Drink Habit Among Women In New York Growth Alarms Doctor
Prof Duncan Quackenbos, specialist in nervous and mental diseases, warns the drink habit is increasing alarmingly among New York women. He cites hotels and restaurants as scenes of excess, notes many rich society women seek only surface relief, and says counterfeit whisky fuels harm. He recalls treating 700 alcoholism cases in eight years, many women, and questions genuine desire for recovery.
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Join Duncan Quackenbos
Columbia University
New York
Sunday World
New York City
Worson
Bellevue
Atom Bolle
Talon
Njar
New Yorkers Becoming Hysterical by Dr Armstrong
Dr Armstrong discusses rising hysteria and inebriety in New York, noting increased intoxication among men and women and the stress of urban life. Bellevue hospital records show shifts in alcoholism admissions and the impact of magistrate actions. He calls for careful study to identify remedies beyond drinking to ease restless city life.
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New York
Condi
Tong
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Women drinkers blamed for public indulgence in New York society
A New York diary-like account describes widespread female drinking among debutantes and socialites, noting luncheon vintages and champagne bills. It cites a physician’s warnings about adulterated liquors and the ease of temptation, urging caution over perceived “real” spirits versus counterfeit products.
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New York
Dr. Quackenbos
Letter Across Ocean Reaches Old Sea Captain After 32 Years
A letter sent from Garmstad Norway to Capt. Thomas Nielsen of the bark Harmonia, delayed for decades in transit, finally arrived in New York. The missive described nervous wreckage from drugreviver disease and conveyed news of deceased Norway relatives. Nielsen, 68, is retired from the sea. the letter from his wife Alviner and his brother John recounts an accident.
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Truncated Saloon Tale and Misty Thoughts on Beer and Cocaine
A tale recalls a man lost for four days after two drinks at a hest saloon and a friend’s search to find him in a pitiable state. The piece condemns beer handling, warns of foreign birth beer drinkers, and notes cocaine’s rise among women and men, then shifts to a Brooklyn family and a mysterious old letter from 1875 with faded postmarks and Mexican stamps.
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Nicholia
Manhattan
Li Lving
Brooklyn
Minuteteon
Mexico
Garmatad
Bargain Stock Row Sparks Husband Wife Debate
An anecdote from Success Magazine recounts a husband and wife debating a stock purchase. The wife boasts buying Z, Y and more at 14 after a broker marked it down from 45 while she was in the office. The husband questions the timing and price.
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Success Magazine
Dr Parkhurst On Drink Habits Among New York Women
Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst calls it a fact that the drink habit is rising among New York women. He cites prosperity, lax enforcement of laws, adulterated liquor, and public officials as factors, accusing mayor and Albany legislators of failing to enforce laws and set proper examples.
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HUN 8
Sunday World
Dr. Quackenbos
Charles Parkhurst
New York
Quackenbos
Albany
Niue
Taft Delegates Lead In Ohio Primary Efforts
Taft supporters report over 60 percent of delegates chosen in the Ohio state convention from about half the counties. Resolutions broadly back Taft, with Guernsey Holmes and Meigs declining primaries yet remaining pro Taft. Limited opposition noted only in Lake County as the Taft primary ticket gains momentum.
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Canguia
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Holmes
Lake County
Four Seek One Job in Columbus House Armse-config
In Columbus on January 18 four candidates vie for the sergeant at arms post after Richard Gixon resigns. A Republican caucus will on Tuesday decide the successor. Candidates include W. C. Smith of Medina County John L. Thomas of Athens W. W. Blake of East Liverpool and Joseph Welker of Stark County. Thomas currently serves as first assistant sergeant at arms. Blake formerly served as East Liverpool mayor and state senator.
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Arma
House
Richard Giaon
Gixon
W. CG. Smith
Medina County
John L. Thomas
Athens
W. W. Blake
East Liverpool
Joseph Welker
Stark County
Thomas I
Blake
State Senate
Remarkable Ruling on Divorces by Elyria Judge Washburn
Akron judge Washburn announces that restraining orders are not allowed in divorce cases and alimony matters since they are not equity issues. He states no court can stop a husband from visiting or contacting his wife during matrimonial proceedings. Dayton auto driver killed by train in city center. Ed Horderwinch, once a bicycle star, dies after driving against a train. body mangled. He had married only weeks before.
