Wet interests mock hope after Supreme Court dry ruling
Brewers liquor manufacturers and other wet interests declared the Supreme Court decision sealed the hopelessness of further litigation over the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act. Figures like William J. Keltenbach and J. Schaefer weighed in on continued prohibition and potential future reforms.
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Supreme Court
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New York State Brewers Association
Congress
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Ae Wholesale Distillers
Aesociation of
United States
Ignor
Jeakimen B J. Schaefer
State Brewers’ Association
Root
Root, Park, Buckner & Howland
Elihu Hugh Whon
Europe
Charles E. Hughes
William D. Guthrie
Edwards
Terrey
New Jersey
Sea Girt
Bryan welcomes Supreme Court ruling with camera crew
In Chicago on June 7 William J. Bryan spoke about the prohibition decisions to a group of motion picture men. The scene included quick cuts by cameramen who shouted cut while Bryan delivered a restrained, gratified response to the court's action.
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Chicago
Supreme Court
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Governor Edwards Seen Likely To Back Prohibition Repeal
The Supreme Court's setback shifts hopes to a candidate who will push repeal. Governor Edwards is expected to publicly declare support for repealing the prohibition amendment if he is nominated and elected president.
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Supreme Court
Edwards
Buenos Ayres to New York Ship Sets Speed Record
The Lamport and Holt liner Vestris completed the Buenos Ayres to New York voyage in 16 days 17 hours 41 minutes, fastest passage yet. Delays at Montevideo Rio de Janeiro and Barbados lengthened the trip, but actual steaming time set a new record, beating the Vauban’s 19 day run.
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Rio de Janeiro
Barbados
Scotland
Vauban
Lamport & Holt Line
Pen-Scratch Will Stands in Probate Controversy
Jane Frank Stone of this city former head of the National Animal and Chemical Agency signed a will by a pen scratch and was admitted to probate by Judge Radford. Grace Stone Loyd of Lynchburg filed a contest claiming the testator was of unsound mind. The estate is valued at about $700000. Loyd receives $10000 and income from $100000 with the principal to her children on her death.
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Waun
Wenn
Jaane Frank Stone
National Aniline and Chemical Agency
Radford
Grace Stone Loyd
Lynchburr
State Buys Convict a Leg for $200 in OSSINING
Joseph Delucci, recently admitted to Sing Sing, was moved to Great Meadows prison at Comstock to receive an artificial limb funded by taxpayers. The left leg was amputated before sentencing and the replacement leg will cost about $200 for the prison department.
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Ossining
Joseph Delucci
Sing Sing
Delucci
Great Meadows
Comstock
Supreme Court Upholds Dry Amendment
The court upholds a dry amendment granting concurrent enforcement by Congress and states. Chief Justice White concurs, noting the need to explain reasons and warning that concurrent action is essential to enforce prohibition. The opinion discusses state and federal powers, and the balance between constitutional enforcement mechanisms.
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Congress
United
White
McKenna
United States
Final Knockout of the Wet Forces On Broadway
The Supreme Court ruling on prohibition echoed on Broadway last night with crowds deserting theaters and dining rooms. Most bars and restaurants were sparsely attended while Harlem and the Bronx showed resilience and higher drink prices on 125th Street. Justice McReynolds and others signaled a cautious approach, noting uncertainty about a blanket decision on the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Broadway
Supreme Court of the United States
Reisenweber’s
Fifty-eighth Street
Churchill's
Shanley’s
Palais Royal
Hotel Astor
Harlem
Bronx
125Th Street
Supreme Court
Prohibition Victory Seen After Supreme Court Ruling
Wayne B Wheeler says the Supreme Court ruling sustains the Eighteenth Amendment and ends the liquor traffic as slavery. John F Kramer forecasts a social service victory and easier enforcement. Officials expect clearer court guidance and fewer hesitations for jail terms, with the warehouse storage issue left to October reconvening.
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Supreme Court
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Congress
St Preme Court
John F. Kramer
Federal Prohibition
Kramer
Aged Ex Commander Dies After Parade Collapse
Henry E. Smith of Worcester, aged 79 and the oldest ex commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, collapsed on a Boston sidewalk after escorting Governor Coolidge into the State House during a parade and died at a hospital.
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Boston
Henry E. Smith
Worcester
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts
Smith
Governor Coolidge
State House
Heat and Fans Boost Output in Hot Weather
Heat and oppressive temperatures disrupt work as walkouts and delays raise costs and degrade prestige. Installing General Electric Fans is presented as a solution to keep workers cool, maintain productivity, and ensure quality even in extreme heat.
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General Electric
The Secret of Hudson Supremacy and Super-Six Endurance
The Super-Six method makes Hudsons ride smoothly with minimal vibration and long life. Endurance is doubled by its exclusive principle, backed by over 100,000 cars in service and nearly five years of use.
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