CLEARING UP A TOWN
MILITARY OFFICER IN CHARuu, OF ALBANY.
BOOTLEGGERS ZTG BE DRIVEN ■ OUT OF CITY.
United Press Association.—Copyright. _ (Received Mav-6, 9.25 p.m.) » ; NEW YORK, May oA telegram from Albany* says- emulating Philadelphia’s example this city lias engaged a military officer to clean up the municipality which is alleged to be vice-stricken. Albany the capital of New York State ana when the Legislature ended its session last week it is alleged the legislators indulged in a last moment orgy, wherein liquor flowed freely in roulette, faro and pool rooms, where race track betting occurred within a few squares of the capital building. The so-called “red light” district is also within the neighbourhood and special hotels for legislators are conveniently located. The Mayor Mr Kaekett declared that the police were inefficient and corrupt and the force will be thoroughly reformed and bootleggers driven out of the eitv.
Numerous arrests have already occurred and “bootleggers” who operate from the Canadian border making Albany the centre of their activities have been warm: - ! to stay outside the city limits.—A. and N.Z.C’.A.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LX, Issue 9798, 7 May 1924, Page 5
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