Passage Delayed As Message Reaches Lawmakers Before Vote
A key message was delivered to lawmakers before the bill faced a full chamber vote. Critics warned the delay could affect conclusions, while supporters argued it allowed necessary consideration. The timing raised questions about transparency and process.
Prohibition Fight Dominates House Debate on Liquor Bill
In a heated session the House rejected a ban on owning liquor at home while advancing a provision tying possession limits to a stated value. Volstead chaired as amendments were debated. three Democrats backed restricting home liquor, but the main ban on personal dwelling liquor was defeated, leaving a restricted interpretation for personal use.
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Volstead
Judiciary Committee
House
State Department
Baker
California
Friends of Prohibition
Blanton
Texas
Upshaw
Georgia
Representative Steels
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Ten Die as Blimp Falls Explodes Over Bank
A blimp crash at a bank area killed ten and injured others as the airship, an experimental device modeled on army plans, exploded above a bank room. The ensuing fire was put out and seven bodies believed to be bank employees were found. the craft was to run daily between the amusement park and Grant Park. A witness statement followed.
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John Weaver
Akron
Ohio
Carl Otto
Earl H. Davenport
Art Amusement Park
Grant Park
Boettner
Chicago
la Salle Street
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