Pockets Not Premises Says Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled prohibition agents may not search a person’s pockets during a property search. Officials who enter premises without warrants to inspect pockets were fined for trespass. The decision reinforces that premises searches require proper warrants and do not justify examining individuals.
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Supreme Court of
State of Michigan
Bay City
Prohibition
Supreme Court
Revenue Department
United States
Alamo Country Club Proposed Near Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio's younger men announce plans to establish the Alamo Country Club near the Fredericksburg and Babcock roads with an 18 hole course and a six hole beginners course. Enthusiastic local supporters expect the project to proceed to final details.
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San Antonio
Alamo Country Club
Fredericksburg
Babcock Roads
Vis City
San Antonio Country Club
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio Aims to Be Winter Golf Capital
The article argues San Antonio could outpace California as a winter golf destination. It notes Texas has fewer courses today but can match California with roads and golf links. It lauds the Alamo Country Club project and urges public support for San Antonio to attract tourism and golfers nationwide.
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Thestatter
San Antonio
Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
United States
Calfornia
Texas
Alamo Country Club
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer’s candid letter to Capper
The piece critiques Kramer’s letter to Senator Capper, arguing his honesty is selective and he dodges enforcement failures. It accuses him of blaming public sentiment, state noncooperation, bootleggers, and permit surges, while noting his closest truth is admitting ongoing work and long timelines.
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Kramer
Senator Capper
Kansas
Prohibition
Nramer
Prohibition Department
United States
Sons of Earth
Earth
Prohibition Outlook and the Hard Path to Abolition
The author cites fermented milk from goats as the first liquor in record and notes enforcement is hard. Mr. Kramer warned of difficulty but not its full scope. Enforcement depends on whether prohibition remains law, with the key point that absolute abolition of liquor requires abolition of man.
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Kramer
Modern Rip Van Winkles Sleep Epidemic Reported in Fort Smith
A Fort Smith dispatch notes men entering long, unexplained sleep with three years of unconsciousness. Doctors seek causes for sleep sickness, while questions arise about nutrition, longevity, and possible links to alcohol or prohibition-era motifs. The piece compares these cases to Rip Van Winkle and ponders medical inquiry.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Rip van Winkle
Washington Irving
Rip
Catskill Mountains
Dreamland
Irving
Hendrick Judsen
Nowaday
Navy to lead future defense with strong fleet
The text notes a proposed merge of army and navy into a national defense department but doubts job losses. It mentions an open door policy at the White House, Edwin Denby as secretary of the navy urging a premier navy, and argues the cost is cheaper than war indemnities.
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Army
Navy Departments
Department of National Defense
White House
Iarding
Edwin Denby
United States
The Maiden and the Lily A Folktale Poem
A fragmentary verse recounts a girl’s quest for beauty in a garden and a learned man who debates truth with her. She asks for the meaning of a lotuslike lily and is guided by the sage through a brief exchange before lamenting the absence of her ideal. John Fraser.
Craven Named Suspect as Westington Election Heats Up
Orme faces Craven in a critical Westington contest with Craven accused of bribery by Mrs. Garth. Margaret Garth campaigns alongside Orme at a crowded rally as Westington nerves swell over mules and new mills. A revealing letter hints Craven paid Dueros, deepening the intrigue before the vote.
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Orme
Alassneham
Massingham
Manson
Burt
Gue Lm
Duber
Arne
Gabriel
Bneyv
Margareh Garith
Beauty
Meer
Sweet One
Westington
Mr Wine
Inge
Phal
Margaret
Mr Orie
Waribbun
Sir Melmoth
Ingram
Mararget
Dueros
Orne
Mingland
T' Inady
Kore
Saxe
Aram
Jolorne
Tie
Charle
Orie
Sherard
Inderd
Aed
Meena
Heram
Wille Delett
Amusing Letters and Parisian Misadventures Told
A collection of old exchanges and anecdotes includes J S K Paulding as secretary of the navy sending a tongue in cheek query about Tombigbee River levels, the postmaster general replying, and a parodied budget note. Other vignettes feature Governor Channing Cox on France's high costs, a young lawyer overstaying in Paris, Oshkosh funds sent home, and a clergyman witness to a village boy’s rat stunt ending in a grim quip about God.
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J. SK. Paulding Si
Navy
Tombigbee River
Channing Cox
Massachusetts
France
Pateree
Paris
Jim
Oshkosh
Vaudeville Lineup Echoes Across Majestic Theatre
Fragmentary program notes list acts and venues including Patton Marks, Pantages and Loew's circuits. References to musical numbers and film showings hint at a bustling evening of entertainment at big city venues with diverse performances and stars.
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Majestic
Patton & Marks
Grand
Posse
Loew's
Higotee
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John Orment
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Anil
Orine
Westdingter
Black Country
Chanter
Weelington
Chaia
Wavo
Waa
Girne White
Henrie
Ae Brenvaua
Nani
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Heney
Hur
Henry Bo
Wytaeyl
Westerlay
Huns
Henry
Henay
Jack Doyle
Jack
Maine
Pribun
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