Today in History - October 26 https://t.co/WJOQFhcauA The Erie Canal opened on October 26, 1825. Continue reading. Mahalia Jackson, the "Queen of Gospel Song," was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 26, 1911. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in Histor…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 26, 2022
He headed over to the Senate and continued his congressional bootlegging service from the Senate Office Building for almost five more years! (🧵 6/9) He headed over to the Senate and continued his congressional bootlegging service from the Senate Office Building for almost…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 25, 2022
After his arrest, Cassiday was barred from the House Office Building... but you can't keep a good man down. (🧵 5/9) After his arrest, Cassiday was barred from the House Office Building... but you can't keep a good man down. (🧵 5/9) — Boundary Stones (@BoundaryStones) Oct…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 25, 2022
This made distribution much easier. All it took was a “special knock” on his office door and he knew he had a customer. However, the job was not without its risks, and in 1925 he was arrested and spent 90 days in jail. (🧵 4/9) This made distribution much easier. All it to…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 25, 2022
Cassiday brought hooch to Capitol Hill daily and before long, he “was spending more time [in the Capitol] than most of the representatives”. So, with the help of his customers, he moved his business into a room inside the House Office Building. (🧵 3/9) Cassiday brought ho…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 25, 2022
When Cassiday returned to the States after fighting in WWI, he needed a new job. He saw an opportunity to supply thirsty Congressmen with illicit alcohol. Business was good... Very good. (🧵 2/9) When Cassiday returned to the States after fighting in WWI, he needed a new j…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 25, 2022
From railroad brakeman to WWI soldier to…Congressional bootlegger during Prohibition? Meet George Cassiday aka "The Man in the Green Hat", one of the most interesting figures in #DCHistory! (🧵 1/9) https://t.co/bkZNZz5Y7M From railroad brakeman to WWI soldier to…Congress…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 25, 2022