Referendum Unconstitutional Debate Dominion of Local Option
A long analysis argues that a proposed referendum on local option liquor laws is unconstitutional under the state constitution. It cites court decisions, notably Parker, to challenge conditional enactments and the Republican platform’s push for direct public vote. The piece critiques political manipulation and warns voters about being tricked by those opposing genuine representation.
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Prohibition Repudiated in Vermont Local Option Victory
Vermonters favored local option high license laws as shown by the vote table. The legislature pared Democratic strength and Republicans backed the high license bill, producing a statewide majority for license over prohibitions. The table lists cities and towns with population representational totals and argues Vermont supports changing the prohibitory law. Brattleboro showed a license majority in the session, though lawmakers moved to dismiss the bill. The note adds a New York Michigan Pennsylvania prize on page 3.
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Windham county politics quiver over prohibition fight
In Windham Vermont a heated campaign shows Republican nerves frayed by the county building issue and a rising tide of local option sentiment. Democrats and loyal Option Republicans gain ground in towns like Guilford Vernon Marlboro and Brattleboro while some Republicans openly abandon prohibition. Davenport predicts a largely anti prohibition county ticket and notes strong candidates Porter Gale and Stowe show in several towns.
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Putney Republicans skip caucus in clash over liquor foes
In Putney the regular Republican managers avoided a caucus amid fear of defeat while filing for George P. Aplin a leading prohibitionist. The high license faction filed for F. L. Houghton, signaling a hot race as his popularity and backing by local interests promise strong votes.
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Republicans Nominate High License Candidate in Dummerston
The Republican canvas in Dummerston Centre Saturday chose Jenny Halestier for high license and local option by a vote of hi to B44. Balestier leads the race as the regular party supporter with Robbins opposing. Lewis Lynde filed to nominate Carl Reed, a prohibition candidate, signaling a four cornered general election with BE HL Brown and the Democrats, keeping polls open until September 2.
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Grand and Petit Jurors Named for Coming Term
Assistant Judge Kellogg and Wor den published the juror list for the next term. Grand jurors include representatives from Brattleboro Dover Dummerston Grafton Guilford Halifax Jamaica Marlboro Newfane Rockingham Vernon Westminster and Windsor among others. Petit jurors span Athens Brattleboro Brookline Dummerston Guilford Jamaica Londonderry Marlboro Newfane Townshend Vernon Westminster Winsted and neighboring towns.
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