HIGH COURT STRIKES DOWN DAUGHERTY RULING
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On April 30, 1923, the United States Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Attorney General Harry Daugherty* "against the selling of liquors on American vessels on the high seas."
The high court also ruled, however, that the prohibition of both American and foreign ships from bringing liquors into American ports under bond "is legal and enforceable."
According to the Supreme Court ruling, the prohibition amendment does not apply to American ships selling liquor outside of American territorial waters.
The Evening Capital reports steamship companies are holding meetings to devise plans to comply with the court rulings.
*Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941) was born in Ohio & served as Attorney General of the United States under Presidents Harding & Coolidge, 1921-1924.
SOURCE
"Court Overturns Daugherty Ruling," The Evening Capital, Annapolis, Maryland, April 30, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
