When was it published?

March 31, 1841 in Vermont Telegraph

Domestic News March 31, 1841

Vermont Telegraph

Q: What keywords are associated?

Worcester Selectmen, Temperance Reformation, Liquor Licenses, Rum Sellers

Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

The Selectmen of Worcester refused to grant licenses for the sale of alcohol, described as a poison devastating the country. This decision is praised for bringing joy to citizens and advancing the temperance reformation, with a call to repeal all license laws.

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SELECTMEN OF WORCESTER.—The refusal of the Selectmen of this town to grant any licences for the sale of that poison which has spread devastation through our country, does that Board the highest honor. It has created a thrill of joy among our citizens, and we do not believe there can be found a family in Worcester which does not participate in the joy. If now any choose to stand forth as Rum-sellers or as defenders of the practice, they will do so at their own risk, and the reward of their own hands will be given them. Let all "license laws" be repealed, and the greatest obstacle to the progress of the Temperance reformation will have been removed. —Ch. Reflector

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Worcester Selectmen Temperance Reformation Liquor Licenses Rum Sellers

What entities or persons were involved?

Selectmen Of Worcester

Where did it happen?

Worcester

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Worcester

Key Persons

Selectmen Of Worcester

Outcome

refusal to grant licenses for alcohol sales; widespread joy among citizens; call for repeal of license laws to advance temperance.

Event Details

The Selectmen of Worcester refused to grant any licenses for the sale of alcohol, referred to as a poison that has spread devastation. This action is honored and has thrilled citizens, with warnings to rum-sellers and advocates for repealing license laws to remove obstacles to the Temperance reformation.