- 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'.----
Events
*The
Genyosha (Dark Ocean Society ), an ultra-nationalist political organization is established by members of theYakuza .
*The "Vigilance Committee " is organized as a reform movement to fight crime and corruption inNew Orleans .
*July - New Orleans Black Hand leaderAnthony Labrusio is killed by rival Giuseppi Esposito Black Hand assassinGiutano Ardota .
*July 5 - Months after his arrival inNew Orleans fromSicily , Black Hand leaderGiuseppe Esposito is quickly arrested by Police ChiefDavid C. Hennessy and his cousin DetectiveMike Hennessy . Esposito, wanted by Italian authorities on a number of murder and kidnapping charges, is soon deported toItaly . Esposito's organization is brought under control ofCharles and Antonio Matranga .
*October 23 - Suspected members of theMulberry Street Gang includingJames McCardell ,John Lary ,Charles McManus and ex-conGeorge 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
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James M. Ragen , co-founder of theRagen's Colts street gang andChicago gangster.
*Harvey Van Dine , a co-leader of theCar Barn Bandits Deaths
*July -
Anthony Labrusio , (New Orleans) Black Hand leaderReferences
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