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REMUS, GEORGE

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REMUS, GEORGE
(1874-1952) American bootlegger and murderer, headed a $100 million whiskey ring in the Midwest, murdered his wife for her affair with one of his operatives. Rare partly-printed D.S. "George Remus", 1p. 12mo., Chicago, June 1, 1919, a promissory note signed by one George Irvine promising the repayment of a $250 debt within 90 days, boldly endorsed by Remus on verso. Sold with a second, unsigned document, an official check ordering payment of $80.75 to Remus. Two pieces, good to very good condition.