Kentucky and Rhode Island Strike Dry War Legal Setback
In Kentucky Judge Evans ruled wartime prohibition unconstitutional and neared an injunction shielding distillers tax paid whisky from government action. In Rhode Island Judge Brown issued a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of wartime prohibition provisions, signaling a major ruling on the Volstead Act and its relation to the eighteenth amendment.
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Federal District Court
Evans
Louisville Distiiers
Palmer
Mistery
Rhode Island
Providence
Arthur L. Brown
Harvey A. Baker
United States
George F. Shauneasy
Internal Revenue
Narragansett Brewing Company
Nuarrangansett Brewing Company
Court notes emergency provision to protect states and citizens
The court reads the emergency clause as a temporary measure to preserve rights amid a radical constitutional change. It concludes the likelihood of harm from immediate enforcement makes a preliminary injunction clearly warranted despite explicit proclamations suggesting urgency.
Prince Edward Visits U S Wounded At Walter Reed
The prince of Wales arrived at Walter Reed hospital to greet about two thousand American soldiers wounded in France, including a score from Chateau Thierry. He inspected Red Cross decorations and then visited the new Lincoln Memorial on his hospital tour.
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Washington
France
Prince of Wales
Walter Reed
Chateau Thierry
Red Cross
Prince Edward
Lincoln Memorial
May lift lid in Chicago
Judge George A. Carpenter will rule by Saturday on the prohibition injunction suit brought by liquor interests. Officials expect the decision to lift the ban on beer and whisky immediately in the Chicago and Peoria federal districts. Judge Pitzhenry of Peoria is presiding with Judge Carpenter.
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Chicago
George A. Carpenter
Nets
Peoria
Pitzhenry
Carpenger
Wall Crashes Firemen In Philadelphia Suburb Fire
Nov 1 Philadelphia reports that the Gitlin der and Sons Glass works at Tascey a Philadelphia suburb was partly destroyed by fire. Six firemen were injured by a collapsing wall and the loss is estimated at 100,000.
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Philadelphia
Gitlinder & Sons Glass Works
Tascey
U S OPEN DOOR MAY BE CLOSED
Buffalo speech by Herbert Hoover at a Polish ancestry convention warns that foreign influence may close the open door to Europe in the United States. He says many foreign born are undermining primary institutions and laws and urges reform through those assimilated into American life.
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Europe
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
United States
Miners Seek Wage Pact as Return to Work Looms
Washington and Indianapolis reports focus on the stalled coal dispute. John L. Lewis confirms acceptance for talks with Secretary Wilson while miners await official return-to-work instructions. The looming conference aims to secure a pay scale to bring workers back willingly.
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Thomas T. Brewster
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Brewster
Dringpesee
Indianapolis
Ind
Secretary of Labor
W. B. Wilson
U S delegates plan early December return from Paris
Paris reports say the American and British peace delegations intend to leave France in the first days of December as the peace conference nears a close. Roumania’s reply to the allied demand for Hungary’s evacuation is viewed as unsatisfactory. The council backs Smyrna condition findings and urges Greek forces to prevent future incidents and ensure order.
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Supreme Consell
France
Roumania
Hungary
Smyrna
Town patrol shows troops after I W W shooting riot
Centralia Washington November reports a state guardsmen arrival after twelve hours of disorder that left five dead and many wounded at the I W W headquarters parade. Three American Legion members were shot, one died in hospital, another was hanged, and forty four I W W members were jailed.
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Wash
American Legion
Industrial Workers of the World
Legion
Britt Swithh
Industrial Workers
Industrial Workers’ Hall
Warren
William Schales
Grim
LW. W. Hall
Britt Smith
Amr
Crist Coleman
National farmers union forms in Chicago to protect agriculture
Five hundred delegates from 32 states form a national organization to protect farmers’ business, economic, social and educational interests. Chicago is likely to be its headquarters. Leaders say it won’t wage war on labor or capital but will act if either threatens welfare.
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National Organization of Farmers
American Federation of Labor
Farn
Chicago
DO. Thompson
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Caverno
Missouri Parm Bureau Association
National Association
Geipiald
Kiatoana
Seattle Police Raid I W W Headquarters
Seattle police raided I W W headquarters arresting three and seizing what they described as a ton of literature. The operation was conducted in Seattle Washington on November 13.
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Seattle
Wash
1. W. OW
Quiet Plans Amid Conspiracy Rumors Surface
A cautious report notes whispers of peaceful schemes among several activists amid a broader conspiracy discussion. Unknown organizers coordinate discreetly, with no public events confirmed.
Unconstitutional War Time Prohibition Case in Detroit
An ongoing federal case in Detroit challenges wartime prohibition as unconstitutional. The proceedings involve the Internal Revenue Service and the district attorney, with the sheriff receiving conflicting information about a jail delivery plan. The court addresses interference with proceeds from sale of tax paid goods amid prison-related issues.
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Lovie Tll
Juge Evans
Contractor claims Camp Lorded over by cost excess
J. Y. O'Connor, Chicago contractor testifies before a congressional subcommittee that Camp When the cantonment could have been built for nearly 5 million less, stating Uncle Sam spent 13.5 million on construction and project costs. He estimates a fair build cost of 8.82 million with 6 percent contractor profit.
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Rockford
Sam
J. Y. O'Connor
Chicago
Congressional
Olekner
Ohio voters reject prohibition and related measures in final tally
Official figures from Columbus on November 13 show Ohio voters defeat the prohibition amendment by a wet majority of 2. The 2.75 beer proposal fails by a dry majority of 20,067 and the repeal of state prohibition loses by 41,949. The Crabbe state prohibition enforcement act also loses by 26,838.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pershing statement condemns WWI veterans parade violence
General Pershing denounces a Washington parade by world war veterans as a crime against the nation. He vows to rid the country of criminals who inspire or commit such acts, saying the violence was carried out in Washington.
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United Mine Workers of America
Duncan McDonald
Witness Federation of Labor
France Plans Big Exhibit for Lille Regeneration Effort
An internal exhibition is planned in Lille to showcase the regeneration of industrial and social life. Paris anticipates broad participation from regional and national entities in the event set to begin in May.
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Paris
Regenatryettene
Lille
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