Arkansas begins statewide prohibition at midnight
New states in Colorado Idaho South Carolina Iowa Arkansas Washington report Arkansas will enforce a statewide prohibition law at midnight. Senator T C White of Pine Bluff says Anti-saloon League workers will monitor compliance and will prosecute officers aiding intoxicants to members. Licenses for clubs are banned and several local liquor firms may close or move. Imports for personal use limited. levies and marking requirements outlined as prohibition takes effect.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
T. C. White
Pine Bini
Arkansas Department
Arkansas Department of the
Anti-saloon League
White
Whisky Seizure Flushed Down Charleston Sewers
Charleston West Virginia police seized twenty five thousand pints of whisky brandy and rum from a Mayfield distillery and emptied them into a sewer. A deputy on the Kentucky border reported ten bootleggers arrested wearing multiple pockets stuffed with small bottles.
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Charleston
W. Va
Dee
State Prohibition Department
Kentucky
Iowa Goes Into Dry Column As Saloons Close
Des Moines reports nearly five hundred saloons will shut tonight as the statewide prohibition law takes effect tomorrow. Attorney General Cosson vows to enforce the law personally. Manning city council granted a three year liquor license, but state courts will decide its validity. The state has been legally dry for thirty years, yet pockets remained damp with breweries shifting to creameries and other lines.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Manning
Idaho Passes Rigid Prohibition Law For Liquor
Boise reports the passage of the most rigid prohibition measure in Idaho history set to take effect tomorrow. The act bans possession of liquor by corporations firms or individuals except for medicinal or scientific use with sworn certificates. Territorial saloon influence wanes as leaders welcome an eventual vote to ban liquor manufacture statewide.
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Boise
Maho
Idaho
South Carolina Liquor Ban Takes Effect Tonight
Columbia Dec 31 The prohibition measure approved by South Carolina voters last September goes into effect at midnight tonight. The ban passed by a ten to one margin. Fifteen counties with saloons will close them tonight.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Prohibition Law Finally Takes Effect in Washington
Olympia December marks the enforcement of a 1914 prohibition law after years of court battles with liquor interests. The measure, recently upheld, goes into effect tomorrow as the state shifts to enforce the ban on alcohol.
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Olympia
Wash
Psy
Wen Tae
Georgia Prohibition Moves Ahead Amid Prosperity Outlook
Georgia reads a dry measure easing liquor sales from May 1 and banning advertising. A Washington report notes 1916 optimism across industries, with railroads expanding, manufacturing rebounding, and agricultural output rising, especially grains and forage. The South shows lasting prosperity potential despite war-linked price shifts.
Earl Campbell Taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital
Earl C. Campbell a leading Johnson City business man was taken to Johns Hopkins hospital for expert treatment after ten days of illness. He was accompanied by Jesse Curtis and George F. Clark. Mrs Campbell will run the pressing parlor in his absence. J M Gaunt returned from a ten day trip to Carrollton Kentucky to look after property and farm in Indiana.
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Earl C. Campbell
Johnson City
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Jesse Curtis
Geo.f. Clark
Campbell
East Tennessee
J. M. Gaunt
Carrollton
Indiana
Despondent Norfolk grocer dies by own hand
Mesander Stallings aged about 70 keeper of a grocery at 1429 Maple avenue Portamenth Pren tis Place blows out his brains with a double barreled shotgun shortly after 10 tonight He left a wife and several children He had earlier seen his1 year old daughter die in the same room five years ago due to ill health The tragedy occurred in Pren us Place Norfolk Wil- Jan 1.
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Norfolk
Wil
Stallings
Maple Avenue
Prentis Place
Portamenth
Pren- Us Place
Tragedias Prom Knoxv ille Tennessee
Short line report from Knoxville details two fatal shooting accidents. Roy McCarter ten and Clay Dyer ten died from gunshot injuries in their homes and Powder Springs. both incidents cite accidental discharge while children handled firearms.
Vew Orchestra at the Odeon Theatre
The musicians for the Odeon Theatre have arrived and will furnish first class music at both the afternoon and evening performances. Those who visit the Odeon will get value for money. First class pictures and perfect order will be found at The Odeon at all times.
