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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
54
Federal prohibition agents plan a roundup tackling 600 pending violations in the Southern and Western districts. Heavy fines and imprisonment are sought, with U S officials expecting the Supreme Court to rule on prohibition questions.
Governor Alfred E. Smith in a tele gram from French Lick Indiana to The Tribune editor comments on the Supreme Court upholding the prohibition amendment. He states the highest court in the land has spoken and laws must be obeyed. The piece notes enforcement fears and penalties as authorities urge stringent action against liquor offenses and forged permits.
Albany June 7 The Walker city beer licensing plan to issue 4 76 percent certificates is paused as the state excise department awaits United States Supreme Court ruling on the Volstead Act. Deputy Commissioner W Forster says no licenses will be issued until the decision is studied. The department may test constitutional validity with a test applicant while enforcing a $108 annual tax on alcohol intended for hotel and restaurant sales.
Chicago June 7 The mayor argued for the wets in the Supreme Court and said a possible legal avenue of the courts is open while noting the dry decrees. Prohibition proponents rally for party support ahead of the Republican convention with calls for reform and national action.
The court upheld the Eighteenth Amendment against challenges, reversing lower courts in several cases. It affirmed Congress and state powers to enforce liquor prohibition while noting limits and concurrent powers remain additive, with Justice McKennan partially dissenting on enforcement.
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