U S Steps In and Probes Chicago Gambling Ring
The Herald Examiner reports surprising federal inquiry into collusion between Chicago police officials and politicians and operators of gambling and saloon resorts. Agents have surveilled precinct officials and labor leaders as evidence mounts of protection zones and financing linked to illicit venues. Government sources hint at conspiracy charges as the probe widens.
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The
Herald & Examiner Today
United States
Weery
Moral & Examiner
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Allen
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Herald & Exonitmr
Bootie Gets a Life Team Washington Trial Report
Roy Wanrich, alleged bootlegger from West Brownsville, PA, confessed to murder and received life imprisonment for the killing of two coal and iron miners at Veta Mine No 6. Robert Wenrieh, his brother, awaits trial on the same charge. Officers Louis C. Knavp and Paul R. Fox were killed during a chase tied to Veeta Coal Company.
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Washington, Pa
Roy Wanrich
West Brownsville
Veta Mine No. 6
Tobyany
Robert Wenrieh
Roy
Louis C. Knavp
Paul R. Pox
Win Veeta Coal Company
Jack Must Explain Liquor Under Seat
Compton, Co. Dec. Slack Pickford must explain how a bottle of liquor ended under a seat in a rear compartment of a automobile. He and a companion were stopped when a traffic officer halted them at 60 mph. James posted 100 dollars for appearance a court but failed to show up. Clarke of posseesian at Agnor won preference. Tack stated he was heading home after tending a fim review.
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Slack Pickford
Movlea
Ts Nhuuftour
Janley
Clarke
Posseesian
Agnor
Confused OCR Brief on A Toy Trade and Crime
An unclear OCR passage mentions toys and a large sum of 200 million dollars, US actions, and various names likely from a crime or public notice. The fragment references Santa, American recipients, and possible theft or accident context, with multiple garbled personal names and places.
Below Zero In Minnesota
Kansas City reports a 16 degree low as a north wind drives bitter cold across the Midwest. The harsh weather pushes into the Northwest with Hibbing Minnesota recording five below and risks of a thaw by tomorrow in the central plains.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Hibbing
Miio
Staton
CHIEFS NAME MOSES SENATE HEAD
A Washington report notes Renato Republicans shape party organization for the 70th Congress with George Moses of New Hampshire nominated for president pro tempore and two other positions under consideration. Independents' stance on reorganization hinges on concessions after a party conference. The conference reelected Charles Curtin as chairman and James T. Watson as floor leader with a five member committee appointed by Senator Curtis to select a new chaplain.
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Renato
George Moses
New Hampshire
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de Tempe
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Ams
White Landers
Nye
North Dakota
Novels
Nebraska
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Charles Curtin
Kansas
James T. Watson
Indiana
Benatar Watson Wre
Curtis
Elyon
Minca
Nyabelie
Wen
Hie
J. J. Muir
Snow fences rise along Pike to curb winter drifts
State Roads Commission workers erect snow fences along two sections of the Will Humppart Pike near Wil Humppart in advance of winter. The fences, the first on this Pike, cause snow drifts to shorten crossing blocks. Similar fences will be built on other state highways this season.
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Tammany Farm
Wong
Wil Humppart
Sinter
Jothor
Real Estate Lawyer Gets 9 Years In Pen
A real estate lawyer named Walport was sentenced to nine years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to charges including fraud forgery theft and embezzlement. He was found to have used $23,346 by fraud.
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Ted
J. Wuport
Idee Rona
Ty Ch Inol Courk
Walport
Tobt
Smith and Vare Attend GOP Senate Caucus
Franklin L Smith of Illinois and William S Vare of Pennsylvania attended the pre session Republican party caucus in the Senate chamber today. Smith arrived from Illinois with Senator Deneen while Vare came with Senator Reed as Republican colleagues and several members signaled opposition to allowing either to take the oath when the Senate convenes next Monday.
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Frank L. Smith
Mitneis
William
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Santé
Senate
Ipreasession Republica Party Center
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Disturbed Peace Of Clearspring Court Case Report
Martin Bridendalph of Clearspring paid a fine in Juvenile court for distributing peace in Clearspring. He and neighbor Harry Milla had a lengthy feud. Milla paid a fee after a recent confrontation. The trouble began over alleged slapping of Bridendolph's daughter.
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Hany
Snyder
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Congressional Chiefs Guests of President Coolidge
Washington Dec 2 Republican and Democratic congressional leaders joined President Coolidge for breakfast during the congressional session resumption at the White House. Participants included Senators Curtis Kansas Watson Indiana Smoot Utah Ware Wyoming Robinson Arkansas Harrison Mississippi Representatives Madden Illinois Green New York Suoll Oslo Curiton Republican Garner Texas Democrat.
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Arkansas
Harrison
Mississippi
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Green
Town
Suoll
New York
Curton
Oslo
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Garner
Texas
Damperat
Security Committee Adjourns Conference In Geneva
Geneva December 2 the security committees of the preparatory disarmament conference were in session here for the past few days and adjourned today at the hour and probably will hold its next meeting on February 20.
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Geneva
Wilel
For His Mother's Sake Reorganization Indictment
An indictment alleges robbery and related fraud involving real estate and mortgage activity. Federal authorities in Providence are pursuing charges connected to a scheme tied to a property and its transfer, with assets potentially forfeitable pending further action.
