Grimy streets of South Bend, Indiana, witnessed a fiery speech by Attorney General Arthur Gilliom on Columbus Day, October 12, 1927. At the Knights of Columbus home, in front of a crowd of 250 attendees, Gilliom unleashed a scathing attack on the Indiana Anti-Saloon League. The League, led by church leaders and followers, had been quietly building a powerful political machine to enforce its strict views on prohibition.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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