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#OTD (Dec 12) in 1903, John #Bufalo of #Brooklyn is fatally shot, apparently for betraying a #counterfeiting gang.

Clipping from December 13, 1903, Brooklyn Standard Union. Headline: "Murdered by gang that he betrayed."

Det. McKenna and Dr. E.A. Muret [1913?]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photo shows Detective Richard M. McKenna with Ernest Arthur Muret, who was indicted for counterfeiting and conspiracy in September 1913 and was linked to the Hans B. Schmidt murder case. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010 and New York Times, Sept. 19, 1913)

#DetectiveMcKenna #DrMuret #ErnestArthurMuret #RichardMMcKenna #Counterfeiting #Murder #Street #Detective #Photograph #News #Photography #GlassNegatives #Urban #Conspiracy #EarlythCentury
https://www.loc.gov/item/2014694161/

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be from the early 20th century, judging by the clothing styles and the overall aesthetic. It shows a street scene in what looks like a densely populated urban area.

In the foreground, there are two men walking side by side. They are dressed formally, with one wearing a suit and tie and the other wearing a coat and hat. Both men are wearing suits typical of the era, with hats and ties. Their attire suggests they might be professionals or businesspeople.

The street is relatively quiet, with only a few pedestrians visible in the background. There is a horse-drawn carriage in the mid-ground, which is a common mode of transportation from that time period. The carriage is emitting smoke, indicating it is in motion.

The background features tall, multi-story buildings, some of which have awnings over the windows, typical of residential or commercial buildings. There are also some people sitting on the steps of the buildings, possibly engaged in conversation or resting.

The overall atmosphere of the image reflects a typical day in a bustling city during the early 1900s. The image is labeled with names at the bottom, which seem to be identifying the individuals in the photograph.

#OTD (Nov 27) in 1909, Sam #Lucchino (shown) of #PittstonPA agrees to testify in court against #NewYork #Mafia leader Giuseppe #Morello and his #counterfeiting gang.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

#Hackers #Bitcoin #counterfeiting 12.7万枚比特币失窃，美国黑客奉旨黑吃黑 #美政府被曝“黑吃黑”：国家级黑客窃取巨额比特币五年后拼凑证据补手续 https://www.douyin.com/video/7572520694848785727

#OTD (Nov 22) in 1925, western #Pennsylvania racketeer Fortunato #Calabro is sentenced to four years in prison for #counterfeiting.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Nov 21) in 1912, Anthony #Milano, wanted in #Cleveland on #counterfeiting charges, is apprehended in #Duluth MN.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Nov 21) in 1902, Salvatore #Clemente is arrested in #Toronto, Canada, for #counterfeiting. He is wanted in the U.S. on the same charge.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Nov 16) in 1909, Giuseppe #Morello, Antonio #Cecala, Giuseppe #Boscarino, Nicholas #Terranova (shown) and ten other codefendants are arraigned before a federal commissioner on #counterfeiting charges.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory #NYC

#OTD (Nov 15) in 1909, Giuseppe #Morello (shown), Ignazio #Lupo and a dozen others are arrested in #NewYorkCity for running a #counterfeiting plant at an upstate #NewYork location.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

I also discussed Anne going through a forbidden “archives” in Manaria Friends to help her friend Grea. Then there’s Isabella Alvarado “Stacks” in Craig of the Creek who creates counterfeit books. (114/?) #archives #libraries #fiction #libraries #counterfeiting

#OTD (Oct 31) in 1967, Lenny #Strollo of #YoungstownOH begins serving a nine-year #counterfeiting sentence imposed four years earlier.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

A quotation from Ben Franklin

Money and Man a mutual Friendship show:
Man makes false Money, Money makes Man so.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1742 ed.)

More info about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/80…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklin #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #poorrichard #poorrichardsalmanac #avarice #counterfeiting #deception #dishonor #greed #humannature #money #wealth

#OTD (Oct 29) in 1888, Candelaro #Bettini, Sicilian underworld leader in #NewYork, is sentenced to eight years for #counterfeiting U.S. currency.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

Lululemon dupes https://thekit.ca/fashion/clothing/lululemon-dupes-costco-lawsuit/ #trademark #counterfeiting

#OTD (Sep 19) in 1912, Tony #Milano of #Cleveland jumps bail and vanishes before a #counterfeiting trial.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Sep 18) in 1902, in #Chicago, Anthony D'Andrea and his wife are arrested and charged with coin-#counterfeiting.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Sep 14) in 1894, future #NewYork #Mafia boss Giuseppe #Morello is sentenced in #Italy to more than six years in prison for #counterfeiting.

#MafiaHistory #Histodons

Musical Interlude: Just for fun....I randomly remembered this, my first exposure to the B-52s. I was impressed by the idea of a song about counterfeiting.

"Legal Tender," performed by the B-52s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBRr_TqLDf4

#MusicalInterlude #B52s #80sMusic #1983 #Counterfeiting #SoLongAgo