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The Reign of Spanish Marie 1903-Present
Spain 1903
This is the time of the infamous Water Riots.
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1920
American politicians criminalize alcohol and begin the so-called " Noble Experiment", in so doing kick off the infamous Roaring 1920's
1924
With husband. Reported in 1924
Mid-1920's
Marie and husband open Miami Academy of Dance. After all, it is the Roaring 20's.
Key West to Miami
Spanish Marie infamously used secret codes broadcast on new technology called "radio".
1927
Tragedy as Marie's husband is said to have been killed. His body is never recovered. And the boat is mysteriously burnt.
1928
The battle for Marie and her husband's estate becomes talk of the town.
1929
"The Fall of Spanish Marie" is carried by nearly every newspaper in the US.
1930
G-Men discover there was never a fall. Spanish Marie is still in action.
1931
At 28, Spanish Marie is in full swing. New husband, same game.
1934
In the US, repeal happened in 1933. In Florida, it took a vote in November 1934.
There has never been a legal rum distillery in Key West… Until today.
Key West First Legal Rum Distillery. Since 2012.