Supreme Court upholds part of Webb-Kenyon liquor law
A historic ruling on the Webb-Kenyon Act stirs debate as seven Justices dispute the constitutionality of liquor shipment restrictions. Only Holmes and VanDevanter favor the law, while others question its reach, prompting public doubts about judicial logic versus chance in the high court.
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Joby Barleycorn
United States Supreme
Holmes
Vandevanter
Supreme Court
Court of Last Resort
Justices Unity on Constitutionality of Webb Kenyon Law
Nine separate opinions mark the Supreme Court ruling upholding Congress power to curb liquor shipments to enforce prohibition while protecting state control of domestic affairs. The decision averts weakened state authority and preserves public governance, amid partisan commentary on enforcement and political leanings.
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Jthy
Jielee
Supreme Court
Webb-Kenyon
Congress
Grangers Open New State Headquarters in Harrisburg
Grangers move to centralize operations by consolidating insurance, cooperative purchasing, legislative, organizational, and other activities under one Harrisburg office. The relocation targets Pennsylvanian Grange Magazine and News publication to the same site. Fred Brenckman of Weatherly will manage the new headquarters, bringing long service as county historian and regional organizer.
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San
State Grange
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Slate Grange
Pennsylvania Grange News
Chambersburg
Grange
Fred Brenckman
Weatherly
Carbon County
Bronckman
Wrgo
Branckman
Washington Party
Fogont
Greenville clubs close sideboards in Mercer County crackdown
In Mercer county a reform movement led by the American Girl League claims victory as the Elks Eagles Moose and Guths clubs face actions over illegal sideboards. The crackdown targets liquor sales without licenses amid ongoing protests in Greenville and surrounding areas.
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Sharon
Tans
Greenville Guths
Elks
Eagles
Moose
Reform! League
Mercer County
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old remedy praised for curing colds and stopping nasal congestion. The ad claims taking it every two hours clears a stuffed head, relieves feverishness and sore throat, and costs 25 cents at drug stores. It emphasizes quick, pleasant taste and genuine formula.
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Pape
Uly
Prosecution Looms Over Sharon Clubsideboard Abuse
Attorney B Brockway says Sharon League plans broad action as Greenville sideboards and clubs face prosecutions. Officials Hite Whitman indicate similar moves may target Farrell and Sharon clubs, with aims to enforce laws and discipline clubs for alleged favoritism and violations.
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B. Brockway
League
Farrell
Greenville
Hite
Whitman
Io Akély
Grognville
Thaselubs
Bas
Uhl Wowk
Brockway
Therty
Parrell
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