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Reorga
Suvaga
Even Rich Boys Must Learn The Value Of Dollar
New York December 2. Americaty youth were offered a lesson in finance and responsibility as John D Rockefeller III spoke to 700 guests of the 20 Broadway Club. He described his sons Lawrence Winthrop and David Rockefeller learning value of money during a European trip, emphasizing integrity and accuracy as foundations of character and success.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Revision of Versailles Pact Sought Opens Campaign
Geneva reports Count von Bernstorne, German delegate, urged revising the Versailles treaty at the disarmament conference. He argued strengthening international security and called for regard to Article 1 of the League covenant as pivotal to peace, without naming particular treaties.
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Germany
Bessinn
Count von Bernstorne
League Assembly
League
Bucks Fall in Franklin County Deer Season Report
Deer hunters from city and county crowded Franklin County mountains on opening day. Rile Bostwick’s 126 pound buck, fired five times, claimed as a kill after others were brought down by different shooters. Bostwick also noted missing two earlier shots as he pursued his record through the day.
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Washington
Bostwick
Harling Tin
New Brunswick
Urging DuPont Not to Resign Circulated Statewide
Petitions spread across New York urging DuPont not to resign from his hospital post citing health concerns. The notices say petitions will be presented to him at the hospital tomorrow.
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Del
Dee
Uuit
United States
Semitar
Coletwin DuPont
Lia Hospital
New York
Hollyday Resigns as County Register to join bank
John D. Holyday resigns as Register of Wills for Washington County to accept a vice presidency at the Nicodemus National Bank of Hagerstown. The resignation takes effect January 1, and the Orphans Court will appoint a successor at a special session tomorrow.
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Marasigazdon
Willy
Washington ,County
Orphane” Court
Nicodr- Tous National Bank
Hallyday
Thomas B. Hilliard
Register
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Follyday
Hilliard
Tollyday
Hollyday
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J. Stott Bower
Palmer
Tennant
Harry
Register of Wills
Washington County
Nicodemus National Bank of
Hagerstown
Losing Money On Radio Advertising
New York reports NBC is paid $50 per station per hour for mentions of commodities before and after sponsored radio entertainment, a practice seen as costly. Merlih H. Aylesworth, NBC president, says the three controlling corporations may have offset losses through higher consumption of radio sets and accessories.
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National Broadcasting Company
Merlih H. Aylesworth
Federal Trade Commission
Broadcasting Company
Ear transplant offered by Chicago attorney ad
Chicago notice reports a non resident society woman seeking a donor ear for 2500 with graft by a physician. The applicant must be a young night skinned female under 25, provide name and photo to the attorney, and keep details confidential. The client is said to be a former archery enthusiast injured in Europe years ago.
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Ubis
Mo Wae
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Evirapatayo
Water line contract awarded to J W Maglaughlin Jr
The Water Board awarded the contract for the 100 foot segment of the Potomac river water plant pipe line to J W Maglaughlin Jr of Pittsburgh, the lowest of 17 bidders. Mayor Dowman approved the award. Maglaughlin to sign and bond within ten days and begin equipment setup. Bid approx 86000 for laying main line starting at the new plant, with major work crossing Creek and cofferdams and future extensions along Virginia Avenue to East Avenue.
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Hagerttown
Williamsport
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Shoe Company Head Dies After Auto Crash
George B. Selby, 81, president of Selby Shoe Co. of Portsmouth Ohio, died in Athens from injuries suffered November 23 in a car accident. He led the firm famed for direct sales to retailers and claimed to operate the world’s largest dlabt in women’s shoes.
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Ohio
George B. Selby
Selby Shoe Co
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Goon Finds Pearly Oysters After Dinking With a Friend
In a curious incident, MBRIDE and Goon open oysters and discover 126 pearls inside one shell. The pearls vary in size from eight to one pen, a surprising treasure found by chance amid a casual shared drink.
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Charles M. Allen
Never Before Saw Witness Says Counsel
Counsel for Wilts Beach promised to prove Beach never knew Samuel Bark and that Beach confessed to Baltimore murder claims. The defense aims to show a friendly family tie and that Beach and Dr Lilliendaal shared mistrustful feuds, with testimony about a medicine causing chicken deaths.
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Verona
Couvat Room
Mays Landing
Wilts Beach
Beach
Samuel Bark
Baltimore
A. Whitlam Cillendahl
Margaret Lilliendalei
Beach Gud
Tha. Aes Man
Edison Hedges
Beach Pegan
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Partridge Named New Williamsport Community Band Director
Taiwin C. Partridge of Welland elected director of the Williamsport Community Band. He will move from Canada with his family to Williamsport to lead the group, bringing a record as director in England and Canada and experience with Welland and a Canadian regimental band. Partridge is a skilled cornetist with medals and has led bands in Battle, New York, and broadcast radio performances. He succeeds Peter Buys, who left last summer due to other commitments. The move has the support of band members and Williamsport citizens.
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Taiwin C. Partridge
Welland
Hee Bean
Williamsport
Canada
Partridge
England
Canad
Battle
N.Y
Tha
Peter Buys
Hagerstown
Williamepors
NOT UNLAWFUL TO SELL FRUIT JUICE THAT TURNS TO WINE
A Indiana court ruled that selling grape juice that may ferment into wine is not conspiracy to violate Prohibition era laws. Officials from United Vineyards Association of Chicago and California Vineyards Company were cleared. trial detailed names and figures but found no unlawful intent in the sale of juice.
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United Vineyards
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