PROHIBITION: Action in the Middle West

PROHIBITION

Action in the Middle West

Eleven states in the Middle West took or are about to take action on matters relating to prohibition.

Three states have acted:

In Ohio, a law making it second degree murder to sell or give away intoxicants that cause death.

In Oklahoma, a law making the same offense murder.

In North Dakota, a state enforcement act.

Eight states are considering:

In Kansas, a bill making it murder to sell or give away death-dealing intoxicants.

In Iowa, a bill (passed by the Senate) making the same offense manslaughter.

In Michigan, a similar bill.

In Illinois, a measure...

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