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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1919

Page

12

Barney to admit he killed Officer Deininger

Herman L. Barney will testify in Superior Court that he fired the shot that killed Patrolman Deininger in Chelsea on February 13. Barney and John F. Dillon are on trial for the murder, with defense claiming self defense and promising the defendants will describe the events of that night.

Herman L. Barney Superior Court John F. Dillon Deininger Chelsea Thomas F. Murphy Barney Murphy Barry Dillon Magrath Skeels Lawrence Matthew Dalley Hanover Street Fred Sykes Medford Harrys. Crocker Reading William T. Shephard Lowell John A. Kelliher John A. Casey Bartley and Sheehan Commonwealth Dalley Boston New York Metropolis Hurley Dailey Charles Street Brighton Bastile Kelliher

Attorney Murphy Defends Dillon in Major Chelsa Garage Shooting

In a dramatic opening, attorney Murphy portrays Herman Barney Dillon as a man driven by fear and misfortune, claiming Dillon acted to defend himself after a garage confrontation that cost Patrolman Deininger his life. Witnesses detail Barney’s flight and alleged lack of intent.

Dillon Barry Deininger Purney Attorney Murphy Barney Murphy Callahan Philip A. Hendrick Draft Board No. 30 Arlington United States Army George W. Tibbetts The Exchange Trust Company Herman L. Barney Earl C. Barney Thomas F. Murphy Demnlinger Dorchester Herman Boston Mechanic Arts New York Camp Devens Arlington Police Cambridge

Leaders Hear War Prohibition May End Soon

Democratic leaders near the White House say the President may lift wartime prohibition once demobilization is complete. Authorities weigh two paths: act now to end the ban or wait for legal advice after troops return. Estimates place demobilization by August or September, with up to 600000 troops still in place and hundreds of thousands of dollars in wine and beer stockpiled for fall and beyond.

White House Congress New York America Siberia Insular

Dry spell may precede nationwide Prohibition lift

Officials in the President's circle think a brief bone dry period is likely before wartime prohibition ends. They expect a short dry spell followed by a temporary return to normal until nationwide prohibition resumes next January under the amendment.

Wilson pushes for rapid partial demobilization amid food bill action

President Wilson backs a record pace demobilization move tied to the Jones amendment as a war measure to conserve food products. The prohibition issue is not pivotal since it takes effect next January.

United States Wilson

Congress Debates Home Storage of Liquor During War Prohibition

The House judiciary committee voted down a measure banning possession and storage of liquor in private homes for the war prohibition period. Debate focused on whether individuals may keep liquor in their dwellings and under what conditions it may be used or stored, with amendments narrowing reporting requirements and preserving limited private consumption.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Morgan Dem Oklahoma

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