Skyscrapers House Office Saloons Pulled Into Prohibition Era NY
An International News Service report reveals bootlegging rings have opened office saloons inside several New York downtown skyscrapers. Office managers run hidden bars with locked doors and fake room numbers, selling whisky gin wines and cordials to business patrons. The operation includes runners from elevator starters to barbers and shoeshine boys, with safes and camouflage furniture, and claims the bar would be extended to all Wall Street buildings.
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C International News Wire
New York
International News Service
Wall Street
Yegiater
Farm Legislation Farther Away as Congress Bickers
Congress debates farm legislation and postal rate hikes amid party dynamics. Leaders weigh wage increases for postal workers, while Coolidge may demand revenue sufficient to cover added costs. The split reveals evolving limits on recognizing Coolidge's leadership in the Republican majority.
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Congress
Coolidge
Herald-Tribune News Service
Rock Slide Traps Boulder Foot and Wall Prevent Aid
Telegrams pour into Cave City with offers to help, while trapped miner voices fear and faith. Survivors describe pain and resolve as they wait for rescue, urging calm and prayers from loved ones. Local officials coordinate efforts and seek outside support to reach the trapped person.
Morals Critic Protests At Wisconsin University
Morals critic from Madison denounces University of Wisconsin students in early morning hours. He attacks fraternity parties labelled Babylonian orgies and claims drunken students are escorted away. Telegrams from Detroit New York Chicago and Topeka offer odd notions and assistance in freeing a man from prison cave city.
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Collins
Land Cave
Detroit
New Yorker
Blacksburg
S.C
Chicago
Journal
Topeka
Kan
Cave City
Romeo Enjoys Free Eats While Courting Farmer's Daughter
Council Bluffs Iowa February 4 Fred Harting a farmer was charged by his daughter with striking her in the mouth but was dismissed in municipal court after he explained the quarrel over a young man who had long stayed at the Harting home The man allegedly boards but pays nothing Harting testified his daughter ran into his hand during the argument and he did not strike her
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Council Bluffs
Fred Harting
Harting
Hartisg
Wet Venetian Ball Indictment Request Expected
San Francisco reports grand jury indictments will be sought today following a December 19 Venetian ball at a city hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs Stilney Ehrman. Attendees included lawyer Ehrman dressed as Casanova and his niece Florentaletman as Juliet, with Mrs Ehrman described as a Venetian grande dame. The Ehrman household staff have been questioned by authorities.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Sterling Carr
Stilney Ehrman
Ehrman
Casanova
M Florente
Tel Man
Juliet
Heimian
Wailamt
Carr
Forbes, Thompson Get 2 Years in Pen and Fines
Forbes and Thompson were sentenced to two years in prison and fined ten thousand dollars after a trial where Mortimer’s testimony shaped the jury’s reckoning. The defense tried to cast doubt on Mortimer, but the jury found the defendants guilty based on the overall evidence and witness credibility. The case reflects a significant government effort highlighted by the testimony and subsequent sentencing.
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Forbes
Thompson
Ita Fue
Mortimer
Convicop
Seovre
Appenio Sr Ane
Taewis
Truck Driver Denies Mail Theft Charges
Zechner, a United States mail service truck driver, faced charges after allegedly rifling packages. He denies the accusations and demands immediate trial, with details of the incident recorded from the Information set.
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Sieux Falle
S. T
Ho Zecheer
United States Mail Service
Ant
Zechner
Col Collier Named Leader of Sesquicentennial Expo
Col Collier is named director for the Sesquicentennial Expo in Philadelphia as city officials announce details. Mayor Kaprict confirms the appointment and outlines initial plans for the event with Col Himvid Ghr in San Diego assisting from the executive office.
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Col. Collier
Philadelphy
Himvid Ghr
San Diego
Kaprict
Davenport Art Gallery Permit Passes House
Statehouse notes Davenport receives authorization to accept an 1.8 million dollar art collection offered by C. A. Pieke after a morning session debate. Senate referral follows. Also approved were a 400 dollar electoral college expense bill and a liquor law felony fingerprint measure with new restrictions.
