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Prohibition Critic Calls U S Policy a Colossal Calamity
The Daily Graphics quotes Samuel Maxim and others railing at Prohibition. They cite bootlegger profits, rising crime, and poison liquor deaths in New York City as proof of failure. A mixed bag of local incidents and odd anecdotes follows, including funeral news and social observations.
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Sam
Hudson’ Maxim
Hiram Maxim
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London
United States
Emory BR. Buckner
Aldine Club of
New York
New York City
Buckner