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Domestic News
October 7, 1892
The Red Cloud Chief
Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Chicago grand jury investigates bribery charge against Chief of Police McClaughry for alleged $50,000 offer to close Garfield Park track. Subpoenas issued to several officials and associates; absent witnesses unavailable, others deny knowledge.
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That Chicago Bribery Charge.
Chicago, Sept. 28.-The grand jury yesterday looked into the charges that Chief of Police McClaughry had been offered $50,000 to close the Garfield park track. Early in the day subpoenas were issued for Mayor Washburne, Maj. McClaughry, Ed Corrigan, James Burke, John Brennock, William Bradford and Wesley Shimmel. The mayor, chief of police and Mr. Bradford were all out of the city and the grand jury heard the testimony of the other four. The examination of the witnesses was not productive of any startling developments, all declaring that they knew nothing of the alleged bribery.
Chicago, Sept. 28.-The grand jury yesterday looked into the charges that Chief of Police McClaughry had been offered $50,000 to close the Garfield park track. Early in the day subpoenas were issued for Mayor Washburne, Maj. McClaughry, Ed Corrigan, James Burke, John Brennock, William Bradford and Wesley Shimmel. The mayor, chief of police and Mr. Bradford were all out of the city and the grand jury heard the testimony of the other four. The examination of the witnesses was not productive of any startling developments, all declaring that they knew nothing of the alleged bribery.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Chicago Bribery
Police Chief
Grand Jury
Garfield Park Track
Subpoenas
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Of Police Mcclaughry
Mayor Washburne
Ed Corrigan
James Burke
John Brennock
William Bradford
Wesley Shimmel
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
Sept. 28
Key Persons
Chief Of Police Mcclaughry
Mayor Washburne
Ed Corrigan
James Burke
John Brennock
William Bradford
Wesley Shimmel
Outcome
no startling developments; witnesses testified they knew nothing of the alleged bribery.
Event Details
Grand jury examined charges that Chief of Police McClaughry was offered $50,000 to close the Garfield park track. Subpoenas issued to several individuals, but mayor, chief, and Bradford absent; other four testified.