Liquor Output Drops as Chicago Saloons Clamor Grows
The Greencastle paper notes a 33 and one third percent drop in liquor output in Pennsylvania and cites opinions from Rev. Dr. Boynton on prohibition. It questions liquor press coverage as Cincinnati faces a near 500000 deficit in municipal funds and references Walt Mason's verse on conflict. It adds a Chicago figure of 7000+ saloons with 80000 dope users amid prohibition debate.
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Chicago
Municipal Fund of
Cincinnati
Chicago News
Italy Passes Tight Liquor Sale Restrictions
Italy’s parliament approved a law banning sale of all liquors outside narrow limits and under strict conditions. The government argues the measure boosts citizens’ efficiency as workers and soldiers.
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Italy
Banquet Ban on State Liquor for July 3 Philadelphia
No intoxicating beverage was served at the Independence Day banquet conducted by the state of Pennsylvania. The decision follows a unanimous ruling of the governor appointed commission that no liquor shall be provided at the expense of the state at the Hotel Adelphia in Philadelphia on July 3.
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Pennsylvania
Adelphia
Philadelphia
Prohibition Scores Put Kitchin Front in Dry Fight
The Democratic floor leader will not be a liquor ally but a proven prohibitionist Claude Kitchin former North Carolina governor. The shift marks a win for temperance advocates as the anti prohibition fight gains new leadership.
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Congress
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Insecure Securities Challenge Cincinnati Banks
Inside sources reveal Cincinnati failed to secure a federal reserve bank due to banks holding brewery and distillery collateral seen as unsafe by the board. The liquor industry is viewed through the lens of big business as the board shifts the bank to Cleveland.
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Cincinnati
Federal Reserve Bank
Cincinnat
W. C. T. A. Sinsinnaughty
Cleveland
Printers Toast Wilson at Large Washington Banquet
Three hundred delegates and guests attended the International Stereo Typers and Electrotypers Union annual banquet in Washington. The event featured a toast to President Wilson with sparkling water and demonstrations of patriotism, described as one of the capital’s most striking gatherings in years.
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Wilson
International Stereotypers’ and Electrotypers’ Union
Washington, D. C
National Prohibition Campaign Discussed in Washington
A July 10 conference in Washington DC of United Temperance forces and church temperance societies reviewed a proposed resolution for a national constitutional prohibition referendum to the Sixty Fourth Congress and outlined campaign plans.
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United Temperance Forces of
Washington, D. C
Church Temperance Societies
Sixty-fourth Congress
Colleges Study Liquor Problem Gains Ground in Nation
A study by the Inter collegiate Prohibition Association shows about two hundred colleges now examine alcohol issues. Sixty five or more offer credit bearing courses, while many others plan such classes next year and over a hundred run non credit courses. By September 21, 1914, eighteen states had prohibition laws, with nine added since.
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Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
United States
Iowa
Idaho
The Cotton Problem Again Worries the South
The Augusta Chronicle warns that if Britain does not lift its embargo before the next cotton crop, the South faces a worse crisis than since the Civil War. After a spring rebound, a large 16 million bale stock remains, with a new crop forecast 8.6 million bales smaller than last year and acreage trimmed from 37.4 million to 31.5 million.
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Augusta Chronicle
Europe
Great Britain
Worst Form of Americanism Seen in London Trial Echo
A London trial echoes the Thaw case with medical experts called to claim insanity in a murder by tub drowning for life insurance. Debate over expert testimony exposes a dispute about American style justice. The Becker case in New York mirrors this, as accomplices face harsher outcomes.
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London
United States
Stanford White
Britain Might Declares Cotton Contraband Risk
The article notes Britain delays cotton cargoes not on the contraband list to disrupt enemy and neutral markets. It speculates Germany's move to seize all raw cotton could push Britain to declare it contraband, leaving legal options limited. The U S government urges actions to curb British interference with export to neutral countries.
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Britain
Germany
Great Britain
Autos For Rural Mail Reach Toward Main Roads
The rural mail service adopts autos starting July 1 on two Quarryville routes with more planned next month. The Postmaster General has signed orders for over 100 machines to cover about 6000 miles of routes, expanding as highways and resources permit. The shift from horse to auto promotes better roads and efficiency, though road quality remains crucial.
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Pioneer
Quarryville
Improvements to Gain Postal Facilities Through Roads
The text argues that securing better postal facilities hinges on improved highways, with highways expected to repay costs through broader economic benefits and faster delivery infrastructure.
Notable Facts From The World Of Science And Life
A collection of curious observations and records across science and daily life. It notes animal eyesight advantages, Labrador shoeing for ice, rural postmen in Portugal, coal production in twenty nine states, Australia’s large unexplored areas, pistols with long range power, a Missouri Bible in Arabic with hand engraved pages, lightning risk higher in the country, and Oregon’s two women tailors and fourteen women attorneys.
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Missouri
Oregon
What becomes of tin cans in the United States
The article notes the U.S. leads in tin can production, producing about 1 billion cans annually, but often wastes empty cans. It cites global use of cans in Asia and Europe for crafts and toys, and predicts the U.S. may someday fully utilize waste cans as better recycling and garbage care improves.
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United States
Far East
Asia
Persia
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Orient
High Seas
Confessions and Cliches on Women and Men in Society
A reflective column mocks gender stereotypes through aphorisms about women and men. It critiques assumptions about education motherhood love humor and virtue, noting how appearances and behaviors shape judgments and social roles.
Fashion dictates printed name and address on stationery
The passage urges readers to print name and post office address on personal stationery, arguing fashion makes it a personal element like hat or tie. It claims up-to-date people comply, and leadership shows initiative.
Small statured men achieve great things across history
A Kansas City Star column notes famous leaders and geniuses who defy size stereotypes. Dr Chas Mayo John B Gough Sir John French Lloyd George Lord Roberts Nelson Napoleon and others are cited as undersized yet influential. The piece argues stature does not determine achievement.
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John B. Gough
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Gough
John French
France
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Bobs
Grant
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Auto Horn Foils Mountain Lions On Northern Route
Sacramento, Charles Jackson, mail stage driver between Marklesville and Gardnerville, faced two mountain lions in heavy snows. As the beasts advanced, he blew an automobile horn from under the wagon seat, and the lions fled. He plans to carry a horn or gun on future trips.
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Cal
Charles Jackson
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Nev
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