Prohibition Debate Roils House Galleries in Washington
In Washington on December 12, pro prohibition supporters packed the galleries and erupted in applause as Rep Richmond Pearson Hobson argued for a resolution to send a constitutional prohibition amendment to the states. The scene grew heated when Hobson clashed with Rep Underwood, a Alabama senatorial contender, prompting Republican Leader Mann to demand House rule adherence.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Underwood
United States
Mann
House
Train Schedule Fragments From Victoria Division and Sunset Route
A partial timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple trains on the Victoria Division and Sunset Route. Entries show origins such as Mexico Palestine Laredo Kerrville Altair and coast towns with various times, including Express and Local services and several Santa Fe routes.
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Altair
Yoakum
Kenedy
Coast
Coast Towns
Kerrville
Victoria
Houston
Port Lavaca
Cuero
Heey
Vicc
Ane
Mabey Od Limited
New
Suneet Limited
San Francisco
New Orleans
Teeseeees
del Rio
Sunset Express
New Oficeas Cree
Banaaevetey
Santa FE
G. N. Depot
Train 5 Ar 8 A 1 30 p m Altair West Point Gonzales Corpus Christi
Train 5 Ar 8 A 1 30 p m from Altair West Point Gonzales Corpus Christi Browneville and intermediate points from Yoakum Corpus Christi Rockport Faifur rias and intermediate points
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Altair
West Point
Gonzales
Brownaville
Falfurrias
Intermediate Points
Yoakum
Corpus Christ
Rockport
Corpus Christi
Browneville
Faifurrias
A. Rockport
Interme
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color
An old home recipe using Sage and Sulphur to darken gray hair is sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. A downtown druggist says the product darkens hair evenly so visible application is undetectable and results appear after nightly use.
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Wyeth
Hobson Defends Prohibition Stance Amid Alabama Debate
Representative Hobson denounces liquor interests during a speech on prohibition in the House. He accuses an Alabama Democrat of tying prohibition to party demise, provoking a partisan clash with Representative Underwood. Gallery cheers as the fight shifts to a broader national question.
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Moon
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Hobson
Mr. Underwood
Representative Underwood
Underwood
Alabama
Church Work Halted Over Exterior Design Vote
New York reports the Cathedral of St. John the Divine paused interior work to seek public verdict on exterior plans. Duplicate designs show a single central tower with spire versus two main spires with many small towers, with Bishop Greer backing the new design.
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New York
St. John the Divine
Tcoday
Synod Hall
Architectural League
Bishop Greer
Greer
Forage Resources Aid Stock Raisers
The annual report by Henry S. Graves of the U S forestry service says national forests provide abundant forage for over 20,000,000 livestock. Grazing revenue reached over $1,000,000 with stock increases of more than 4 percent. Lumber sales topped $4,500,000, up 167 percent from the prior year, while total service revenue neared $2,500,000 and expenditures slightly exceeded $4,600,000. Water power development grows, California shows high permits with at least 800,000 horsepower minimum.
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Washington, D. C
Henrys. Graves
United States Forestry Service
Graves
Forest Service
Alaskan
Southwest
California
Trees as engines of food production urged by professor
Washington noted University of Pennsylvania economist Dr. J Russell Smith told 500 pomologists that trees should lead a new agricultural era. He cited Europe and Africa, praising orchards that outproduce traditional farms and urged expanding tree cultivation to reclaim rough and arid lands, with pecans and Persian walnuts highlighted.
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Washington
J. Russell Smith
Wharton School of Finance
University of Pennsylvania
American Pomological Society
Europe
Africa
Portugal
Philadelphia
England
America
Pennsylvania
Newa
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Alex P. Villaret
Leon N. Walthall
Robert Maxey
Maverick Clarke Litho. Co
Soledad Street
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Enaien
Galtee
Cessss
Eeehewene
Orth
Veston
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Wagner's Drug Store
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Grocer Today
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Forestry Service
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New York City
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Mazur Bros
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Stowers Bldg
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