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Prohibition  Eliza Jane Thompson

Eliza Jane Thompson led a group of women in prayer while protesting in front of saloons Details

 

Program: Prohibition

Episode: Eliza Jane Thompson

Eliza Jane Thompson, the wife of an ohio judge, led a women's protest of saloons by praying in front of them.

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Duration: (7:12)
Premiere Date: 10/02/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR

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