Beer arrives at last in capital and hotel bars
In Washington on April 7 beer was sold at the LaFayette Hotel, breaking its barless record. In St Louis James O'Donnell asked police protection to move a case home, fearing hijackers. Three cases of new beer were sent by air to Roosevelt Garner and Alfred E. Smith marked in appreciation.
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Local Habit Imbues Neighbor with Brewery Visit
A neighbor nicknamed Anthony Familiare pursues a goal of viewing a local brewery bottle. He follows the first case to explore the scene and observe the legal beer production in his neighborhood.
Breaks Own Record Amid End of Dry Spell
Philadelphia reports a breakthrough ending a long dry spell as the city marks a personal or organizational record. The tone notes sorrow linked to the dry period and its conclusion.
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Beer Returns Across Major Cities on Opening Night
Milwaukee St Louis New York Washington Chicago react as 3.2 beer is legalized. City celebrations surge with crates, trucks, and crowds. prices range from 10 to 15 cents per glass. Officials report thousands of cases moving nationwide.
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Beers and Beers Down the Street A Times Square Funeral
Reports from New York chronicle a quirky day of beer lore with a funeral for a keg in Times Square at 12 01 AM, a Rialto Grill hearse, and a rain mist as the keg’s head was broken and beer drained away. A separate UPI item mentions a tabloid streamer’s blunt beer summary in Washington. Felix the army post cat signals popular taste for beer in San Francisco.
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Colorado turns oasis as beer becomes legal after long dry spell
Colorado ends its 17 year plus three month prohibition era as beer is legalized. The move follows similar actions in neighboring states that remain dry. People anticipate new markets and retail availability across the state.
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Parade of the Worden keg draws cheers in St Louis
A team of six white horses pulling a bright red wagon piled high with beer cases led a parade through downtown St Louis amid cheering crowds. The scene unfolded in the early hours as part of a larger celebration reported by United Press.
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Arguments wrap up in Eldorado slaying trial
Arguments were in order today at the murder trial of Alva Hill accused of stabbing John Kiser, a dairy man, at San Angelo on June 10, 1931. Testimony in the case was completed last night.
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