Nelson campaign to take 1100 copies of The Sun
At a Nelson local option campaign meeting the executive committee voted to purchase 1,100 copies of The Sun for July and August. W. R. Anderson signs as secretary pro tem and will send mailing lists next week. The notice is directed to J. Rogers Gore, editor of The Sun in Springfield, Kentucky.
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Nelson County
Local Option Campaign Committee
Bardstown
J. Rogers Gore
Sun
Springfield
Nelson
W. R. Anderson
Local Option Liquor Law Enforced by Kentucky Line
L and N R Company circular details a Kentucky Local Option law banning inbound liquor shipments to prohibited districts. Offenses carry 50 to 100 dollar fines per package. physicians and druggists are exempt for up to five gallons. Shipments must reflect delivery as sale.
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Allen
State of
Kentucky
General Assembly
Cartier
Editorial on local option and anti saloon league in Kentucky
The Springfield Sun editorial argues that candidates for legislative office should openly state their stance on local option. It cites Nathan Uri and Gilmore, notes the Anti-Saloon League of Kentucky in Frankfort will probe candidates, and warns Democrats and Republicans to choose clear positions or face voter backlash. The piece critiques drastic Kentucky legislation and highlights strong language about liquor interests and public policy.
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Anti-Saloon League of
Kentucky
Frankfort
League
Nathan M. Uri
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
Louisville
Anti- Saloon League of
Uri
Gilmoré
Aois
General Assembly
Gilmore
Mr Gilmore Sees Rest Needed Amid Legislative Fights
Mr Gilmore writing in the Wine and Spirit Circular says the trade faces ongoing pressure as legislative battles loom in several states including Washington County and Nebion. He notes preparations underway for a rest on September 1 and adds the need to find the man to handle these tensions.
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T. M. Gilmore
Local option majority eyed for Washington county
The Sun predicts a local option majority of at least 1000 in Washington county with near unanimous support in six or seven precincts. Petitions drew broad signatures, with Mackville precinct showing 263 signers though timing limited efforts and harvest duties reduced signatures in several areas. Despite drawbacks, initial petitions indicated a county wide voter majority for local option.
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the Sun
Washington County
Mackville
Springfield
Nelsons Campaign Sparks Local Option Push In County
The Nelsons campaign for the local option faces a vigorous start with smooth signer collection on petitions. Districts feared by saloon interests report little trouble as organizers push to reach required totals.
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Nelson County
Local option debate and liquor fears across Springfield
The piece depicts clashes between local option advocates and whisky supporters as townsfolk discuss liquor availability. It contrasts arguments that liquor will be scarce or plentiful, notes stubborn biases, and recalls a county court day debate about medical needs and access. The piece also references a broader moral critique of alcohol’s harms and a sweeping question about who caused greater harm.
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Springfield
Prohibition movement criticized for misrepresentation
A local statement denounces enemies who equate local option with the Prohibition movement. It argues against the idea that voting local option endorses the Prohibition party and warns against misleading intelligent voters.
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Local Option
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Simms’s robbery tale taints Lebanon, police say
Simms claimed he was robbed in Lebanon of 165 dollars and clothes after arriving from St Marys. Chief Thompson concludes Simms was drunk and had no money or clothes, only the shirt he wore, and suspects the whole tale was an attempt to buy a new suit on credit.
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Suchday
Simms
Thompson
St. Mary's
Lebanon
Gedemes Petersrough
Sind
Kentucky Liquor Election Rules Repeal Enacts Countywide Standards
Kentucky General Assembly repeals section 2560 of the statutes and enacts new rules on liquor elections. No countywide election day for liquor questions in towns precincts or districts except certain classes of cities. If the countywide vote is against liquor sales the entire county bans sales. if in favor the status remains but divisions previously included retain status. precinct and district elections follow countywide outcomes with local effects.
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General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Barnes Interview Reflects on Murder Conviction
Nicholasville residents read an interview with Hunter Barnes, sentenced to life for murder, who blames whiskey sellers more than himself. He expresses remorse, vows to work and study, and claims saloon owners fueled his crime by supplying alcohol to underage drinkers. He urges restraint for youths and accountability for liquor merchants.
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Nicholasville
Democrat
Hunter Barnes
State Penitentiary
Frankfort
Moss
Barnes
Visi Tallbons
Ted
Niccolasville
Campman
Saileal
Otder
Ville
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