In the sweltering heat of Wilmington’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a sinister underbelly lay hidden beneath the surface. Beneath the green garb and shamrock-topped parade floats, the Hibernian Benevolent Society’s annual meeting revealed a tale of power struggles and corruption. On March 20, 1906, the Wilmington Hibernians gathered at their hall on Third Street, their faces painted with a mask of camaraderie as they elected new officers for the year. James J. Allen was reelected President, while T. Bonlon took the Vice Presidential seat, and Frank P. Bonaparte assumed the role of Secretary.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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