Prohibition Law Proclaimed As State Ratifications Grow
Acting Secretary of State Frank J. Volk proclaimed the prohibition amendment officially in Washington. Nebraska’s ratification and New York’s 27 to 24 adoption mark a widening path to a dry nation. Distillers contest the proclamation effective date and plan referendums in fourteen states with referendum provisions.
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Washington
Frank J. Volk
Mrelk
Nebraska
New York
Assembly
William H. Anderson
Cardinal Gibbons
Polk
Ratification of Dry Amendment Proclaimed By State Department
Washington June 9 Acting Secretary of State Frank J Polk proclaimed the prohibition amendment to the Federal Constitution. The proclamation notes that 33 states ratified on January 10 and the amendment becomes effective one year from that date. The ceremony featured Senator Sheppard Representative Randell and other officials and activists from anti alcohol groups.
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State Department
Washington
Trank J. Polk
Department
Amd
Vlelowk
Enaior Sheppard
Tesan
Stave Bryan
Randell
Ca Horria
Prohibitionie
House
Scoutor Sheppard
Mr. Bryan
Kep Fommene Rendall
New York Senate Approves Dry Amendment by 27 to 24
Albany reports the New York Senate passed the Thompson McNabb dry amendment by a 27 to 4 vote amid a heated debate. Key figures include Senator Abeles and Brooklyn’s Jackemood, with Lt Gov Hee and House leaders pressing procedural points. The record notes objections over authority and transmission of proposed amendments from Congress.
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N.Y
Senate
Albany
Dan
Assembly
Manatee Heney M
Charles CG
Jackemood
Brooklyn
Henutoz Aha Movian
Damnocent
New York
Pater A. Abeles
Lockwood
Loring M. Mlack, Jr
Arnoklyn
Smith
Washington
Manator 4
Henry Waiters
Thi Muity” Iender
Vleutanant Covesnor Hee
Senatoy Georgan
Thampunn
Dryu
Ite
Turks Report Massacres of Greeks Near Black Sea
The Greek paper Neologos claims Turkish oppression on the southern Black Sea coast has intensified. It tallies 250000 Greek deaths and 260000 displaced to Russia, cites a former devastator at Kerasoon and Ines now police chief at Trebizond, and alleges Greeks returning from Russia are jailed while Greek property remains under Turkish control.
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Black Sea
Neologos
Russia
Kerasoon
Ines
Trebizond
Great Britain
France
Italy
Adriatic
Japan
Damaxene
U S Threatens Use Of Fighting Ships In Ocean Rate War
U S officials plan to undercut British rate cuts between New York and English ports by deploying ships at a loss to force British carriers to retreat. The Shipping Board may launch battleships in the Atlantic trade, aiming to beat the British at their own game and keep American cargo lines operating. A high British official warned against such moves amid tense wartime relations.
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Washington, Dan
United States
Bing Board
Shipping Board
Tore
Shane
Dietais
Ministry of Shipping
Washington
Shipping Boxed
New York
Far East
Tritapanies Welleye
Ble Riadtves
Dom Willie
Shiping Board
Ordinance Proposed To Tax Wardrobe Rooms
A public hearing will be held by the Committee on General Welfare of the Board of Aldermen in the Aldermanic chamber at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Alderman Frederick Smith proposes a wardrobe room tax requiring concession holders to pay 25 per annum and issue bonds. violators face 100 fine and pledge for prompt return of items.
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Committee On General Welfare
Frederick Smith
Hitenses
Alderman Smith
Millionaire's Name Linked to Palisades Mystery Case
Authorities probe whether a New York clubman and heir, Nasheer Brownhd, nicknamed Major Fenton, is connected to the Arecle B C Hackwood body find at the Palisades. He died overseas in October, a wealthy physician son of a banker, with an estate valued up to eight million dollars, and recent divorce. The Packwood affair ties to his name as the mystery deepens.
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Omaine
New York
Nasheer Browht
Arecle B.C. Hackwood
Patis Just
Major Fenton
France
Kenton
Rokwooud
Pheumonia
Domajor
Fenton
New Yorks City
Weswill
Womin
Parisa
Palisades
London
British War Cost Put At $10,640,000,000
London January 29 The total cost of the war to Great Britain was estimated at about £40,640,000,000 by Sir HM Malden managing director of the London City and Midland Bank. He said the act loaned $37,750,000,000 to Germany and only $2,250,000,000 to the allies, with additional debts from German states.
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Ondon
Great Britain
Mr. Malden
London City and Midland Bank
Tee
Ban on Aliens Aimed to Help U.S. Workmen
Washington reports the House Immigration Committee released a summary of the bill to bar aliens for four years after the peace treaty. The panel argues such a ban would shield American workers from unfair competition and curb Bolshevik influence, claiming the melting pot threatens national cohesion. Chairman Burnett to seek legislative rule page.
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U.S
Washington
America
House Immigration Committee
Burnett
Beck Welcomes Brooklyn Vets At Victory Celebration
James M. Beck received an ovation at Munson Square Garden for his attack on Mayor Hylan’s choice of Hearst to the Welcome Committee. Police ejected soldiers and critics who attempted to disrupt the Academy of Music event, including John Sullivan who vowed a 10 000 person protest. Fifty soldiers were refused admittance as a two wheeled vehicle bearing a makeshift committee staged a noisy protest. Continued on page five.
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James M. Beck
Munson Square Garden
Hylan
William Randolph Hearnt
Brooklyn Victory
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Beck
Mr. Beck
John el. Sullivan
Beek
Sullivan
Sock
Mr. Beef
James McCabe
Inspector Formosa
Sulliv
Academy
Joan Hastings
United States Recognizes Provisional Polish Government
The U S government recognizes the Provisional Government of Poland. Secretary Lansing forwards President Wilson s wishes for Paderewski as Poland s premier and expresses readiness for official relations and aid as Poland begins a new cycle of independent life.
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Ashington
Poland
State Department
Lansing
Paris
Wilson
Ignace Jan Paderewski
United States
Republic of Poland
Belfast Strike Near State of Terror, Says Tribune
New York Tribune reports Belfast unrest edging toward a state of terror amid London and Clyde strikes. Lloyd George aims to return to London to handle the situation as conferences between masters are sought. Causes of discontent center on unemployment and wage debates for demobilized workers.
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New York Tribune
Buromiti
London
Clyde
Belfast
Loew
Lloyd George
Paris
Tribune
Great Britain
Russia Still Big Obstacle at Peace Conference
Paris dispatch reports cautious tension as major powers await official word from Russia on joining a Princes' Islands conference. Bolshevik acceptance remains uncertain, with Allied hopes pinned on Russian reconsideration and possible intervention via Allied aid. Poles counter Bolshevik influence. Lithuanians seek U S recognition to bolster stability, while debates over the Big Five substitute plan intensify.
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Warsaw
Paderewski
Wilson
Quai d'Orsay
Gresti
Peacemakers Struggle Over Secret Pacts at Paris Conference
Paris dispatch outlines conflict among Polish and Czecho Slovak claims and the wider dispute over German colonies. It notes Wilson's fourteen points and hints at a proposed international guardianship system under the League of Nations to manage mandates and territories.
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Paris
K. W. Dmewski
Karl Kramure
Louis Boths
Lorden Daily Mail
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Samuel Gompers
Joi
Jean Longuet
Princes’ Islands
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Howev
Bourtzeff
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Kenenoff
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