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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
6
Congress debates wartime prohibition enforcement with no immediate action expected before the holiday recess. Supporters and opponents clash over provisions including storing liquor at home and widening or narrowing enforcement, while the White House signals possible dry status after demobilization.
A Methodist temperance board cites German professors and physicians to support a vigorous attack on beer in wartime prohibition efforts. Notables like Prof Mobius and Dr Krae vie claim beer depresses temperance and endangers health, urging elimination of beer from wartime measures.
The piece notes waning Sinn Fein influence on the first page, with hopes fading for further gains. It cites divisions between moderation and hardline factions, says Sinn Fein Parliament fails, and reports growing discontent with abstention policies and leadership. Immigrants may again find escape, reshaping political dynamics as peace dawns.
New York on June 29 notes Isaiah the prophet may have foreseen the thirst prohibition would bring. Attention centers on Isaiah xxiv 14 12 which describes cries for wine, darkened joy, desolation, and gates smitten by destruction in the city.
The piece argues that Sinn Fein’s influence wanes without external stimulus and may shift toward reason, while Ulster politics, led by Carson, faces indiscipline and labor growth. It notes Belfast labor, East Antrim by election setbacks, and the Home Rule bill lingering on the statute book, with Ulster showing potential for eventual settlement.
A massive blaze in Baltimore destroyed the Armour Fertilizer Company plant at Key Highway and Alder Street, with losses estimated between 700000 and 1000000 dollars. Over 16000 tons of fertilizer were destroyed and several large buildings and machinery suffered total damage. The nearby Baltimore and Ohio Railroad pier was spared mainly by wind. Fire crews report only a small service building remaining at the armour plant.
The Greek government on Saturday June 28 proposed every encouragement for Muslims who want to stay in Greece and renounce Turkish nationality.
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