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Odeon Theatre
Odeon
Bomb threat at the State House in Boston a botched attempt
A four pound dynamite charge was found attached to a basement door of the State House in Boston. A kerb woman discovered the device. Investigators say a rope fuse suggests a novice job. Police moved the bomb to a suburb and discharged it after the fuse failed.
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Boston
Jun
State House
Dog Pulls Trigger Kills William Laffoon in Ettrick
Petersburg Virginia December 31 The accidental death of William P Laffoon a respected Ettrick citizen occurred while fox hunting near Chesterfield County A dog tripped the hammer firing the weapon into Laffoon s head killing him instantly He left a widow and nine children survivors include several relatives and neighbors report a string of past family misfortunes
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Petersburg
William P. Laffoon
Ettrick
Mr. Laffoon
William Nurgent
A. A. Blankenship
Etttrick
George Blankenship
Norfolk
Chesterfield County
OUSTED MEMPHIANS CAN'T RESUME OFFICE
Former Memphis mayor B H Crump and two other suspended officials R A Utley and W M Stanton are barred from seeking reelection or resuming office while their ouster appeals await final ruling by the Tennessee supreme court. The order from Nashville keeps the temporary municipal government in place. A decision is due January 20.
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Memphis
B. H. Crump
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Nashville
W. M. Stanton
Chancery Court
Poisoned Candy From Red Netting Bag In Abingdon
Abingdon Virginia. Hugh Morgan two year old son of Mr and Mrs E L Morgan is critically ill from poisoning believed caused by candy colored with dye from a Christmas bag made of red mosquito netting. A tumbler of water overturned on the bag allowed dye to fade into the candy while parents were away. Mr and Mrs W A Starritt and son return from a visit at East Radford Virginia.
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Abingdon
Hugh Morgan
E. L. Morgan
Sneezing Grips Nation Warned By Doctors
Reports from multiple cities describe a spreading grip epidemic not limited to Chattanooga. Physicians attribute spread to sneezing and warn pneumonia can develop from grip, often proving fatal. Sneezing in confined spaces like closet cars and public places is cited as a direct transmission method.
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Chattanooga
Department of Health
Fast Tennessee Normal School Is Growing
The winter term at the State Normal School begins Tuesday January 4 with most fall students returning and many new enrollees. Enrollment set a record in fall and is expected to rise again for winter and spring terms. Dormitory rooms are filled. many women lodge in private homes while men stay with families. The school dining hall serves over 300 and a summer dining room is planned. Prof. W. T. Fox returns after graduate work at the University of Chicago to resume teaching.
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State Normal School
State Board of Education
W. T. Fox
University of Chicago
Dolly the Cow Tops Georgia Kickers in Odd Contests
In a curious report from Atlanta, Dolly the champion-kicking cow owned by C. Hays of Greenville is described as more agile than a classic nursery rhyme moon jumper. Witnesses claim her power earns her a place in kicking contests, while unrelated notes mention shipwreck rescues and James A. Parsons’s improving condition after a fall.
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Atlanta
Georgia
C . Hays
Greenville
Dolly
Hays
Alexanfant Thria
Yetien Din Amer
Fire destroys Sullins College in Bristol event
A devastating blaze leveled Sullins College in Bristol, a leading Southern Methodist girls school. Fire officials say the cause is unknown but started likely in the entrance area. Early estimates put property loss between 12,000 and 150,000 dollars, with no hope of immediate rebuilding without a major donation. The fire forced evacuations as students slept in their night clothes. Miss Rebecca Louder alerted staff and residents, saving some lives. The school, founded in the 1870s, had recently faced financial strain and strong support from the Methodist Halston conference. The destruction marks the end of an era for a prominent southern girls' college. its graduates spanned many southern states.
