An edition of King of the bootleggers
(2008)
King of the bootleggers
a biography of George Remus
by William A. Cook
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"As a pharmacist turned lawyer turned master prohibition era bootlegger, George Remus is now remembered as one of the most notorious figures of the American prohibition. This biography tells the complete story of Remus's private life and public persona, focusing especially on the turbulent rise and fall of his bootlegging kingdom"--Provided by publisher.
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King of the Bootleggers: A Biography of George Remus
2008, McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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0786491574 9780786491575
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King of the bootleggers: a biography of George Remus
2008, McFarland & Co., Inc., McFarland & Co.
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Table of Contents
Remus pulls himself up by the bootstraps
Murder in the Sherman house
Divorce and career change for Remus
Politics and the Ohio gang
Taking care of business
Remus has his day in court
Smith commits suicide and Remus goes to prison
Remus, Roxy and Means expose the Ohio gang
Remus is cheated out of whisky and wife
Imogene gunned down-Remus : "I owed this to society"
The trial, part one. Jury selection
The trail, part two. Testimony
The trial, part 3. Final arguments and verdict
Remus wins his freedom
Means, Daugherty and Willebrandt become authors
Beyond prohibition : Capone falls and Remus fights on.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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