March 28, 1924 – In a daring sting operation, Chicago police finally snared James H. Reid, a former New York silk tycoon wanted for his alleged role in a high-profile shooting affair three years ago. Reid, a self-proclaimed millionaire rumrunner, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the Harvey mail robbery. The elusive smuggler had been evading justice for months, with authorities hot on his heels.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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