Organized Crime in Chicago

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer studies race riots and alcohol addiction and gambling as a part of organized crime within Chicago. The writer points out that political corruption and instability that marked the era of 1920s in Chicago can be studied through the different events that took place during that time. The writer then mentions that Chicago history records such events as a railroad strike on Halsted Street in Chicago, Illinois, the workers' protest against meager wages by the U.S. labor board and some race riots to mention a few. Further, the writer discusses the affects of prohibition in Chicago, as this was intended to bring about economic improvement and a reduction in crime, which did not actually happen.

Outline:
Race Riots in Chicago
Alcohol Addiction
Organized Crimes in Chicago
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"While it would be wrong to classify Chicago as a crime-ridden city now, still for some odd reason, this city has become a symbol of organized crime. The era of 1920s brought a seriously bad name to the city which means that when we mention Chicago, somehow the images of machine guns rattling on the streets pop up in our minds. Corrupt politicians, bootleggers and notorious gangsters found this city as a haven for crime activities and it came to be known as the Capone's Chicago because of increased activities in organized crime. But while this city was infested with crime, at the same time, people were also struggling to free their beloved city of the problems transplanted by the Sicilian Mafia. Another major reason why crime rates and other illegal activities escalated was the fact that many youngsters found it a safe haven to get what they wanted including drugs, brothels and gambling activities."

Sample of Sources Used:

• National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement, Enforcement of the Prohibition Laws of the United States (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1931)
• Ludwig von Mises, Human Action, 3d revised ed. (Chicago: Henry Regnery, 1966), p. 733.
• Carroll H. Wooddy, The Growth of the Federal Government, 1915-1932 (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1934)
• Kobler, John. Capone: The Life and World of Al Capone. 1971
• Herbert, Asbury. Gem of the Prairie: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld 1940. Northern Illinois University Press

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