April 16, 1906, Washington D.C. – The nation’s capital is reeling from the latest scandal to hit the halls of power: the denatured alcohol bill. Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the legislation with a resounding 222-7 vote, leaving many to wonder what backroom deals were made to secure such a landslide victory.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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