Prohibition Defeat Sparks Alabama Business Uprising
The Associated Press reports late returns show Alabama voters defeated the prohibition constitutional amendment by a margin likely over 25 000 with not less than 125 000 polled the largest in state history. Industrial leaders in Birmingham call it a rebuke to strict legislation signaling a shift toward conservatism and attracting eastern capital. Meanwhile state Treasurer W D Seed notes October school warrants required a 50 000 loan and taxes plus remaining funds may cover early next year without further borrowing.
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Alabama
Associated Press Dispatch
Birmingham
Ala
Navy
Mobile Register
W. D. Seed
Suyshhat
Alabama leaders unite against ratification claim
State Chairman J Lee Long reports protests from farmers and professionals across Alabama against a constitutional amendment. He cites near unanimous farmer opposition and broad professional and business consensus, predicting a sweeping defeat seen as a statewide deliverance from calamity.
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J. Lee Long
Alabama
Ala-bama
Business interests praised in Alabama amendment defeat
Key Mobile figures including Gregory M. Luce nald A. Quinn D. H. Burgess and B. Barker hailed the November 30 1909 amendment election results. They attributed the victory to conservative business leaders and argued it would boost investment value and civil liberty protections, stressing the temperate stands of Mobile and the state.
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Mobile Register
Alabama
Gregory M. Luce Nald
A. G. Quinn
Mualnuas
D. HR. Burgess
B.D. Barker
Mobile
Union
England
Financing in Alabama Reflected by Revenue-Expense Gap
Alabama ran a deficit of 670000 dollars over a five year currency period while reformers cut revenue but did not reduce spending. The state’s financial status mirrors that of other southern states.
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Memphis
Alabama
Day Alabama Goes Broke
A Montgomery dispatch reports a state revenue drop due to prohibition. The treasury faces a $1,000,000 shortfall with only $300,000 borrow authority. Regular session appropriation failed to account for the new law, risking November needs and a year end deficit near $900,000.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Agan Foriult
Stops Building Operations in Mobile Amid Prohibition
The American Contractor reports monthly spending by leading builders showing gains and losses. Mobile records a 65 percent drop in November versus 1908, signaling an almost complete halt to construction primarily due to prohibition.
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Mobile
Tax levies rise in Colbert county by alcohol law repeal
A special dispatch from Tuscumbia Alabama reports Colbert county annual tax levies increased by 3101.62 dollars in the past year following the abrogation of liquor license fees under the prohibition law.
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Nashville American
Tuscumbia, Ale
Colbert County
No license policy harms Nebraska towns and statewide prohibition
The piece argues that local option fails raise taxes fairly, while county and state wide prohibition depresses property values and business. It cites Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Maine and other states, claiming prohibition reduces mercantile activity and deters capital from investing. It warns that statewide bans burden property owners and hinder industrial growth.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
North Dakota
Alabama
Olahoma
Maine
Prohibition Debate Over Beer Taxes in Missouri
The St Louis Republic questions how beer tax collections rise in Missouri despite about three quarters of counties voting local option prohibition. The remark highlights tension between state policies and local reform efforts.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Nebraska Tax Proposal on Prohibition Costs debated
The author questions funding new taxes to cover liquor license forfeitures and prohibition costs. They argue non residents push agendas and discuss who should bear liquor trade costs. They claim alcohol would still be consumed and suggest making the trade pay a local tax to relieve property owners.
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Nebraska
United States Supreme Court
Lincoln Dry Policy Enacted In 1909 Increases Local Levy
Lincoln Neb adopted a dry policy in May 1909 costing taxpayers over 65 000 by raising the consolidated levy 14.76 mills six months later the Daily Journal notes the school district absorbs most of the loss with a 27 mill levy 25 mills for general purposes and 2 mills for bonds the critic blames emotion fueled agitators and tax shirking for the deficit.
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Lincoln
Neb
The
Daily Journal
Nebraska Prosperity debate at WCTU convention in Omaha
Delegates at the national WCTU convention in Omaha heard Governor Robert D. Glenn of North Carolina and Mrs. Nelisse G. Berger of Missouri defend statewide prohibition. They argued Maine's prosperity is comparable to license states, citing 1907 bank data showing Nebraska far ahead of Maine in deposits and bank assets, with Kansas also trailing despite larger population. The figures suggest Nebraska’s prosperity amid prohibition debate and note Maine benefits from Western tourism.
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Omaha
Robert D. Glenn
North Carolina
Nelisse G. Berger
Missouri
Maine
Glenn
Auonsintea
United States
Nebraska
Kansas
National Banks
Wost
Lincoln area business hits dry policy impact on sales
The Lincoln Herald notes widespread declines in daily sales as merchants suffer under the dry policy. Farmers travel to nearby towns for recreation, and out of town shoppers curtail spending in Lincoln. Hotels, cafes, and real estate show reduced activity with former saloon spaces vacant or repurposed for other uses.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Herald
Crete
Sterling
Hickman
Pleasant Dale
Wahoo
Eagle
Havelock
Lindell
Savoy
Capital
Businessmen Seek Publication to Tell Truth About Conditions
Businessmen admit harsh conditions and complain but request no publication they want the Herald to tell their story and publish the truth.
