Ohio Officials Guilty in Prohibition Conspiracy Trial
Jurors convict former Ohio officials and a Columbus lawyer on multiple counts in a federal case tied to the Hayner distillery bootleg operation. The verdict follows a lengthy trial with defense motions for a new trial and anticipated appeals. Family members reacted with emotion as sentencing looms.
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Copeland
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Ohio
Barnett
Columbus
Juésestenhayer
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Athens
Tragic Romance Ends in Double Shooting and Death
In Lester, Massachusetts a 15 year old Priscilla Amidon killed herself with a resolver in the presence of her 48 year old sweetheart Sterl Mills after a troubled romance. Mills then shot himself to escape the heartbreak, police note separation as a likely motive.
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Prisca ‘Amidon
Sterl Jing Mills
Priscilla
Lore
King hears bon off that was micent to end
The fragmentary text records a royal or official hearing about a financial allowance or bon and a plan to end a policy. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, leaving the core note as a hearing over an approved or denied pension like measure.
Funeral for Local Boy Struck by Auto Held at North Terrace
Funeral services were held today for a boy killed when he was struck by an automobile near his home. The service took place at North Terrace Church and included prayers and a tribute from family.
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Rox
Cold Wave in Chicago and Heat Wave in Iceland
Chicago suffers a cold spell with a 46 degree reading and strong winds, while Reykjavik reports a heat wave with a 72 degree shade temperature. The contrast reflects unusual regional weather conditions for June.
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Iceland
Weather Bureau
Reykjavik
North Pole
Greatest Whiskey Raid in Dry History Near Detroit
Authorities raid a long hidden liquor cache near Detroit uncovering 15 000 bottles of pre Volstead whiskey and cases of beer. Alleged caretaker Johnson arrested as raiders seize rare American whiskey, Canadian imports, and large beer stocks. police and federal agents lead the operation.
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Erere
Detroit River
Johnson
Canada
Retail cost of foods rises in most cities year over year
The department of labor reports higher food costs ending May with most cities showing increases. Salt Lake City and several others show varying percentages, while New York and Washington display notable gains. Compared with 1923 average, Spokane and several cities show different rates.
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Houston
Merphis
Mobile
Atlanta
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Washington
Denver
Los al
New York
Spercen
Providence
Shew Haven
Conn
Salt Lake
Fall River
AnEen
Manchester
Ance
Springfield
Mar
Ashington
Alleged Insane Man Held at City Prison
Police were called to the Clarendon hotel at 7:19 in the morning where a 48 year old New York man caused a scene. Officers moved him to the city prison after he became violent in a cab. He is in serious condition under medical care. The man was a clothing salesman known locally, with relatives notified and en route.
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Clarendon Hotel
Agea
Siresse
Vst
Focal Hirade
J. BH
Ransis
Ifoot
Kansas City
President Could Go Back Howe After Trip
June 10 report notes the president completed a song and a celebration occurred in France. The item mentions a return and a mace presence amid the Minnesota trip context with limited readable details.
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Howe
Minnesota
Mace
France
Bussyfoot Johnson Accused in Liquor Reform Scandal
Disjointed report alleges Bussyfoot Johnson faced questions over liquor reform. The fragmented text hints at admission and a public reaction but lacks coherent details or dates.
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Bussyfoot
Johnson
Gays
Hes
Plans Under Way for 25 Room Tourist Hotel Near East Pike
Plans for a fine new 25 room tourist hotel on the Albert Adams farm site three miles east of the city on the National Pike move forward. The project includes a large garage and a surrounding tourist park with improvements to the grounds. If built, the hotel would boost local commerce by keeping visitors in town longer and offering services and a filling station in connection with the hotel.
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Albert Adams
East National Pike
Adams Owur
Clos
Adams Farm
Zanesville
Intensive drive to break liquor trust in winter
The government aims to crush the rum trust's sea and land operations before winter. Officials say heavier coast guard craft will be withdrawn from law enforcement activities late in October for navigation protection during the campaign against rum traffic. Coast guard vessels will be reassigned to enforce the winter program, with criticism that normal navigation service suffered.
