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The Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt thanks William H. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League of New York for his recent letter. The secretary notes that Roosevelt’s attentions are focused on the war, and although he supports banning the use of grain/corn to make liquor, only the National Government can enforce such a ban.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-11-28
President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Hansbrough on the success of the denatured alcohol amendment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-01
President Roosevelt sends Senator Hansbrough the pen that was used to sign the denatured alcohol act. Hansbrough fought to get the act through the Senate, and Roosevelt congratulates him on his accomplishment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-03
Thomas Henry Barry, the superintendent of West Point, provides Assemblyman Cuvillier with feedback and information about the bill he introduced that would limit the sale of alcohol near the academy. The consensus is that the bill as written is best, but as a last resort, it could be amended to apply only to cadets. This is an official copy that was provided to Theodore Roosevelt by Barry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-13
This memorandum from the Department of Agriculture chronicles the actions of a Mr. Perkins of Perkins, McLain and Duffy law firm during the citation of his client Duffy Malt Whiskey. A handwritten postscript states that Perkins violated the law by accepting compensation for work performed for the Department of Agriculture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908
The Grand Jurors of the State of Ohio have indicted John Clemens for the illegal sale of “intoxicating liquors.” The indictment is signed by William McKinley, the Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Stark and State of Ohio.
1870-04-15