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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
10
An unclear ad-like passage touts a cabbage and sausages diet claimed to cure systemic ailments, noting doctors in the United States supposedly opposed the diet and a “Wonderfi’ Remedy” cured illness. It asserts cabbage and other foods relieve catarrhal intestinal inflammation and various stomach and liver conditions.
Former Senator contends Congress exceeded powers enacting wartime prohibition and that the 2 percent beer rule remains enforceable only with compensation. He cites President Wilson on demobilization and argues the trial court should not block prosecutions, urging Supreme Court review.
Nearly 200000 Virginia soldiers stationed abroad or in camps are exempt from poll tax under wartime measures. The concession applies to those serving in uniform or on duty, affecting voting rights during the current period. Official notices confirm the policy and its intended application to military personnel.
An opinion by Oscar Shownake of the State corporation commission and C. H. Morrissette of the legislative research bureau holds that Virginia poll taxes must be paid for all months before elections, disfranchishing men in European zones or military camps. London wires report Polish Danzig rail delays hinder food shipments as eight steamers wait to unload flour and corn.
The House judiciary committee voted 10 to 3 against Rep Igoe’s motion to repeal war time prohibition for wine and beer. Gard and Clemson joined Igoe in supporting the repeal, while Wolstead’s panel advanced a broader alcohol definition, including cereals as intoxicants and alcohol by volume rules.
British airship B-34 is set to arrive Mineola on Sunday after its Atlantic trip from England next Friday. Brig. Gen Charlton and American forces plan to moor the ship at Roosevelt Field with army and navy aircraft and a special British aviation team aiding reception. Seaplanes and fighters will aid the operation, with radio weather briefings extended for the voyage.
Grain prices from Chicago and Baltimore markets show corn no. 2 white at 187, track yellow at 186, oats standard white at 0, wheat market pending new crop. Hogs and cattle prices trend lower with hogs 35 to 50 cents down and beef cattle steady to slightly lower, calves up to 50 cents, veal 16.50 to 17.75, and sheep lambs up to 50 cents.
The airship from England to the United States is due to reach the New York region in daylight and may follow either the northern sea route or a southern course depending on weather. An eight to ten hour overnight stay is planned for refueling and repairs before its return flight. A joint military and naval reception board heads the arrangements with Vice Admiral Cleaves and Maj. Gen Mencher in charge.
Countess Georgiana Markievicz Sinn Fein leader and lone woman in the British Parliament received a four month prison term for actions tied to Cork disturbances on May 17. She allegedly urged tradesmen to boycott police and helped at an unlawful Cork assembly after arrest in Dublin and transfer to Cork.
The Weimar government faces Allied demand for a June 24 offensive start and a strong force to enforce terms. A Clemenceau memorandum to the German delegation garners wide newspaper approval, though some concessions are regretted.
Officials of a mining company south of Chihuahua report the railroad line there cut and workers trying to flee via Parral and Laredo. The National Association for the Protection of American Rights in Mexico sent a telegram to Henry P. Fletcher in Washington warning that Villa may carry out reprisals against unprotected Americans in Chihuahua and other districts under his control.
The Jewish Palestine Bank has been organized by Zionist interests and will be established at Zurich instead of London or New York with an initial capital of 1,000,000 francs. The move reflects a shift in strategic planning for Jewish financial enterprise in Palestine.
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