General Chipman and the Alcatraz Whisky Tale
A Brooklyn Union report recalls General Chipman nicknamed Black Chip. He resists whisky at Alcatraz, studies a bottle, then drinks nothing, despite pressure. The scene ends with his composed resolve and a dismissive crowd.
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