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The Anti-Saloon Leaders
The Anti-Saloon League leaders used oratory, campaigning, lobbying, and the printed word to reach their goal of a saloonless society. From the formation of the Ohio League in 1893, this dedicated group of men wielded increasing political power until the culmination of their efforts resulted in the 18th amendment to the constitution becoming law in January 1920. Through the 1920s their fortunes changed as the liquor forces organized to fight back, and they debated about where their efforts should be concentrated – on education or law enforcement. With the repeal of prohibition they saw their dreams of an alcohol free society vanquished. |
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| Purley Baker |
| In 1903 Baker was elected to succeed Russell as superintendent of the national organization ... Read more |
| Ernest Cherrington |
| After teaching public school for awhile in Ross County, Ohio, he turned to ... Read more |
| William E. Johnson |
| In the early years of his career in Nebraska, Johnson developed ... Read more |
| Howard Hyde Russell |
| Founder of the Anti-Saloon League, was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, October 21, 1855 ... Read more |
| Wayne Wheeler |
| When the League needed an attorney, Wheeler went to law school, studied for four years while working for the League and became an attorney. Eventually he prosecuted over 2,000 dry law cases ... Read more |
| Francis Scott McBride |
| While serving as a pastor he engaged in temperance activities and served on ... Read more |
