Prohibition Address Calls for Strong Enforcers at Market Street
The Rev Dr Clarence True Wilson outlines views on prohibition measuring its failures and potential. He argues enforcement needs brave, self sacrificing leaders, compares prohibition with the license system, and urges robust action despite ongoing violations and political games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Church
Clarence ‘True Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Prohibition Crowned as Shield Against Liquor Rampage
A prominent speech lauds Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment, arguing it ended the organized liquor trade in the United States, decimated the license system, removed public temptation, and spurred national prosperity. It cites historical abuses, notes reduced crime, and calls for firm enforcement and a clear party stance.
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United States
Def
Illinois
Judas Iscariot
Simon Peter
Christ
Judas
Peter
America
Gladstone
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Prohibition
Uncle
France
Lincoln
Denny Seeks Re election to Virginia House Delegates
Bryan Conrad of Richmond Virginia writes Jan 6 1931 that Joseph S Denny is ready to aid colleagues and constituents and would be a great benefit to his district and state in the House of Delegates. The endorsement emphasizes Denny’s accessibility willingness to connect with informed members and his popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Denny
House of Delegates
Commonwealth of Virginia
Denny
House
Bryan Conrad
Richmond
Woman Who Aided the Blind Dies at 70 in Brooklyn
Cynthia Westover Alden founder of the International Sunshine Society and wife of Brooklyn Eagle writer John Alden, died at her Brooklyn home. She dedicated her life to caring for sightless babies and was a descendant of John Alden of Longfellow fame. Boston police, now equipped to detect fake antiques, report increased wood knocking.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Cynthia Westover Alden
International Sunshine Society
Judge Manton Upholds Dry Act Adoption
Judge Martin T. Manton of the United States circuit court of appeals in New York City ruled the eighteenth amendment was legally adopted. His decision differed from but did not affect the ruling of Federal Judge William Clark.
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Lawes
England
United States
France
Italy
Martin T. Manton
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New York City
William Clark
Murdered on doorstep prompts Poland jail reference
A fragment recounts a murder scene and cites a humor column about Poland. It mentions Pilsudsky and a two party system with one party in office and the other jailed, attributed to The New Yorker and The Humorist.
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Poland
Pilsudsky
The
New Yorker
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