Wets See End of Dry Law Fight After Court Ruling
Brewers and distillers voiced bleak views on resuming legal challenges to Prohibition after a Supreme Court decision. Leaders like William Hulme and J Kaltenbach warned that further litigation was hopeless, while others urged reform via state referenda and federal action. Political figures eyed potential shifts in 1930s policy debates as confidence waned.
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Bryan speech follows Supreme Court prohibition ruling
In Chicago on June 7 William J. Bryan spoke on the Supreme Court prohibition decision to a row of motion picture cameras. A camera man urged action, Bryan replied with grace and said he was gratified by the court's ruling, though not surprised.
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Governor Edwards Pressed on Prohibition Repeal Ambition
The Supreme Court\'s actions shift focus to a repeal effort. Governor Edwards is expected to publicly state he will campaign to repeal the prohibition amendment if nominated and elected president. The piece notes heightened speculation and political maneuvering in the lead up to a national contest.
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Vestris Sets Fast Buenos Aires to New York Voyage Record
The Lamport and Holt liner Vestris completed the Buenos Aires to New York run in 16 days 17 hours 41 minutes, despite layovers at Montevideo Rio de Janeiro and Barbados. The ship anchored at Quarantine at 2 a.m. and docked Pier 9 Brooklyn in the forenoon, breaking the previous 19 day 6 hour record held by Vauban for the same line.
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Pen-Scratch Will Stands in Greenwich
In Greenwich Connecticut a pen-scratch will by Isaac Frank Stave former National Ani line and Chemical Agency president was admitted to probate by Judge Redford after a contest led by Grace Stone Loyd Lynchburg daughter claiming mental unsoundness. The estate valued at about 700000 dollars, Grace Loyd to receive 10000 dollars outright and income from 100000 dollars with remaining trust to her children after death.
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State Buys Congret a'Leg OSSINING
June 7 Joseph Delucci, recently admitted to Sing Sing, became a guest of the state to obtain a new artificial limb at the taxpayers expense after his left leg was amputated before sentencing. He was moved from Sing Sing to Great Meadows prison at Comstock to be fitted and work for his keep. The cost of the leg is about $200 for the prison department.
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Supreme Court Upholds Dry Amendment
The article reports Justice White and the Supreme Court weighing the dual power structure of the dry amendment. It discusses concurrence between Congress and the states for enforcing prohibition, and White’s concurrence explaining why concurrent enforcement does not nullify the first section. It notes the court’s view that Congress holds paramount enforcement authority when conflicts arise.
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Broadway Quiet After Supreme Court Dry Law Ruling
The Supreme Court ruling on prohibition sparked a calm Broadway scene with deserts of crowds near theaters. Saloons were mostly closed or empty while Harlem and Bronx venues showed resilience with higher drink prices and open roadhouses amid a tense public mood.
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Prohibition Court Victory Sparks Widely Divided Reactions
A churning debate follows the Supreme Court ruling sustaining the Eighteenth Amendment and prohibition. WA Wheeler of the Anti-Saion League argues the decision cripples liquor traffic and challenges candidates with beer and wine platforms. John F. Kramer says the decision ends uncertainty and fixes the prohibition principle. Enforcement officials say judges and prosecutors can proceed with confidence. Separately, Henry E. Smith, aged 79, longtime commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, dies in Boston after collapsing at a parade.
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GE Fans for Summer Productivity and Worker Comfort
The text argues heat hampers labor and suggests installing General Electric Fans to keep workers cool and productive during extreme heat, describing fans as improving efficiency and morale in hot weather.
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The Super-Six Endurance and Hudson Supremacy
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