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Herald
Prohibition Debate Across States Cites Maine and Nebraska
A Dun’s review from Oct 2 1909 compares nine month commercial failures and bank failures in Maine and Nebraska. It notes Maine with 75 failures and 1 223 710 liabilities vs Nebraska 100 failures and 874 962 liabilities, and contrasts Maine’s higher losses with Nebraska’s no bank failures. It cites Libby and the Portland Argus arguing prohibition hinders Maine’s growth and population.
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Dun
Maine
Nebraska
Charles F. Libby
American Bar Association
Portland Argus
Wealth Of States Shows Per Capita Resources By State
A national monetary commission report to Congress compares per capita wealth across states as of April 28, 1000. Nebraska shows $214.92, South Dakota $82.75, North Dakota $153.32, Oklahoma $94.26 after prohibition, with Mississippi and Alabama around $45. Maine trails New England, below Rhode Island Connecticut and New Hampshire.
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National Monetary Commission
Congress
Prohibition
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Alabama
Maine
New England
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Bank clearings show nationwide rise with some city declines
Dun’s Review reports October bank clearings up across the nation with notable increases in St Paul Kansas City Omaha St Joseph and Denver. Portland and Birmingham in prohibition states show declines while Springfield New Haven Topeka Omaha Fremont post gains. The pattern suggests mixed results amid a national revival and few declines in prohibitions areas.
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Dun
St. Paul
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Joseph
Denver
Portland
Maine
Springfeld
Mass
New Haven
Conn
Birmingham
Alabama
Topeka
Kan
Nebraska
Fremont
Bank clearings show nationwide growth with few declines
Brad Street reports bank clearings for the week ending December 9 1909 covering 102 cities across the nation. All but ten show rises or falls in activity. Of the ten declines four occur in states with prohibition and the sharpest drops occur in Alabama and Mississippi where prohibition has been in effect about a year.
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Brad Street
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma Tax Burden Drives Legal Action Over Prohibition Taxes
The Oklahoma Daily State Capitol reports heavy state and local taxes in 1909, with state warrants refused for payment at 6 percent interest. Cimarron township top taxpayers in Payne County hire Attorneys Biddison and Eggleston of Pawnee to sue Payne County for relief from confiscatory prohibition taxes.
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Oklahoma Daily State Capitol
Oklahoma
Stillwater
Okla
Cimarron Township
Payne County
Biddison & Eggleston
Pawnet
What's the Matter with Kansas Merchants Rock Prohibition Reform
Pittsburg Kansas merchants protest against enforcement efforts of prohibition laws. A Broad way canvass shows seven of ten merchants view the push as harming business and question the law's moral force. One owner cites open saloons and warns better enforcement could depress property values and tax receipts.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
Broadway
Lst
Broaiway
Enormous Tax Increase Faces Kansas Board of Control
Secretary Knapp reports Kansas levies for 1899 and 1907 across state county city town ship and school districts rose from 12.23 million to 20.50 million dollars. The $7.27 million jump in under ten years sparks bitter controversy over tax policy and spending.
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Knapp
Kansae State Board of Control
What's the Matter with Kansas
The Kansas City Daily Star critiques state farm progress citing stagnant yields and shrinking livestock vs two decades ago. It argues rising farm value hides production stagnation and attributes it to prohibition draining enterprising producers.
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Kansas City Daily Star
Conlaing
Kansas
Kansan
Coburn
Nebraska
Why Owa Business Men Revolted Against Prohibition
Extracts from Canadian royal commission testimony cited by Iowa opponents describe business interests suffering under prohibition. Mayors and merchants urge repeal or local option licensing, citing ruined industries, immigration declines, and renewed economic activity once repeal approaches.
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Iowa
Royal Commission
Nebraska
City council approves October ordinance on debt repayment
In Kansas City Kansas a city council enacted an October ordinance authorizing the sale of bonds to pay public debts. A local citizen is noted in the report as reacting to the measure.
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Kansas City
Kani
City of Kansas City Kan Faces Bond Sale and Revenue Crisis
Court records detail Kansas City Kansas finances in 18.8 with a near empty treasury and a general fund shortfall over 129000 dollars. Loss of saloon licenses revenue reduced city income and forced police cuts. A 1904 1905 tax rate rose from 1.90 to 3.10 per 100 property value. A bank refused to cash a city warrant due to aging warrants.
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Kansas City
Kan
State taxes run far above former levies in Kansas
The Pittsburg Kansan notes Kansas faces nearly 1 million dollars more in state taxes than any prior levy. It questions public support with a blunt line that suggests the population dislikes the higher burden yet acknowledges that those who enjoy the revenue must accept the cost.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
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