Prison for Poison Booze Men

1920

HARTFORD, Conn. — Nathan Salzberg was given a prison sentence of from eight to twelve years, Frank Rose three to five years, Saul Joseph three to five years, and Jacob Bronerwine one to three years. The four were charged with the sale of wood alcohol whiskey which resulted in thirteen deaths here at Christmas time.


Three Robbers Get $368,250

Two Safes Are Blown After They Chloroform the Watchman

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Police authorities said they had no clue to the identity of three men who during the night chloroformed, bound and gagged a watchman and robbed two safes in an office building of $368,250 in securities, of which $118,000 are negotiable.

—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, March 20, 1920, page 1.