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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
2
The Illinois Attorney General states that federal alcohol control provisions may not override state prohibition in Illinois. He argues the federal act defines intoxicating liquor and seizures, but state statutes and enforcement remain intact unless clearly preempted.
The document states that no intoxicating liquor sale is permitted due to federal and state statutes. It notes ordinances granting dram shop licenses are suspended and declares the search and seizure act in full force across Illinois territory. Specifics include references to territorial reach and enforcement statewide.
Springfield Ill July 2 The state utilities commission issued five orders affecting rail and gas services including continued passenger rates for Aurora Elgin and Chicago railway until Aug 1 1919 pending investigation and Galena Gas Light Company continued until Dec 3 1919 with general gas rates in effect in Galena Other actions include proposed rate increases for Chicago gas service suspended until Nov 28 1919 and further rate adjustments for gas service in other areas.
St Louis reports continue beer manufacture at 13 local breweries with 6.35 percent alcohol, many opened saloons selling beer and soft drinks only. Excise officials signaled licenses not authorizing violations. two large breweries delaying resumption pending legal clearance.
London dispatch reports that counter revolutionaries plan to mobilize a motor force to bring the former crown Prince Frederick Willem to appear at the head of Dutch military forces in Gelderland. The motive is to align him with a revolt in Germany while a consort seeks to persuade him that it would be retrograde to Holland to grant him hospitality if he joins the uprising.
War time liquor laws spark confusion as Chicago saloons mostly stay open selling near beer while authorities press for licenses and seizures. Officials debate what counts as prohibition territory and await lifting of wartime bans. brewers and liquor groups caution on enforcement amid dwindling patronage.
Chicago July 2 The Workinmans Exchange shuts down after a drunken night crowd shouted for closure. Michael Kenna, longtime alderman operator, started Hinky Dinks 22 years ago and says the Exchange sold about 20 barrels of beer daily. It will reopen today as a soft drink emporium.
The article reports that on May 20 1919 Bethmann Hollweg offered to surrender to the Allies but withdrew the offer at Germanys request amid wartime accusations. After peace, Berlin says the act is viewed as a personal gesture and the government does not object as he is among those the Entente may seek for trial.
An enthusiastic gathering at the State Street Bank in Coatsburg organized a local Cannon Ball Association. R S. Stokes was elected president and Frank Gibbs secretary treasurer. A similar meeting at Palomng named C. C. Lawless president and J. I. Lummis secretary treasurer.
Local brief notes record Bert Ellis wedding to Miss Ivan Pond in the county courthouse with Judge Burr Swan officiating. Several residents, including Mrs Ethel Orr, gain custody in a circuit court divorce. Community members travel for visits, weddings, and church social events as residents prepare for summer gatherings and road work continues in Camp Point.
A dentist introduces Once-a-Week Tooth Polish to remove yellow and black stains. It penetrates plaque films ordinary dentifrices miss, preventing decay and tartar. Intended for both children and adults, used weekly alongside regular dentifrices.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a death from pleurisy and influenza at a Boston hospital and a raid incident. It references Arthur Bower, Dr to Chicago, and visits by Celina Tahoe and families. Content is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete names.
In New York on July 2, restaurateurs and hotelmen selling beer at 2.75 percent or wine with higher alcohol faced federal action. Assistant United States Attorney Matthews led probes, collecting samples for analysis at the U S Attorney Prentis G Caffey's office, with warrants issued for immediate enforcement.
A fragment mentions pecans and a content error described as a contained issue, with unclear context about origin and details. No names, places, or dates are clear within the readable text.
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