Alabama Turns Wet and Regulated Sale Approved
Alabama voters approve wet guidance by a slim margin in Jefferson County with a majority of about 1,600 for regulated liquor sales. Birmingham officials, including Commissioner Lane and Chief Bodener, reflect on the long campaign, Prohibition struggles, and the high cost of enforcing the law, noting widespread arrests and evolving public attitudes toward liquor and enforcement.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Moore
Me. Moore
Hanor
Ity
Lane
F Birmingham
Sireult Court
Public Justice
Hirmingham
Desperate Fight to End Maine Prohibition Amendment
A bitter statewide campaign to repeal Maine's prohibition amendment peaks on September 11. Paid anti prohibition forces led by Purley A. Baker and Howard Russell mobilize, with Mrs LeM,N Stevens steering a women led effort from Portland. Local self government league backs the push while four leading newspapers endorse retention, calling the pledge the bitterest fight in the nation.
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Augusta
Maine
Purley A. Baker
Howard
Russell
E. Mair
Adams County
Ohio
W. Mortom
Michigan
Euper
AntiSaloon League
Tehiran
le M.N. Stevens
W. C.F
Coffee prices posted at San Antonio lunch counters
A brief note from the San Antonio Express states that coffee with cream is 1 cent and coffee with cream and sugar is 15 cents, with the listing not yet posted but awaited with firm expectation. The line reflects early pricing terms in local eateries and civic business chatter.
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San Antonio
San Antonio Express
Texan Firearms Tax Suit Hits District Court
Austin Texas the law fixing a gross receipts tax on pistol sales within the state is being tested in Fifty third District Court Attorney General Lightfoot filed suit against Caswell Smith seeking 1110 50 and an 11 05 penalty The case targets failure to file the required report within thirty days after sale The statute faced strong opposition as dealers evade by leasing purchases and interstate commerce complicates enforcement
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Austin
Texas
Reedom
Consumption Increases Share of Beer Sales Declines in Tax
Inow Laws Fall to Keep Down Sale of Liquors report shows over 113 million gallons of beer sold in the year ending June 20 1911, higher than the year prior, per official internal revenue figures. The note cites K E Cabell and federal revenue data from Washington.
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Washington, D.C
K.E. Cabell
United States
AntiSaloon League Civic League Fall Out in Maine and Washington
Washington reports say the Anti Saloon League and Maine Civic League split over cooperation with the Civic League. Twelve of its workers are in Maine, while Rev. E S Nicholson denies the Maine report. the dispute centers on joint efforts and rates cited for the leagues.
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Antisaloon League
Maine CiVic League
Washington
D. C
Boston Fan League of America
Maine
Hts
Rev
SE. Nicholson
Railway Bonus Payment Notice to Subscribers
Notice to subscribers that payments for the railroad bonus for August and September are past due and must be settled at the banks. Signed by W. A. Weaxuty, secretary of the Commercial Club.
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W. A. Weaxuty
See'y
Commercial Club
Woman jailed for giving whiskey to sick friend
In St Louis August 1 1911 the Times reports a woman who supplied whiskey to a sick friend at her home was summoned. The judge noted it is against the law in Oklahoma to give whiskey to others and sentenced the woman to 100 days in jail and fined her $100.
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Bt. Louis
St Loula
Oklahoma
Toman
Jil
Atchison Globe Lights: Wry Sayings and Quips Collected
A collection of humorous lines and observations from the Atchison Globe. The text playfully ponders daily life, work, weather, and social norms with wry reversals. It weaves quips about costs of living and high singing, storms in Cuba, and odd proverbs about meals and stamps.
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Cuba
Crug
Governor Colquitt to Meet Taft on Texas Border Security
Governor Colquitt plans to press President Taft in Hutchison Kansas for stronger policing of the Texas Mexico border. He cites continual depredations harming Texans and urges federal action. if unavailable, the state may act to protect its people. El Paso Times reports the stance following the reci procicity defeat.
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Colquitt
Taft
Hutchison
Kansas
Texas
Mexico
el Paso Times
Important Notice to Property Owners in Alpine Texas
County Health Officer response quotes a 1911 law allowing authorities to disinfect apartments after occupancy by persons with smallpox scarlet fever diphtheria or tuberculosis. Violations incur a fine of ten to one thousand dollars. The notice states the officer’s authority to require disinfection under supervision. Signed C Brooke County Attorney.
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Dian Docron
Thirty-second
C. Brooke
For Trade. Corner business at Railroad Ave Corpus Christi TX
Trade notice offers unimproved Alpine property via Alpine Avalanche. Includes 50 by 150 foot corner on Railroad Avenue in Corpus Christi three blocks from Union Depot with deep water harbor access confirmed by U.S. Government. Property in Alpine is unimproved. January 1 1912 deadline referenced.
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Railroad Avenue
Corpus Christi
Texas
Union Depot
U.S
Alpine
Alpine Avalanche
Lodge Directory Stormer Camp Meets Monthly Invites Members
Stormer Camp No OL WO announces monthly meetings each Tuesday with all members and Kidley Woodmen cordially invited. Clerk LN HaLeem and Warren Gainer C of P Lodge No 422 list meeting on the first Thursday?, with note of irregular wording due to OCR.
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el Paso Herald, News
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