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September 25, 1906
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, Stark County, Ohio
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Senator Reed Smoot of Utah announces plans to introduce a bill re-establishing army canteens with beer and light wine privileges when Congress convenes, supporting the War Department and army officers' views.
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ARMY CANTEEN
Senator Reed Smoot Says He Will Introduce a Bill for Its Re-establishment.
Washington. Sept. 23—Senator Reed Smoot of Utah has sent word here by a friend that when congress convenes he will introduce a bill providing for the re-establishment of the army canteens, with its beer and light wine privileges. The senator says he endorses the stand taken by the war department and most of the commanding officers.
"There is no one better equipped than myself to foster this bill," announces the senator. "I have no doubt that each and every representative and senator believes with army officers that the canteen law is unwise, yet they are afraid to sanction its repeal on account of public sentiment. In my position, I am sorry to say, I'm afraid I have little reputation to lose among women of the country so it's up to me to champion what I think would be a good law."
Senator Reed Smoot Says He Will Introduce a Bill for Its Re-establishment.
Washington. Sept. 23—Senator Reed Smoot of Utah has sent word here by a friend that when congress convenes he will introduce a bill providing for the re-establishment of the army canteens, with its beer and light wine privileges. The senator says he endorses the stand taken by the war department and most of the commanding officers.
"There is no one better equipped than myself to foster this bill," announces the senator. "I have no doubt that each and every representative and senator believes with army officers that the canteen law is unwise, yet they are afraid to sanction its repeal on account of public sentiment. In my position, I am sorry to say, I'm afraid I have little reputation to lose among women of the country so it's up to me to champion what I think would be a good law."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Army Canteen
Reed Smoot
Bill Introduction
Congress
War Department
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Reed Smoot Of Utah
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Sept. 23
Key Persons
Senator Reed Smoot Of Utah
Event Details
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah plans to introduce a bill when Congress convenes to re-establish army canteens with beer and light wine privileges, endorsing the War Department and commanding officers' stance. He believes the current canteen law is unwise but politicians fear public sentiment, and he is willing to champion it despite potential loss of reputation among women.