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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
7
Boston saloons reopen today as a continuation from the first page notes a list of seven acts to be searched for in Greater Boston. The brief item hints at ongoing postpage continuity and local entertainment offerings for residents.
Boston liquor dealers rush to secure licenses after the licensing board issued 500 permits with nearly 50 more applications. First and second class licenses unlock beer and light wines at 300 dollars yearly. a few first class licenses allow hard liquor. Federal authorities pledge vigorous enforcement under wartime prohibition.
Five members of the House judiciary committee publish a minority report urging repeal of the wartime prohibition act or at least lifting the ban on manufacturing and selling light wines and beer. They argue the enforcement bill exceeds the original act and constitutes new legislation beyond Congress power.
The Chilton Club, Boston's only women’s club with a liquor license, will not seek renewal, announced by Chief Steward Scully at 152 Commonwealth Avenue. The dining room was sparsely attended as members are away at estates or shore resorts, and beers and wines up to 2 3/4 percent begin today.
The amendment argues that constitutional enforcement must be concurrent with both Congress and the states. It asserts no law can pass without this shared power and supports joint legislation to enact proper enforcement. It warns the broad prohibitory section and restrictive enforcement would offend a majority by limiting state autonomy.
The California Brewers' Protective Association filed for an injunction in U S District Court seeking to force railroads to transport beer. The action names Walker D. Hines, the United States Railroad Administrator, as the target of the challenge.
A report notes a group seeking to stop railroads from transporting beer containing 28.4 percent or less alcohol content. It profiles the action as part of broader temperance enforcement, naming the involved advocates and jurisdictions where restrictions would apply.
Roughly half the citys sa loons and cafes sold light wines and 2.75 per cent beer last night after licenses were granted. Downtown districts packed with customers as many questioned if beer matched pre Great Thirst levels. Some ads lacked wine as none existed below 2.75 per cent. South End Roxbury and South Boston bars also served patrons while Charlestown lagged. Dealers expect record sales today as most venues plan to open and authorities have not restricted non intoxicating beverages yet.
Boston bars including the Boston Athletic Association Tennis and Racquet Club Harvard Club Algonquin and City Club begin serving real beer after licenses were issued by the Boston Licensing Board. Several private clubs will offer non intoxicating beer until further notice. Also a note announces Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan story in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
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