Prohibition and Post Office Policy Dominate Political Talk
The piece discusses the Prohibition Amendment’s defeat implications, mentions Mr. Freup and the Philadelphia Postmastership, and notes Joycer AHaGRY WHITE as a successor to Hon. Geo. A. Jenks. It cites President Harrison’s tax and revenue views, Wanamaker pushing one cent postage, Kansas City saloon enforcement, and Wanamaker’s Bible class remarks. It also covers Soldiers' Orphan Schools and postmaster tenure policies and fourth class appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joycer Ahagry White
Geo. A. Jenks
Prsce
Union Press
WanNas Maxkee
Philadelphia
Prohibition in Iowa Eases Saloons and Crime
Rev D C Wilson of Clarinda Iowa discusses prohibition in a visit to our office. He notes the town of 3500 had five saloons licensed at 500 each before prohibition, three active police, and that after prohibition many families are now in comfort, the jail is emptier, and crime less. He cites statewide sentiment and Gov Larabee testimony that law is enforced and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Wilson
Clarinds
Iowa
United Presbyterian College
Tarkio
Wilson
A. W. Wilson
Clarinda
Penn
Larfee
Moat
Kansas
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Boston
Leavenworth County
Atchison County
Evening Post
Liquor Literature and Prohibition Campaign Tactics
An excerpt portrays opponents engineering a prologue to the Pennsylvania amendment fight. It claims liquor interests will fund votes and flood counties with deceptive literature. The text urges supporters to forward anti prohibition materials to the Amendment Executive Committee for use by speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Amendment Executive Committee
Rai
Various Court Actions and Probate Filings in Local District
A stream of court actions includes guardianship for Blanch and Robert Parri see, continued cases against Com. ve Fleck and Com. ve John Stirring, and sale of Ann McCoy deceased real estate. Auditors report on Wm Burke estate funds, cases of liquor without license, and admission of A Adams to the bar for special matter. Arbitrators filed, rules to show cause on judgments, and distributions delayed. Lunacy inquiry into Anna Spencer with commissioners appointed. Bail discharge request for Joseph Alexander in murder case with bail set at 6000. Multiple criminal matters proceed with verdicts of not guilty or guilty as charged. Public road viewing and support affiliate petitions discussed in adjoining matters.
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Fleck
John Stirring
Ann McCoy
Uisi
John M. Burke
Adi
Wm. Burke
Harvey
A. Adams, Esq
Clearfield County
Wm. Ray
W. C. Brown
T. B. Allison
Anna Spencer
J. H. Pearce
Joseph Alexander
Julian
Pasquale Renaldo
Jesse Palmer
Messie D.C. Weir
A. S Pattison
Davis Palmer
Ail. Com
Martin Cavaney A. & B
Bible Corr
Grant Dick
Larceny
J. E. Decker
Blairsville
Frank Johns
L. I. Rubinweitz
John J. Shick
Marshall & Kline
Shick
Shick Was the Publisher, Signed By Mr. Shick
Cecil Smith
Canoe Iwp
Jefferson County
Evaline Pavott
H.C. Pavott
H. C. Pavott
Irondale
Ohio
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Court and probate actions in Tuchapa county docket
Summary of court actions including estate matters for Younkin Anthony and Mary Stewart, real estate sales for Lytle Houck and McGuire matters, juror discrepancy with a first female juror, and various orders from the county court on admnistrators, guardians, and distribution. Includes inquisition confirmations, rule on heirs to accept or refuse, and judgments against defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Spyder
Admr
Wm. Bayder
Aaron Younkin
Maria Anthony
Cour
George Creed
F. T. Marchand
Bill
Equity
Sbe
Com
J. P. Lytle
J. H. McClelland
Sarah J. McClelland
Wm. A. Stewart
Mary Stewart
Funda
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitalized Blood Cure
An advertising piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal spring medicine that thoroughly purifies and vitalizes the blood, claims to destroy disease germs, and presents scrofula and salt rheum as blood disorders cured by the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Call to a March 28 day of prayer and fasting by PENNA U members
