Dry Tangle in Political Controversy
Article outlines John McKee, new New York state chairman of the Prohibition Party, pushing for dry candidates across parties to enforce Prohibition and oppose the Anti Saloon League. He criticizes the league as tyrannical and self-serving, and predicts gains in Congress and state legislatures, noting party funds and alliances.
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Edward M. Thierry
New York
Prohibition Party
AntiSaloon League
John McKee
New York State
McKee
Brooklyn
Native Races Anti-Liquor Traffic Association
Prohibition Trust Fund
Anti-Saloon League
Edwards
United
New Jersey
League
Anti-Saloon _ McKee
Conor Randall
California
Atso
Ohio
Egan Pokes Mr Fish on Income and Work Struggles
Reporter James W. Egan interviews a low paid Seattle worker known as Mr Fish. The man laments earning four to five dollars a day, supporting a wife and two kids, owning a home, and lacking opportunity. He criticizes “grafters” and foreigners, recalls schooling, and wishes readers to consider the cost of living and his family’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Egan
Fish
Beattia Altho
Reskles
Star
Chop Suvy
Seattle
Tariff Faces New Battle in Conference Committees
Washington, Aug. 12 The Fordney McCumber tariff bill moves to conference between the Senate and the House after a four month fight. The key clash centers on whether imports should be valued for tariff purposes at American or foreign values. A strong Republican farm tariff bloc backs American valuation, while the Senate majority leans foreign valuation, signaling a major dispute ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Oddie
Nevada
Runaway Husband Found in Movies Leads to Divorce
Mrs. Henrietta Bligh went to the cinema in Manchester on August 21 and recognized her husband among the actors. She immediately sued for divorce and secured it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
Henrietta Bligh
Fashion fete planned here by chamber of commerce
The second annual fall fashion fete will be held September 11 12 and 14 in city stores under the chamber of commerce. Elaborately decorated store windows showcase new styles for women children and men with in store fashion demonstrations by models.
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Chamber of Commerce
800 Proposals for 81 Year Old Actor
August 21 London report notes veteran actor John Kt Nogera, aged 81, received over 600 marriage proposals after false rumor of his availability. Center district announces two public hearings at Highland Park School and Gatewood School to explain plan and regulations with lantern slides. property owners urged to attend.
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London
John Kt. Nogera
Matl
Tie
Auto crashes injure seven in Portland area
Seven people hospitalized after multiple Sunday traffic accidents in Portland and nearby. Twelve year old Philip Rosen is listed as the most seriously injured after being struck at Broadway and Hallareeta by J. Coffin of Carson Heights, who faces reckless driving charges.
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Portland
Philip Rosen
Troren
Broadway
Hallatreeta
Coffin
Carson Heights
Madagascar Enclosed by 20 Mile Forest Belt
A belt of forest twenty miles thick forms a continuous ring around Madagascar, effectively encircling the island. The depth suggests a vast, unbroken green barrier that defines the island's interior as distinct from coastal zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taland
Madagascar
Veterans to Back Douglas in Prosecutor Election
Two hundred veterans of the Bec ond Division plan to celebrate the St Mantel anniversary on Sept 12 by going over the top for their comrade Malcolm Douglas candidate for prosecuting attorney at the primaries. A meeting at Roosevelt hall approved a resolution praising his record in office. EAST LAKE CITY Clarence A Cohen merchant was killed when struck by lightning while playing golf.
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St. Mantel
Malcolm Douglas
Roosevelt Hall
Douglas
East Lake City
Clarence A. Cohen
New Builds for Phone G Reported in Vague Tale
A strange tale claims Hellogabalus served up a dish made from 600 ostrich brains. The fragment mentions new builds for Phone G and ties to ancient ruler myth, with no verifiable sources.
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Wild Pet
Frank X. Schwab
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Tuberculosis Hospital
Egan
Mr. Fish
Tariff
Kenneth W. Clark
Byer Et
Alain
Uet
Cltyioning Commission
Gatewood, Fauntieroy and
White
Ffsembly
Pacific Tele Telegraph Co
Stallation
Telephones
Western Electric Co
BON Marche
Aearthar Tee Brown
Torchon
Clung and
Normandy Vas
Filet
Normandy
Paul
Bon Marché
Pike Street
Second Avenue
Union Street
Bates
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