When was it published?

March 24, 1886 in The Vermont Watchman

Domestic News March 24, 1886

The Vermont Watchman

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Crime, Politics, Legal Or Court

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Alderman Henry Jachne, Police Inspector Byrnes

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bribery Arrest, New York Alderman, Broadway Railway, Corruption Scandal, Police Confession

Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

In New York City, Alderman Henry Jachne was arrested last Thursday for bribery related to the Broadway railway franchise. Police Inspector Byrnes reported Jachne confessed to receiving $20,000 for his vote. Other aldermen are implicated, with more corruption revelations expected.

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There was much excitement in New York city, last Thursday, on account of the arrest of Alderman Henry Jachne on a charge of bribery in connection with the Broadway railway franchise now undergoing investigation. Police Inspector Byrnes stated that he gained Jachne's confidence to such an extent that the latter had confessed to him as a "good friend" that he was paid $20,000 for his vote in favor of the scheme. Other aldermen are quite as badly implicated, and some startling revelations of corruption are promised.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Politics Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Bribery Arrest New York Alderman Broadway Railway Corruption Scandal Police Confession

What entities or persons were involved?

Alderman Henry Jachne Police Inspector Byrnes

Where did it happen?

New York City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York City

Event Date

Last Thursday

Key Persons

Alderman Henry Jachne Police Inspector Byrnes

Outcome

arrest of jachne; confession of $20,000 bribe; other aldermen implicated; promised revelations of corruption

Event Details

Alderman Henry Jachne arrested for bribery in Broadway railway franchise investigation; confessed to Police Inspector Byrnes about receiving $20,000 for his vote; other aldermen implicated with startling corruption revelations expected.