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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
2
Federal prohibition agents foresee Supreme Court approval bringing three NY outcomes. Many saloons may close and enforcement ease rise as 600 pending cases head to court. Shevlin brandishes a pistol amid promises to crack down on lawbreakers.
Governor Alfred E. Smith in a telegram from French Lick Ind to The Tribune editor comments on the Supreme Court action upholding the prohibition amendment and urges obedience to the law. Federal prohibition chief Charles R. O Connor outlines penalties for first and second offenses and notes aggressive enforcement measures across New York and surrounding areas.
Albany June 7 The Walker dry enforcement for 2.75 percent beer is paused as the New York State Excise Department reviews the US Supreme Court ruling on the Volstead Act. Deputy Commissioner Jay W Farrier said no licenses will be issued and preparations to print 2.16 percent beer certificates are stopped. He noted the federal law may take precedence and applications for 2.75 percent beer licenses are unlikely for now. The department will continue enforcing tax provisions on non beer sales.
Levy Mayer of Chicago acknowledged defeat after the Supreme Court dry ruling. Prohibition leader Virgil Hinshaw hailed the decision as a historic reform victory while urging continued action. William Jennings Bryan planned a mass meeting to mobilize support during Republican sessions.
The court sustains the federal prohibition framework under the Eighteenth Amendment, overturning lower courts in key cases from Milwaukee to New Jersey. Justice McKenna notes issues on concurrent enforcement while the majority affirms Congress and states share power to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation.
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