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Des Moines
House
Skinsen Art Gallery
Davenport
C. A. Pieke
Senate
Fieke
Altho
Scott County
Hansen
Wagner
Representative Hill
Floyd County
Representative Long
Jefferson
Arch Mel Tarlane
Stoddard
Woodbury
Baird
Pottawattamie
Board of Control
Nurse and Patient Killed in Auto Crash in Colorado
Mary O'Leary a 24 year old nurse at Fitzsimmon hospital Denver and Lee Jones a 2 year old patient died in an auto crash near Colorado Springs just after midnight Four other occupants were injured two probably fatally Kathleen O Leary 22 sister of the nurse and Edna Haynes of Denver may die from fractured skulls Joseph Greyland and Karl Tl Schwanengel fellow patients suffered less serious injuries
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Mary O'Leary
Fitzsimmons Hospital
Denver
Lee Jones
Kathleen O'Leary
Edna Haynes
Joseph Greyland
Karl Tl. Schwanengel
Labor Leaders Open Meeting in Miami
Eight members of the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor led by president William Green opened discussions in Miami Florida on February 4. The group planned a conference of national officers to address membership questions between the International Union of Bricklayers and Plasterers and to adjust relations under Green's announcement.
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Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor
William Green
International Union Tricklayers and Plasterers Union
Green
$20,000 Damage Suit Settled for $500
In Belle Plaine Illinois, final settlement reached in a $20,000 damage suit brought by farmer Damer against John Carl for alienation of affections and breaking up the marriage, with a payment of $500 reported as the signal today.
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Vinton
Lit
Imer Daimer
Belle Plaine House
Batder
John Carl
Bele Plaine
State Briefs Ceeston and Des Moines Banking Moves
Frank Ida elected president of the reorganized Pirat National Bank in Des Moines. Robert Leach, state superintendent of banking, named receiver for Mechanics Savings and Commercial Savings banks in Des Moines. Oliver Lieb returned from Fort Madison for retrial in Dubuque on the killing of wood chopper John Kirkpalmer. Creston hosts Southwest Town Retail Lumbermen's Association convention. Vinton reports a $20,000 damage suit by Palmer against Belle Plaine householder John Carl, settled by payment.
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Ceeston
Frank Ida
Pirat National Bank
Des Moines
Robert Leach
Mechanics Savings
Commercial Savings Banks
Dubuque
Oliver Lieb
Fort Madison
John Kirkpalmer
Creston
Vinton
Palmer
Belle Plaine
John Carl
Gelle Plaine
Grandmother McCurdy Facing Electric Chair Trial
State builds case for 60 year old Grandmother McCurdy in Coshocton for alleged poisoning of her husband. After four venires, the jury for first degree murder sat late yesterday. Chemists testifying today say McCurdy’s husband William Allison McCurdy died from poison detected in stomach contents.
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Coshocton
McCurdy
Peace Dove Flies On After Attempt To Stop In Herrin
International News Wired Marion OL Feb 4 The dove of peace left Williamson county after a collapsed peace plan between Sheriff George Galligan and antiklan allies and the county board of supervisors. The board demanded Galligan resign while he refused. A proceeding to seek Gov Len Small’s removal of Galligan was planned with a committee to Springfield to confer. Galligan’s proposal would have him quit the county and hand office to Deputy Randall Parks with the board naming other deputies. he would stay away for the term but not longer.
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International News
Marion
Dove of Peace
Wiliamson County
George Galligan
Antiklan
County Board of Supervisors
Springfield
Galligan
Randall Parks
Hold Girl in Man s Shirt for Bad Check
Detroit police held Sadie Stowers a 31 year old once a southern co ed for passing a worthless 15 dollar check at the Huron hotel in Ypsilanti. She dressed in masculine clothing as she posed as a book agent to finance her studies as a dramatic soprano.
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Detroit
Mich
Sadie Stowers
Raiy
Ypsilanti
Huron
Ypshanti
Bloody Noses Flare After Tokio Debate Fights
Tokio, Feb. 4 Members of the UET were injured in Tuesday's session as fist fights erupted during debate on a resolution for higher subsidies for compulsory education. Several members suffered bloody noses and other injuries and threaten damage suits against the attackers.
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Tokio
Theuet
Woman Asks Cal for March 4 Fashion Hint
Washington letter from a perplexed woman asking President Coolidge for guidance on what to wear to attend the inaugural parade. The missive echoes the president’s call for a simple inaugural program and reflects dress concerns amid ceremonial plans.
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Cal
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Holden Renamed on Highway Commission Seat
Gov. Hammill sent Holden to the Senate for confirmation to the highway commission for a four year term starting July 1. James W. Holden of Scranton is appointed though currently serving on the commission.
