Southern Church Convicts Vote On Prohibition and Politics
In Arleton West Virginia the Virginia Conference of the Episcopal Church South calls voters to act with enlightened conscience as it backs total annihilation of liquor. In Orrain Ohio seven hundred pastors and laymen at the Northeastern Ohio Methodist Conference endorse Herbert Hoover for president after hours of deliberation and secret ballots.
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Associated Press
Arleton
W. Va
Virginia
Hoover
Qorain
Ohio
Sofa
Police Captain to Be Arrested In Philadelphia Probe
District Attorney John Monaghan says another captain of police will be arrested as part of the grand jury investigation into bootlegging and gang murders in Philadelphia, now in its sixth week.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
John Monaghan
Char
Political Leader Tied to Protection Racket Claims
District attorney asserts a political leader was involved in a protection scheme, alleging saloon keepers paid money for protection. The report frames the claim within ongoing investigations and legal action.
Chicago Coldest September Day Since Records
Chicago yesterday faced the coldest September day in weather bureau history except for one prior. At 5 am the official reading was 36 degrees, with thermometers down to 32 in places, making September 24 colder than any similar date except September 30, 1899.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Billy Ranieri’s Parents Receive a Second Threat
In Chicago on September 25 a black hand letter demanding 5000 dollars and threatening death and bombing of Billy Ranieri’s home was sent to his parents. Authorities investigated if this was a renewed ransom demand by the same kidnap gang as the Italian boy had just been returned unharmed after 13 days in captivity.
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Chicago
Billy Ranieri
Hoffman
Deportation Petition for 15 Aliens Tied to Black Hand Ring
Sufficient evidence supports deportation actions against 15 aliens accused of operating within a Black Hand ring. The case cites alleged involvement in illicit activities, prompting formal removal proceedings and possible police and immigration coordination.
Chicago Ministers Call For City Day Of Prayer
The Union of Ministers decreed a day of prayer for a city awakening among voters. Chicago Church Federation resolution calls on four faiths to pray October 7 for voters to rid the city of criminal conspiracy between political groups and the underworld.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Union of Ministers
Chicago Church Federation
Kiss In Time Delays Jail for Garnville Lewis
In Knoxville Tennessee on September 25 Garnville Lewis faced a non-support case in criminal court. A kiss from his wife during the proceedings prompted her to forgive him and the judge to suspend 30 days in the workhouse. Lewis must now turn over all earnings weekly for the support of his wife and six children.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Garnville Lewis
Lewis
Engineer Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Elizabeth
Elizabeth, Sept 25. John C. Bentley an engineer and builder here shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. The couple occupied separate bedrooms and Bentley rose while she slept to carry out the double death.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth
N. J
John Co. Bentley
Bentley
Capudine Promises Quick Headache Relief
Advertises Capudine as fast acting liquid relief for headaches and nerve pains including rheumatic and neuralgic aches. Claims soothing action without deadening nerves and safety. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.
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