Prohibition's First Birthday Sparks Mixed Reactions
On the first anniversary of the eighteenth amendment's effect, readers see varied responses. Figures show 48 million gallons of liquor in warehouses, 1,050,600 gallons monthly withdrawals, and 8.8 million dollars monthly tax from non beverage alcohol. Authorities report 17,565 prosecutions, total penalties of about 22.57 million dollars, and widespread regulatory conflicts across cities and industries.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Pusard
Congress
United States
Palmer
Prohibition Commission
Kramer
Revenue
Williams
Hudson Maxim
Invenor
William J. Burns
America
General Booth
The
Salvation Army
Extreme Speed Brings Chills in Record Flight Run
Paris reports Sadji Lecointe shattered a four kilometer record at Villacoublay averaging 194.5 mph. He completed a kilometer in eleven seconds, flew a Nieuport from a ground sweep at 10 feet, and endured a chilling 40 degree below readings as he crossed the line.
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Paris
Sadji Lecointe
Villacoublay
Lecointe
Nieuport
Government vehicle fleet reaches thirty thousand units
A National Automobile Chamber of Commerce report states that about 30,000 cars and trucks are in service across the 48 states government departments.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
First Picture Rescue of Lost Balloonists
The Enterprise publishes the first U S photograph of three navy balloonists rescued after days in north Canada. They reached Moose Factory met by J L Gadnet of Hudson Bay Co. Lieuts L A Kloor Walter Hinton and Stephen A Farrell survived a Dec 13 to Dec 14 crash and four days wandering hunger and cold before an Indian trapper Tom Marks led them to safety. The group then moved by dog sled toward Mattice and Cochrane as a relief party arrived.
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The
Enterprise
United States
U.S. Navy
Canada
Moose Factory
J. L. Gadnet
Hudson Bay Company
Gadnet
L. A. Kloor
Walter Hinton
Stephen A. Farrell
Rockaway
N. Y
P. Mil
James Bay
Tom Marks
S. A. Bradbury
Dedham Unusual Cemetery For Family Pets In Pine Ridge
Fresh evergreen wreaths rest on tiny graves in Pine Ridge cemetery, the only pet cemetery in this area. Operated by the Animal Rescue League, it holds about 400 graves with a crematory on site. Notable graves include Billy Arliss terrier and Fairy the Pomeranian, with epitaphs and photographs marking their memory.
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Dedham
Mass
Pine Ridge
Animal
Logue
Pow
Max
Animal Rescue League
Watch Your Brive
Of the 5606 Americans killed in grade crossing accidents during 1917 1918 and 1919 seventy percent were motorists Figures compiled by the interstate commerce commission and spread broadcast by the American Automobile association to arouse car owners to more careful driving
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Interstate Commerce Commission
American Automobile Association
Woodland Becomes Mostly Horseless Town in Early Auto Era
Woodland, the seat of Yolo county near Sacramento, has four horse drawn wagons left: a delivery wagon a milk wagon an express wagon and a vegetable wagon. All other business wheels are motorized.
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Woodland
Yolo County
Sacramento
Doctors own autos in the United States in 1920
A 1920 survey notes that about 110000 doctors in the United States owned automobiles. The figure highlights rising motor car ownership among professional classes and the broader adoption of personal vehicles in the era.
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United States
Harding’s First Year Budget Calls for Large White House Costs
Washington January 8 Warren G Harding's first year as president will cost about 149 600 dollars. He will receive 75 000 dollars salary and 25 000 dollars for traveling. Furnishings and upkeep total 89 600 dollars. The First Lady gets 50 000 dollars for refurnishing and servants. Heating 8 000 dollars and greenhouse upkeep 18 000 dollars. Gardens 9 000 dollars and nine 0 9 0 for greenhouses repairs. Grounds to be improved at 106 900 dollars. Lighting 86 000 dollars. The president may cover some expenses from his salary and personal costs.
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Washington
Warren
Harding
White House
Congress
Fines of Love and Hate Strain Pillar of Fire Cult
A Denver report outlines a $106,000 suit by Rev. Thomas A. Goode against Pillar of Fire leaders. He accuses Alma White of siphoning property, exploiting members, and interfering in marriages while members toil for little pay. Also notes Ruth Bridwell’s marriage to George Hughes and a kidnapping dispute surrounding the bride.
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Denver
Colo
Thomas A. Goode
Goode
Alma White
Cult
Alina White
Charles Bridwell
Ray B. White
Emily Bridwell
Ruth
George Hughes
Hughes
U S Bandits Work Paris in Bold City Crime Wave
Paris police seek help from the American State Department to identify and eject deserters and sailors among about 400 American crooks in the city. Descriptions blame hard boiled Americans for auto thefts burglaries and apartment house crimes as they roam in the light district.
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Paris
State Department
Bright Light
Touring Club Plans 125,800 New Signposts in France
Plans completed by the Touring Club of France call for 125 800 new signposts to be erected across the republic. The project aims to standardize wayfinding and promote tourism nationwide.
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Touring Club of
France
Republic
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Internal Revenue Department
William H. Anderson
Antisaloon League
Anderson
High Point Ins. & Real Estate Co
Printing & Office Supply Co
Walter Hargett
Equitable Life
Mattice
Cochrane
Bradbury
Hudson Bay
James
Moos
Lake Superior
Quebec
Montreal
Ottawa
Boston
TUK
Massachusetts
Billy Arliss
George Arliss
Billy
Gus
U.S
N. BE. A
Commerce Street
Hamilton Street
High Point Motor Company
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