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...exigencies of the case can be better met by other methods.- (a) Local Option, Parkhurst: N. Y. Post, Sept. 19; Nat. XL, 67; Boston Herald, Sept. 28, 29, Editorials.- (b) More liberal legislation, Mayor Strong in Public Opinion XVIII, 101; Forum...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ENGLISH 6. | 10/2/1895 | See Source »

...present law is preferable to local option.- (a) Judgment of New York City is not so safe as that of the State.- (1) The population of N. Y. City being 80 per cent. foreign-born or children of foreign-born, is unfit to decide American excise questions: N. Y. Post, 9 Aug., '95.- (2) Saloons control the primaries, and local option would put the city government in the hands of saloon keepers entirely: Independent, 29 Aug., '95.- (b) Local Option is liable to grave abuse.- (1) In Wisconsin the town goes so far as to determine the rate of licenses...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ENGLISH 6. | 10/2/1895 | See Source »

BOSTON, June 20. - Local forecast for New England, Friday: Fair; continued warm weather; variable winds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: U. S. Weather Forecast. | 6/21/1895 | See Source »

BOSTON, June 19. - Local forecast for New England, Thursday: Slight change in temperature; variable winds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: U. S. Weather Forecast. | 6/20/1895 | See Source »

BOSTON, June 18. - Local forecast for New England, Wednesday: Fair; continued warm weather; variable winds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: U. S. Weather Forecast. | 6/19/1895 | See Source »