Barry Grant
Old Shoe
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Apr-7-2007 14:31
In 1920, over three-quarters of a century ago, Congress passed the Eighteenth Amendment ushering in the Prohibition Era.
In New York, as in every American city, 'speakeasies' mushroomed, but none was more celebrated than "Jack and Charlie's '21'", founded by two collegian cousins from the West Side, Jack Kriendler and Charlie Berns.
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Scarletta Jones
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Jun-11-2007 18:23
Suddenly a mysterious figure toppled out from the alley. Barry pushed himself in front of Amber and stared intently into the night. The stranger's face remained concealed in the shadows. However, Barry could have sworn to see a smile cross the stranger's lips.
"Who are you?" Barry questioned. His voice shook slightly but he regained his composure. Amber was grasping his arm like there was no tomorrow.
The stranger said nothing. He simply stared and waited. Just then, a policeman darted out from the alley.
"Got you punk! You're goin to jail for a loooong time." The cop shoved the stranger into his car and sped off. Barry began to think to himself. Was it just him, or did he recognize that man?
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