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1888 in organized crime

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See also: 1887 in organized crime, other events of 1888, 1889 in organized crime and the list of 'years in Organized Crime'.

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Events

  • Frank Lyons, a member of the Yellow Henry Gang, escapes from prison and reorganizes the gang before being recaptured later that year.
  • January 23 - Danny Driscoll, co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the death of New York prostitute Breezy Garrity during a gunfight between Driscoll and Five Points Gang member Johnny McCarthy.
  • July 5 - Danny Lyons kills rival pimp Joseph Quinn in a gunfight over prostitute Kitty McGown.
  • August 21 - Danny Lyons, leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the murder of Joseph Quinn.

    • Births

  • Frank Nitti, underboss to Chicago crime boss Al Capone.
  • Joseph DiGiovanno, Kansas City La Mano Nera (The Black Hand) leader
  • Vincent Mangano, Mangano crime family founder
  • Nathan Shefferman - Chicago Teamsters Union official and associate of Dave Beck
  • Jack Zelig (William Alberts), New York gangster (although other sources claim 1882)
  • December 5: Anthony Milano, underboss in the Cleveland crime family

    • Deaths

  • January 23 - Danny Driscoll, co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed.
  • July 5 - Joseph Quinn, New York pimp
  • August 21 - Danny Lyons, leader of the Whyos street gang.

    • References

    1888 in organized crime Wikipedia
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