Prohibition Enforcement Flaws Highlighted on Anniversary
A 1924 editorial marks the anniversary of national prohibition noting unity faded after the law’s national enactment. It argues enforcement officials are tied to party interests, enabling bootleggers while punishing small violators, and calls for broad, bipartisan, accountable enforcement from top to bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
America
National Prohibition Department
Roy A. Haynes
Blair
Mellon
Haynes
Prohibition
O. K
Ag Haries
Secretary of the Treasury
Yesterday’s Ohio Anniversaries and historic events
A year by year digest of notable past events tied to Ohio and broader world history. Highlights include Admiral Rodney’s victory near Cape St Vincent in 1780, Jacob Perkins patent in 1793, German capture of Alençon in 1871, Bavarian crown shift in 1851, deaths of Marshall Feld in 1906 and Admiral George Dewey in 1917, 1920 Prohibition, and 1923 Dublin Castle transfer to Irish Free State representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Cape St. Vincent
Jacob Perkins
Dewburyport
Mass
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Alenzon
Otho
Prince Luitfeld
Marshall Feld
Chicago
New York City
Conway
Mags
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Washington, D. C
Montpelier
United States
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Ruhr coal ultimatum sparks 1 year ago today crisis
One year ago today France issued an ultimatum to Ruhr industrial leaders demanding coal deliveries or face confiscation penalties. The move intensified tensions as the stakes and potential economic disruption mounted for Germany and allied powers.
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Ruhr
Today’s Birthdays Highlights Noted Figures Celebrate Milestones
Rt. Hon. Ivor Churchill Guest second Baron Wimborne born 50 years ago today. Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson prominent English stage actor born in London 71 years ago. George W. Hobart author and playwright born in Cape Breton N S 57 years ago. William M. Jardine Kansas State Agricultural College president born in Oneida county Idaho 45 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Churchill Guest
Baron
Wimborne
Ireland
Johnston Forbes-Robertson
London
George W. Hobart
Cape Breton
N. S
William M. Jardine
Kansas State Agricultural College
Oneida County
Idaho
ABE MARTIN Wealins feel kind of Irs
Abe Martin reflects on debts and a recent payment after finishing a book, noting cautious actions by King Tat who ultimately lost cover.
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King Tat
Today marks fifth year of constitutional prohibition nationwide
Fifty years of date lines note today as Industrial Safety Day in New York and other observances. Birth anniversaries include Seymour J. Guy and Admiral Pierce Cros s. Maine Republican meeting in Augusta outline platform. National League of Women Voters plans issues program in Washington. Siegfried Wagner sails to New York for American fund drive to revive Bayreuth. Conventions opening in St Louis, New York, Montreal, Saskatoon, Canton, Mitchell, Concord, Hartford.
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United States
Seymour J. Guy
Admiral Pierce Cross
Mobile
Smith
New York
State Labor Department
Republican State Committee of
Maine
Augusta
National League of Women Voters
Washington
Siegfried Wagner
Bayreuth
St. Louis—Vocational Educational Education Association of Middle West
American Society of Civil Engineers
Montreal
International Cut Stone Contractors
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Agricultural Societies
Canton
Ohio State Association of Builders Exchanges
Mitchell, S. Dak
South Dakota Telephone Association
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation
Hartford
Master Painters and Decorators of
Connecticut
Komical Telegrams and Vague Local Notes
Fragmented snippets mix foreign recognition talk with county decisions and social gossip. Mentions England recognizing Greeks by hair, Gren Line funding, Heman Elr Jr becoming a Benedict, a dinner at a club, and assorted local chatter about races, politics, and clothing purchases.
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Heman Elr. Jr
Local Tangles and Headlines From A Dizzy News Clip
An assortment of scattered names and quick notes from Cleveland and New York blends gossip on fashion overcoats mislaid travel pension plans and celebrity sightings. Mentions include Earl Petere Ross Baum Pete Dou Rudolph Valentine Jean Acker Frankie Jerome and Dempsey and Tripo with brief criminal and courtty references.
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Earl Petere
Ross Baum
Pete” Dou
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
A reader criticizes the Way of the World column and argues Mellon erred on tax policy while discussing broader themes of truth and government. The piece touches on education reform, vision-impaired students, and a judge's report on children's court, stressing prevention over cure and civic responsibility.
