Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-31
POISON BOOZE
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his agents had traced one Of the lar
gest sources of bootleg supply to
warehouses where are stored alcohol
in shipment from Canada to the Ba-
hama Islands.
Bootleggers working in collision
with warehouse employees, he declar-
ed. had removed thousands of gall
Ions of alcohol for local distribution.
This alcohol. however, is not of the
p sonous variety.
A forgery scheme which Mr.. Day
disclosed yesterday, was responsible
for the release of about $4,000. 900
worth Of liquor in the last month.
Unofficial quotations on the liquor
curb today showed by the relative
lowness Of prices the great quantity
of liquor available for New York's
thirsty.
Grain alcohol, was selling in bulk
at sl2 to SIS gallon. while "synthe-
tic" gin and rye whiskey could be had
for SO to s. quart in small lots. OF
the imported commodities Scotch
was bringing SO to s12 quart, while
Spanish rum was available at Sc a
bottle. Absynthe was offered for SIG
a bottle.
Preventing the sale of LIQUOR in
the white Light" district by court
injunction is the latest scheme adop-
ted by federal prohibition officials to
carry out their attempt to make New
York dry as Sahara" on New Years
Eve.
This policy was inaugurated today
when Federal Judge Hand signed an
order enjoininng Shanleys Restau-
rant on West And Street, from SELL
ing, removing or otherwise disposing
of any liquor on the premises or
from removing ANY of the containers
or glass ware" ordinarily used in dis
pensing drinks Of -volstead law
potency. Action against a number Of
other popular tenderloin restaurants
and hotels is contemplated, agents
said.
Violation Of the order would make
the proprietors and employees of the
restaurant liable to be cited for con-
tempt of court in addition to being
charged with violation of the Vol
stead act. Likelihood of punishment
for contempt being severe, will it is
believed by prohibition agents, deter
prospective violators from taking
chance"
The order against the Stanley es-
adjustment was obtained after pro-
hibition agents had presented afFida
Wits that they had arranged with the
assistant general manager, December
attn, to have "a nice table" for New
Years Eve and "all the whisky. gin.
wines. champagne or anything else
YOU want" The affidavits then reci,e
that the agents purchased a quart of
whisky for which they paid s14 and
mat the next day the place was
searched and a quantity Of LIQUORS
seized.
Dr. Royal S. Copeland, city health
commissioner in q statement calling
attention 10 the large number of
deaths from poisonous liquors de-
clared:
MY advice is two-fold. First.
don't drink at all. Second, don't drink
anything unless it has been analyzod
to show that it is free from danger
Gus ingredients"
Director Day stated tonight that is,
forged permits made out on counter
felt forms had been received in his
Office during the day. These called
for the removal OF 10000 cases of
liquor.
Mr.. Day announced tonight that
the 155 enforcement agents in the
New York group would be on duty
continuously throughout the holiday
They will be stationed in restaurants
and hotels to watch for violations. he
said. many of them having already
reserved tables in restaurants that
are expected to be crowded