Order Number 68 Hampers Florida Rum Running Enforcement
A 1921 NEA Service report details how Order Number 68 blocks Justice Department agents from aiding prohibition enforcement in Florida. It cites sparse enforcement, political influence, and a need for more boats and manpower in Miami. Small craft frequently smuggle liquor at night from Nassau to New Orleans, with officers unable to board or verify clearance.
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Florida
Bahama Islands
Daily Mail
Department of Justice
Florida East
Treasury Department
Balub
Agen
Cas
Washington
L. B. Howe
Miami
Howe
Nassau
New Orleans
Bootepeger
Law
Custom Office
David Tyre
Tyre
Thomas J. Whitten
Port of
Bay of Biscay
Whitten
Atlantic
M. S. Boost
Naval Intelligence
Bopst
Earl Used A Silk Hat As Football In London
A ball of water, a soap bubble is a hollow sphere of water and air. The soap armor skin forms a thin film. Air pressure from inside pushes outward, shaping a perfect sphere. Water droplets gather, weight distorts the bubble, and it eventually bursts as internal pressure breaks the film.
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Earl
London
Earl of Carlisle
Burlington Gardens
Rosalind
Castle Howard
Yorkshire
Kitten Travels Free by Train Tracks in Fort Scott Tale
A gray kitten rode a diner train from Fort Scott to Kansas City, climbing back onto the cars after being removed. The animal, jokingly called a mascot, proved unhelpful to Mrs Parker and drew attention as it traveled on the trucks. The piece blends whimsy with absurdities, ending amid garbled floral warnings and odd names.
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Earl Parker
Fort Scott
Kan
Kansas City
Parker
Tralia
Risvo
Indict Five For Whisky Robbery Near Burkittsvire
Frederick October 26 The grand jury at a special session returned four indictments against George C Martin and wife Nettie Martin Baltimore Hyman Davis now in Towson Jail and Bernard Russell and William Hanson Baltimore in connection with theHorsey distillery robbery near Burkittsvire on September 9 The indictments allege larceny of 1110 cases of whisky valued at 340 per case statutory breaking receiving stolen goods and loitering on premises with intent to commit a felony Jurors agreed on the indictments after hearing 28 witnesses The investigation was held behind closed doors Twenty
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Frederick
George C. Martin
Nettie Martin
Baltimore
Hyman Davis
Towson
Bernard Russell
William Hanson
Horsey
Burkittsvire
Witnesses Testify in Distillery Case Amid Wide Scrutiny
Eight of 30 summoned witnesses testified as proceedings continued without time logs. Marti and spouse cited in neighborhood around the distillery on prior occasions. Testimony extended into late afternoon. Building permits listed: Bel 630 West Washington frame chicken house 7x12. Meerbaugh 436 George frame garage 14x18. Witott 56 East Avenue frame chicken house 12x16. Eisener 810 Dale frame garage 10x15. Coffman 131 North Foundry rear addition 18x38.
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Marti
W. H. Bel
Washington Street
Edward Meerbaugh
George Street
Guy M. Witott
East Avenue
George W. Eisener
Dale Avenue
R. B. Coffman
Foundry Street
Blood Purifier Claims To Boost Health
An advertisement extols a blood purifier 5.8.5 or S.8.8 as curing wasting blood conditions by removing waste from the bloodstream. It states the product strengthens the body by cleansing blood and improving skin, joints, and overall health, urging readers to obtain it from drug stores and contact the Chief Medical Director in Atlanta for guidance and a booklet.
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Swift Specifle Co
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United States
NEA
Uit
Smart Shop
Georgette
Kitten
Asia Minor
Liles
Heyontas
Rhode Doudvangs
Peontey
Martin
Rex Vanilla
Puddine
N. Potomac Street
Haperstor Hapersto Mostown
Med
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