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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

02 Nov 1914

Page 7

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Seattle Star

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Seattle, Washington, United States of America

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Nov 02, 1914

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7

Prohibition Repudiated Maine Elects Democratic Governor

The Maine Democratic platform repudiates state wide prohibition and calls for local option with enforcement of laws. The new governor Haines loses amid a shift toward repealing prohibitory laws and empowering towns to set liquor controls. Data from Augusta shows large annual liquor shipments, prompting questions about prohibition efficacy and state revenue.

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Maine Wilson Democratic Party Augusta Boetle Portland Argus Haines Argus Kennebec County Waterville Gardiner Hallowell
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Labor Leader Answers Prohibition Questions

Andrew J Gallagher, a noted union labor leader, argues against prohibition. He contends prohibition harms workers through lowered wages, health risks, and job loss, cites union failures in several states, and asserts liquor use is not the main cause of unemployment. He urges labor to vote against prohibition and cites unions as better advocates for sobriety.

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Andrew J. Gallagher Tsn John D. Rockefeller M. & M. Association of California California Prohibition Georgia Kansas Tennessee West Virginia Cigarmakers’ Union Cigarmakers’ International Union United States North Carolina Maine Colorado
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