Allan
Two Places Robbed Last Night in West Washington
Two robberies occurred last night as burglars pried a door and ransacked desks at Buena Vista and West Washington, stealing a revolver and various tubes. Investigation by police noted a window break and attempted concealment. two suspects Ward and another unnamed accomplice are sought.
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Buena Vista and Weat Washupton
Asteveas
Rodha Glonebraker
West Waash- Inglan Street
Neo
Ol Ca
Isa Ward
Plitia Baraing
Dempsey Will Bout Forfeit Posted In New York
Post money for the Dempsey-Wills bout posted in New York Aug 18. Tex Tuckard promoter and Sele Konina manager quote $26,000 forfeit for a Demsey Villa match after state commission rule change. Wills' manager Maddy Mul Nit expected to post similar forfeit.
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York
Tex Tuckard
Sele Konina
Jack Dompsey
Ciel
Demsey
World Zionist meeting opens with disorder
Violence marred the opening of the fourteenth World Zionist Congress in Vienna as anti Semitic riots left two dead and up to ninety injured. Police clashed with rioters while delegates arrived amid forbidden demonstrations. Stores closed and streets cleared as mobs attacked officers and trampled crowds near the congress venue.
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World Zionist Organization
Polles Dal
Banvera
Palica
Congress
Funding of Belgian War Debt at Hand
Warstington August 18 By No Holiations. Belgium faces funding of its 480 million dollar war debt to the United States. Debt commissions from both sides prepared for a meeting after a temporary adjournment. Secretary Mellon and Senator Swanson met President Coolidge at Plymouth Rock to discuss next steps and possible cabinet contacts, aiming to advance the work begun earlier.
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Warstington
Medud Thia
Tima
Mellon
Ammerican Commission
Swont
Ivenident
Coolidge
Plymouth
Mator
Louie Goverut
Two Flyers Killed in Italian Air Crash
Ola Italy August 16 Vittorio Consolini and pilot Giovanni were killed when their plane lost control in strong winds and plunged 200 metres. Local officials reported the crash near Llewtyne.
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Italy
Llewtyne Vnl
Vittorio Consolini
Giovanni
Cinderella Papa Flees from Chorus Girls in York
In York City August 18 Fy.-Hdward W. Hrowning sought to adopt “Cinderella” Mary Lou Spar wan. diners and chorus members mobbed him as he fled a rooftop garden scene. Bart Carratil, a theater producer, fueled publicity and anxiety by his involvement.
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Hdward W. Hrowning
Mary Loulas
Anillonalrs
Bine
Logeane
Taarn
Indi
Tiha
Dativa
Bart Carratl
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