Today in History: March 9, 1905 – Blind pigs sentenced, Nest of robbers & Panama Canal costs – Obituary

Did you know that the term ‘blind pig’ originated in the United States in the 19th century? According to Cornell Law School, a blind pig refers to an illegal establishment that sells alcohol, a term most commonly associated with the Prohibition Era (1920–1933), when the sale and consumption of alcohol were outlawed in the U.S.… Continue reading Today in History: March 9, 1905 – Blind pigs sentenced, Nest of robbers & Panama Canal costs – Obituary