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Washburn
Elyria
Common Pleas
Dayton
Ed Horderwinch
Mrs Dolan Wins in Circuit Court in Cleveland
The circuit court ruled Monday that Mrs. Katie Dolan former laundress to Philander Johnson could collect on four notes totaling 5400 dollars that Johnson gave her. Mrs. Dolan received a verdict in Judge Estep's court and the case was appealed-to the circuit court. Johnson died shortly after the verdict. Family members and the notes were given without consideration. Dolan testified she cared for and nursed Johnson.
Veteran teacher dies in Columbus at 67
Allen C Burrows a longtime Ohio State University English literature professor died suddenly after a week of grip illness. A Western Reserve graduate in 1961 he taught at Phillips Academy Western Reserve and Iowa Agricultural College before being elected to the Ohio State chair of English literature in 1894.
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Columbus
Allen C. Burrows
Ohio State University
Weatern Reserve University
Phillips Academy
Western Reserve
Iowa Agricultural College
Woman Suicide At Cowles Hotel In Painesville
Mrs L J Slocum daughter of a Cleveland shoe maker committed suicide in the Cowles hotel Painesville Ohio January 21. Registered as Mrs Raymond of Geneva she bought carbolic acid at a drug store and afterward locked herself in a room. Her body lay across the floor.
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L. J. Slocum
Cleveland
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Rae
Raymond
Geneva
Trial of Alleged Incendiary Begins in Cleveland
Nathan Berman, owner of a Woodland avenue store burned November 19, 1906, faced arson charges in Cleveland before Judge Babcock. Berman, who lived in rooms behind the store, saw the $7,000 building burn to the ground. his attack was destroyed.
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Nathan Berman
Woodland Avenue
Babcock
Berman
Fire News at Cleveland Steel Casting Plant Loss Tops 200000
A blaze destroyed the pattern shop and armature works of the Cleveland Steel Casting Co at Hubbard Avenue and Bust Sixty-fifth Street shortly after midnight. Police report incendiary involvement and estimated losses exceed 200000. In Cincinnati, January 18 a plot to wreck the Franklin building at Third and Phint streets was handed to a receiver Thursday night.
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Hvidenew
Franklin
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Phint
Woman Shot In Home After Break-In On Broadway Street
A 24 year old woman Miss Mabel Hin of Broadway and Concril avenue fought back when men forced entry to her home Monday demanding money. She wrenchied herself free and shot one attacker. the assailants fled.
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Mabel Hin
Broadway
Concril Avenue
Grocer Fined for Sunday Closing Violation in Cleveland
Ian Holmes and Wout Ride grocer were fined 75 dollars and costs by Justice William Grown for keeping a bid rate open on Sunday, violating the Sunday closing ordinance in Cleveland on January 21.
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Cleveland
Ian Holmes
Wout Ride Grocer
William Grown
Ohio legislature debates marital law and public safety bills
In Columbus on Thursday and Friday the General Assembly introduced and debated measures including a Philadelphia marriage reform bill with grounds for annulment, a plan for suspended sentences for first offenders, interurban car toilet requirements, and a state bank inspection proposal. Additional bills address civil service for municipalities, director appointments for public safety and public service, and a Hayes monument appropriation.
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Barrett
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Hayes
Hayes Homestead
Fremont
Taft Men File Injunction Suit Over Primary Law
Taft men filed a cost injunction suit Monday in Columba Ohio, seeking to block the Bronwen primary law they believe unconstitutional. They contend the Foraker men would be hindered as they pursue the primary process and aim to protect their own political efforts.
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Foraker
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Norwalk Savings Bank to Close After Voluntary Arrangements
The Norwalk Savings Bank plans to close within a week following voluntary arrangements for the benefit of its creditors. Local officials report efforts to protect depositors and settle outstanding liabilities.
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