Vaudeville star detained on
suspicion of alcohol distribution
On July 12th Evangeline Moon, eminent
vaudeville actress was escorted by police from the Victorian Tea Room at 222 Main Street in Farmingdale where
it was thought that she was selling alcohol. Police Chief Patrick Murphy indicated that this was in clear violation of the
current Prohibition Laws and that even though Ms. Moon was a well known performer that laws still applied to her. Ms. Moon,
while leaving police headquarters was quoted as saying: “This is a clear misunderstanding, there was no alcohol found,
although they did create quite a mess and I was forced to cancel my party which was scheduled for July 19th because
they won’t let us back into the establishment until the case is closed. However for all my friends we’ll reschedule
our meeting for Saturday August 9th at 6:30, don’t forget to RSVP to the Victorian Tea Room! (516)
249-1972” Chief Murphy was noticeably displeased with Ms. Moon’s announcement, but stated that he would
be at the Victorian Tea Room on August 9th just to make sure that no laws are being broken. He also states that
although they don’t have enough evidence to hold Ms. Moon, the investigation is considered on going.
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growth and accelerated consumer demand and aspirations, and significant changes in lifestyle.
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in architecture as well as in daily life. At the same time, amusement, fun and lightness were cultivated in jazz and dancing,
in defiance of the horrors of World War I, which remained present in people's minds. The period is also often called "The Jazz Age".
