The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-07
NEW LIQUOR LAW
TO Be MORE RIGID
MINNESOTA MAY GO TO PENN
sYLvANIA FOR MODEL.
Application of Minneapolis Lid Leads
to Demand for Improvement in Regu-
lations, Which Will Eliminate Brew
cry Interests from Retail Business
ana Take Saloons Out Of Politics.

ely 11lVO4OOGo 4LO11 AsSofRAA A>NSAN~>S~ 1
ana Take Saloons Out of Politics.
p Closer restriction Of the liquor trade
in Minnesota will be asked of the next
legislature. The request will be part
of the general reform campaign that is
is on foot, backed by various interests,
and will, to certain extent, be an out
come of the more rigid saloon law en-
forcement Of the present city admins
tration.
The movement will be one for restric-
tion and closer regulation rather than
adjustment. Local option will be pro-
vided as at present, allowing communi-
selves. The regulations to De asked
may not be more severe than they are
under the present law, but by change
in the administration Of the provisions
| be sought. One object will be the re-
| moval of the brewery interests from the
retail field, and, if possible. the elimina-
ton Of the trade from politics.
Pennsylvania Law Mode.
| An entirely new law, that will be
practically the counterpart of the Penn
sylvania law, will be proposed. This
/ law is considered by many practical
students Of the problem to be the best
law in existence and one of the most
/ practicable in its workings. 1t is par
| ticularly effective in it's Sunday closing
/ features as is shown by the results of
| the law in the state of Pennsylvania.
One of the most prominent features
Of the law is that which places the reg
ulation and control of the traffic in the
hands Of the Judiciary, all licenses be
ing granted by the courts, correspond
ing to our district court, rather than by
the city council. -.
/ The applicant for license must be the
only person pecuniarily interested in
the business, and the applicant must
not be interested in the profits of any
other licensed saloon. Bondsmen can
! not be interested in the liquor business
in any way. Reports Of the manner in
made quarterly to the court by the
police or constabulary with heavy
penalty for false returns.
! Works Like a Charm.
The workings Of these provisions are
said to be most efficient and beneficial.
In addition it is probable that a provi-
sion will be asked regulating the num-
Der of saloons in cities of the first and
| oSSoi'o Cie1oSs StSSoi uIHS W Gu6
ton, either one to every 1000 popula-
ton, or one to every 500, as under the
Massachusetts law.
The Pennsylvania law in its present
form was passed in 1891 Under it's
provisions licensees must be by birth CT
, naturalization citizens of the United
States.
Licenses shall be granted bv the
court Of quarter sessions in the count,
, where license is requested, the court
to fix time at which applicants anG
persons objecting may be heard by eyi
4 denoe, petition, remonstrance. or coun
sci. Petitions shall be fled at least
three weeks before opening of court
session and published three times in two
newspapers. -
>, Wet Groceries Barred.
i No license shall be granted to sci
: IN any room where groceries are sold
: Complete information concerning tn,
\ person applying shall be filed and h,
: shall not be engaged in the business
: elsewhere, shall be the sole interestet
e party In the license in question, an,
shall not have lost license by re
vocation during the previous wear
E There is requirement of
: $4,000 bond, signers to be bon;
;, fide owners of fee property ID
d the same county and not engaged il
v the liquor business. Statements in an
O plicatlons shall be sworn to and falls
S statements shall constitute perjury AM
= be subject to Indictment. Each peti
;. tlon shall be signed by twelve reputabl
), quallfed electors of ward, borough O
d township. License may be refused b.
the court where cause is shown and tn
applicant found unfit.
s reports OF the manner of conduct O
d licensed places shall be reported by tn
- police to the court, the court to be re
. sponsible for faithful returns. If a
20 OFFICER wiffully or negligently omits re
:. turns. or shall make false returns. h
l. shall be suspended by the court. VIII
shall direct the district attorney t
indict him and secure his punishmen
by fine not exceeding 5000, and impri.
~ onment. inspections shall be made b
~ officers at least once each month.
If ttSlate' Is Limited.
- No credit shall be given for a les
- measure than one quart. the debt to h
., outlawed in case Of violation. The la
's away liquor on Sundays, election day
g to minors, intoxicated persons, ct
~ PROVISIONS are also made for fees, Del
IL altles. duties of officials in treatme,
as of offenders. and the further regul
IL ton of the business. Transfers. if a
lowed, snail also be under the Supe
vision of the court, but subject to ii
is same provisions as original licenses.
to 1t is urged by the hackers of IL
FIX measure that the proposed law for Mi
nesots will eliminate many of the pre-
emf difficulties in the control of II
traffic. 1t is urged also that a la
which requires an investment from II
he licensee, who shall be sole owner al
w interested party. will : tend to mo
ty careful management and conduct
he saloons by proprietors 1t is also co
on tended that the law will remove Il
a brewery backing of undesirable and u
st necessary saloons and viii take the $
ay loon out of politics.
=, ;. 500 Line Change Of Time March At
s. On the above date the followiI
"a changes in schedules go into effect al
lu new trains go into service.
OF Train l07, The Pacific Coast E
press, will leave at 1905 am. inste.
Of $40 am.