Woman's Christian Temperance Union presses liquor act critique
The W C T U and Newfoundland officials exchange views on the Alcoholic Liquor Act of 1924. The deputation challenges Board of Liquor Control policies and cites the 1927 report showing rising prosecutions and liquor sales, arguing the act worsens temperance and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Mid
Twillingate San
Woman’s Christaan Temperance Union
Board of Liquor Control
W. S. Monroe
John Bennett
Royal Commission
Board of Control
Newfoundland
W.C. A. M. Withers
Wm. al Jardyce
Prohibition Era Liquor Policy Sparks Moonshine Rise and Smuggling
A government report criticizes the current Act for boosting moonshining and smuggling as licensed liquor proves ineffective. It notes 13 prosecutions for moonshining, a surge in arrests for drunkenness, and a crowded penitentiary, with 754 average annual arrests under Government Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C T.U
Oper
St. John’s
St. Pierre
Prunkenness
Prohibition Board cited for rising drunkenness and bootlegging
A dated notice reports that drunkenness nearly doubled versus harshest prior years and exceeds levels from the saloon era. It accuses the Prohibition Board of control of liquor smuggling and fake-name orders, noting increased retail competition and moral erosion in business. In 1917 six thousand seven hundred fifty nine gallons were imported, valued at fifteen thousand seven hundred forty three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Board of Control
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BAYER
Bayer Manufactor
Bayer Company
Stampe
Canada
W. CT. U
Board of Liquor’ Control
Askin
Jds
Meehan & Co
St. John’s, Nald
Duffs
Scotland
Macleay, Duff & Company
Glasgow
Mother Hubbard
FORD
A. E. Hickman CO. Ltd
Ford Sales & Service
E.J. Linfield
T'gate
Standard Marble &Ironite Works
Gull Island
Notre Dame Bay
Gull Rock
South Hol
Long Isle
N.D.B
W. C. Winsor
Brandies
Catalina Hr
Trinity F Bay
Green Island
N. Mag
Burnt Point
Catalina Harbor
Trinity Bay
Ww. C. Winsor
Stag Harbor
Veuin
W.G. Winsor
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