1 / 241901–1914 Atlantic County, NJ Boardwalk Probation Ledger – "Nucky" Johnson Era
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- Handwritten Manuscript
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- Atlantic City NJ
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- English
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- North America
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- Paper
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- Law & Government
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- Original
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- United States
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[ebaybin2] Rare 1901–1914 Atlantic County, NJ Probation Ledger – "Nucky" Johnson Era Overview Own a museum-quality primary source from the "World's Playground." This heavy, leather-bound original record book documents the legal underbelly of Atlantic City and Atlantic County from the inception of the probation system i…Read full descriptionShow less
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Rare 1901–1914 Atlantic County, NJ Probation Ledger – "Nucky" Johnson Era
Overview
Own a museum-quality primary source from the "World's Playground." This heavy, leather-bound original record book documents the legal underbelly of Atlantic City and Atlantic County from the inception of the probation system in 1901 through early 1914. It captures the fascinating transition from the "Commodore" Louis Kuehnle machine to the rise of the legendary Enoch "Nucky" Johnson.
Historical Significance
While these ledgers track local residents, they represent the "ground floor" of the Atlantic City Syndicate. The names recorded here were the laborers, enforcers, and "vice" workers who operated under the protection of the political machine during the formative years of organized crime in New Jersey.
Notable Content & "Mob" Connections
- The Kirkman Connections: Features entries for names synonymous with AC power, including Edward Kirkman (No. 213), suggesting the vast reach of these political families.
- Prohibition Antecedents: Direct documentation of the illegal liquor trade years before National Prohibition, such as George Batten (No. 178), convicted in 1913 for "Selling liquor on Sunday"—a classic tool of selective machine enforcement.
- Vice & Gambling: High-profile cases like Antonio "Tony" Scarducio (No. 133), convicted for running a "Gaming & Disorderly House" (an illegal gambling den).
- The Philadelphia-New York Pipeline: Detailed files on "transient" criminals from Philly and NYC, illustrating how Atlantic City served as a regional hub for criminal mobility.
- The "Number One" Record: Includes the very first entry of the system—Isaac S. Gifford (No. 1)—convicted of embezzlement in January 1901.
Ledger Highlights & Demographics
- Case Scope: Entries range from Case No. 1 to at least No. 244.
- Diverse Profiles: Includes detailed physical descriptions (height, weight, eye color), occupations (Chair Pushers, Teamsters, Bartenders, Sheet Metal Workers),…
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