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Domestic News
February 2, 1906
Iowa State Bystander
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Dubuque's mayor ordered the removal of all slot machines, with police chief Reilly confirming complete elimination by Jan. 31. The action, enforcing against gambling, drew mixed reactions from indicted men (gratified) and others (upset).
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Slot Machines Wiped Out.
Dubuque, Jan. 31.—"There's not a slot machine in operation in Dubuque." So spoke Chief of Police Reilly when asked if the mayor had instructed him to clean out the gambling devices. "The mayor issued his orders," said the chief, "and they were obeyed to the letter. The policemen were instructed to force the owners to remove the machines. The policemen closed all but one up to Saturday. That one continued to run, but we finally succeeded in putting it out of commission." The act of the mayor in eliminating the machines has caused widespread comment. The men who were indicted feel gratified while the others are up in arms.
Dubuque, Jan. 31.—"There's not a slot machine in operation in Dubuque." So spoke Chief of Police Reilly when asked if the mayor had instructed him to clean out the gambling devices. "The mayor issued his orders," said the chief, "and they were obeyed to the letter. The policemen were instructed to force the owners to remove the machines. The policemen closed all but one up to Saturday. That one continued to run, but we finally succeeded in putting it out of commission." The act of the mayor in eliminating the machines has caused widespread comment. The men who were indicted feel gratified while the others are up in arms.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Slot Machines
Dubuque
Gambling Devices
Police Enforcement
Mayor Orders
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Of Police Reilly
Mayor
Where did it happen?
Dubuque
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Dubuque
Event Date
Jan. 31.
Key Persons
Chief Of Police Reilly
Mayor
Outcome
all slot machines removed from operation; men who were indicted feel gratified, others are up in arms.
Event Details
The mayor issued orders to eliminate slot machines, which were obeyed by police forcing owners to remove them. All but one were closed by Saturday, and the last one was put out of commission. The action has caused widespread comment.