The ChainsThe life of beautiful Eva Heilig--socialist, visionary, and orator--is intertwined with the lives of three generations of Chains, a rough, intrepid family of Brooklyn hoodlums, bootleggers, and ultimately, millionaire businessmen. |
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Page 136
... Brooklyn reports that six unions in Brooklyn are currently dominated by underworld elements . He named the Wet Wash Workers , the Dairymen , the Furriers , and the Water Bagel Bakers . " Once they're in the house , " Captain Stutz said ...
... Brooklyn reports that six unions in Brooklyn are currently dominated by underworld elements . He named the Wet Wash Workers , the Dairymen , the Furriers , and the Water Bagel Bakers . " Once they're in the house , " Captain Stutz said ...
Page 397
... Brooklyn General Supply . Chief of Detectives William Kane said there were no suspects , or any motive , as of ... Brooklyn's major bootleggers , operating behind the facade of a chemical supply busi- ness , a cereal company , and a hair ...
... Brooklyn General Supply . Chief of Detectives William Kane said there were no suspects , or any motive , as of ... Brooklyn's major bootleggers , operating behind the facade of a chemical supply busi- ness , a cereal company , and a hair ...
Page 412
... Brooklyn Bomber . It didn't bother her . A poor student , she had been popular , generous , unashamed of her Brooklyn accent ( some- what diminished by her years away at school ) and her reputation as a " hot neck . " " They'll get over ...
... Brooklyn Bomber . It didn't bother her . A poor student , she had been popular , generous , unashamed of her Brooklyn accent ( some- what diminished by her years away at school ) and her reputation as a " hot neck . " " They'll get over ...
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