Council Repeals Old Sunday Law Halted By New Ordinance
City council votes to repeal the longstanding Sunday law and passes a substitute ordinance. Details show ministers and officials debating the change as the measure moves to final readings.
10 May 1917
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
City council votes to repeal the longstanding Sunday law and passes a substitute ordinance. Details show ministers and officials debating the change as the measure moves to final readings.
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