Celebrating History: Wobblies still in the area

By Emily Mayer

It was an election year in 1916, and Havre was a popular stop for those seeking various offices. This week, Governor Stewart was in the area giving speeches. Also on the ballot were several initiatives, including the prohibition of the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol. For at least the past year, churches and the Women's Christian Temperance Union were active in promoting the initiative, while saloon owners, breweries, and those who enjoyed consuming adult beverages were certainly making their views known. The most vocal opponent to Prohibition in Havre was J. K....