Wood alcohol crackdown swells in New York and D C
Agents hunted poison liquor across Greater New York as manufacturers of non beverage products face wholesale probes. The drive targets wood alcohol deaths and calls for tighter control with possible heavy taxes and permits for all who handle wood alcohol. Officials plan broader federal action and stricter enforcement following December fatalities.
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Associated Press
York
Tohd
New York
Internal Revenue
Washington
Congress
Roper
Bureau, of
Wood alcohol deaths reported in Philadelphia and Passaic
Philadelphia reports three women and a man found dead in a rooming house likely from wood alcohol poisoning, possibly since Sunday. Andrew Waczewski also died from a drink believed poisoned. Dominick McDonnell died in Chester after wood alcohol intake. Passaic toll rises to six dead with four seriously ill as investigations link a saloon owner and others to poisoning.
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Andrw Waczewski
Dominick McDonnell
Chester
Passaic
N. J
John, Preechnewicz
Joseph Sudol
St. ‘Mary's
Hospit
Michael Molnar
Joseph Biss
Molnar
Chicopee Truckmen Arrested in Whiskey Poison Deaths Case
Sam Darling and Mas Saunders, Hartford truckmen, were arrested by Chicopee Marshal Alfred Caron on manslaughter charges linked to deaths from wood alcohol in Connecticut Valley liquor poisonings. Held on $10,000 bail each, they face arraignment tomorrow. Additional Connecticut charges are pending as warrants were served.
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Thouis Ni Vite
Joseph Giuseppi
Vitele Cello
New York
New Jersey
New Wegland
Internal Revenue Offices
Internal Revenue
East Side
Brooklyn
Daniel J. Porter
Chicopee
Mass
Sam Darling
Mas Saunders
Hartford
Alfredt. Caron
Connecticut Valley
Caron
Darling
Saunders
Connecticut
Odd Felons and Rebeckahs Box Social New Year’s Eve
The Odd Felons and Rebeckahs plan a box social New Year’s Eve event at the L. O.0. Fe hall, inviting community members to attend and support the fundraiser through dressed boxes and bidding.
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Rebeckahs
L. O
Texas editor passes
Luther H. Clark, 65, longtime editor in chief of the Dallas News, died of heart trouble at his Long Beach temporary home after five years of poor health. He had recently traveled in Europe for health improvement. Survived by a widow. body to be sent to Dallas for burial.
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Associated
Pruas
Long Beach
Calif
Luther H. Clark
Dallas
Texas
News
Three Rescued From Steamer Anton Van Drie Wreck
Three exhausted and half frozen survivors of the Belgian steamer Anton Van Drie were rescued near St John’s Newfoundland by the steamer Ingraham after two days clinging to the wreckage on jagged rocks. Lifeboats were dashed against cliffs and two survivors died after losing consciousness during the long night watches.
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Associated Press
ST. Johns
N. F
Anton van Drie
Ingraham
St Mary's Hity
Anton van Driel
Receiver Appointed for Industrial Securities Co
Federal Judge Landis appointed a receiver for Industrial Securities Company. The firm allegedly dealt in stocks from Fort Madison and Spokane companies and sold to about 30,000 individuals with a double par value buyback guarantee. A hearing on an injunction to prevent payouts without $500,000 in guarantees was scheduled.
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Chicago
Industrial Securities Company
Landis
Perfection Tire and Rubber Company
International Handlé Company
Fort Madison
American Mineral Products Company
Spokane, Valley — and Northern Railroad Company
Spokane
An My
Anti-Saloon League Urges Congress To Stand Fast
At the Illinois Anti-Saloon League directors meeting in Chicago on December 30 resolutions condemned any relaxation of wartime prohibition before January 16. They urged Congress to keep a loyal stance and discussed presidential candidates with no endorsement until nominations. Mention of Judge Landis as a potential president and Ernest H. Cherrington predicting global enforcement of prohibition.
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Chicago
Anti- Saloon League of Illinois
Wilson
Congress
American Anti-Saloon League
Judge Landis
Ernest H. Cherrington
World League Against Alcoholism
America
Havana
Monte Carlo
Dan McCook circle G A R to meet families at Mrs Yachem home
Members of the Dan McCook circle G A R will gather with their families at 690 Fourth Avenue East, January 1. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m.
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Dan McCook
G A. R
Yachem
Fourth Avenue East
Salmon Social Club Meeting Postponed to January
The regular Salmon Social club meeting is postponed from January 1 to January due to a holiday. The gathering will be at Mrs. Dean Miller's home where new members Mrs. June Kirkman and Mrs. Lee Kirkman will be inducted.
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Salmon Social Club
Dean Miller
June Kirkman
Lee Kirkman
New's Star Witness Ill Forces Trial Adjournment
Illness of Miss dna Clancy a key witness for Harry New halted the trial in Los Angeles. Defense attorneys announced the session was suspended after a day already consumed by proceedings in the alleged murder of Frida Lesser.
