1881 in organized crime

"See also:"
1880 in organized crime,
other events of 1881,
1882 in organized crime and the
list of 'years in Organized Crime'.

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Events

*The Genyosha (Dark Ocean Society), an ultra-nationalist political organization is established by members of the Yakuza.
*The "Vigilance Committee" is organized as a reform movement to fight crime and corruption in New Orleans.
*July - New Orleans Black Hand leader Anthony Labrusio is killed by rival Giuseppi Esposito Black Hand assassin Giutano Ardota.
*July 5 - Months after his arrival in New Orleans from Sicily, Black Hand leader Giuseppe Esposito is quickly arrested by Police Chief David C. Hennessy and his cousin Detective Mike Hennessy. Esposito, wanted by Italian authorities on a number of murder and kidnapping charges, is soon deported to Italy. Esposito's organization is brought under control of Charles and Antonio Matranga.
*October 23 - Suspected members of the Mulberry Street Gang including James McCardell, John Lary, Charles McManus and ex-con George Lee are taken into custody by police officers of the Sixth Precinct Station House after August Lenk and John Burke reported being assaulted on the corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets by unidentified asaailants who stole their gold watches. During their trial at the Tombs Police Court One of those charged, James McCardell, was identified by Lenk as one of his attackers while Burke claimed to recognize George Lee as the who had distracted him while the other two men attacked. With Burke held in custody at $1,000 bail, the others were reprimanded. ["Thieves Quick In Their Work". New York Times. 28 Oct 1884]

Arts and literature

Births

*James M. Ragen, co-founder of the Ragen's Colts street gang and Chicago gangster.
*Harvey Van Dine, a co-leader of the Car Barn Bandits

Deaths

*July - Anthony Labrusio, (New Orleans) Black Hand leader

References