Liquor Laws and Temperance Debate in 19th Century Connecticut
The article surveys mid 1800s Connecticut debates over prohibition and the Act for the Suppression of Intemperance. It cites justice perspectives on warrants and confiscation, noting views of Justice W Ilsworth and Justice Elsworth. It discusses enforcement challenges, public appetite for liquor, and arguments that strong laws protect health and safety, while acknowledging penalties and infringements.
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Connecticut
Isavel
Supreme Court of Bros Bs
Wusworth
Lilsworth
Sail
Elsworth
Hartford
Supreme Court of the Glute
Bandits and murderers seek pardons from State Board
Fairfield county prisoners led a long list seeking clemency as 75 inmates statewide petitioned for pardons. Among them are blackmailers tied to the Acme Shear factory bombing and several murderers from varied counties awaiting review in June.
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Fairfield County
Board of Pardons
State Board of Fardens
Aciue Shear Company
Connecticut Company
Hst
Bis County
Frank Bassett
Jack
May Becker
Connecticut
Louis Papila
Acme Bhear Company
Rosario DiPirofin
Charles Lsposito
Stanford
Joseph Bevelagqui
Scarlet fever epidemic postpones town events
Several cases of scarlet fever in town cause the postponement of multiple gatherings. Socials and fundraisers planned for May are delayed indefinitely, with residents noting illness amid efforts to reschedule or cancel activities. Local churches and committees report adjustments to schedules and postponed achievements nights and sales.
Keating’s vacant posts to be filled by Garrity and others
City Auditor Bernard Keating’s death leaves three boards and the City Hall committee with unfilled seats. City Auditor Waller W Garrity is expected to succeed Keating on the City Hall committee and Financial Advisory board upon Weyor Hehrens return. New terms on the Financial Advisory board began yesterday with several members replaced, including Henry Stevenson.
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Bernard Keating
Keating
Waller W Garrity
Weyor
Maime
Tiianrual Advisory
Wiher
Tais Gy
Fk Clark
Charles Stuart Canfield
George S HU Wemy
Noves Fo
Alling
Chaies Granford
Iink
Pell
Henry Stevenson
Rhode Island Churches Give Missions 73000 Report Includes Members
Opening session of the Rhode Island conference of Congregational churches reported 73000 waged expended in missionary work and new members aided. Rev George J Bloomfield of Riverside was elected moderator with officers including President Rev Sheodors Batchelor of Providence and Treasurer George H Cipron of Providence. The temperance committee noted federal enforcement actions as the first serious attempt to enforce the 18th amendment.
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Rhode Island
George J Bloomfield
Riverside
Sheodors Batchelor
Providence Neurrtary
Raymond Blumb Way
Wood
Earoy
Wood East
Providence
Cideon
George H Cipron
Herbert Wells Kingston
Nathan W Littlefield
Aldermanic Memorial Day Committee Set To Plan Observance
A meeting of the Aldermanic Memorial Day committee will be held in City Hall Friday night to prepare for the holiday observance. The committee has 2800 in its account for this year to cover parade and memorial Sunday service costs. The Claims Committee will meet in session Thursday night.
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Aldemanic Memorial Day Committee
Two Powers Reject U S Arms Project
Poland and Roumania today rejected America’s 3 Project to assemble private arms. They argued the Russia menace makes acceptance of terms impossible and noted that Russia was not in the league. Poland and Roumania are members.
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Ana Roumania
America 3
Tanulastare
Raa Clan
Impeusib
Russia
League
Poland
Roumania
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