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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
10
The opening speech by Oscar B. Colquitt in Sherman Texas on Saturday April 27 1912 outlines key points and the speaker’s stance. The remarks emphasize political aims and regional concerns of the era.
A letter exchange from 1911 shows Governor Woodrow Wilson’s stance on prohibition. Tumulty forwards Wilson’s letter to Rev. Shannon, indicating Wilson did not make prohibition a political issue and was not a hardline prohibitionist.
A local option proponent urges stricter enforcement of current liquor laws, aligning with a push for stricter control. The speaker supports preserving existing statutes and pushing for rigorous compliance.
The documents quote Ramsey advocating local self government in alcohol regulation and opposing party politicization of the issue. He calls for statewide prohibition, strict penalties on shipping liquor, and daylight closing for retail outlets, plus a nationwide scope in Congress. The text cites archival letters and speeches from 1911–1912.
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