The White Hand Gang - Murder on the Brooklyn Docks (Part 1)

Traditionally, it was thought and written about that there was a battle for control of Brooklyn's docks and rackets between the Irish and Italians, that the Italians won and wiped out the Irish gangs on the docks. That hitmen from Cleveland travelled to Brooklyn and killed the leader in his sleepShow more

However, in recent years further research has brought to light that it was pretty much fiction and sensationalized. The truth may not be as sensational and less dramatic.

The White Hand Gang was in fact a collection of smaller gangs under one umbrella, the main factions being the Warren Street Red Onion Gang and the Jay Street Gang, who fought among themselves for control of the rackets and docks.

In this video, part one, I will have a look at its most famous leaders, Dennis "Dinny" Meehan and "Wild" Bill Lovett, leading up to Lovett taking control of the gang.

As this is my first attempt at making this kind of video, it would be helpful if you could leave some feedback if you find it useful or if I have left anything out.

As the Brooklyn Irish community was notoriously secretive about talking to authority, it made it difficult to piece this together. I have tried to gather as many newspaper clippings and articles in order to shed some light on the subject. Some photos have been used for informational purposes.

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