Foes of Liquor Meet Temperance Wave in Nationwide Push
A garbled 1920s style report notes temperance efforts spreading despite defeats. Leaders including President MacLeod and Pastor Spooner urge renewed zeal against brewery interests in New Jersey and across several states. Public figures argue for stricter liquor laws and broader Prohibition enforcement amid era debates.
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Donarht
MacLeont
Tda
Alabama
Maine
Prisoners in burning jail rescued after bard fight
Three men escaped danger as prisoners trapped in a burning jail were rescued after a fight. Authorities report all inmates accounted for with no escapes during the incident.
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Bard
Weather conditions and forecasts across northern regions
Weather observers report hazy to clear skies with variable winds across the northeast. Extended outlook calls for a warm spell with highs near 99 and cooler nights. Special notes include tide times and river bulletin updates for Harpers Ferry and nearby areas.
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Washington
Harpers
Perry
Partial Eclipse Observed Amid Smoky Glass in Washington
A New Year morning in Washington featured a partial solar eclipse seen through smoked glass and a photoheliograph. Observers noted sunspot groups and Venus visibility, while detailed explanations described the photoheliograph setup, exposure timing, and the sun moon distance facts.
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Venus
Prizes Awarded at St Patrick's Sunday School Exercises
Rev Dr Russell presided as St Patrick's Church parishioners received premiums for lessons conduct and attendance. A long roll of boys and girls earned honors or honorable mention with many names listed for perfect attendance and achievement amid an end of year river view excursion invitation and athletic contest encouragement.
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St. Patrick’s
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Paul Rathsdel
Bernard Bryan
Mark de
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Frank Hartman
Alonzo Ratio
Shilsworth Levy
Bernard Brosnan
John Sullivan
Fliet Wright
Raymond Rocco
Walter Lucas
Elmer Fisher
Rivera Townshend
Lewis Hawkins
James Shea
Luke Fegan
Hugh McKenny
William Simmons
Joseph Munroe
Louis Koernicke
Ellsworth Gunton
James Deeds
Warren Craven
Mitchell Parkinson
Clifford Morrison
Petro Virginia
Charles Latterner
Everett Emery
David Zerega
Paul Figaro
Carrol Fisher
Louis McCarthy
Joseph Lucas
Harry McNerny
Eugene English
Miglio Costa
Bernard Clark
Felix Rstefani
Emery Clark
Norman Frewen
Herbert Colton
Willie White
Ernest Emery
Raymond Wyle
William Oriana
Phydias Nicholaides
William McAvoy
Stephan Fegan
John McDonald
Josep Cordant
Michael Cortland
Knowley Hardy
William Sullvan
James Byrne
Stanley Craven
Walter Kelly
Potts Potts Potts In Police Court Clerk Recovery Report
Reports from Providence Hospital say Joseph Y. Potts clerk of the police court was stronger and generally improved after several weeks of illness. He had a good day and rested quietly last night as officials noted his condition improving.
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Joseph Y. Potta
Rupprecht Family Burials at Prospect Hill Cemetery
The Rev Alexander Bent of Pegnid's Church officiated the burial service yesterday afternoon. Burials are held on Sunday at Prospect Hill Cemetery with Otto Niemeyer Gust Ber gust Rupprecht Louis Rupprecht and Philip Rupprecht among those who served as pallbearers, six grandsons of Mrs Rupprecht acted as pallbearers.
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Alexander Bent
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Prospect Hill Cemetery
Flag used as wash rag sparks Panama boycott flare
The American flag became a wash rag at Muller & Co. in Colon Panama drawing protests from American workers and Army Navy Union members. Wayne Adams of the Canal Zone rescued a flag after a clash over its use. The incident triggered a boycott and calls for compensation as Americans demand respect for Old Glory.
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United States
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Canal Zone
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Coton
Washington
Te Army and Navy Union
Wayne
Odd Fellows
Canal Yone
By Races In Tennessee Delegates Declared For Byrnes
Nashville reports show Joseph W. Byrnes leading John Wesley Gaines by about 1,600 in the Sixth district Democratic primary with county returns indicating challengers in Montgomery Cheatham Stewart and Davidson. Gov Patterson appears set for governor, while Carmack may contest some interior counties. A total popularity edge of about 9,000 favors Patterson. In Cambridge, attempts to photograph a partial solar eclipse failed due to cloudy skies.