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Associated Press
Angeles
Trial testimony overview with multiple witnesses
More than a dozen witnesses described New alleges odd conduct including sleeping in clothing and shoes. Imaginary time space discussed. Counsel Yor New announced Miss Clancy would be first witness tomorrow. Trial to resume three quarters of an hour earlier than usual to expedite jurors’ consideration.
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New
Ind
Clancy
Coolidge declines to run in South Dakota primary
The Associated Press reports Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, nominated for vice president at the Republican proposal meeting, wires the secretary of the senate to withdraw from consideration for the South Dakota march primary. Marshall had not yet filed acceptance, La Follette had no nomination, and William Grant Webster remained an independent candidate. Senator Hiram Johnson announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Associated Press
Pierre
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
United States
Senate
South Dakota
Coolidge
Marshall
la Follette
Wisconsin
League
William Grant Webster
New York
Independen Republica
Hiram Johnson
California
Chicago Socialists Hear Victor Berger Address
Chicago socialists hosted Milwaukee’s Victor I. Berger who spoke about his wartime stance and reelection. He pledged to run again if barred, noting his victory as vindication and recalling calls for action against capitalist war. He cited Prohibition and the flu as wartime outcomes and criticized Judge Landis’s 20 year sentence.
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Chicago
Victor Berger
Victor I. Berger
Milwaukee
Congress
Socialist Party
Berger
Wilson
Landis
Hearst Libel Suits Against Newspapers Dismissed
In New York on December 30, suits for criminal libel brought by Mrs William Randolph Hearst against the New York Times and New York Tribune publishers were dismissed with Mrs Hearst’s concurrence. Judge William H Wadhams ruled there was no intent to insult Mrs Hearst. Dismissals followed articles alleged to impugn her patriotism.
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
New York, “Times
New ‘York “Tribune
William H. Wadhams
Hearst
Oil conflict talks eyed as Mexico vows to curb tensions
Officials in Washington and Mexico City expect an accord on oil contro versy before Congress weighs in. Carranza government seeks a modus vivendi with the United States while insisting on recognition of rights under former laws with compensation. November petroleum exports from Tampico Porto Lobos and Foxpan totaled 58 020 669 29 barrels, down from October, signaling an early oil shortage forecast by the U S shipping board.
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Associated. ‘Press
Washington
Dec
Senate ‘Department
apoAssociat
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Department
Ore
United States
Mexica
Tampico
Porto Lobos
United States Shipping Board
New York Prepares For Hilarious New Year Celebrations
New York plans to welcome 1910 with lively New Year Eve scenes despite prohibition. Hotels offer festive banquets with meals priced above ten dollars and guests served free pints, subject to police and revenue review.
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New York
Associated Press
Famous librettist Pixley dies in San Diego
San Diego California December 30 Frank Pixley librettist of comic operas including The Prince of Pilsen and the Burgomaster died here at 1130 tonight after a brief illness.
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San Diego
Calif
Frank ‘Pixley
Bryan Invited to Speak in New York State
In New York State on December 30, William Jennings Bryan has been invited to speak, with details concerning a speaking date yet to be announced. The offer signals acceptance of a prominent public engagement in the region.
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Bryan
New York State
New
York
William Jennings . Bryan
Wooden shipbuilding to resume under noted contracts
A government announcement indicates the resumption of wooden shipbuilding contracts. Officials confirm orders will restart under specified terms, with emphasis on sustaining shipyard output and employment.
Bolshevik Delegation Returns to Dorpat
Bolshevik delegation returns to Dorpat on Monday as two new members join the group. Krassin and Gukovsky are named by the Associated Press report from Helsingfors. Count Benckendorff, a naval expert, is noted among the additions.
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Associated. ‘Press
Helsingsfors
Krassin
M. Gukovsky
Count Benckendorff
Governor Stephens Invites Pershing Guest in Sacramento
Governor William D Stephens today received a telegram from General John J Pershing accepting the invitation to be his guest in Sacramento. Pershing will visit the city in the latter part of January, while in the capital for official business and related engagements.
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Sacramento
Calif
William D. Stephens
Ad J. Pershing
Invita ‘Tion
General Pershing
Pershing Elected Honorary Member of Fraternity
CHICAGO December 30 General Pershing was elected an honorary member of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity today. August A Bendigo of Cincinnati was elected supreme justice.
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Chicago
Pershing
Phi Alpha Delta
Bendigo
Cincinnati
Coal Shipped During Winter Must Be Thawed Before Unloading
The report notes that coal shipments in winter require thawing before unloading can proceed. This precaution addresses handling challenges caused by subfreezing temperatures.
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