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August 19, 1926
Fort Mill Times
Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Pinkerton detective Herbert S. Mosher, speaking in Philadelphia, describes the organized 'government of the underworld' where criminals meticulously plan robberies, including arrangements for counsel, bail, and loot sales in advance.
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Crime Has Own Government.
There are two governments in this country, the government of the law-abiding and that of the underworld, said Herbert S. Mosher, Pinkerton detective, in an address in Philadelphia a few days ago. Mosher emphasized the thorough organization of criminals, pointing out that they spend months planning robberies and making every arrangement in advance, even to the extent of securing counsel and bail in case they are arrested.
"The crooks get the lay of the land, study the protective features, calculate the chances of getting caught, and frequently arrange for the sale of the loot before the job is pulled," Mosher said. "This calls for a business organization and has resulted in the setting up of the so-called government of the underworld."
There are two governments in this country, the government of the law-abiding and that of the underworld, said Herbert S. Mosher, Pinkerton detective, in an address in Philadelphia a few days ago. Mosher emphasized the thorough organization of criminals, pointing out that they spend months planning robberies and making every arrangement in advance, even to the extent of securing counsel and bail in case they are arrested.
"The crooks get the lay of the land, study the protective features, calculate the chances of getting caught, and frequently arrange for the sale of the loot before the job is pulled," Mosher said. "This calls for a business organization and has resulted in the setting up of the so-called government of the underworld."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Underworld Government
Criminal Organization
Robbery Planning
Pinkerton Detective
What entities or persons were involved?
Herbert S. Mosher
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Herbert S. Mosher
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Herbert S. Mosher highlights the organized structure of criminals, who plan robberies meticulously months in advance, including legal preparations and loot sales, forming an underworld government parallel to lawful society.