Nationwide Referendum on Prohibition Faces Setback in New York
A 1926 press summary notes New York State rejected a resolution for a state referendum on light wines and beer, signaling limited impact on the national push to end Volstead era restrictions. Straw polls show mixed sentiment as drys argue public will shifts and wets anticipate change with more home feedback.
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New York
Washington
House
Senate
Drys
Congress
New York State
Buffalo
Montfauk Point
County Board Acts To Halt Rabies Spread In Athens County
Athens county commissioners meet to prohibit animals from running at large until the rabies epidemic ends. A transfer of $400 to the soldiers burial fund is approved. A sewer tile purchase is authorized and regular bills are passed. Weather delays planting of sweet peas amid heavy snow.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Athens
C. N
France
Alaska
Grosvenor
County Board of Health
Athens County
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court OKs Higher Gas Rates for Columbus Area
The Ohio Supreme Court allows Logan Gas to charge higher rates while awaiting the Utilities Commission ruling. The change affects about 74 municipalities. The new schedule sets a $1 flat charge for the first 500 feet and 60 cents per thousand thereafter, with an eventual refund if rates are lowered.
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Columbus
Logan Gas Company
State Supreme Court
State Utilities Commission
Ohio
Athens
State
Women Workers in Japan Employed by Major Plants
About 25,000 women are employed across several large manufacturing plants in Japan, with the figure indicating a significant female workforce within the country’s industrial sector. This estimate reflects on labor patterns and gender participation in Japanese industry.
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Japan
Disappearance Case in Pomeroy Unsolved as Foul Play Suspected
James McCumber, 65, disappeared from the Nuby residence on Willys Hill Monday night. Blood spots were found on the floor door knob and walk. authorities suspect foul play. McCumber left hat and coat behind. search of nearby hills caves and mines failed. McCumber had a prior 1904 rape conviction and seven year penitentiary sentence. Neighbors Mrs Nuby and Mr Byrant were questioned by County Prosecutor Reed as everyone awaits confirmation of his fate.
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Pomeroy
James McCumber
Jerry Nuby
Willys Hill
McCumber
State Penitentiary
Nuby
No Violence Expected After China Ultimatum
Peking March 17 United States naval authorities said no violence is expected as foreign powers deliver an ultimatum to China demanding hostilities at Tientsin cease.
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Peking
China
Tientsin
Colonel Coolidge Alive Today by Will to Survive
Plymouth Vermont March 17 Colonel John C Coolidge president s father fights for life relying on a Coolidge will Doctors say only his heart remains strong after eighty one years of service He was comfortable and rested in the sick room this morning amid grim prognosis.
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Plymouth
Vermont
John C. Coolidge
Coolidge
Colonel Coolidge
Government debate on private loan regulation in Coolidge era
Washington reports that the cabinet weighs federal limits on private loans as a tool to curb monopolies abroad. The State Department has signaled disapproval of certain credits, leaving bankers wary of government influence and possible implied approvals of other investments.
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Messenger
Washington
Coolidge
Department of State
Sticks to Post Despite a New Boy at His Home
Buss Stevenson press-man at the Messenger and Athens high school bandmaster is celebrated for St Patrick's Day. A World War hero, he stayed at work when his wife announced the birth by telephone. He single handedly prepared the cylinder for tonight's Messenger while ill foreman recovering, keeping in touch with home by phone.
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Buss Stevenson
Messenger
Athens
Buss
Prohibition Referendum Leads Nationwide Vote Totals
NEA Service and newspapers report prohibition supporters near 250000 as of today. Repeal remains far behind with 401,466 votes and modification at 592,648 while wet gains surge in big cities and dry strength grows in smaller towns. Women voters in San Francisco show notable preference patterns.
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Cleveland
NEA Service
San Francisco
Prominent Americans Protest U.S. War In China
In Pekin on March 17 prominent Americans in Peking cabled to the state department a protest against U.S. participation in the ultimatum by the powers to stop warfare near Tientsin.
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Pekin
Peking
State Department
United States
Tientsin
London Weaves Ultralight Cloth Superior to Thistledown
A new fabric crafted in London is described as lighter than thistledown and softer than the finest crepe de chin. The development suggests a breakthrough in textile materials with potential fashion and industrial uses.
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London
Little Vermont Village Crowded As Col Coolidge Fails
Plymouth Vermont reports crowds flocking to Ludlow for news on Colonel John C Coolidge as his health worsens. J journalists and telegraphers arrive daily by train and sleigh to the scene. Miss Florence Cilley’s general store becomes a hotel with reporters sleeping above and dining in the kitchen.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Ludlow
Florence Cilley
President Coolidge
Flu in virulent form batters several cities
The virulent flu has returned nationwide with heavy tolls in many cities. Chicago remains hard hit with thousands of influenza cases, many turning to pneumonia. After a brutal two day period the health department opened a free clinic offering anti influenza injections to those unable to pay.
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Chicago
Owen WL. Scott
Health Department
Gas Rates Spark Refund Debate Across Athens and Logan
Logan Gas Company customers signed multi year contracts shielding them from the latest increase while Athens residents face higher rates after not opt ing in. The state commission will review refunds if rates are deemed improper, affecting Chauncey gas consumers along with Athens.
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Commission
Supreme Court
Ies
Logan Gas Company
Athens City
Athens
State Commission
Chauncey Gas
Here's to old Erin and the dream ships of Erin
The lyric poem praises Erin with images of skies woods moons and dream ships. It invokes OBrien ODone OConnell and other names and blesses lovers fame and safe return of ships laden with jewels and gold.
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Old Erin
Emerald Isle
Blue Waters
Illness Strikes Athens Schools Reducing Attendance
More than 100 of 750 Athens elementary students are absent, with 54 of 364 junior high and 50 of 346 senior high pupils missing. About 15 percent in each school are home ill, many from chicken pox, whooping cough, scarlet fever, mumps, and grippe. The Central third grade reported 15 absentees.
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Athens
John Patterson
East Side
Central School
United States Doubts Disarmament Conference Move
Washington reports that hopes for a 1926 world disarmament conference fade as League of Nations leadership is blamed for missteps. President Coolidge meets advisers to decide if the United States can yet initiate any conference this year, with London and Geneva links examined.
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Washington
League of Nations
League
Geneva
Coolidge
Hough
London
Hugh 8. Gibson
United States
League of Nations defers Germany entry to September
Geneva reports the League of Nations assembly accepted failure to admit Germany, with British Foreign Minister Sir Austen Chamberlain announcing the council's decision to postpone Germany’s admission until September. Brazil also resisted Germany joining until a permanent council seat is granted.
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Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Austen Chamberlain
League Council
Germany
League
Austen
Brazil
Brasil
Identifies Stabber in Boston Maniac Attack Case
Mrs Léon erett Saltonstall Tuckerman, a Boston society matron and one of eight stabbing victims, today identified Doming Capiro as the assailant who stabbed her a week earlier as she returned from Curly.
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Boston
Léonerett Saltonstall Tuckerman
Eécs
Society
Domigig Capiro
Pére
Bird Houses And How To Build Them
Bird lovers should consider building bird houses to protect trees and gardens from insects. The booklet explains economical, simple plans suited to different birds and offers complete instructions with free distribution by the Bureau. Enclose a two cent stamp for return postage.
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