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October 15, 1920
East Oregonian : E.O
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In Seattle on Oct. 15, Federal Prohibition Inspector Gordon B. O'Hara arrested bootblack Leslie Murray for offering customers a chance to purchase a quart of whiskey as a premium with each shoe shine at the Milwaukee station, violating prohibition law.
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BOOTBLACK GIVES CHANCE OF PURCHASING QUART
SEATTLE. Oct. 15.-(A. P.)-Privilege of purchasing an "imperial" quart of whiskey as a premium with each "shoe shine" is said by Federal Prohibition Inspector Gordon B. O'Hara to have been Leslie Murray's method of working up business at his stand in the Milwaukee station, following Murray's arrest for violation of the prohibition law. O'Hara said he got an excellent shine, completed the transaction with the purchase of the liquor and then arrested Murray.
SEATTLE. Oct. 15.-(A. P.)-Privilege of purchasing an "imperial" quart of whiskey as a premium with each "shoe shine" is said by Federal Prohibition Inspector Gordon B. O'Hara to have been Leslie Murray's method of working up business at his stand in the Milwaukee station, following Murray's arrest for violation of the prohibition law. O'Hara said he got an excellent shine, completed the transaction with the purchase of the liquor and then arrested Murray.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition Violation
Bootblack Arrest
Whiskey Premium
Seattle Crime
What entities or persons were involved?
Leslie Murray
Gordon B. O'hara
Where did it happen?
Milwaukee Station In Seattle
Story Details
Key Persons
Leslie Murray
Gordon B. O'hara
Location
Milwaukee Station In Seattle
Event Date
Oct. 15
Story Details
Leslie Murray offered customers a chance to purchase an imperial quart of whiskey as a premium with each shoe shine at his stand in the Milwaukee station, Seattle, to boost business. Federal Prohibition Inspector Gordon B. O'Hara received a shine, bought the liquor, and arrested Murray for violating prohibition law.