Prohibition Enters Effect With Beer Uncertain
Washington reports wartime prohibition begins with beer allowed up to 2% alcohol pending court rulings and potential regulatory gaps. Cities see bars halt heavy stock as New York cafes and hotels observe the midnight start while celebrations fade. The era’s start coincides with wartime demobilization delays and shifting enforcement details by the Department of Justice.
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Dunkirk Dunkirk Aboard Train Wreck Toll Hits Eight
Eight killed and more than forty injured in a rear end collision between New York Central trains No 41 and No 7 the Westerner at Dunkirk Third Street station. Rescue workers and doctors treated many at Brooks Memorial hospital while investigators search for missing. The wreck involved engine boiler explosions and several cars derailed with extensive damage to the Westerner.
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Montreal police seize Bolshevist literature amid raid
Montreal police raided and seized Bolshevist and socialist literature in a rainstorm patrol led by Chief Belanger. New York reports a dramatic consul Embry recounts a reign of terror in Russia with accounts of mass killings, arson, and city-wide purges, including Ufa and Osno. He cites alleged committees, shootings, and mass graves as evidence of Bolshevik brutality.
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Atlantic City Bars Dis pensing ALL Kinds of Alcohol
Atlantic City and other cities report sweeping prohibition efforts with arrests as authorities enforce liquor laws. Federal investigations target alcohol levels while local saloons face closures and state restrictions. San Francisco and Chicago see reopenings and crowd, policy responses as July 1 marks enforcement actions.
Premier Ulliman Seated Again in Lettish Government Return
Paris June 30 dispatch reports Premier Ulliman formerly a U.S. professor arrived with his cabinet in Libau on June 27, retaking control from Needra backed by German support. British and French officers joined the celebration as Ulliman praised American relief aid saving thousands in Latvia. Separate brief notes: Bolsheviks defeated at Kharkov with losses near Ekaterinoslav. anti Bolshevik forces advance toward Kursk and Voronezh in aim to reach Moscow.
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German crown prince urged to appear for revolutionaries
July 1 dispatches report German counter efforts to lure the former crown prince Frederick William to join revolts against the new German order. Dutch Queen consort urged to deter him to avoid harming Holland’s hospitality. The former prince reportedly extended his stay at Wieringen for three more months amid tense Allied moves. Uncertain radio and press updates detail Versailles treaty news and Hamburg occupation by government troops without clashes.
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President Wilson Brings Treaty On Board The George Washington
June 10 report from George Washington notes President Wilson and Mrs Wilson aboard at noon moving sixteen knots toward Washington with the treaty on board. The presidency plans a direct journey, likely to present a detailed statement of the peace conference when in Congress. Wilson wears tweed cap. Mrs Wilson in blue shanter. Storm warning at 10 o clock morning for beat drill. lifeboat drills with the president observing Captain McCagley’s crew praise.
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German Delegation Seeks Start Date for Rhine Administration Talks
The German delegation has sent a note to the peace conference inquiring when and where negotiations will begin on applying the conditions agreed for the administration of the left bank of the Rhine during the occupation period.
Hollweg to Face Allied Trial Before Hitt Tribunal
Former German chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg offered to surrender for trial by the Allies on May 9, 1948, but withdrew at the government’s request. Now, with peace signed, Germany will extradite those the Allies seek. The government does not oppose Hollweg’s personal offer and may support bringing him before the high tribunal.
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Pershing Awards Crests Names of Soldiers
Pershing notified the war department of awards to six enlisted men for gallantry during wartime actions. Sergeant Clifton Burnett of Pilgrim Texas Corporal George A Carroll of Davenport Iowa Privates George Bulian of Mendota Washington J J Hurchfield of Saturn Oregon and Leroy Cazingham of Ringling Oklahoma were cited for distinguished service.
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Plans Formed to Welcome Wilson at New York Harbor
Washington July 1 Ten tentative plans for greeting President Wilson upon his arrival aboard the George Washington at New York call for the admiral’s flagship and a welcoming committee aboard the Pennsylvanian. Officials say the president will stay briefly in New York and address the crowd but will not discuss the peace treaty. No date is set for submitting the treaty to the Senate, officials expect next Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Judge Sustains Demurrer In Baltimore Beer Case
Judge John C. Rose in Baltimore district court sustains the demurrer to the indictment against Standard Brewery Incorporated of Baltimore accusing it of manufacturing a cereal beverage containing at least one half of one percent alcohol. The court rules that beer manufacturing with 7 percent alcohol could be done only at the site of the brewer pending higher court decisions.
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Non-Partisan War Program Is Investigated in Minnesota Trial
Jackson Minnesota July 1 The war program of the Non Partisan League withdrawn nearly two Fuara against Paul was introduced Iedlly at the trial of A C Townley president of the National Non Partisan League and Joseph Gilbert league organizer charged with conspiracy to commit disloyalty The Minnesota Supreme court had ruled the pamphlet not disloyal The state sought to show the pamphlet discouraged war participation J A Sayles Lakefield farmer testified about Gilbert's speech at Flat Lakefield January 72 1 18 The court planned a recess around four p m to allow officials to attend the fonevel the afternoon T J Koz local member of the b
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Mexico Seizes Lands Blocking US Oil Work by Troops
Washington reports Mexico has sent soldiers into oil lands owned by American individuals or companies to stop drilling without a permit. Officials say the May orders from President Carranza directed authorities to prevent drilling by force if necessary, with no permit issued until compliance. A second note mentions the death of Rear Admiral William Swift at the Newport, Rhode Island naval hospital.
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