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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Inscribed on dedication page For family and friends "and for the librarians at Seal Beach Library. Albert Rosenberg." The American dream came true for George Remus. Son of immigrants, he rose from poverty & obscurity to wealth, power & fame. Despite little formal education, he became one of the most successful lawyers in Chicago. With the advent of prohibition he moved to Cincinnati & forged the most powerful bootlegging organization in the nation. Bribing government officials enabled him to operate without interference for two years. He amassed a fortune & was known as "King of the Bootleggers." Finally, he was sent to prison. While there he heard that his wife was running around with a government agent. The marital problems of Remus & his wife escalated, & on the day of their divorce hearing, Remus shot & killed his wife. He turned himself in & plead temporary insanity caused by his wife's betrayal. The prosecutor at this high profile trial was Charles Phelps Taft, 2nd, youngest son of the Chief Justice & former President of the United States. It was a nationwide front page news. This book presents biographical sketches of Taft & Remus prior to the trial, followed by a daily account of the trial. Free delivery confirmation on orders over $20. Bubble mailing envelopes used when shipping. Inscribed and Signed By Author.