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Prisoners at Cook County Jail Reported Getting Women and Liquor
Chicago officials reveal a system where inmates pay guards or trusties to arrange visits with women and to obtain whisky narcotics and stolen food trays. State Attorney Boyle calls the jail rotten and a grand jury will probe. Warden Fordney disputes scope but admits smuggling and lax guard discipline.
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Chicago
Cook County
John S. Boyle
Col. Fordney
Elmer Michael Walsh
Boyle
Condon
Fordney