New Deal In Washington Tightens Rum Row Ties
Willis Thornton reports from Washington how Treasury agencies under Graves have formed a national Treasury Police to curb liquor smuggling once aided by Rum Row. Coordination across Coast Guard customs secret service and internal revenue has reduced illegal shipments, with smugglers tied to dope and immigrant crime. A notable raid in Maine demonstrated the new intercept system that jams coded radio messages from smugglers to ships offshore.
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Reef Holds S. S. Rotterdam Fast As All Passengers Reach Safety
Passengers of the SS Rotterdam reach safety as lifeboats and a ladder from a nearby freighter enable the rescue near Morant Bay Jamaica. A ship officer and a sailor assist the refugees climbing to the freighter’s deck amid the chaotic scene and distant cries of relief.
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Smuggling Fight Intensifies as Prohibition Fades
The piece describes a vast network of rum runners and law enforcement, noting ten thousand coast guardsmen and multiple federal agencies coordinating to shut down illegal liquor. It highlights radio trucks, Decoding points, and a Graves contact network with precise liquor tracking, portraying Rum Row as largely legendary.
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The Truth About Merchants and Sales Skills
A fragmentary discussion on merchants and sales ability notes that failure comes from not meeting the test to sell tied speeds. It suggests even well intentioned traders can fail and face consequences, while highlighting the risk of slamming closed doors and broken glass.
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