GIFT GIVING OF PRIVATE LIQUOR STOCK FROWNED ON BY NEW YORK COPS
New York City (JFK+50) On December 25, 1921, the Evening Star reported that yesterday, Christmas Eve, one John A. Hanley "was hauled out of his expensive limousine...and arrested for giving away Christmas presents."
Mr. Hanley "had been driving around for several hours distributing part of his private stock of champagne, wines and whiskey among his friends."*
The would-be Santa was charged with "possession and transporting liquor." His sleigh.....that is, limo...was confiscated along with its contents.
So much for spreading Christmas cheer!
*During the Prohibition years, 1920-1933, there was a constitutional ban on production, importation, transportation & sale of alcoholic beverages.
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SOURCE
"Playing Santa Claus for Thirsty Friends Man Seized by Police," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., December 25, 1921, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
