Beer Appeal Argued in Court Before Supreme Circuit Judges
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals heard the government’s appeal from Judge Mayer's 2.75 percent beer injunction. Brewers fear immediate shutdown if the decision stands. arguments also touched on war measures and internal revenue constraints. The panel reserved judgment, with a late fall or winter disposition likely if the Supreme Court case timeline holds.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Joice Mayer
Francia G. Caffey
Internal Revenue
Richard J. McElligott
Elihu Root
William Doe
Mayer
Caffey
Need For the Brewers
United States
Phila Gonia
Baltimore
Department of Justice
United States Supremere Court
Reese
Ifter
Yoelt
Tn liv
Hye
Guthrie
Philadelphia
Chicago
Root
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Law
Fitts
Bar
District Court
Nebraska
Henry G. Werd
Charles’ M. Hough
Henry V. Rogers
House Committee Rejects Repeal Effort on Wartime Prohibition
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 3 against Rep Igoe's bid to repeal wartime prohibition for light wines and beers. The panel approved a Volstead act section defining intoxicating liquor at 0.5 percent alcohol, naming alcohol plus several beverages. Rumors swirled that President Wilson planned to repeal wartime prohibition as demobilization continued.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Igoe
Missouri
Gard
Ohio
Classon
Wisconsin
Volstead
Wilsom
White House
Judiciary Committee
Parase
Rush to Liquor Auction In Philadelphia
The Dock Street dealer sold his entire stock of rare wines and liquors in a crowded sale. A bidder with a calendar noted only thirteen days remained before July 1 as the auctioneer explained drafts would dissipate the aroma after prohibition. Some wines were so precious that pedigrees and career anecdotes accompanied their ages.
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Ectal
New York Times
Philadelphia
Dock Street
Syracuse Herald editor named deputy superintendent of public works
James E. Doyle, managing editor of the Syracuse Herald, was appointed deputy superintendent of public works by Superintendent Walsh in Albany. Doyle immediately qualified by taking the oath of office and will earn a salary of 5500 dollars annually.
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Albany, N. Y
James E. Doyle
Syracuse Herald Today
Walsh
Doyle
Will of Dr. Mears Left Funds to Harvard for Criminal Reform
The will of Dr. T. Ewing Mears probated in Philadelphia provides Harvard University with 100000 for research into surgical methods to reform and cure criminals and mental defectives. Dr. Mears, age 80, died May 28.
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Philadelphia
T. Ewing Mears
Harvard University
Mears
Jewish Rabbis Propose English Readings and Pulpit Exchange
The Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinical Assembly session at 31 West 123rd Street heard Rabbi Israel Levinthal urge English responsive readings in services for understanding by younger congregants. He proposed a monthly speakers' exchange for youth education and lecturing across temples. Rabbi David Aarons advocated revival of martial songs. Professor Israel Friedlander predicted Jewish language revival in Palestine. the assembly adopted a resolution protesting pogroms in Poland and urging government action.
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Israel Levinthal
Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinical Assembly
S31 West 123d Street
David Aarons
Cone
Palestine
Israel Friedlander
Poland
Illinois Ratifies National Woman Suffrage Amendment
Springfield June 17 The Legislature ratified the constitutional amendment for national woman suffrage after previously ratifying it. A discovery of an error in the Washington copy required reratification.
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Isnois
Springfield
Ill
Washington
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Brooklyn
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Lord & Taylor
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