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Police Raid Gambler’s Den on E Street

Police raid a gambler's den. Several loads of book makers were taken from the E. St. address by the police (Library of Congress)

A huge gambling bust happened on January 31st, 1925. The location was a crowded restaurant on E St. where people would gather for illegal dice games and gambling. The Washington Post reported on it the following day. A Greek restaurant at 1217 E street northwest, said by the police to be a rendezvous for dice gamblers and turf fans, yielded ... Read More »

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