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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
9
Death notice from San Diego reports Fred J. Christ aged 36 died in an automobile accident Tuesday. He was a 36 year resident of San Diego and son of Seattle pioneer residents. sister Mrs. Ida F. Lovejoy, 1616 Alkiave, notified.
Corey describes cross border liquor smuggling during Prohibition, detailing vast flows of whisky into Windsor Walkerville and Detroit. He cites profits, enforcement limits, and a Detroit crime surge as smugglers exploit bridges and car concealments to evade duty and bank hefty gains.
Chicago rumors describe a hidden five man core running a nationwide booze ring profiting up to fourteen million dollars since prohibition began. The alleged chief is unnamed and not a public figure while two lieutenants operate from Chicago and two from Washington amid grand jury activity and a resignation of Major A Dalrymple.
Months after admitting he felt helpless and turning down "easy money" offers Dalrymple clings to his position amid opposition. The chatter swirls about whether he will secure a higher role while in Chicago and other cities, where alcohol remains readily available.
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