Charles Sumner: “Disgraceful to it to license the brothel or the dram-shop, even though…”

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Disgraceful to it to license the brothel or the dram-shop, even though on such condition.

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Massachusetts

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He extends his critique to the licensing of brothels and liquor shops, emphasizing the government's moral responsibility.

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Charles Sumner: “Disgraceful to it to license the brothel or the dram-shop, even though on such condition.”