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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
6
Wayne B. Wheeler national counsel for the Anti Saloon League outlined features of a federal prohibition enforcement law. He spoke to State Anti Saloon League superintendents and dry workers at the conclusion of a world wide prohibition conference in Columbus Ohio on November 22.
A proposed federal enforcement plan under the IRS would ban distilled malt vinous and alcoholic liquors with special officers nationwide. Near beer would fall under malt and alcoholic provisions and possession requires a legal permit. Sacramental and medicinal alcohol also need permits and illegal speak easies face contempt sanctions.
Mr Wheeler outlined that enforcement provisions would operate under the Internal Revenue Department to utilize its current workload. He noted Commissioner Roper has shown a readiness to push enforcement to the limit under existing prohibition laws.
Miss Emmy Weidenhopper, a Hoboken hotel cashier, was ordered interned as an enemy alien after authorities decoded a cipher believed to relay transport sailings to Germany. She arrived in 1916 and has a brother in the German army. she allegedly communicated with a German consul in a South American city.
The US Army transport America, formerly the Hamburg American liner Amerika, raised at Hoboken after sinking Oct 18 with four lives lost. No explosion found by naval inquiry. vessel sealed and pumped clear.
Private John Haberer of Camp Taylor Kentucky was sent to Camp Devens as a deserter after a District Court fined him ten dollars for registering as Corporal John Hall and trying to secure a speaking slot for the United War Work fund at a local theatre in Pittsfield.
Clarence Willey of East Rochester New Hampshire proclaims his wife is four feet seven inches tall and weighs about x0 pounds. He says she is healthy active and handles all housework while challenging any woman twice her size to a doughnut making contest.
The War Department reports Private Henry E F Cox of 152 Carlisle Street New Haven Conn was among soldiers lost on the transport Otranto on October 6.
James Duncan, secretary of the Seattle Central Labor Council, said he wrote Samuel Gompers urging him to take charge of the union movement toward a nationwide strike in protest against the execution of Thomas J. Mooney. The request was made from Seattle, Washington, on November 22.
The town of North Adams mourns Private Kenneth M. Finlayson of the 101st Machine Gun Battalion, the third brother to die in action since July 194. John Finlayson, in the British army, was killed near Rheims on July 25, and Lieutenant Robert fell before Cambrai with the Canadians on Aug. 8. Kenneth died October 14.
The World of Books section praises Amy Lowell’s Can Grande’s Castle for its vivid imagery and historical breadth across four sections. It also surveys Lord Dunsany Tales of War and multiple other titles, noting strong narrative imagination, diverse settings from Naples to Constantinople, and the enduring appeal of war and adventure stories for readers of various ages.
Advertisement touts Adamson's Balsam as a universal remedy that cures coughs colds and grippe with a confident claim and persuasive language.
Milford J. Baker a Harvard graduate student and ambulance driver, decorated by the King of Italy, is the only American awarded the Duke of Aosta cross for frontier service. He says the Croix de Guerre earned for being bumped into a ditch preceded the Italian honor, pinned by King Victor Emmanuel.
A short health item highlights Horlick's Malted Milk as a very digestible option for recuperation during influenza. The note suggests dietary support aids recovery and comfort.
War orders worth 2 000 000 have been cancelled in Fitchburg and overtime work in metal trades and textile plants has stopped. Manufacturers will cut hours and staff, with some to reemploy returning service members and prefer Fitchburg residents over temporary workers. Hundreds of mechanics have been discharged from shops producing wartime army navy goods.
Jacob Tobin faced Judge Lawton and a jury, found guilty of abandoning his wife and four children. He left Chelsea on June 30, later sent money to sign a draft questionnaire to claim exemption, while Mrs. Tobin received $8 weekly support. Tobin then worked in Connecticut, continuing the dispute.
Judge Bellstead ruled in a Federal Court in Trenton that a privately owned ship serving the British government is immune from seizure while in its service, even if a U S citizen applies for seizure. The decision emphasizes wartime diplomatic protections for allied vessels.
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