Conspiracy Charged in $15 Million Liquor Fraud
Pennsylvania officials announce warrants for ex officials in W C McConnell’s office over a fraud scheme that withdrew liquor valued at nearly fifteen million dollars through fraudulent permits. Seizures included 100 barrels in New York City and 1900 cases tied to a Pekin manufacturer. McConnell says only two basic permits were signed during his tenure.
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Ten Prohibition Agents Dismissed in New York
New York Oct 20 Ten Federal Prohibition agents in various parts of the state lost their jobs in a Yellowey Yellowley campaign to weed out staff. The director said 30 have been discharged since September 1, about ten percent of the state force. Names were withheld but dismissals cited unsatisfactory service or untruthful reports. No replacements announced.
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Roosevelt Admitted to Army and Navy Union
Theodore Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy was elected to active membership in the President's Own garrison 104 Army and Navy Union. He will be mustered in November 3 along with 90-year-old Mexican War veteran William Harmon. Officers elected to fill unexpired terms include Gail T. Judd as senior vice commander, Charles Philpin as junior vice commander, and Thomas H. Harris as quartermaster sergeant.
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Costly garbed women run in Canadian rum
Prohibition officials report a drastic rise in rum running across the Canadian border. Graves cites 125 roads to guard and says well-dressed women in high powered cars with golf bags are used to evade enforcement amid improved cross border cooperation.
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Fears Science Books May Frighten People
Dr George Bowerman told the Washington Academy of Science at the Public Library that a list of 190 science books should be accessible to the general public. He said they aim to spark interest without frightening readers, with an exhibition in his office and the list soon available to the public. Other speakers included Robert B Sosman W J Humphreys E T Wherry Paul Bartsch and H L Shantz. The academy will meet monthly on the third Thursday at the Public Library.
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Women’s National Foundation Leaders Address Union Station Meeting
Mrs C. Calhoun president and Mrs Lydia F. Draper spoke at the Government hotels Union Station recreation hall outlining future plans for the foundation. An informal reception followed and many women were admitted to membership.
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White Way Project Hears Plan For Telegraph Poles
Alexandria hosts Odd Fellows parade with thousands in attendance and a large Liberty Rebekah float. Western Union telegraph plans to replace wooden poles with iron and move wires to Cameron street, reducing pole count. Nurses graduation at Alexandria Hospital, local court fines, baby show prizes, and bond news accompany community updates.
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Lutherans Commend Armament Conference
One hundred twenty five Lutheran pastors from six states and the District of Columbia attended the eighth annual Eastern district meeting at Grace church. President Hax urged support for the European relief drive of $1,250,000 and the group commended the armament conference while praying for humility among nations. Services with communion were held and speakers included Prof. Mackinson of Capital University and Rev. Schmidt of Baltimore.
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Lecture on World Funds at National Museum
The second public lecture in the Georgetown foreign service series on International Finance and Credit will be held this evening at 8 30 o clock in the National Museum. Dr William Notz head of the export trade division of the Federal Trade Commission will discuss the Organization of International Finance.
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Unknown American Hero to Receive French Honors
Paris reports the unknown American soldier will be awarded France's Legion of Honor at Havre and later decorated by Marshal Foch at Arlington Cemetery with the Military Medal and the War Cross with palms. The piece notes the ceremony and honors across film. The Public Utilities Body to Meet in Washington at 4:15 this afternoon, chaired by William Claybaugh.
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Alumnae Gift Funds Vassar Alumnae House
Mrs. Avery Coonley of Rosedale Cleveland Park and her sister Mrs. Elon H Hooker of New York City donate an alumnae house to Vassar College. The project, built in English timbered style, will feature a dining hall modeled after Oxford and Cambridge designs. The gift totals about $300,000.
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Clean Up in Kentucky Survey Aims at Illicit Distilleries
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes will travel to Cincinnati and Louisville to direct a survey of Kentucky liquor illicit distilleries. The move aligns with a broader policy to clean up states, focusing on production sources rather than distribution.
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Cite Slater School Needs
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