Law Proposal Aims Ban on Drinks Aboard Ships
A legislative effort seeks to bar alcoholic beverages on American ships and to create appropriations to offset resulting losses. The move reflects a stated danger to daily life and commerce.
03 May 1923
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
1
A legislative effort seeks to bar alcoholic beverages on American ships and to create appropriations to offset resulting losses. The move reflects a stated danger to daily life and commerce.
Special correspondent outlines looming congressional battle over liquor sales on ships, with President Harding defending the status quo beyond the three mile limit. Dry advocates push for shipping funds while opposing on board liquor. wets argue parity and competitive losses for American vessels.
A general exodus of the rum fleet off the New Jersey coast started late May 2 as the British tanker Warszawa and the yacht Istar steamed out to sea after a government cutter halted a small unidentified steamer approaching the fleet. The Warszawa moved northeast and the Istar southeast as vessels disappeared from view.
A capacity Music Hall crowd last night greeted the Bach B Minor Mass with tempered enthusiasm and reverent mood. Spectators discussed the performance in the foyer, noted fashion, and praised conductor Van der Stucken while weather and balcony rail safety drew interest.
An earthquake of slight intensity was recorded between 11 40 a m and noon today on the Georgetown University seismograph. Father Tondorf, head of the lab, estimated the center of disturbance about 1 900 miles south of Washington.
A likely 18 year old blonde girl, unable to state her name, was found by two women on the Decoursey pike five miles south of Covington. She says two men beat her, took her purse, and left her at St. Elizabeth Hospital where doctors report no illness or injuries. Police seek to identify her and verify the tale.
Dayton Ohio May 2 Dr George De Bothezat founder of the Mc Cook Field helicopter notified Major L W McIntosh that under field conditions he can no longer continue his work on helicopter development The inventor confirms he has ceased further work but does not disclose reasons It is said he objected to published statements discrediting his machines and claims officials at the post have not refuted them
The Bach B minor Mass received an impressive performance at Music Hall, matching the high standard set by Mendelssohn Elijah the previous night. The concert demanded extreme vocal effort from the chorus and strong interpretive skill from the conductor, yet the result was convincing and ceremonial in mood.
D B Meacham steps down from the presidency of the Cincinnati Y M C A after twenty three years in office. R A Colter elected to succeed him. The board commended his long service and noted continued involvement as a board member.
New York May 2 The accounting in the Duveen Bros estate reveals art items on wealthy budgets Henry J Duveen died 1919 Executors report Frick estate owed 2 196000 and Mrs Hamilton Rice had a 900000 charge account The total value after legacies stands at 2253450
Ed ward Doering and his family escaped a burglary last night as their collie Rex disrupted the intruder. The dog chased the thief through a window into the yard, where the man dropped a box of jewelry before fleeing over a fence. Police found no trace of the burglar, and Rex remained guarding the loot. Doering, connected with Doering Bros Lithographing Co, resides at 2605 Burnet Avenue.
Wil liam C. McConnell and twenty eight others charged with conspiracy to issue fraudulent permits for whisky withdrawal were freed by Judge J Whitaker Thompson after the government failed to prove a general conspiracy. The case arose from forty seven defendants and earlier a mistrial occurred amid alleged jury tampering. The judge ruled insufficient evidence of a unity of purpose to defraud the government and directed a verdict of not guilty.
The T-2 giant army monoplane, with Lieutenants MacReady and Kelly, left Roosevelt Field at 1:36 pm for a non stop flight to San Diego Cal. It passed St Louis at 9:15 pm and Terre Haute at 7:30 pm flying about 100 miles per hour. Red flares were dropped at Scott Field near Belleville Illinois.
Atchison Kan May 2 A powerful airplane crossed the Missouri River three miles south of here at 11 05 tonight. Railroad workers watching for a nonstop transcontinental flight believe it is the T 2.
Lieutenants John A. MacReady and Oakley G. Kelly took off from Roosevelt Field at 1 36 53 p m in the army monoplane T 2 on a second attempt to fly non stop to San Diego in about 32 hours The ship cleared hangars by inches after a failed first start and will rely on compass navigation with no wireless dropping messages en route The first leg went to Dayton Ohio with plans to descend there if trouble arises and continue to San Diego via Emporia Hutchinson Albuquerque and Santa Fe then El Centro California
Miles J. Todd 55 of Madisonville died early yesterday at Minogco Hotel Mineral Springs Milan Ind seeking healing waters. He was Cincinnati district Big Four Divisional Freight Agent and former Lehigh Valley commercial agent. Survived by wife Lilles Crugar and four children. Funeral at Holy Trinity, Meteor ville, burial Laurel.
Paris reports the German note delivered to the Foreign Office proposes a total debt of 30 billion gold marks. French officials deem the terms absurd and expect a negative reply, viewing the plan as reopening the Versailles reparations question. Premier Poincare awaits the full document before commenting amid general opposition.
English born journalist editor and humorist Howard Saxby died at his home 2238 Burnet avenue Cincinnati after months of illness due to heart attack induced by gall stones. He leaves widow Alice and siblings in England. Saxby edited Saxbys Magazine for over thirty years and toured with Eugene Field in youth.
Charles E. Ruthenberg of Cleveland was convicted of violating Michigan criminal syndicalism law. He faces up to ten years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Sentencing set for June 4. appeal possible, judge undecided on Marquette prison pending appeal. This marks his third conviction in recent years for radical activity.
Ottawa May 2 The Immigration Department has not yet decided action on Alexander Howat once president of the United Mineworkers of America Kansas district detained at McAdam Junction New Brunswick. Labor Minister Stewart said the department remains in communication regarding the detention. Howat was barred from entering to address miners at Glace Bay on grounds he might become a public charge.
London dispatch reports a Russian munitions factory explosion in the Tula government area killed about 100 people. Notables among the dead include General Mainikoff, several military officers, and three local Soviet members.
May 2 Lausanne France warns Turkey that continued troop concentration near the Syrian border could jeopardize the Lausanne peace negotiations. French delegation notes Turkish mobilization near French mandated territory. Ismet Pasha says he will report to Ankara. Turkish replies defend troop moves as a sovereign right amid ongoing hostilities with Greece.
Berlin proposes raising twenty billion marks before July 1927 through a bond issue on the international money market. Fulfillment of obligations hinges on currency stabilization and renewal of credit, the note states.
Berlin proposes total reparations at 30 billion gold marks with 20 billion by 1927 via bonds, 5 billion by 1929, and the rest by 1931. It ties payments to currency stabilization and continued passive resistance until Ruhr evacuation and Rhine conditions are met, urging international arbitration and foreign loans to restore German credit.
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