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Domestic News April 8, 1902

The Minneapolis Journal

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

What is this article about?

On April 8, Sioux City Mayor Caldwell ordered gamblers to cease operations after the following Saturday night, prompting them to relocate to Sioux Falls and Yankton. He began his duties as chief executive that day, with the new council meeting that night.

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CALDWELL SAYS GO.
Sioux City Gamblers Officially Directed to Close Shop.

Special to The Journal.
Sioux City, Iowa, April 8.-Mayor Caldwell has called the gambling fraternity together and notified them that after next Saturday night they must not operate here. He was friendly but firm and the sporting men grinned and said they would move out quietly. Sioux Falls and Yankton will have an increase in population as a result.

Mayor Caldwell to-day entered upon the duties of the office of chief executive of Sioux City. The new council meets to-night.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Crime

What keywords are associated?

Sioux City Gambling Mayor Caldwell Gambling Shutdown Local Politics

What entities or persons were involved?

Mayor Caldwell

Where did it happen?

Sioux City, Iowa

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Sioux City, Iowa

Event Date

April 8

Key Persons

Mayor Caldwell

Outcome

gamblers directed to close operations after next saturday night and plan to relocate to sioux falls and yankton.

Event Details

Mayor Caldwell summoned the gambling fraternity and firmly notified them to cease operations in Sioux City after the upcoming Saturday night. The gamblers agreed to move out quietly. On the same day, Caldwell assumed his role as chief executive, and the new council was set to meet that evening.

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