1886 in organized crime
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Events
- Former leader of the Yellow Henry Gang, "Yellow" Henry StewartHenry StewartHenry Stewart was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town. He was born in Wigan.-References:*99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History...
dies of malaria while serving a prison sentence for armed robbery. - Michael HennessyMichael HennessyMichael Joseph Hennessy was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as an independent Teachta Dála for Cork East and North East at the 1922 general election. He was elected as a Cumann na nGaedheal TD for Cork East at the 1923, June 1927 and September 1927 general elections. He...
, a cousin of New Orleans police chief David Hennessy, is murdered, possibly by a Black Hand assassin, in New Orleans, LA. - October 2 - After an altercation at Bill SwanBill SwanBill Swan is a Canadian children's author living in Courtice, Ontario. He teaches writing-related courses online and works as a communications consultant. Bill Swan was college administrator and journalism professor at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario. He was a newspaper editor and columnist...
's Fireproof Coffee House saloon, Matt O'Brian wounds his brother and fellow co-leader of the Live Oak BoysLive Oak BoysThe Live Oak Boys was an Irish street gang who dominated New Orleans throughout the 1860s and 70s.Led by "Red" Bill Wilson, the Live Oak Boys were formed in 1858. Their name derived from the oaken clubs that were their weapon of choice. They were less well-organized than their Five Points...
, Hugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianHugh O'Brian is an American actor, known for his starring role in the ABC television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp .-Early years and career:...
on Gallatin Street. Arrested for the assault, despite Hugh fleeing New Orleans in an effort to avoid testifing against his brother, Matt O'Brian is convicted of "assault less than mayhem" and imprisoned, ending the Live Oak BoysLive Oak BoysThe Live Oak Boys was an Irish street gang who dominated New Orleans throughout the 1860s and 70s.Led by "Red" Bill Wilson, the Live Oak Boys were formed in 1858. Their name derived from the oaken clubs that were their weapon of choice. They were less well-organized than their Five Points...
' presence in the New Orleans' underworld.
Births
- Waxey GordonWaxey GordonWaxey Gordon was an American gangster who specialized in bootlegging and illegal gambling. An associate of Arnold Rothstein during prohibition he was caught up in a power struggle following his death...
(Irving Wexler), New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
gangster and ProhibitionProhibitionProhibition of alcohol, often referred to simply as prohibition, is the practice of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, import, export, sale, and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. The term can also apply to the periods in the histories of the countries during which the...
bootlegger - Jake GuzikJake GuzikJake "Greasy Thumb" Guzik was the financial and legal advisor, and later political “greaser”, for the Chicago Outfit.-Early life:...
"Greasy Thumb", "Chicago OutfitChicago OutfitThe Chicago Outfit, also known as the Chicago Syndicate or Chicago Mob and sometimes shortened to simply the Outfit, is a crime syndicate based in Chicago, Illinois, USA...
" member - May 28 - Santo Trafficante Sr., TampaTampa, FloridaTampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
Mafia Don - July 19 - Alphonso SgroiaAlphonso SgroiaAlfonso Sgroia also known as "The Butcher" was a New York gang member who became a hitman for the Neapolitan Camorra gang....
"The Butcher", New York mobster - Joe MasseriaJoe MasseriaGiuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria was an early Mafia don in the United States. He was boss of what is now called the Genovese crime family, one of the New York Mafia's Five Families, from 1922 to 1931.-Early days:...
(Giuseppe Masseria) "Joe the Boss", New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
Mafia DonCrime bossA crime boss or boss is a person in charge of a criminal organization. A boss typically has absolute or near-absolute control over his subordinates, is greatly feared by his subordinates for his ruthlessness and willingness to take lives in order to exert his influence, and profits come from the...
Deaths
- Michael HennessyMichael HennessyMichael Joseph Hennessy was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as an independent Teachta Dála for Cork East and North East at the 1922 general election. He was elected as a Cumann na nGaedheal TD for Cork East at the 1923, June 1927 and September 1927 general elections. He...
, American law enforcement officer - Henry StewartHenry StewartHenry Stewart was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town. He was born in Wigan.-References:*99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History...
, Yellow Henry Gang leader
See also
- 1886
- 1885 in organized crime1885 in organized crimeSee also:1884 in organized crime,other events of 1885,1886 in organized crime and thelist of 'years in Organized Crime'.-----Events:*July 4 - John Kelly and John Clinton, members of the Whyos, are tried at Essex Market Street Court and convicted of assaulting Naty Glashiem and stealing his gold...
- 1887 in organized crime1887 in organized crime-Events:*Chinese triads the Big Sword Society and the Shangtung-based White Lotus Society are suspected of instigating attacks on Christian missionaries and foreigners...
- Timeline of organized crimeTimeline of organized crimeThis is a timeline of the history of organized crime.Note: Sources included are Carl Sifakis's The Mafia Encyclopedia, Herbert Asbury's The Gangs of New York and others. Online references also include Thomas P...