Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1920 — DRY FRONT HAS ACTIVE DAY [ARTICLE]

DRY FRONT HAS ACTIVE DAY

“Booze Sniffers" in Chicago Arrest Nineteen Suspects. Chicago, May 21. —With the arrest of 19 men for violating the national prohibition act Major'Dalrymple and his agents believe they have uncovered the largest conspiracy yet discovered to evade the federal liquor law. Receipts for the transfer of liquor valued at $22,500 were found on Louis Greenberg, 4346 Lincoln avenue, one of the men arrested. The men are held in custody at Major Dalrymple’s office and warrants will be asked from the United States commissioner. The total amount of liquor involved is said to be from $250,000 to $500,000.