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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Maine holds a vote on September 11 to repeal its 75-year Prohibition, drawing national attention after 25 states approved abandoning the Eighteenth Amendment. Colorado, Minnesota, and Maryland will vote on the issue tomorrow, with a light turnout expected in Maine.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11. — The State of Maine drew the attention of the whole nation today as the citizens there balloted on the repeal question.
Twenty-five other States have all approved of abandonment of the Eighteenth Amendment.
Tomorrow Colorado, Minnesota and Maryland will have their turn to decide the issue.
The anti-repeal leaders in Maine, according to advices received here, are not hesitant in saying they saw a possible threat to the more than 75 years of a state of Prohibition in event Maine should join with others in disapproval of Prohibition.
According to advices received from Augusta, the capital city of Maine, a light vote is expected.
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Maine
Event Date
Sept. 11
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light vote expected
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Citizens of Maine ballot on the repeal question, with indications the state will cast aside Prohibition after 75 years. Anti-repeal leaders see a threat if Maine disapproves Prohibition. Twenty-five other states have approved abandonment of the Eighteenth Amendment. Colorado, Minnesota, and Maryland to decide the issue tomorrow.