PROHIBITION: Action in the Middle West

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PROHIBITION

Action in the Middle West

Eleven states in the Middle West took or are about to take action on matters relating to prohibition.

Three states have acted:

In Ohio, a law making it second degree murder to sell or give away intoxicants that cause death.

In Oklahoma, a law making the same offense murder.

In North Dakota, a state enforcement act.

Eight states are considering:

In Kansas, a bill making it murder to sell or give away death-dealing intoxicants.

In Iowa, a bill (passed by the Senate) making the same offense manslaughter.

In Michigan, a similar bill.

In Illinois, a measure to repeal the state prohibition enforcement laws.

In Minnesota, a resolution to Congress not to alter the Volstead Act.

In Missouri, a bill to make it a felony to carry a weapon while illegally transporting liquor.

In Wisconsin, a measure to make search for liquor illegal without absolute knowledge of manufacture or sale.

In Nebraska, a bill to make destruction of bottles, during arrest, evidence of violation of prohibition laws.