Plan to Cut Off Liquor Supplies at Source
The piece argues for strict federal enforcement of Prohibition starting Aug. 1 under Gen. L. C. Andrews. It cites support from President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon, outlines a plan of twenty two federal zones, and discusses state and local reactions. It also notes the death of William Jennings Bryan and reflects on its impact on public resolve and moral leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrer
Coolidge
Mellon
Andrews
Columbia
S. C
Philadelphia Inquirer
the Inquirer
Washington Star
the Star
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Death of William Jennings Bryan
On July 26 1925 the Dayton Tennessee Sabbath quiet was broken by the news that William Jennings Bryan is dead. The voice trembled as tears choked its utterance, marking the end of a half century of public battle against criticism and strong scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Thruell
Dale
Wilam Jennings Bryan
Jesus
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
R. Don I.aws
Moravian Falls
Dayton
Tennessee
Warm Water Forecast Prompts Bathers as Fish Move In
New York reports a likely warm water year offshore with mackerel moving in from the Arctic and bluefish and weakfish approaching shore. Gulf Stream mixing with Greenland currents is cited by veteran fishermen as the cause for milder coast conditions this summer, reversing last year’s pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gulf Stream
Arctic
Atlantic
Sharps
Cape May
Long Island
Nova Scotia
Greenland
Fulton
Van
van Winkte
Metabolism and behavior study at University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania psychological clinic expands biochemical research into how chemical changes in the body shape emotion, fatigue resistance, and behavior. Doctor Henry E. Starr leads a class on metabolism and behavior, with work on saliva as an index of emotional stability and fatigue, and stammering etiology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Psycholal Clinic
University of Pennsylvania
Henry E. Starr
Medical School
Doctor Starr
Lightner Witmer
Edwin B. Twitmyer
Department of Psychology
Starr
Twitmyer
Psychological Clinic
Holy Year Pilgrims Make Rome Polyglot Capital
Rome handles a flood of visitors for the holy year as hotel staff and taxi drivers struggle with multilingual needs. Notices and posters now appear in six or seven languages, and even cab fare booklets list prices in Italian French German English Spanish and Polish. Many travelers speak only regional dialects, challenging even seasoned philologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Germany
Robbing Church in Brooklyn Woman Charged
Mrs Charlotte Leman 27 was caught robbing a St James pro cathedral Brooklyn contribution box. Police found 1179 dollars on her. The box held only a few small coins. A burglary charge was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlotte Leman
St. James’ Pro-Cathedral
Brooklyn
Britain lifts foot and mouth disease restrictions
The ministry of agriculture withdraws foot-and-mouth disease restrictions in Warwickshire Cheshire and Northamptonshire. For the first time since the 1923 outbreak there are no restrictions in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry of Agriculture
Warwick
Cheshire
Northampton
Great Britain
One Pupil At Rural New York School
In Forestburg Sullivan county New York the sole pupil in School District 5 is Anna Hickey taught by her mother Mrs Mary Hickey. The district’s farm land purchase by Mongaup Falls Power Co for a supplementary dam prompted this unusual setup where the school previously had twenty five pupils.
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Middletown
N. Y
Forestburg
Sullivan County
Mary Hickey
Anna
Mongaup Falls Power Company
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Pennsylvania
E. M. Presnell
S. C. Eggers & Company
Boone
Beech Creek Road
Watauga County
S. C. Eggers
N. C
J. R. Puette
Betty Martin
America
Pitts Brothers— Twin Auctioneering Force of
Carolina Land Co
Hickory, N. C
S. C. Eggers Company
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