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Debates on Prohibition and State Policing in the South
The article discusses enforcement of the Shachey worme act, trade in Baltimore liquor, and compares state measures in South Carolina and Maryland. It cites Senator Bruce and Senator Blease arguing about stills, constabulary actions, and national attitudes toward liquor, with criticism of lax enforcement near embassies and reckless driving.
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Carolina
Baltimore
Bruce
South Carolina
Sammery
Gov- State Constabulary
Tydings
Maryland
Brice
General Andrews
Senator Blease
Washington