Congress to fix law to stop sale of beer under War Dry Act
The Associated Press reports Congress and the Justice Department acted to halt sales of 2.75 percent beer under the War Time Prohibition Act. Prohibition leaders press for an independent enforcement bill defining intoxicating liquor as 0.5 percent alcohol and seeking quick House action. The department warns that anything above 0.5 percent alcohol cannot be manufactured or sold.
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AsSocIated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
House
Judiciary Committee
Preeshee Ume
Department of It
Inter
Rainier Brewing Company Denied Injunction
Federal Judge William Sawtelle refused Rainier Brewing Company of San Francisco a temporary injunction against criminal proceedings over brewing and selling beer with 2.75 percent or less alcohol content after July 1 and June 30 respectively.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William Sawtelle
Rainier Brewing Company of
San Frificisco
United States
California Breweries Shut Down Over Alcohol Content Injunction
San Francisco July 41 The Associated Press reports California breweries suspended operations awaiting a U S district court decision on an injunction to prevent manufacturing beer containing no more than 2.75 percent alcohol.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
California Breweries
United States District Court
California Breweries Reopen Under Low Alcohol Rule
San Francisco reports that nearly all California breweries will resume making and selling beer with not more than 2.75 percent alcohol content starting tomorrow. The decision comes after a meeting of the California State Brewers Association with representatives from brewing interests statewide.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
California
California State Brewers’ Association
Two bartenders arrested in Kansas City for beer sales
Kansas City police arrested two bartenders on orders of U S attorney Francis M Wilson for selling beer. They were arraigned before United States Commissioner M L Arnold and pled guilty with bond set at 500 dollars. District Attorney Wilson said the arrests are believed to be the first of their kind in the United States.
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Kansas City
Francis M. Wilson
United States
M. L. Arnold
Wilson
Ex Saloons With Four Exceptions Closed Tuesday
Twenty one of Cheyenne's 25 ex saloons were deserted yesterday except by proprietors and those cleaning after the riotous night. Three re-opened as soft drink outlets the Arcade Plains Mercantile and the Home Ranch. The Michelob place was being remodeled into a woman's store with fixtures moved out.
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Cheyenne
Arcade
Plains Mercantile
Home Ranch
John Barleycorn
Congressional wrangles delay final passage of key bills
Evening sessions in the Senate and House stalled as leaders pushed four appropriation measures including the sundry civil, army, DC supply, and general deficiency bills. A contested employment service cut sparked clashes. Blanson of Texas demanded a quorum forcing roll calls as absentees faced arrest.
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Plana
Senate
House
District of Columbia
Army
United States Employment Service
Blanson
Texas
Arma
Ned
Thermopolis Raiders Seize $20 000 Worth Of Liquor In Raid
In Thermopolis Wyoming a raid under Prohibition orders led by Sheriff Harry and the Prosecuting Attorney netted more than $25 000 in liquor and contraband. A shipment of 1500 gallons had just arrived, boosting the seizure value to over 24 000. Hot Springs also reported confiscations and burning of seized goods.
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Thermopolis
Wyoming
Orm
Totwil
Harry
Crabbe
Acraphone
Willard and Dempsey Arrive as Fight Crowd Gathers
The Toledo crowd gathers for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight bout with tents pitched and traffic flowing in. Official Joseph J. Sweeney reports Willard in exceptional condition and able to endure all twelve rounds. Willard weighs 245 pounds, Dempsey 196 with a possible ring entry near 195.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Willard- Dempsey
Bac
Joseph J. Sweeney
Toledo Boxing Commission
Willard
Dempsey
Lis
Jimmy DeForest
Airplane Breaks in Twain at Hanna and Two Airmen Injured
A Curtiss biplane piloted by George Puflea of Denver broke up near Hanna while en route to Rawlins for a John Barloscorn celebration. The crash injured two airmen and halted the leg of the flight about eighteen miles from Cheyenne.
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Hanna
George Puflea
Denver
Cheyenne
Rawlins
John Barloscorn
Granite Springs
West Wyoming
Vila City
Anara
Rawlina
World's largest balloon crosses toward Atlantic attempt
Wyoming enforces prohibition law on the job in Cheyenne with no drunkenness arrests during a four hour test period. Police report only three arrests total including two traffic violations and one for wife beating, signaling strict enforcement as liquor stock dwindles.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Yankees Slain and Captured in Siberia Incident
July 4. An American officer and three enlisted men were killed or captured by Bolsheviks near Nivitskaya as Americans pursued them after they were surprised while fishing. Reinforcements were ordered to retake the prisoners and protect American personnel amid unrest along the Sudan railroad.
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Associated Press
Vlaptvostor
Nivitskaya
Frolovka
Sudan
Wyoming Weather Outlook For Wed and Thu
The forecast calls for generally fair skies and continued warmth on Wednesday and Thursday. Local thunderstorms are possible in the extreme southeast portion of the state.
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Wyoming
Red Outrage Fears Prompt Police Guarding Gotham
New York July 4. Police guards placed at public buildings churches and homes of officials and citizens who spoke against socialism and anarchy by order of Police Commissioner Kurigit. Guards continue until July 7 amid rumors of a July 4 demonstration by anarchists and Justice Department precautions in event of trouble.
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Associated Press
New York
Citisens
Guarda
Department of Justice
Oela
Wend
Beer Licensing Shifts as Courts Rule on Milwaukee and Baltimore
In Baltimore and Milwaukee liquor officials hail a court ruling that permits local brewers to manufacture and sell beer at higher alcohol levels while licensing is paused. Milwaukee withholds saloon permits until demobilization ends, as the city faced a dry shift and limited beer supply amid wartime restrictions.
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Gily Clerk
Common Council
Milwaukee
Giant dirigible R-34 sets sail for transatlantic flight
East Fortune Scotland July report on the British airship R-34 preparing for a 70 hour Atlantic crossing to Roosevelt Field New York. Major G H Scott commands the 23 man crew aboard the 634 foot craft with 12 900 000 cubic feet of gas and wireless power. Landing at Mineola after a brief stay, no hangar available for the return voyage.
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Scotland
America
Ste
G. H. Scott
Royal Air Forces
Owmans
Ts Lirue
Zachary Launds
Ean
United States
Atlantic
Igibie
RS4
Azores
Roosevelt Field
Mineola
New York
Thoosewelt Field
Baltic
Transatlantic air flight prep near Mineola and Roosevelt Field
Hazelhoest field commander Colonel Miller states defenses are ready for arrival of K-34 with anchors and wire joss devices to keep the craft near shore. Navy Lieutenant Commander Jatds follows with assurance of a successful crossing in the lighter-than-air airship not hindered by the voyage.
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Mineola
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Archie Miller
Hazelhoest
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Roosevelt Field
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