Action in the Middle West

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.