Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 286, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1916 — Dry Federation Formed To Oust Rum From State. [ARTICLE]

Dry Federation Formed To Oust Rum From State.

Indianapolis, Nov. 28.—The Indiana Dry Federation was organized here today by representatives of several civic societies, for the purpose of urging the passage of a state-wide prohibition law by the general assembly in January. An attempt will be made to keep*the federation out of pdlitics as aid will be asked from both the democrats and republicans in the legislature. The W. C. S T, U., AntiiSaloop League, Indiana State Civic Union, Prohibition party, Y. M. C. A., State Sunday School associatiqn and other societies and “dry” democrats are expected to name two delegates to serve a sa general committee, which will have charge of the lobby. The committee will meet Friday |o perfect the federation’s plans. *■