Washington Initiative 3, Alcohol Prohibition Measure (1914)
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| Topic Alcohol laws |
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Origin |
Washington Initiative 3 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Washington on November 3, 1914. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the production and sale of alcohol in Washington. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the production and sale of alcohol in Washington. |
Election results
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189,840 | 52.58% | ||
| No | 171,208 | 47.42% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 3 was as follows:
| “ | INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 3, entitled "An Act prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or other disposition of intoxicating liquors, except in certain cases; regulating the keeping, use and transportation of the same; providing for the enforcement of this act; and fixing punishments and penalties for the violation thereof." | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.
Initiative 3 was filed on January 8, 1914.[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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