02 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
1
The K-34 begins its transatlantic voyage to the United States with an expected 70 hour crossing. The airship departs overseas as new air travel plans unfold under wartime era propulsion and navigation constraints.
The article reports many bars selling diluted beverages like berry Rhine with seltzer or water, nearly as accessible as beer. Officials discuss enforcement gaps and police reliance on authorities, amid disputed claims from industry groups about market conditions and legality.
Wartime prohibition curbs hit New York hotel bars hard. Reports say large hotels Carlton Vanderbilt and Majestic show no wine selections and bar receipts fall well short of pre prohibition levels. Bartenders describe empty lobbies and a focus on non alcoholic offerings while some venues struggle to stay open.
In Middletown Connecticut on July 1 Amy Archer Gilligan admitted a plea of second degree murder for the death of Franklin Andrews of Cheshire at the Gilligan Home for the Aged Wind Life in prison was imposed. The change of plea followed trial doubts over free moral agency due to drug use and prior reprieve.
Berlin July 1 Hindenburg told a deputation of Goettingen students at Kolberg army HQ that if the Allies seek to punish Germany the nation will demand even at great cost to defend its Kaiser and Fatherland. He called the day the saddest of his life and urged that Germany’s future rests on the people’s effort to recreate the empire.
Washington July 1 The House War Expenditures Committee chair said criminal prosecutions will likely follow after probing motion picture use in government work during and after the war. Questionnaires go to departments to uncover production costs circulation revenue and any improper payments or profits from government films. He hinted that offenders were high in authority but would not name officials.
Washington July 1 Acting Secretary of State Phillips warned the Moscow regime not to molest Americans in Russia amid claims of Martens arrest and threats of reprisals. The note cited past detentions of U S officials in Russia and pressed restraint against punitive actions.
Wilbur Forrest reports from Seoul Cable on Ulrich, ex Reichstag member, announcing a plan to break from Prussian rule and form a Rhine Hessian federation with a temporary capital at Di We invent. The program calls for elections for president and a German federation with representatives from Hessian republic and potential Bavarian alignment.
Radio reports from London indicate a dramatic event as a dirigible attempted a launch near the Atlantic from Greenwich. Observers note preparations at 0:48 pm, with naval craft and aviation officials discussing the plan and possible speed trials amid adverse winds and safety concerns.
Chicago July 1 The Mooney strike committee issued a proclamation to mobilize 1500 unions and over 200000 members to back a proposed strike. The action follows unions voting 180 percent in favor in a mail referendum amid refusals to grant Mooney and Billings a response.
The fleet will meet President Wilson in New York on arrival from the Atlantic voyage. A welcoming committee, led by Admiral Nagshe, will escort him to port. The President will speak briefly at the White House and in New York, with no discussion of the peace treaty. Officials expect the Senate submission next Tuesday or Wednesday.
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