Booming Bootleg Trade Crosses U S Border Says Prohibition Official
Malone New York June 8 reports estimate twenty five thousand gallons of Canadian liquor cross the border into New York daily as Gov Smith repeals the state prohibition law. A bootleg chief says the business nets about 200000 a week with 300 to 400 cars in operation and routes from Montreal Napierville LaColle St Martine Ormstown Bryson Huntingdon to Plattsburg. The enterprise is described as well organized with loaded cars traveling at up to twenty miles an hour and shifting routes to avoid enforcement.
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C.K. McAleb
United Press
Malone
N. Y
New York
Smith
United States
DeWitteville
Ducbee
Albany Hill
Vermont
Ma Jone
St. Lawrence
Ontario
Bources
Easil
Rouses Point-Malones Stte
Burke
Whippleville
Montreal
Napierville
LaColle
St. Martine
Ormstown
Bryson
Huntingdon
Plattsburg
Courier delivery deadline and phone notice request
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Girl Dancer Quits After 147 Hours In Marathon
Miss Hilda Johnson known as Mickey Johnson quits the women's marathon after 147 hours of continuous dancing in St. Louis. Her parents requested her withdrawal from the contest as Barney Bronner James Yarnell and Lawrence Clucky remain to chase the men’s record.
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St. Louis
Altho
Hilda
Mickey) Johnson
Barney Bronner
Dallas
Tex
James — Yarnell
Yoftnogstown
Lawrence Clucky
Gov't Errors Hold Up Iowa Bonus Payments
About 3,000 Iowa World War veterans face delays as war and navy records credited to other states hinder bonus payments. State Auditor Haynea plans to travel to Washington to transfer records back to Iowa, while the board seeks to resolve claims and reduce applicant hardship.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Ancreens
Danish Lutherans Allow Clergy More Creed Liberty
Danish Lutheran Church of America delegates at the national convention here granted greater latitude in faith matters for clergy. A more liberal pledge of creed was approved by vote, broadening acceptable doctrinal interpretations amid church leadership.
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Cedar Falls
Harding to Review Battle Fleet On July 27
Washington June reports the Navy orders concentration of the United States battle fleet at Seattle for a July 27 review by President Tarday. The force includes 19 battleships three destroyers the repair ship Prometheus and the hospital ship Relief to be reviewed after the president returns from Alaska.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
United States Battle Front
Seattle
Wasi
Tarday
Alaska
Desiroyers
Prometheus
Relief
Clinic of faith and science to aid cures at Plymouth Church
Plymouth Congregational Church in Seattle will run a clinic using medical and psychological science for cures. Dr. C J Hawkins says faith care blends with medical work and psychologists from the University of Washington will assist. The clergy will not handle patient treatment.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Plymouth Congregational Church
C. J. Hawkins
Plymouth
Hawkins
Berlin Told Must Cease Resistance to Allied Control
International wires report Berlin urged to stop passive resistance as Ruhr tensions rise. Paris notes indicate interallied control to resume, with Britain cautious on Poincare proposals. US may join parley to fix German reparations, while France and Britain debate guarantees and timing.
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Berlin
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Isfatres
Inter- Allied Control Commission
Germany
Nollet
U.S
Washington
D. C
United States
London
Paincare
Gov Smalls Denies Taking State Money in Civil Suit
Springfield W June Denial by Gov Len Smean that he deprived the state of any funds or profits from public money use. He rejects any conspiracy with Curtis brothers and Vernon S Curtis to misuse state funds or profits as treasurer.
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Smalls
Springfield
Len Smean
Edward J. Brundage
Small
Haward
Curtis
Vernon S. Curtis
Curtis Brothers
Mrs Marshall Field Secures Two Million Dollar Policy
Chicago June 8 Mrs Marshall Field III takes out a 32 million dollar life policy with Lloyds of London paid to include as the largest ever issued to a woman Capt A Marshall Field, her husband, named sole beneficiary.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Lloyds Nock
Federal forecast raises winter wheat output by 2.7 million bushels
The Agriculture Department on June 1 projects 2024 winter wheat at 581 million bushels, up 2.7 million from May forecast. Spring wheat, oats, rye, barley and fruit yields are also outlined with area and percentage of normal. conditions show winter wheat at 76.3 percent of normal.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Further Slashes of Illinois Omnibus Bill Likely
Springfield June 8 Not content with a net reduction of 858877 in the omnibus bill the state senate adjourned at midnight last week with several amendments shaving off sums still in the offing. The senate exceeded by 300000 the total reduction by the house as debate loomed on an amendment to restore 100000 for district health supplies.
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Springfield
Seale
Dailey
Senate
House
Promoters Face Trial In Texas Mail Fraud Case
The trial of Jo W. Caruth and L O Reynalds Jr for using the mails to defraud in promoter promotions was abruptly adjourned until June 25. They pleaded guilty to charges, were sentenced to prison, and fined 5000. Special assistant attorney general announced the government’s push against promoters in Fort Worth and Caruth.
