Prohibition and Death Rates Discussed in 1920s Study
A 1920s temperance study argues prohibition reduced alcohol related deaths across regions, noting a drop from 13.81 to 12.04 deaths per 1000 and highlighting regional differences. It cites figures for the Metropolitan area and states like New England, Middle Atlantic, and the South Atlantic, including notes on colored population impacts and early prohibition years. The report also references presidential candidate discussions in Pierre South Dakota and party platform momentum.
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Naglanj
Middle Atlantic
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetta
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
South Atlantic
Mars- Jaw
East
New England
New Fagland
AK Vosapur Jana
Pennslvania
Thode Island
California
Ohie, Wak
Canada
Rix
Ehind Tyan Nui
Burglary Plea Pleads Guilty in Four District Court
Three men including John Washington and Wrelory pleaded guilty in county court to burglary charges. Each received two year sentences to be served concurrently at the state penitentiary facility. The cases arise from the theft of property linked to J. AL Torrelin in a district proceeding.
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Forth
W. We Mirrory
L Cy Fen
John Washington
Salite de Kmintarre
Deerees
Mieuty
Lost Explorer Hunted in Brazil
A fragmented report notes a hunt for a missing explorer in Brazil connected to a group linked to William Dyell. The piece references a voyage from New York and mentions figures such as Fawcett and Tritteh, implying a perilous search and international intrigue surrounding the missing adventurer.
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Brazil
Rio Ianking
March
Loreis
Manier
Teearga Mitler Dyell
New York
Cencel
Col
PLO
Fawcett
Lores
Reed Happy at Prospects for Democratic Win in 1928
Senator Reed of Missouri returns to Salt Lake City jubilant over Democratic prospects in the 1928 campaign. He says no time since Wilson's first election has shown such party spirit and determination to win. He notes large audiences in Western stops and radio reach, and reports Republicans expressing heart-sick willingness to join a party that will clean house.
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Salt Labority
Utah
Reed
Missouri
Far West
Woodrow Wilson
Nian
Fire damages Rockefeller estate house in Lakewood
Fire in Lakewood New Jersey damaged the attendant's house on the estate of John D. Rockefeller Sr. early today. Fire crews responded quickly but the cause was not immediately known. No injuries reported.
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John TD
Lakewood
WN. J
John Li, Rockefeller Sr
Prohibition Conference Panels Split over Wet Presidential Candidates
In Petersburg Virginia delegates at the Southern states prohibition conference discuss forming a committee to draft the convention’s pronouncements on wet presidential aspirants. National Dry officials assail Governors Smith of New York and Nitchie of Maryland and Bellator Reel of Missouri for their wet leanings. Southern Democrats warned against voting for them if nominated as a wet standard bearer could trigger a bolt if Smith is the nominee. Hoover’s name is raised as a potential dry favorite during the talks.
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T. Petersburg
League
Governors Smith
New York
Nitchie
Narsland
Bellator Reel
Missouri
Hoover
Smith
Republicans Meet For Kansas Caucus
Kansas Republicans gathered for their state convention to select seven delegates at large to the national convention in Kansas City. Unanimous endorsement of Senator Charles Curtis was predicted by party leaders.
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Wichita
Kansas
Lowden Admits He Is Candidate Not Campaigning
CHICAGO March 6 Frank Lowden governor Wilneis says he is a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination but has no plan to campaign actively. He returns from a Arizona vacation and notes North Dakota primaries may make him a candidate. He has not yet replied to Senator Borah on prohibition but will answer when he receives a letter.
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Frank
Lowden
Wilneis
Arizona
North Dakota
Bellator Borah
Firing Squad Executes Tampico Bandit Pedro Reyes
Pedro Reyes, a notorious Tampico bandit, and six followers were executed by firing squad after a fierce mountain fight near Tampico. A dirty envelope bearing a taunting inscription was left on Reyes, who is accused of at least fourteen killings and loot totaling about $100,000 during his years governing bandit operations around Tampico.
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Universal Service
Menico City
Pedro Reyes
Tampico
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Church Board
Nation
Washington
Deets Pickett
Bardh of Temperance
Methodist Episcopal Churc
Anti-Saloon League
America
Niagara
Shredded Wheat Company
Niagara Falls, N. T
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