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Washington
Rum Trust
Treasurys
Coast Guard Crafc
Campaise of Navigation Protection
Bothettantics
Pacific
Transi
Red
San Francisco
Os Angeles
Castle
Hawaii
Maine
Coast Guard
Spectacular leap headlines high school event
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dramatic leap by a student named Beth Rey toward an event at a high school venue. Details are unclear with missing dates places and outcomes.
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Riot and Arrests Reported Amid Ant clashes in Worcester
Report from Worcs indicates a riot with 399 automobiles damaged as Lansmen clash with antis. Injuries are mentioned but not quantified. several vehicles were stoned and damaged amid chaotic scenes. Police and local officials are investigating the disturbances.
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Lansmen
Coast Guard Fires On A Ram Runner
Coast Guard units exchanged fire with a ram runner as a pursuit stretched offshore. The incident unfolded during a June operation, with authorities reporting gunfire in the chase and subsequent events under investigation.
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Coast Guard
Ellsworth R Ryan Fined and License Revoked
Ellsworth (Sonnr) Ryan was fined 100 and had his license revoked for one year by Judge Isaac Humphrey in municipal court after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge. He was taken to the county jail, with prior arrests for drunkenness and speeding on Bine avenue amid a week of incidents.
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D. D. Westenhaver
Peter J. Honaire
Cleveland
Cengy Company
Gluck
Scanlon
Foungstow
Politer
Edward Scanion
Carl Fleps
Columbus
At- Haut
Besgur
Dutie Westenhaver
Copeland
Childre
Iabel Walker Willebrendt
Jliguer Law
Ellsworth (Sonnr
Wheat Crop Shortage Yet Adequate for Domestic Use
Washington reports the wheat crop this year will be among the shortest since 1817 with about 61,003 bushels suitable for domestic use. Officials say exports may be limited but the harvest should meet domestic demand, aided by favorable weather conditions and overall prospects for grain supply.
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Washington
Four Money Suits Filed Against Company
Four separate money suits were filed Wednesday alleging monetary recoveries. Details on defendants, amounts, and court are not provided in the text.
Mass Meeting Report Amid Racial Tensions and Protests
A chaotic mass gathering, described with garbled OCR text, references a large Chinese presence and anti foreigner demonstrations. Spectators and officials planned a march or rally, while crowds allegedly included thousands of natives.
Lewis Tells Miners No Wage Decrease Will be Tolerated
Athens reporter covers a rally where Lewis denounces wage cuts in eastern Ohio coal fields. He criticizes operators for mismanaging policy and warns there will be no change to the existing wage agreement. He notes railroads and industries worsen idle mines and urges unity as miners plan action toward Pomeroy.
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Athens
Lnter
Pomeroy
Twe
Ohio
Countes
United Mine Workers
Double fatal shootings tied to Arial gang beer run
June 10 reports say Sheriff Hoffman aims to uncover motives in the killings of Walter O'Donnell and Harry, with early details hinting at a suburban confrontation. Investigators focus on a feral encounter and a later shooting tied to the Arial gang.
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Pet
ML Hoffman
Walter O' Donnell
Harry Compan
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Everexpeci Editional
Feral
Malion
Bassimii
Odonnel
Dance Hall and Beach Inspector Appointed Soon
Announcement by Probate Judge Graham and Mayor Slater states a public dance hall and beach inspector will be named within a few days. The amended code requires a permit for public dances inside the municipality, with officials watching for proper conduct and attire at beach events.
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Greham
Maser
Pos Bate
Graham Seid Wednes
Bashers
Urere
Je Siremes
Helmt Mack Sennett
Lint Municipal Corporation
Contractor Shot Near Home After Long Day's Work
In Cleveland a contractor was shot and killed near his home as he finished his day. The victim identified as G. Williams suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced after arrival at the hospital. Police reported the incident remains under investigation with few concrete details released.
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Ah Dey
Cleveland
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