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Statehouse
Des Moines
Hammill
Senate
James W. Holden
Scranton
Highway Commission
Holden
Commission
Meredith Recovering From Minor Operation
Terse Des Moines note reports T. Meredith recovering here from a minor operation performed yesterday for the secretary of agriculture. In Cherles City a Dubuque man George Schueler died suddenly of heart disease at Hart-Parr foundry last night after arriving to work as a moulder.
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Washington, D. C
RE. T. Meredith
Des Moines
Cherles City
George Schueler
Dubuque
Hart-Parr
Schueder
Telegraph Briefs Washington D C Summary of fall hog output and corn acreage forecast
Washington telegraph brief notes a department of agriculture study predicting a considerable rise in hog production next fall and corn acreage about the same as 1924. Paris reports the annual outlook. Philadelphia mentions a dig of an ancient Babylonian collection found by British Museum and University of Pennsylvania archaeologists.
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Department of Symnathe
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Brit Museum
University of Pennsylvanian
Ballots for YWCA board election and open dinner
Ballots for re election and nine board candidates go to YWCA voting members and must be returned by Feb 16 to the association building. The annual Open Meeting and dinner follow in the gym, with public attendance and group entertainment planned.
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T. A. McManus
Association
Pubc
Health Education Division
Whittier School
C. H. Abbs
Charles Steckman
H. S. Bunnell
W.H. Beverstock
CG. M. Young
J. BD. Sedgwick
Emma Smith
Charlotte 0. Howe
Death of Students Traced to Poison in Medicine for Colds
Two Ohio State University students died and a Canton man was near death after taking capsuled cold medicine from the university laboratory that allegedly contained strychnine. The victims, all in the college of commerce and journalism, had unknowingly ingested the poison as a treatment. Officials probe how the toxin was added to the medicine.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Charles HH
Huls
David Pusken
George H. Thompson
Canton
Medica
Hull
Pusken
Thompson
College of Commerce and Journalism
University Pharmaceutical Laboratory
Dead Man's Bomb Rocks Windows in Schools
Boston reports a home explosion after workers in a Warrenton street lodging house discarded a pipe shaped device found in Evangel Crinhauzt's room. The blast prompted police and ambulances. no injuries were recorded. John Breen, 12, is noted for previous bomb throwing but no detonations occurred.
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Boston
John Breen
Emma Breen
Death notices for Emma Getzelman Miller and William Halliday
Emma Getzelman Miller wife of L P Miller died at Presbyterian hospital after two days illness at 1 20 a m She was born February 8 1832 Hamp shire She married L P Miller in 1903 and moved to Waterloo in 1910 She and her husband are Lutheran church members Surviving also include daughter Ethel Mary The body is at Kistner mortuary Funeral for William Halliday will be at 1020 p m Thursday from Petersen Bros chapel Rev J R Macartney will officiate Burial will be in Elmswood
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Emma Getzelman Miller
L. P. Miller
Presbyterian Hospital
Hampshire
TH. Sheek
TL. P. Miller
Waterloo
Milner
Lutheran Church
Ethel Mary
Kistner Mortuary
William Halliday
William
Presbyterians Urge Clear Budgets Ahead of Canvass
A roundtable of Iowa Presbyterian leaders urged each minister to present an anthemized budget prior to the March 15 church canvass. Dr. Robert E. Pugh stressed missionary education stewardship and mobilizing members. The national church budget is 15.6 million dollars with a sacrificial royalty week planned to boost giving.
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Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Synod
Synodical
Iowa
Robert E. Pugh
Chicago
Midwest
Pugh
United States
Atlantic Woman Goes on Trial for Life in Murder Case
Atlantic residents gather at district court to watch Blanche Galvin, 22, face first degree murder charges for deserting her newborn on a lawn an hour after birth. County Attorney Northrup will seek the death penalty. public interest centers on revealing the father's name. Flo is described as a prominent young married Atlantic citizen.
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Atlantic
Blanche Galvin
I Galvin
Blanche
Miss Galvin
Northrup
Flo
Early tax filing urged as deputy Loops town visit
C M Williams deputy internal revenue collector will be out tomorrow and return Friday taxpayers urged to file returns early to avoid last minute rush about 15 taxpayers have visited his office on the second floor of the post office daily in Keota high school burned in Keota Indiana February 4 nearly all contents destroyed around 10 pm fire started and could not be controlled replacement cost about 40000 structure built in 1868 but later repaired ventures list includes Arthur Messer Dysart Mabel Albright Plainfield Howard Bossom Plainfield Margaret Bryhi Plainfield
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C. M. Williams
Internal Revenue
Keota
Inacal High School
Fire damages residence on Randall Street
A small fire at 11 30 a m caused slight damage to a home at 107 Randall Street occupied by D G Meadowell. Sparks falling on the roof were the cause. Advertising notice for Herman C Miller phone 2404 appears.