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Grove Patterson
Francis DL Culnin
Osweto
Vreen
Ind
Iran
Hvesteck
Waethey i
P.g
Vaimigren
Younger Generation Will Survive With Modern Youth Help
Dr. Charles J. Smith president of Roanoke College VA discusses youths today in a Timely Views on World Topics piece. He calls the period jazzy and morally challenged yet believes the younger generation will mature with good example from elders despite social impurity and shifts in higher education for women.
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Chas, J. Smith
Roanoke College
Lfe
Smith
The Unfit Threat to Civilization Warns Judge
A judge urged segregation and institutionalization of defectives to halt the “type” that threatens civilization. He warned that not all defectives are obvious and many pass as intelligent, yet remain future enemies of mankind. Dr Mayo notes each generation faces more years. progress hinges on better use of time.
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William B. Mayo
Jerusalem the Golden Poem Fragment by Bernard of Morlaix
Poem fragment praising Jerusalem as a heavenly city. It envisions Zion’s halls filled with song and angels. The speaker longs for the radiant glory and eternal robes of the righteous, praising divine love and unity.
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Jerusalem
Bernard of
Morlaix
Elyria political shifts and union activity noted
Twenty years ago Senator George H. Chamberlain became president pro tem of the State Senate and joined key committees while Representative R. B. Lersch received chairmanships in the House. Candidates for county auditor included Otto Haseroot, JH Barrows, and C B H Loughry. A new lake pumping station tested successfully moving 750000 gallons with 40 psi. Elyria bricklayers organized a union, leaving only stone masons unorganized among trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Chamberlain
State Senate
R. B. Lersch
House
Otto Haseroot
Elyria
JH. K. Barrows
C. BH. Loughry
Lerain
Elytia
Creomulsion claims relief for chest and throat diseases
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for coughs throat and lung troubles. It claims the creosote emulsion fights germ causes soothes inflamed membranes and stops irritation. The ad promises relief or money back with directions and lists Atlanta Georgia as the contact location.
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Crear
Tan
Creomulsion Co
Atianeta
Fire destroys Washington avenue property. loss valued at 5009
A building on Washington Avenue north of the railroad tracks burned to the ground from an unknown cause, with a recorded loss of 5009 dollars. In church matters Rev. J Hefferman was named assistant to Father J T Schofeld at St Marys. Dayton news notes asset appraisal of American Finance Co shows book value 731300 but actual assets only 163800. Judge Sneucker orders Receiver Pickerell to pursue present and past directors for the difference.
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Washington Avenue
Dayton
American Finance Company
William Pickerell
Sneucker
Pickerell
Musterole advertised to guard against flu and illness
An old Musterole advertisement promotes its use against influenza grippe and pneumonia, claiming it relieves congestion by a counter irritant effect without blistering. It describes a warm tingle and cooling relief, urges emergency use, and notes a milder child’s version priced 35¢ and 5¢.
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Mathers
World's beat policeman Maj Gen Banholtz retires to Constan t ine Mich
Maj. Gen. Harry Hill Banholtz, once chief of police for Pershing in the 1918 19 era and head of 30 000 military police, settles in his old home town of Constantine Michigan after 37 years of distinguished army service. He cites a range of conflicts from El Caney to the Meuse Argonne and the West Virginia mine wars as part of a career praised by Washington.
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H. H. Bancholt
Harry Hill Banikholtz
Bis
Europe
Constantine
Mich
United States Army
el Caney
West Virginia
Bandholtz
A. B
Pershing
Philippines
Meuse-Argonne
A. W.O L.s
Paris
Nancy
Wilson
Washington
London firm run entirely by women electrical engineers
A single large electrical engineering firm in London is led entirely by women. The workforce and leadership structure highlight gender progress in a traditionally male dominated field.
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London
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
J. F. Burke
A. Uudnutt
Elyria Postottca
Lorain
Abe Martin
Orm Freld “Amead
Komical
England
Sheriinder
Frusny
Jan Amy
Telar
Pe Alwass
Cleveland
Elsta Bors
Frank Smith
Eistia
Ross
Rene
Cleveland Press
Cuba
Burke
Bill Rainey
Jean Acker
Rudolph Valentine
Frankie Jerome
Mexico
Dempsey
Tripo
Idm
Kirby
California
Oryhard Peiier
Jerusaelm
Golden
Zion
Hare
Riverside Saloon
J. Hefferman
Horstman
J. T. Schoffeld
St. Mary's
Anubber
LittleJoe
CALL
J. George Taylor & CO
Lorain County Bank
A. G. Comings & Son
Inez L. Cowles
Middle Ave
Paradise
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