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Tenn
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Congress
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Montgomery County
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Tobacco Association
Davidson County
Hermitage
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United States
Edward W. Carmack
Electrical worker drowned on Maryland Potomac cruise romance ends
John McCalip 22 an electrician at the Senate office building was drowned while swimming in Broad Creek on the Maryland side of the Potomac near Alexandria. He had planned to marry Miss Julia Hanna of Crawfordsville Ind within a week or two. The accident occurred after he dove from a cruise yacht Duchess and was overcome by a cramp. His body was recovered by harbor forces and taken to an undertaker. burial will be in Crawfordsville.
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St. Louis
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Fratricide to Hang Today in United States Jail Yard
Albert Brown, the colored fratricide, faces execution today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the U S jail yard after a Sunday spent in prayer and baptism. Pastor John Roberts said Brown is prepared to meet death and may write letters to family. Brown weighs under 140 pounds and relatives will claim the body.
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Crowds at Cleveland Grave Draw Police Guard Detail
Thousands of sightseers gathered at Princeton cemetery to glimpse ex President Cleveland's grave while a special police detail guarded the site to deter souvenir hunters. Cleveland is staying at her New Jersey home all day and may depart for New Hampshire in a few days. The strain of last week has unnerved her.
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Sermon at Mount St Albans Highlights Christian Faith
Rev J Henning Nelms preached at open air services on Cathedral Grounds Mount St Alban focusing on the divine origin of Christianity. A Marine Band led choir performed while hundreds attended in ideal weather. He urged embracing Christ teachings as civilization advanced through Christianity.
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C. Ernest Smith
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Drowns in Eastern Branch at East Capriol Street
George Robb colored eighteen years old was drowned in the Eastern branch at the foot of East Capriol street yesterday afternoon. His body was recovered by harbor police and is at the morgue. Robb and companions had gone to swim. they said he could not swim and sank in deep water. His companions attempted rescue.
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Miss Mary A Jones Dead Daughter of Army Officers
Miss Mary A Jones died at 17 De Sales Street Washington D C after a long illness of heart trouble. She was daughter of General Roger Jones a former Adjutant General and sister of another General Roger Jones both deceased. Born in Annapolis she lived most of her life in Washington and was known for wit and conversational gifts. Survived by a sister Mrs Byrd Jones and brothers C Lucien Jones of Savannah and T Skelton Jones of Lincoln Ga.
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Favannah
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Peruvian Rebel Arrives in Valparaiso to Speak on Peru
Augusto Durand, Peruvian rebel leader from Iquique Chile, says foreign opinion is misled by Peru’s government. He accuses Peru of falsifying elections and warns of a plan to turn the country into a Yankee colony. In Wakefield Mass, Mrs. Staples dies in camp fire accident as her husband Mr Staples fights flames.
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Augusto Durand
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Chile
Wakefield
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Out of Tune Pain and nerve harmony in medical ad
An advertisement asserts pain is a nerve discord and praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for soothing nerves and relieving distress. It claims all pain stems from nerves and questions the need for other treatment. Endorsed by R B Hopps of Jessup Georgia with a money back refund on first package.
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Miles Medical CO
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The Post as Leading Washington Newspaper Guide
A promotional note describes The Post as the leading newspaper at the seat of government. It highlights its comprehensive financial news and market reports for merchants and financiers, its guidance for farmers selling produce, and its value for leisure readers through varied columns of news and reading matter.
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Washington Post Sunday section praise adulation
The Washington Post is described as unequaled with an illustrated magazine section featuring choice selections by prominent writers. It emphasizes foreign news and timely, accurate illustrations, claiming the Sunday Post is superior to other Sunday newspapers and a staple for households.
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The Sporting Department Pink Sheet Highlights Sports
The Sunday Post Sporting Section on pink paper covers baseball results, running, trotting, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and every feature of the sporting world in accurate, comprehensive detail each Sunday.
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