Protests Grow Over Denaturing Alcohol With Poison
Washington January 6. Treasury officials say confusion over denaturing industrial alcohol with poison ingredients has triggered protests and calls for replies. A Treasury statement seeks records about recent deaths linked to drinking, noting wood alcohol was not a factor.
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Washington
Ml Jon
Wayne
Wheeler
Treasury
Corres
Paondanre
Centary Andrews
Ohiet
Pr ‘Ition Service
Alchal
Rail unions walkout vote casts shadow on western roads
The piece reports on wage increase disputes involving numerous railways across the United States, detailing meetings with managers, mediation board actions, and union positions. It notes the potential for a strike if proposals fail, and highlights a separate item about Governor Ferguson pardoning George T. Vexenal, a French veteran of World War I, for a Texas murder sentence.
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Pace T
Charteaton
Western Carolina
Ailway
Florida
East Coast Railway
Georgia Railway
Gulf, Mobile & Northern
Jacksony Villa Tertital Co
Louisville
United States
Brotharhoods Zays
Rominhiliee
Fla Ertifety
Ferguson
George Tt
Vexenal
Eepying
Texas
Dry Group Turns to Education in Prohibition Era
The Citizens' Committee of One Thousand met in Washington to lay the groundwork for its 1927 education campaign. An executive message highlights a broad push for law observance among young educated adults, with no newspaper publicity and focused on moral enforcement of Prohibition amid criticism of New York referendum proposals perceived as undermining constitutional enforcement.
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Washington, Jan
Citiyens’ Committee of
United States
Appenca
New York
Council to Get Bus Petitions Tonight
Two petitions signed by hundreds of bus patrons request the Mayor and Council rescind an order restricting Potomac-Ediyon Company from using the Square as a bus terminal. Officials reportedly prefer Blue Ridge Transportation Company's bus terminal outside the city and do not oppose city buses stopping in the square to board and discharge passengers.
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Ledty
Blue Ridge Transportation Cu
U S Rushing Warships To Nicaragua
U S authorities ordered ships to Corinto for temporary duty and to remain with Rear Admiral Latimer's squadron as tensions in Central America rise. State Department revived talks on aiding the conservative government of Adolfo Diaz and resuming the Managua legation guard to support Diaz with arms. Diaz said he needed military help, while opponents accused him of receiving Mexican support. Officials would not confirm additional arms shipments.
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Washington
Yletor Forlos
Sarasa Liberala
Adalfo Diez
State Department
Department
Managua Legation Marine Guard
Dig
Janet
United States
Diaz
Juan B. Sacasa
Puerto ‘Cabevas
Tray
Mexico
Deaths of Ralph Wetzel and Mrs Amelia Franks in Weddlersburg area
Two death notices from Weddlersburg report Ralph Herman Wetzel six months old son of Rev C and Sadie Wetzel dying after a short illness. Funeral at the house Friday at 2 pm with Rev Conrad Clever officiating. interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Also noted is Mrs Amelia Franks who died Wednesday at 4 pm at 25 South Walnut Street from a montis illness. She was born in Funkstown and belonged to the Reformed Church. Survived by sisters and several relatives. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from the house with Rev Dr Conrad Clever officiating. interment in Roe Hill Cemetery. Robert Edward Thomas infant son of My and Newman Thomas died of phobias, with details garbled in the clipping.
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Ralph Herman Wetzel
Sadie J
Weddlersburg
Conrad Clefer
Rose Hill
Amelia Franks
Bouth Vwdlnut
New Montis
Funkstown J
Slater
Hiabeth Pearl
Washington
Lh C7ehildeen
Joni Freaks
Morrisburg
Anna Ferme
Baltimore
Loroy Ferrus
Rom the Mouse
Conrad Clever
Ome Jeleing
Potomac Edison Not Party To Plan To Enjoin Council
Court action questions the Public Service Commission authority to reverse a denial of Hagerstown's right to build a new light plant. Potomac Edison refuses to join any taxpayer suit, while the city faces court actions, potential delays, and a possible Supreme Court appeal.
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Council
Public Service Commission
Larkeretuwo
Potomac Edison Company
Baltimore City
Didas
Hagerstown
Attorney General
Concjision
Ballo Tts
Awit
Dhia
Ctrcuit
Court of Appeals
Commission
Folomne I~ von
States Supreme Court
Heiress Chooses Nun Life Over Inheriting Estate
Grace Minford a nun in Newark declines a share of the 2,000,000 Lewis v. Minford estate, saying her heavenly reward will be greater. The will would leave three sisters an equal share, but she insists on her cloistered vow. Her Protestant father repeatedly urged her to leave the Dominican monastery after she joined in 1909 at age 12.
