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June 1, 1931
The American Issue
Westerville, Delaware County, Ohio
What is this article about?
On April 23, bills introduced by prohibition opponents to repeal or modify Rhode Island's state enforcement code died in committee, signaling the state's continued cooperation with federal prohibition efforts.
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EVEN IN RHODE ISLAND
According to a dispatch from Providence, Rhode Island, carrying a dateline of April 23, all bills relating to the repeal or modification of the Rhode Island state enforcement code which the wets had succeeded in introducing into the legislature, died in committee. Thus, another state, and one which is usually considered a stronghold of the wets, at that, has signified that it intends to continue to cooperate with the federal government in this matter of prohibition enforcement.
According to a dispatch from Providence, Rhode Island, carrying a dateline of April 23, all bills relating to the repeal or modification of the Rhode Island state enforcement code which the wets had succeeded in introducing into the legislature, died in committee. Thus, another state, and one which is usually considered a stronghold of the wets, at that, has signified that it intends to continue to cooperate with the federal government in this matter of prohibition enforcement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition Enforcement
Rhode Island Legislature
Wets Bills
Federal Cooperation
Where did it happen?
Rhode Island, Providence
Story Details
Location
Rhode Island, Providence
Event Date
April 23
Story Details
Bills by wets to repeal or modify Rhode Island's prohibition enforcement code died in committee, showing continued state cooperation with federal government.