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Hirisinl
Venn
Dane
J. le Kelly
Fristers
Sullins College
el Peters
Me Boar
Jeeternay
Southern Methodist Girls ‘College
Bristol
Poy Fey
David Suiling
Cenenary College
Cleveland
Tenn
Southen Methodist Church
Hare Mahan
Mississippi
EL Martin
Ward-Belmont
Nashville
Neighbors
Janet
Centenary College
Cleve
Orr
J. C. Orr
Rebecca Louder
Reacher
Miss Louder
Halston Conference
Emory
Henry Iand
Martha Washington
Abernedon
Centenary
South
Amusing wartime nurse tale from France and sea loss near Crete
A London report recounts a fashionable nurse in France asking if a wounded stretcher bearer is an officer or a man. The answer notes the man has been hit twice in the innards, with no squeak, defying classification. Separately a British liner Persia was torpedoed off Crete, with 200 passengers and 280 to 300 crew aboard, nearly all lost.
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France
London
Persia
Crete
Gold service buttons awarded by Cumberland Telephone
The Cumberland Telephone System local office will award gold and blue enamel service buttons to employees with five or more years of continuous service. Three workers at the exchange will receive badges, led by JH Pitts with twenty years. The plan, begun by VP J Epps Brown, aligns with the company’s benefit and safety programs. President W T Gentry holds the longest service at forty years. Over a thousand Bell employees in the South are expected to receive badges in January, including many women.
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Cumberland Telephone System
Pitts
SM. Scarbrough
Ira Clevins
J. Epps Brown
Bell Systems
W. T. Gentry
Bell
South
Bible class officers elected by Johnson City churches
The Man's Bible classes across Johnson City churches named officers for 1916 last Sunday. Central Baptist Baraca elected S. B. Douglas president, Clarence Miller secretary, John Parloue treasurer, A K Johnson teacher. First Methodist Men elected S. Miller president, C Campbell teacher. Young Men's Patterson president, H Anderson secretary, H C Black teacher. Christian Church Sidney Gervi teacher. Watauga Avenue Presbyterian J M Horton president, Harvey McBath vice president, B C Wallin secretary, J L Sigman treasurer, M Burleson teacher. S Williams Bible Class Mansus Memorial E M Black president, A Baker vice president, G Gilbreath teacher. L P Driscoll secretary, J W Houston treasurer. Fire Presbyterian Brotherhood W J Barton president, J E Reading vice president, W Ja Lewis secretary, Lyle assistant secretary, John Mathews treasurer, Prof J We Lowder. A B Church George B R Brown teacher, Cade Porter president and secretary, Harrison Carter treasurer. St Johns Episcopal Rev W A Johnnard leader, Maj G T Lep president, Mr John A Mune vice president.
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Johnson City
Central Baptist
Church
S. BR. Douglas
Clarence Miller
Johm Par Ldue
A. Kt. Johnson
First M. 5
E. Miller
C. Campbell
Alex Patterson
H. Anderson
H. C. Black
Sidney Gervi
Watauga Avenue
J M. Horton
Harvey Mc Bath
B.C. Wallin
J. L. Sigman
M. Burleson
S. ©. Williams
Mansus Memorial Church
E. M. Black
A. Baker
J We Lowder
A. B. Church
George BR
Brown
Cade Porter
Harrison Carter
Treasuirer
St John's Episcopal Church
W. A. Jonnard
Maj
G. T. iLep
John A. Mune
Mrs Susan Arney Dies at 65 in Local Home
Mrs Susan Arney age 65 died at her home 220 West Main Street Tuesday morning after months of illness. Wife of Capt B J Arney she was a member of Mungey Memorial church. Funeral held Wednesday at home conducted by Dr D M Crowe and Dr J A Ruble. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
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Susan Arney
Weat Main Street
B. J. Arney
Mrs J Phipps Dies At East Carnegie Age 45
Mrs J Phipps of East Carnegie dies after lingering illness on Monday afternoon. She leaves a husband and eight children. A member of First M B Church, her funeral was led by Rev John M Emert and followed by interment at Monte Vista Cemetery. Mr and Mrs J J Suble of Rochester were registered at the Colonial earlier in the week.
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J. & Phipps
East Carnegie
M. B
John M. Emert
Monte Vista Cemetery
J. J. Souble
Rochester, N
Colonial
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Martin Mill
Clay Dyer
C. C. Dyer
Powder Springs
Grainger County
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VEW Orchestra
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W. A. Starritt and Son
East Radford
Tennessee
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Robert McNeely
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