Prohibition Party growth sparks national political shakeup
A long critique argues that the prohibition movement, backed by about 500,000 voters, is a growing political force challenging both Democrats and Republicans. It warns that repeal of whisky taxes and liquor interests threaten the party system, urging the Chicago convention to declare a firm anti liquor stance to protect homes and families.
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Prohibition fervor drives Indianapolis convention energy
In Indianapolis on May 30 1868 a prohibition convention gathered at Tomlinson hall and adjourned after organizing. The Sun printed a full report and sold a single cent copy on the streets. The crowd cheered the paper and discussed politics from Blaine to Harrison amid a surge of anti liquor sentiment and growing party activity.
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Five Capital Tales of McAdoo and Palmer Jest
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Mrs Notley Dickey of Kearney guards an 1828 Jackson Calhoun presidential ticket as an 19th century curiosity. The tale of Colonel Mansur at the capitol recalls a near mix up with Mrs Cleveland and her party in a basement elevator. A Kentucky youth Nelson Teater is found dead in Lancaster, Kentucky, suspected murder.
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