Knoxville Prohibition Debate and Town Sketch Echoes
A Northern newspaper excerpt recounts Prohibition arguments and moral outrage on drink, linking recent Knoxville events to broader temperance themes. The writer visits East Tennessee town Jonesboro, describes its growth potential, tannery and iron works, mills, a budding blast furnace project, local papers, lawyers, doctors, and a cordial social scene, while noting the impending 14th Amendment and a mix of opinions on prohibition and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Knoxville
Bristol
Virginia Wire
East Tennessee and North Carolina Railway
Washington County
Jonesboro
Ths County
Enat
Tennessee
Ace
Blackstone
Carr
New York
Sovers|bonz
Tts
Comet
Express company to handle future gold and silver shipments
A conference among Colm Jol Hoey Ade Express, Secretary Manning, and Treasurer Jordan led to a policy shift authorizing the express company to move gold and silver coin in line with existing contracts. While large shipments from New Orleans and other ports will proceed by ship, most idle coin transfers will use express service to reach commercial centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Hoey
Adeany Express Company
Hai
Manning
Tremerdr Jordan
Express Company
Bperetary
Shurman
New Orleans
Washington
United States
Switford
Vantio
New Orlentia
San Fran Francisco
Carson City
St. Louis
Aid
War With Russia Threat Looms Over Britain and Russia
A fragmentary report cites fear of a British Russian war sparked by political tension and mobilization signals. Mentions pledged sums and public concern as Britain faces an escalating threat and calls for readiness amid uncertainty about global fallout.
The New York Weekly Focus on War Costs and Peace
The text discusses vast wartime spending and the desire for peace and harmony among mankind. It notes readers across America and Britain and reflects on advertising and printing costs while criticizing the wasteful expenditure on armament.
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Tnise
New York
Pwd
America
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Prohibition Department
J.b.jones
Maines
Ike
K Tribune
Morvidle
Edgar Mathes
Barxoome
Sodela
Napny
Johnny
Chicago Herald
Ohio
Foraker
Chio
Ohio River
Mirgént
Nike
Kidde
Tre
Cent of Five
TF. Roce
Fairbanks
Colm
Wasmiyeroy
Cleveland
Oether Lst
Endicott
Washinton
Whitney
Garland
Congress
Russia
Bune
Riuxs
Gladane
Hue
Rugland
Great Britain
Baat
Lng
Rai
Edger
Ater
Louis
Mondison
Yemington
Rmsington
Gondrat Oace, Mnion, N.Y
Rewington
Remington
Remington Ag'l
Mion
Ormex
Chambers Street
P. Angel
Samiel Modgow
Tum
Sorefala
Petter
Es Pin
Campbell Brothers
J. B. Jones
Reese
Camr Pakit Bros
Poe
Philips & Cor
Nashville
Yell Bros
Tenne Iske
Patria
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad
Wat Ward
Hk Park
Ainley
Johnie
Ae Lamm
Meridian
Groen
London
Sweetwater
Athens
Charleston
Chattany
de Cleveland
Athena
Kweetwater
Qacton
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Birawbeery Palin
Hoon Junction
Seaty
Boe
Biel
Ohio Division
Argelleo
Eels
Hourinwann
Jauiavilie
North Carolina
Morristown
Landvale
Wolf Crook
Wierward
Rowdo
Menfan
Chattanooga
Morthwent
Clevenasa
Agar Vision
Atlanta
Galena
Orleans
N. Ga
Land
Pallas
Memphis
Riso Avittaas Onere
DLA
Gay Street
PRIM
W. A. Mabtion
Ageaut
Ferresarrdy i Apentschwann
Cy. J. A. Cael
Morretown
Brower
HR ' Welaiist
Tenn
A. Taylor
Prefortan CaTaLoauns Maidad Free
Wake For Timm
Swot Tone
Emerson
Jan the Gilbert Music House
Gay ST
Enoxvile
Enterprise
R. J. Rankin
Mitchell
Islano Home Stock Farm
Grosseilo, Wayne Co
Mich
Savage & Farnum, Pnoranerons
Petranhe Mp
Tates Aland
Chicago Cottace Organ
Mina
Scandara
Ovesnent
Antia
Bante
Varipky
SRA
Chicago Cottage Organ Co
Randolph Aut
Ann Stroeta
Chicago
Ill
Bentital
Gilbert
Railway
Frnerciase
Axn Halianast Pareeneen’s
P. A
Atlanta, Ga
Roowha
Dasney
C. B. Obbora
P.O. Bor
Jehneon City
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