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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...each state the Senatorial campaign is painted with its own peculiar colors, beer v. no beer, farmers v. urbanites, slush v. purity, etc.; but the sweeping question which buzzes nationally is: "Will the Democrats be able to capture control of the next Senate?" Even in the 69th Congress, the Democrats and the insurgent Republicans, whenever they united, could outvote the regular Republicans. But actually to control the Senate and be able to organize its committees, the Democrats must have at least 49 members. They now have 39, are not in danger of losing any, because the seven Democratic vacancies...
Last week William V. Dwyer, sportsman, race track owner, head of a $40,000,000 liquor syndicate, was convicted along with his "payoff man," E. C. Cohron, of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law, sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a $10,000 fine, the maximum penalty under the law. Asked by U. S. Attorney Emory R. Buckner if he had received a "square deal," Mr. Dwyer smiled. "Positively," he said...
...George V (Great Britain...
...Gustaf V (Sweden...
Divorced. Sir Richard Robert Cruise, oculist to His Majesty George V; from Lady Margery Barbara Cruise. Sir Guy Daunt, retired admiral and onetime M. P. was named as corespondent...