Episode 2 of 2

Later Adoption of Local Option

When
Date unknown
Where
Maryland counties
Part of
William Daniel proposes the Local Option for Prohibition

The local option law Daniel favored became law, with thirteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties adopting prohibition under the statute.

The local option law that Daniel favored while serving in the Maryland legislature became law. Thirteen of the state's twenty-three counties, including Somerset, adopted prohibition under the statute. The exact date of enactment is not specified in the sources.

Sources

  1. William Daniel (Maryland politician) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24

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