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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
20
A garbled account centers on William Lahey Jr amid a 1920s police cabinet overhaul. It notes his role with the Rhinelander era and later deputy commissioner shifts, detailing tensions between commissioners, the board, and the detective bureau as reforms reduced corruption and restructured leadership.
The Crime List reports Austin Young and Irving Cohen, employees of Kean Taylor & Co., were robbed by three armed men in front of GL Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. Cohen was grazed by a bullet and suffered a minor head injury. Elsie Daniels, a French woman, was beaten and robbed of $50 at a store on West Twenty first Street. Bolts of woolen goods were taken at a shop on 259 Rivington Street. Two suspects Walsh and Rob2 were arrested after impersonating federal officers and collecting money from saloonkeepers in Brooklyn.
The cabinet and police leadership used merit measures to reward extraordinary duty and monitor detectives. Conferences at headquarters involved inspectors rather than full boards, with plans to meet state officials only when needed. Reports describe patrol quotas and interdepartmental tensions during crime waves and patrol reassignment.
The World editorialized about the Tribune expose, noting the police department’s troubling role in a surge of crimes in New York City. It reflects on ongoing debates and calls for accountability amid rising street violence and police scrutiny.
The Tribune reports a surge in robberies and hold-ups with losses surpassing earlier records. It links rising crime to police actions and mayoral policy, noting many unsolved murders and a high homicide rate amid claims that press coverage fuels crime. The piece critiques the Enright administration and Mayor Hylan on crime control and public information.
Acting Police Commissioner Lewely asserts no citywide crime surge and vows steady police work. The Brooklyn Daily reports an interview with Acting Commissioner and Mayer Nying amid disputed notes, while officials say the stray sensational stories do not reflect crime trends.
At City Hall the Board of Aldermen opened a heated session over a police request for 75 000 in special revenue to replenish the Police Department contingent fund after last summer's transit strike. Alderman Roberts urged a legislative move to add life imprisonment for robbery with a revolver and to curb crime, while several Republicans raised questions about granting funds without a full department report. The discussion touched on parole, management integrity, and strike protection, with intense partisan maneuvering from Tammany and Republican ranks.
Fragmentary notes mention names and a roll call and an appropriation. The legible parts reference a debate and a solution labeled F4, with unclear attribution to Quinn and an ensuing action. Further context from the source is needed for accuracy.
A bandit surrendered a cache totaling tens of thousands with authorities noting cash seized and accounts suggesting the loot could exceed two million. Police say the suspect, arrested while traveling, faced multiple charges and a lengthy investigative timeline with ties to a broader crime ring.
A description of a purse theft at a saloon led to two men being held on charges of felonious assault. The incident occurred near a county avenue, involving Lorraine Sylomen Weiner and others, with a $50 ransom reportedly taken. police identified suspects and their movements after the attack.
In Washington, District Supreme Court proceedings reveal claims accusing Nicky Arnstein and associates of conspiracy to manipulate securities. Key figures York brokers Ivan & Co and others reportedly sought articles and account openings, with witnesses detailing stock transfers and attempted fraud tied to warehouse and bank deposits.
Pouzi Pleads Guilty to one of thirteen counts in an investment scheme. A U S judge in Boston imposes a five year term, with possible additional penalties. He faces time in Plymouth county jail and ongoing creditor interrogations as authorities pursue repayment of millions involved in the collapse.
A Chicago Tribune dispatch reports a purported global jewelry theft ring moving pieces from New York to Berlin, with a cigar box and a misattributed gift allegedly tied to Baltimore. Charles M. Schwab confirms a box from his New York home was stolen, fueling the alleged conspiracy claims.
In a cryptic report, two sailors aboard the Maingoli tegmat pursue a voyage connected to the Siueri¢ign Lamy oper. They return home to Ye yerwlinalnn as Maymaid the otod of the taen Was SSBF. Investigators seek clarity amid garbled details, with several officials named tangentially.
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