Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition Amendment and Enforcement Act
The U S Supreme Court today held both federal prohibition amendments and enforcement act constitutional. It denied Rhode Island and New Jersey petitions to enjoin enforcement, dissolved injunctions against Manitowoc Products for beer over half a percent, and sustained decrees against Kentucky Distilleries and Warehous e and Dempsey. Chief Justice White issued a supplemental opinion expanding on the issues.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Manitowoc Products Company
George C. Dempsey
Boston
White
van Devanter
Supreme Court Upholds Volstead Prohibition Across Nation
The Supreme Court rules the Volstead Act constitutional and national prohibition valid. The ruling nullifies state laws with higher alcohol content, affirms federal supremacy, and settles that prohibition stands until amending the Constitution. Justice McKenna dissents in part. a 60 day window for rehearing is set.
Convention Is An Unled Affair In Chicago
A late desultory convention scene in Chicago shows no clear leadership as delegates wander hotel lobbies. Leaders fail to unite behind a nominee amid inconclusive preliminary ballots and talk of dark horses and platform battles.
Fragmented political notes hint at Pennsylvania figures and Knox link
Disjointed OCR fragment notes a Pennsylvania political stance and leaders from an old group. It mentions plans to thwart a national Republican convention and work for Senator Knox. A governor is referenced with seed to Ninh, and medical or travel notes hint at a trip to Chicago.
This Gentleman Will Call the National Republican Convention
This excerpt notes Mr. Hays as chairman of the national committee leading to the Chicago convention opening Tuesday. It highlights unprecedented seat demand and strong organization, with expectations the gathering will rank among the greatest political events. It also mentions Hays’s long tenure steering the campaign and presumes his continued chairmanship regardless of the nominee.
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Hays
Matonal Republican Committee
Nonibie
Chicago
Haycree
Steras
Hughes Looms At Convention In Dark-Horse Talk
Chicago and Dack observers report Hughes leading the dark horse surge as the Republican convention approaches. Borah hints he may back Hughes if Johnson is impossible, while Learoyt and Sproul rumors surface and Allen and Perkins names circulate for potential support. Johnson remains a central figure with talks of a possible anti league plank and mixed signals on the final platform.
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Chicago
Dack
Charles Evans Hughes
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Hughes
Senator Borah
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Irvine L. Learvot
Wisconsin
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Coliseum
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Perxhins
Hix
Texerva
Oriaz
Borah
Grosrins
SUIA
Lever
Typus Orate
Ldtax
Cabinet Will Attack Congress In Versailles Fight
United Press reports Washington officials say all cabinet officers will denounce the Republican congress as President Wilson leads an administration offensive tied to almost four billion dollars in appropriations. The move aims to pressure ratification of the Versailles treaty by attacking the принимать congress from multiple angles and reshaping political lines.
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United Press
Washington
D.C
Wilson
White House
Bente Kean Congress
Ingg
Wcking Congress
Gompers Denounces International Federation at Montreal
President Samuel Gompers opened the American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal with a firm rejection of the so called international federation. He said the federation is more opposed to local labor rights and warned against a dream of world government through strikes and coercive action. He asserted the AFL stands for American labor and labor rights at home.
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United States
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Gompers
Unemployment Costs Rise as Jobless Aid Grows
Police dispatch notes rising unemployment costs for the government over the last nineteen months with about two thousand two hundred ninety unemployed currently. The convention index lists events and names such as Second Choice Machine Seen and First Republican Convention, plus references to Senator Lentnot Shawson, Chicago conference, and other miscellaneous items from sector reports.
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Chicago
Local paper forced to raise seven cents in fares
In a terse report, the paper notes a mandated fare increase of seven cents affecting riders in the area. Officials from the transit commission stated the adjustment is to cover rising costs, with unions awaiting details on how service levels will be maintained.
Reported program of Old Guard and party unity ends
A fragmented dispatch outlines the Republican National Convention with mentions of Old Guard factions led by Lowden and Butler, discussions of presidential nomination, and anticipated hearings on woman suffrage. It notes Gompers’ telegram to the convention and the push by Sen Johnson and Gov Sprowls to secure ratification before November elections.
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Four Years Ago and Now Four Years Ago and Now
The article reports on the 1916 Republican and Progressive conventions with nominee selections and ballot results. It notes Hughes and Wybale as presidential and vice presidential nominees, the Progressive Party’s nomination and later support for Republicans, and publicized delegate tallies and ballot counts from Chicago.
La Follette Operated On For Wall-Stick Removal
Rochester Minn United States Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin was operated on at St Marys hospital for removal of a wall stick. Surgeons said the operation was successful though more serious than anticipated. The official bulletin reported the senator in good condition and resting easily after the procedure.
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Rochester
Minn
United States
Robert M
Wis
Associated Press
Mitin
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
St. Mary's Hospital
Disciplinary Action Recommended In Bergdoll Escape
The inspector general recommends disciplinary action regarding the Bergdoll escape. The evidence will go to the Department of Justice to determine if Civilian prosecution is warranted. Secretary Bier announced the recommendations and noted no public names were released.
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Wareblaxton
Army
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Department of Justice
Bier
Kentucky GOP denies dark horse candidate in race
Alvin T. Hert, Republican national committeeman from Kentucky and chair of the arrangements committee, says no dark horse will be nominated at the Republican National Convention. He notes one man offered as a possible nominee could be the convention choice.
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Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Labor Denounces Bolshevist Report Denounces Bolsh.
A detailed executive council report from the American Federation of Labor criticizes Bolshevik influence and calls for government price controls and direct purchase of commodities from producers. It condemns wartime profiteering, advocates federal authority to fix retail prices, and urges remedies for economic pressures on workers.
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