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January 7, 1918
Free Trader Journal
Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois
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Kentucky's state legislature convenes in Lexington on Jan. 7 to consider ratifying the U.S. prohibition amendment, the first state assembly to do so. A majority is expected to support it despite opposition from some leaders.
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KENTUCKY FACES BONE-DRY LEGISLATION
Lexington, Ky., Jan. 7—Every eye in the United States is centered on "Old Kentucky," the home of Bourbon today, for the state legislature convened here this morning, and it will be for the first state assembly in the country to have before it the ratification of the bone dry amendment of the constitution, recently passed by the United States congress. And throughout the Blue Grass there is a feeling that the "colonels" will approve the measure.
A hard fight over the bill is assured, but a good working majority in both the house and senate was elected last November by their promise they would, if elected, vote for the prohibition amendment.
The chief organization behind the move to ratify the amendment is the Democratic Forward League, organized by Dr. A. J. A. Alexander, millionaire brother of Kenneth Alexander, noted turfman, now driving an ambulance in Italy. The League has attracted members of other parties and has considerable strength. Governor August Owsley Stanley is classed with the wets, as is Ollie James, senior United States senator, from Kentucky. J. C. W. Beckham, the other Kentucky senator, however, is avowedly a dry.
Lexington, Ky., Jan. 7—Every eye in the United States is centered on "Old Kentucky," the home of Bourbon today, for the state legislature convened here this morning, and it will be for the first state assembly in the country to have before it the ratification of the bone dry amendment of the constitution, recently passed by the United States congress. And throughout the Blue Grass there is a feeling that the "colonels" will approve the measure.
A hard fight over the bill is assured, but a good working majority in both the house and senate was elected last November by their promise they would, if elected, vote for the prohibition amendment.
The chief organization behind the move to ratify the amendment is the Democratic Forward League, organized by Dr. A. J. A. Alexander, millionaire brother of Kenneth Alexander, noted turfman, now driving an ambulance in Italy. The League has attracted members of other parties and has considerable strength. Governor August Owsley Stanley is classed with the wets, as is Ollie James, senior United States senator, from Kentucky. J. C. W. Beckham, the other Kentucky senator, however, is avowedly a dry.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition Amendment
Kentucky Legislature
Ratification
Democratic Forward League
Dry Vs Wet
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. A. J. A. Alexander
Kenneth Alexander
Governor August Owsley Stanley
Ollie James
J. C. W. Beckham
Where did it happen?
Lexington, Ky.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lexington, Ky.
Event Date
Jan. 7
Key Persons
Dr. A. J. A. Alexander
Kenneth Alexander
Governor August Owsley Stanley
Ollie James
J. C. W. Beckham
Event Details
The Kentucky state legislature convenes to consider ratifying the prohibition amendment, the first state to do so. A majority elected last November pledged to support it, led by the Democratic Forward League organized by Dr. A. J. A. Alexander. Opposition from Governor Stanley and Senator James, while Senator Beckham supports.