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Fork Worth
Tex
Jo W. “Hes Creek
Special Assistanc
Croker testifies on father's finances in Palm Beach case
Dublin June 22 International News Wire reports Richard Croker Jr testifying to break his will as leader of Tammany Hall. He described real estate including Arenacairn and Palm Beach valued near $2,000,000 and noted other properties while denying stepmother's claims that a legal action at Palm Beach had not been paid.
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International News
Dublin
Lter, Jr
Toda
Richard Croker
Locner
Tammany Hall
New York
Richard
Arenacairn
Palm Beach
Blill
Winkelman & Co. Bankrupt in New York Curb Market Crash
A voluntary bankruptcy petition is filed in federal court against L. L. Winkelman & Co., a large New York curb broker with offices in Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland and more. Liabilities are listed at 1.65 million with assets of 1.6 million. Charles L. Livingston named receiver with a 60000 bond.
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Associated Press
New York
L. Ln Winkelman & Co
Winkelman
Bondy
Charles L. Livingston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Akron
Zanesville
Marietta
Findlay
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Parkersburg
W. Va
Greensburg
Uniontown
Jones & Haker
J. J. Winkelman
A. K. Nicholson
Nicholson
Malvern Richman
Riverside Drive
Conent
Anton
Gibbs
Firth
George G. Battle
Banton
At & Strcetlert
L. L. Winkelmnn Big Card Broseers
Winkelman Company
Sorg Printing Company
Charles Hredley
Packard- Brothers, Inc
Mondy
King Benjamin Purnell sought in Australia
Lansing reports Attorney General A E B Daugherty announced that King Benjamin Purnell, leader of the House of David colony, is believed to have fled to Australia on a statutory charge. Australia is urged to watch for Purnell, with no source disclosed for the information.
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Lansing
Mich
Benjamin Purnell
Renton Harbor
Australia
A. E B. Daugherty
Daugherty
House of David
Purnell
Two Bodies Found Believed Sack of Bones near Chicago
Police in Chicago report two supposed human bodies found wrapped in a sack exploded on examination, revealing only a sack of bones likely from sheep. The rumor originated from excited locals in the area.
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Chicago
Germanys Industry Best Equipped to Produce Cheaply
London June 8 The reparation dispute debates Germanys capacity to pay, noting depreciation of the mark has spurred German industry to modernize and expand production. American observers urge fixing a definite reparations sum promptly to enable peace and recovery, while criticising French policy for prolonging bondage. Also: Michael Pudie 22 killed, Joseph Pudie and Sophie Domanik seriously injured by a North Shore train collision near Waukegan.
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Mark Sullivax
Londan
Germany
Stuhr
Sue
Aerinany Ylus
Ich
Monkey
Bondy
Mortrageg
Britain
Waukegan
Michael Pudie
Kilied
Joseph Pudie
Sophie Domanik
North Shore
Ally
Chicago
Indian Princess Play Scene Ends with Gum Injury
In Norfolk Virginia a 14 year old girl portraying an Indian school role at the TeLnGNes county courthouse yesterday appeared to be shot when she collapsed. Investigators found the injury caused by a large wad of chewing gum placed in a blank cartridge by a youth, and the harm was not serious.
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Frig
Norfolk
Mary Davis
Telngnes
Mary
Two Shins Aid U S Mine Sweeper on Chirikof Rocks
The 7 States mine sweeper Cardinal lies on rocks near Chirikof Island south of openusula. The Cuyama and the geodetic survey steamer Discovery stand by to recover the Cardinal crew of eight officers and sixty mates. Rear Admiral James W Chase commands aboard the Cuyama as the vessels search Alaskan waters for a prospective naval base.
Baseball Today American At New York Chicago
Baseball today's schedule features the American League clash between the New York and Chicago clubs. Fans expect a pivotal matchup with top liners from both sides and potential impact on standings.
Death of Cedar Falls educator and G A R commander
W. W. Gist, 66, educator and longtime Grand Army of the Republic member, died at Cedar Falls home after attending the Igwa department convention. He led Cedar Falls teachers, taught at Tawa State Teachers College, and served as G A R chaplain and commander. Survived by widow Lillian Hubbart and eight children. Funeral arrangements entrusted to James Brownell post.
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Cedar Falls
W. W. Gist
Igwa Department
Grand Army of the Tupubls
James Brownell Post
Gist
Veterans’ i Invention
Fort Dodge
Altho
Hbim
Cedar Fatla
Dir
Tawa State Teachers College
Congregational Church
Qgsage
Marion
Ile
Grand Army
cHice of
Ilawa
Lawa G. A. R
Mrolleall
Twenty-sixth
Ohio Infantry
Sherman
Atlanta
Thomas
Wranklin
Nashville
Hood
Ohio University
Union Seminary
New York City
Ravenswood
W. Va
Willoughby Cotere
Iowa
Coe Coflesc
Cedar Rapids
Coe
Teachers College
Lillian Hubburt
Huth
Charles
Arthur
Nathan
Julian
Cecil
Williamoend
Marjorie Sward
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