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Randall] Street
D. G. MeaDowell
Dubuque Man Dies in Hart-Parr Plant
Charles City Iowa Feb 4 The body of George Schueler of Dubuque was shipped home after his sudden death from heart disease at the Hart Parr factory here last night He had just arrived for a new job and was finishing his first day as a mother when he collapsed He leaves a wife and four children the youngest 10 weeks old
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Charles City
George Schueler
Dubuque
Sudden Deaths Hit New York in 24 Hours Record
New York reports 39 sudden deaths in 24 hours, the largest daily tally in years. Causes include bullets, alcohol, automobiles, fire, and gas, with most fatalities in Manhattan and Brooklyn. five jail inmates are among those sent to work at the Bluff Street yard as punishment for fines.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Wood
Bluff Street
J. B. Mays
Mays
Women's Party Pushes Equal Rights Amendment Hearing
One hundred women from across the nation gathered before the House judiciary committee in Washington to press enactment of the equal rights constitutional amendment. The National Women's Party delegation, wearing purple, white and gold, urged Congress to ensure men and women have equal rights in the United States and its jurisdictions. The Senate subcommittee will hear later, and after several witnesses the hearing was adjourned indefinitely.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
National Women's Party
Congress
United States
Deaf Indian carves wild animals from Glacier trunks
John Clark, a deaf and mute Blackfoot Indian from Glacier National Park, gains fame as a sculptor. He carves life like bears and other wildlife from cedar trunks, with several works on permanent exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute. Rockefeller Jr funded a carving sent to Chicago.
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Washington, D. C
John Clark
Glacier National Park Reservation
Indian Department
Chicago Art Institute
Glaciers Park
Clark
Glacier National Park
Capt
Malcolm Clark
West Point
Montana
Ft. Shaw
Highwood
Rockies
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Glacier Park
Rath Packing company bids on new three story office building
Bids for the general contract to erect a new three story office building are being received by Rath Packing company this afternoon. Awards will be made tonight after consideration by officials. Foundation already completed by I A Maine company covers 75 by 130 feet near the existing one story office on Sycamore street.
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Rath Packing Company
I. A. Maine Company
Sycamore Street
Sun Yat Sen Refuses Rockefeller Hospital Move
Peking February 4. Dr Sun Yat Sen, southern China dictator, today declined the suggestion that he leave Rockefeller hospital. Old style Chinese doctors have treated him.
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Peking
Sun Yat Sen
China
Rockefeller Hospital
Ada Slifer Undergoes Surgery at St Francis Hospital
Miss Ada Slifer of the Chicago Great Western freight offices was operated on Monday at St. Francis hospital and is reported doing nicely. An expert from Chicago arrived to install equipment in the Allen Memorial hospital operating room, with work to be completed by tomorrow night and floors to be cleaned afterward. The superintendent, Rev J in Bayernteind, said the work is being sped up.
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Ada Slifer
Chicago Great Western Railroad
St. Francis Hospital
Chicago
Allen Memorial Hospital
Rev. J. In Bayernteind
Good Roads Debate at Gates College Tonight
Luella Martin and Josephine Gallery argue the affirmative on Iowa good roads program against Oakrey Rulon and Gerald Crooks in Gates college debate this evening. The second round opens with Wilbur Brown and Mildred Staufferd upholding the negative in the first debate. A bye will follow Tuesday’s debate, chosen from the three winning teams. Boys and girls basketball teams meet Plainfield High in a double header today at the Y M C A symposium.
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Luella Martin
Josephine Gallery
Oakrey Rulon
Gerald Crooks
Gates College
Wilbur Brown
Mildred Staufferd
Plainfield High School
Emil St Godard Leads In Pas Dog Derby
Boil St Godard ran 70 miles early today and stood 22 miles ahead of his nearest rival in the Pas dog derby at mile 70. He passed at 11 10 a m and averaged seven miles an hour with finish time estimated. A Mahoney was runner up passing mile 51 with Hi Johnson Moxley and Dupas following.
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Manitoba
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Hoe
Hey
A. Mahoney
Hi Johnson
Moxley
Dupas
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