Mrs Swift calls Indiana County Unions and local churches to unite on Thursday March 28 for a full day of prayer and fasting to seek God’s wisdom and victory in the temperance cause. The plan includes weekly Wednesday meetings, a scripture-based program, and speakers from February through June with leaders announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Johnstown
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Owens
Brownlee
Julia Rugh
A.W. Wilson
Mary Williams
Won. Shields
Rev. Hay
Chrissie Kellar
Rachel Knox
The
Church
George Simpson
Lena White
Dr. Hall
N.C. T. U. Hall
Side by Side A Vivid Comparison of Prohibition and High License
A Missouri river border piece contrasts Iowa prohibition with Nebraska high license. In Sioux City Iowa prohibition suppressed saloons and rope breweries, one converted to an oatmeal mill. Across the river Covington Nebraska shows how high license invites saloons and depravity, with fourteen saloons now operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Missouri River
Iowa
Nebraska
Covingtom
Iena
Covington
Lions City
Prohibition Era Covington Smites Vice Town Scandal
In Covington two men tied to Rev. Haddock’s assassination run a wholesale liquor house. Half a dozen ornate houses of prostitution rise as the sole church closes and no dry goods stores remain. The village, a few dozen residents, is described as rampant with liquor sales, wickedness, brawling, and crime in stark contrast to larger nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ahrensdorf
Paul Leader
George C. Haddock
Covington
Sioux City
Prohibition Drives Temperance Move in Pennsylvania
The Order of the Sons of Temperance urges voters to back the constitutional prohibition amendment. John Shallcross declares liquor trafficking is a crime against society and calls for unity with other temperance groups. The piece outlines the moral case, urging ballots that lift masses and condemn rum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Sons of Temperance
John Shallcross
Pennsylvania
Manly Building Associations in St Louis
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes a trend toward building associations in the city. It forecasts that within three years St Louis will be properly scaled as a foster city for such groups, citing many abort sinety associations and frequent door stops that force new associations to form every month or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
A Room Full of Birds by Olive Thorne Miller
A portrait of Olive Thorne Miller and her bird room in winter Brooklyn. The writer keeps birds indoors, treating them as lively companions that perch on the floor and inspect the city home like tiny feathered residents.
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Or Bays
Wales
Ork
Olive Thorne Miller
Greau
Walden Pond
Burroughs
Hamilton Gibson
Nature
Brooklyn
Moderation and bishops in Beaconsfield era dialogue
A Murray's Magazine vignette recounts a quip about appointing moderate bishops. The late lord Beaconsfield allegedly favored "moderate men" for church appointments, provoking a retort about selecting men without convictions in a humorous exchange reflecting political tensions and ecclesiastical patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Beaconsfield
Negly Pans
Mr. Dirac
Murray
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Indiana Progress
T. Moorhead
Philadelphia Street
Harrison
Wanamaker
Kansas City
Kan
Massachuetts
Penunsylvania
Harrisburgh
Grand Army
Washington
Owens, Charman Amendment Ex. Com
Court News
Robt. Millizen, Jr
Blanch, Eva
Robert Parrisee
Manor
Martha Parrisee
H. C. Pavett
Conemaugh
New Florence
Fred Moore
A. W. Kimmel
Guardian of
Robt
Jennie Beatty
Des Creed
W. H. Houck
D. James Kirtland
Regena A. Houck
Jnok McGuire
Rachel Long
J. N. Blose
David Kellar
Penna
J. Ellen Foster
Supreme Court of the
United States
Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Lome Coutfort
Chicago
Lotta Crabtree
Broadway
Sality
Lotta
Aamma
New York World
Europe
Detroit Press
Quoddy Head
Alton Islands
Point Barrow
Alaska
Key West
Fla
Sanerciaciaca
Pacific
Springfield Union
Kentucky
Calcutta
Topes
Benedict XI
Rome
St. Peter
College of Cardinals
Benedict di
Nicholas
Benedict
Joan
Philadelphia Times
Manly Building Associations
Springtooth Harrow
Tron Farm
Harrow
Gross Seeder
Fanning Mill
Land Roller
Sutton Bros. & Bell
E. S. Lafferty
Godfrey Marshal
Cunningham
J. T. Boucher
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