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Indiana House Passes Temperance Bill After Rousing Debate
The Indiana legislature reports back bill 247 to regulate intoxicating liquors with amendments. Mr. Schmuck supports a crime of intoxication, but opposes morality enforcement. Mr. Butts calls temperance the great evil. the bill advances to passage 53 to 36, adjournment follows after motions.
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Committee On Temperance
Schmuck
Butts
Mr. Speaker
Indiana
Jeremy Taylor
Speaker
House
Maine
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Illinois
Philadelphia
New York
Blocher
Shirley
Furnas
Yeas
Mr. Butts
Walker