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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
11
Discussion in Congress on demobilization timelines and the authority to define intoxicating beverages after the wartime period. War Prohibition controversy, court interpretations, and a statement from Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben A. Matthews outline unlawful acts post June 1919. Also reports an aborted Madison Square Garden drinking carnival and hotel industry responses to impending prohibition.
President Wilson’s stance against halting Wartime Prohibition shocks city liquor interests. Hotels must decide on beer and wine sales, with Society of Restaurateurs planning meetings. Some bars close July 1 while select venues may push a test case on the act’s constitutionality. William H. Hirst cited as lawyer involved.
A press analysis notes opposition figures say the War Prohibition Act is unconstitutional and that only court action can resolve enforcement. Officials discuss definitions of intoxicating liquor and potential presidential intervention, with Anti-Saloon League leaders predicting public opinion will drive compliance or resistance depending on enforcement.
Judge Relistab in the United States Court at Trenton, New Jersey, dismisses a request to restrain the dry law and relistab seeks further injunction relief in Newark. The action was reported by the New York Times as a special dispatch.
Syracuse June 28 Corporation counsels of eight cities in session here reached a decision to make no effort to enforce wartime prohibition by any officer charged with enforcement unless the Federal Government issues definite instructions. Police have no power to close bars unless directed by Federal authorities. The statement said United States authorities are the proper officers to whom all complaints and reports of violations should be made. If called upon, local governments should assist.
William Dooner of West New York sought to restrain enforcement of the wartime Prohibition law. The court refused a rule to show cause and dismissed the application. Edward Hollanders of New York planned an injunction in Newark arguing the act is unconstitutional. Judge Rellstab said granting a writ could imply the court favors the argument.
Asa F. Smith of 44 Court Street Brooklyn, a Kings County Prohibition Party leader and former state attorney general candidate, warned that if federal wartime prohibition officers fail to prosecute violators, dry forces in Brooklyn will pursue impeachment and may seek replacements in office. He urged firm enforcement and warned voters will demand compliance with national laws.
Coblenz June 27. German officer Frederick Ketterman was caught in American territory recruiting for the German Army with maps, passes, and a supply of enlistment blanks. He admitted sending more than fifty men from the Coblenz area, and faces penalties, while Edith Cavell is dead for aiding Allied soldiers.
Harbor Grace Newfoundland reports that improving weather failed to materialize over the Atlantic delaying the Handley Page expedition. Varying winds and inclement seas slow data gathering and crews grow pessimistic on a getaway date with Major Gran leaning to another two weeks’ wait.
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