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New York
Jan
Lewis v. Minford
Grace Minford
Ufa
Misa Mitford
Dominican Order
Astery
Dominican Sisters
Newark
N. J
Nis
Minford
Woolworth December Sales Hit 41 Million Mark
December sales for F W Woolworth Co. reached 41 347 422, over two million more than December 1925, with a yearly total of 258 039 084 compared to 230 027 879 in 1926. The report notes large gains in a challenging retail year across the chain.
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New York
Jan
F. W. Woolworth
Past Masters Elect Officers After Banquet
Following the qunyot banquet at the Masonic temple last night the Past Masters Association of the county elected officers for the ensuing year. Dick Hancock was named president, B G Miller of Keadynville as vice president, J Lloyd Marshman of this city as second vice president, Harry R Snyder as secretary, and Agron McGraw of Smithburg as treasurer.
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Masonic ‘Temple
Governor Ile Three Men Die in Chair
Authorities recount executions at a prison where three condemned men were put to death. Police kept crowds distant as observers and physicians assessed pain and consciousness, noting loss of consciousness within a fraction of a second. The spectacle followed prior delays over commutation claims tied to mental irresponsibility from shell shock and war injuries.
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Ile
Pote
Devereane
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Iin
Fire Claims 5000 Dogs in Gotham Blaze
A major fire in an upper Broadway building killed five thousand dollars worth of dogs, many owned by wealthy breeders prepping for the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden. Also reports bank directors elected at Smidthaburg Bank and a ten percent dividend plus gallery bonus for 1935 employees.
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Pittoun
Ain Upper Broadway
Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
Smaithaburg Bank
RB. B. Brown
D. W. Burkdoll
J. J. Stown
W. de Brenner
K. J. Newcomer
David J. Beecher
David M. Ridenour
Rowe
TA Fox
Siiping
Fall on ice fatal as gun goes off in Arden
Archis Siebert 33 shot himself in the temple while hurrying to his hut in Arden near Wilmington. Police find no evidence of foul play or murder. the death appears self-inflicted after slipping on light snow near his home.
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Wilmington
Del
Arden
Archis
Siebert
Stain Highway Police
Washington Gathers On Naval Bill And Lausanne Treaty
Reports from Washington note the House preparing action on a naval bill while the Senate resumes debate on the Lausanne treaty. A sub committee of elections continues to hear testimony. Citizens committee urges lawmakers to consider changes and finance policies. Congress shows tentative movement amid disputes and committee activity.
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Senate
Goulé Caée
Citisens
Laur Sand
British Leave Affected by Insecure Canton Situation
Reports from Hankow describe a volatile Cantonese upheaval with foreigners and British residents facing insecurity. British women and children are evacuated to Shan-tai lxi while Cantonese demonstrators hoist nationalist banners. Labour, farmers, merchants, students, and soldiers seek indemnity and an apology from Britain through Cantonese channels. Also noted is A Eaton Tieburn, banking heir, entering stage life in New York at age 18 with a sizable inheritance.
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Shanztal
British Municipal ‘Council
Hankaw
Gunbonta Qt
Prohibition Declared in Yulc Hutia Autonomous Republic
The net autonomous republic of Yulc Hutia in the USSR proclaims prohibition citing vodka spending as the reason. Citizens reportedly offered their reindeer and even spouses for vodka as authorities contemplate measures to curb consumption amid rising shortages. In unrelated news Stephen W. Stanly is named police chief of Greencastle borough succeeding David Carl.
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Yvankubk
Russia
Yulchutia
Yankutty
Niin
Eakmag
Sinestars
Moscow
Wheat Needs Warm Snow as Weather Harms Crop
Old drought plagued report notes extreme weather affecting wheat growth. Farmers say wheat appears stunted and uneven due to lack of snow and cold, risking next year’s harvest and yield. Local observations emphasize soil moisture and potential relief from snow cover.
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Parmer
Miller Says Pal Attended Trial In Robbery Case
Miller testified that his friend attended a court proceeding yesterday. He recalls plans to steal a car and rob a youth, with the two men allegedly aiming to invade the Modern Dry Cleaning Company. Miller was held for court on $10,000 bond with indications of cooperation.
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Biward Miller
Moraine Abe
Miller
Chay Wersburg
Elealifg
Ingal
Th Monat
McCoy's Liver Tablets Promise Strength For Underweight
Advertisements claim McCoy's Liver Pills boost strength and energy for underweight individuals, with testimonials of rapid weight gain and improved health. The pitch targets men and women, promising visible gains in body flesh and vitality within days, backed by a money back guarantee.
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Knolsley
Jeust
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