In a daring raid, the Chicago gambling squad descended upon the top floor of the stockyards postoffice building, arresting five suspects linked to former Congressman Chas S Wharton. The police warrant, issued for Wharton’s arrest, charged him with operating an illicit gaming operation. Wharton’s once-respected reputation now hangs in the balance as he faces the full weight of the law. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities determined to root out the rot of corruption that has infected the city’s high echelons.
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Key Facts
- State: IL
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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