Texas Guinan Wins Acquittal In Liquor Case - The celebration in the court-house after verdict. Texas Guinan is seen on the shoulders of her lawyer and admirers. Texas Guinan, self-described mater-familias of New York's Night clubs was acquitedd by a Federal Jury in New York April 11th., on charges of maintaining a 'common nuisance' at club where he was hostess, in violation of the National prohibition act. Whoopee, if the word may be applied to a non alcoholic celebration broke out in the staid courtroom when the verdict was announced. November 07, 1929. (Photo by P. & A. Photos).