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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
8
An offer promotes a stomach remedy promising rapid relief from distress and dyspepsia. It claims to stop gas, belching, heartburn, and indigestion in minutes with one dessert spoonful, citing sales in a New Jersey town and a money back guarantee if not effective.
Karl H M Gardner of Los Angeles, founder and chief priest of the Holy Rosicrucian church, petitions Congress to investigate the Prohibition Bureau. He says enforcement actions have nearly wrecked his religion by blocking sacramental uses of wine, seeking court access to prove church status.
The Herman Chemical Company of Brooklyn New York can resume grain alcohol withdrawals for denaturing and reopen its plant after an equity court opinion by Justice Batley. A restraining order against Treasury Secretary Mallon Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair and Prohibition Chief Haines was issued on bond of 10000, with action reserved for alleged law violations.
The fine arts commission and the War Department study expansion of Arlington National Cemetery. Funds delay full action, but some measures can start now such as adding trees and improving Lee Mansion. Proposed extension would cover the eastern part of the original reservation, previously used as an Agricultural Department experimental farm. Charles Moore, chair, has submitted plans to Secretary Weeks for possible early implementation.
The House District committee voted 9 to 4 to favorably report the Fitzgerald workers compensation bill. It would create a compulsory industrial insurance system in a state fund, backed by organized labor. Supporters include Lampert, Keller, Fitzgerald, Gibson, Rathbone, Sullivan, Hammer, O Brien, Gasque, and others. opponents include Blanton, Kunz, and Himels. Blanton signaled a minority report after Kunz proposed a special committee meeting, which was defeated 7 to 6.
Longacre, international secretary of the Religious Liberty Association, will lecture to the Free Lance club at Green Court 1310 Massachusetts Ave NW Sunday at 8 15 PM on Sunday Blue Laws. He will discuss the history of blue laws and modern efforts to revive them and has spoken in many cities and before congressional committees for twelve years against making DC blue on Sunday.
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