This page was last modified on 5 April 2015, at 18:38. [6] Looney was shot in the side, but he was not seriously injured. Four days later, a large crowd gathered in Market Square, stirred and agitated by associates of Looney. The next night, March 27, 1912, Looneys gang convened a meeting in Market Square. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [5], However, Looney had no plans to relinquish his control of the newspaper. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, Reward poster for the capture of Looney issued after the 1922 murder of William Gabel, http://www.rigov.org/pdf/CED/brochures/Looneytourbrochure.pdf, July 8, 2002 News from The Dispatch/Argus via Quad-Cities Online, John Looney; from mobster to movie - - MSNBC.com, The Political Graveyard: Politicians in Trouble or Disgrace: Illinois, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=John_Patrick_Looney&oldid=2130220, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. The night after Looney sold the paper, Wilmerton shut down the newspaper, which angered Looney. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [1], This story had many inspirations, such as the Japanese manga series Lone Wolf and Cub, the American gangster John Patrick Looney, and various gangster films such as The Godfather and The St. Valentine's Day Massacre.[2]. John Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Burial. Looney served over eight years for the 1922 murder of John Gabel and died in 1942. In the film, the war between loyal lieutenant Dan Drost is the basis for the war between Michael Sullivan and John Rooney. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. John Patrick Looney was a gangster in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. There was a problem getting your location. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The crowd grew to more than 2,000 and the angry mob stormed the police station and police fired back, killing two bystanders, wounding eight others. Please reset your password. , Jeremiah Looney, Catherine E. Curran, Marguerite A. Prendergast (born Looney), Henry Looney, Hannah Looney, Timothy J. Looney, William Kathleen Looney, Ursula Mary Hamblin, John Connor Looney, Maggie Looney, Henry Looney, William Looney, Edward Looney, Kate Looney, Timothy J. Looney, 1900 - Rock Island city, Rock Island, Illinois, USA, Margaret Looney, Hannah Looney, Jenny Looney, Kate Looney, urran, Margaret "maggie" Looney, Henry Looney, Hannah Looney, Timothy J. Looney, William Looney, Edward James Looney, Denis Looney. Looney had a hand in match fixing, prostitution, illegal gambling, and extortion. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Wilmerton was arrested, but was never charged with a crime. He wore the same baggy, dirty suit every day and ate raw liver on toast. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. ). Failed to delete flower. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. John Looney was nearly 70 years old when he was released after nine years in prison. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The night after Looney sold the paper, Wilmerton shut down the newspaper, which angered Looney. Death. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108404246/john-patrick-looney. All public gatherings were banned, and all saloons were closed. Immediate Family: Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. [4], Ethan Iverson mentions in his detailed online bibliography for Donald E. Westlake, that Collins adapted some dialogue in the graphic novel (later included in altered form in the film adaptation) from a very similar scene in the Parker novel, Butcher's Moon.[5]. Steph Curry is rightfully going to get the lions share of love but the Warriors dont win that game without Looney. This account has been disabled. Try again later. He served only eight and a half years. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. In 1925 he was convicted of murder and numerous other crimes. There was an error deleting this problem. In 1921 Looney returned to Rock Island and regained control of his paper. This remote home was far removed from the rest of Rock Island. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was sentenced to prison for conspiracy and the murder of Bill Gabel. Brother of Kate Kellner; Jeremiah Looney; Marguerite A. Prendergast; Henry Looney; Hannah Looney and 3 others; Timothy J. Looney; William C. Looney and Edward Looney less. Husband of Nora Looney. Looney was a thin, cold, gaunt, sort of dour-looking man with haunting eyes. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling , prostitution , bootlegging , and racketeering in After Schriver refused, Looney published an article on the front page of his paper accusing him of having an affair in Peoria. GREAT NEWS! Bill Russell. He allegedly would have one of his prostitutes walk up to a man and throw her arms around him, and once she did he would snap a photograph. 24 Jan 1913. Resend Activation Email. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison and served 8 years. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. By 1910, Looney sold his home to Herbert Casteel, president of the Rock Island National Bank and Central Trust & Savings Bank, who owned it just six years. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Failed to delete memorial. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Collins is expected to write and direct the film adaptation of Road to Purgatory.[3]. Failed to delete flower. Patrick Looney brings a host of policy-making and strategic planning skills to the Laboratory." Sorry! Attempts by the police to quell the mob resulted in the death of two rioters.[11]. WebFind John Patrick Looney stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Looney published the Rock Island News from about 1905 to 1923. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Federal prohibition authorities joined state, county and city law-enforcement officers in an anti-vice campaign aimed at cleaning up the community. In 1921 Looney returned to Rock Island and regained control of his paper. Looney is the inspiration for the character of John Rooney, who was played by actor Paul Newman in the Sam Mendes film Road to Perdition. But he returned to Rock Island in 1921 and tried to re-establish his vice empire, with deadly results. 18 Dec 1981 (aged 68) Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Looney attributed his loss at the election to the Rock Island Argus, which wrote many negative opinion articles on him. Road to Perdition is a series of fictional works written by Max Allan Collins. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [8] The "Bel-Aire" house at which this gunfight occurred can be viewed just slightly west of 30th street in Rock Island on River Heights Road. Martial law was declared and the governor sent in 600 troops to stop the riot. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The Sherman Hotel in Rock Island was the site of an ambush of John Looney by a rival gang. Try again later. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Series author Collins acknowledged the influence of the Japanese manga Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima on his work with Road to Perdition, saying in an interview to the BBC, "Road To Perdition is 'an unabashed homage' to Lone Wolf And Cub". Thanks for your help! The character was portrayed by Paul Newman in Sam Mendes' 2002 film adaptation. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Looney soon ventured into politics, and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. He began his career as a successful lawyer, but soon became involved in illegal activity. John Looney was captured in Belen, New Mexico, on Nov. 30, 1923, and returned to Rock Island. He would eventually run for, but lose, election to the Illinois State Legislature.He and his son (John) Connor were talking in their car in Market Square on October 06, 1922, when two vehicles pulled up behind them and opened fire. Through his tabloid newspaper Rock Island News, he was able to blackmail and intimidate his opponents. John Patrick Looney wouldnt return to Rock Island until 1921. His son and bodyguard, Connor, was killed when rivals opened fire on a car in which he was sitting with his father. He had also been accused of extortion and blackmail. Les avis ne sont pas valids, mais Google recherche et supprime les faux contenus lorsqu'ils sont identifis. He would eventually run for, but lose, election to the Illinois State Legislature. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. WebThis is the story of John Patrick Looney, the leader of vice, gambling, prostitution and murder in Rock Island in the early 1900s, as told through our buildings and sites. However, when Looney began to publish his first newspaper again for the first time on February 6, 1909, he personally attacked Wilmerton and his family on the front page.[6]. cemeteries found in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. This browser does not support getting your location. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Throughout the night there were minor disturbances which were resolved whenever the National Guard troops made an appearance. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. John Looney, son of Irish immigrants, was born in Ottawa, Illinois. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Looney, renamed Rooney and played by Paul Newman in the 2002 film, controlled illegal gambling, prostitution, bootleg liquor, stolen autos and extortion in a swathe along the river extending from Missouri to Wisconsin from the early 1900s through the mid-20s. Looney died in 1942 at a tuberculosis sanitarium in El Paso, Texas.[2]. He would eventually run for, but lose, election to the Illinois State Legislature. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Search above to list available cemeteries. Birth. The four men were sent to prison for the murder. He went on the run but was captured two years later. Gambling and prostitution took place in the basement of the building which housed the Rock Island News. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Throughout the night there were minor disturbances which were resolved whenever the National Guard troops made an appearance. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. With Road to Perdition, Mendes and Self seemingly attributed the elder Looney's personality traits to the son, who is portrayed as devious and unreliable. The home is a stone Queen Anne Victorian designed by architect George P. Stauduhar. We have set your language to [5] After purchasing the building, John brought his brothers William (Bill) and Jeremiah (Jerry) to Rock Island from Ottawa to help him run the paper. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. John Looney was captured in Belen, New Mexico, on Nov. 30, 1923, and returned to Rock Island. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. As for Connor Rooney, he's based on Looney's real-life son, Connor. Meanwhile, through editorials, the Rock Island Argus lambasted the community for having allowed gangsters to gain control of Rock Island. The riots prompted Governor Charles Deneen to declare martial law in Rock Island and ordered the National Guard to the city. He built the house in 1905 as a getaway retreat for himself and his gang of thugs. Through control of his newspaper, Rock Island News, he was able to blackmail and intimidate his opponents. In March 1912, one of Looney's lieutenants, Anthony Billburg, was arrested for extortion. [6], With Looney unable to publish his newspaper for a year after he sold it, he was left powerless in Rock Island politics since he was unable to blackmail its residents. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Rock Island. Nov 5 1866 - Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, Mar 12 1942 - Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States, Patrick Looney, Margaret 'maggie' Looney (born Moloney), (born Looney), Marguerite A. Prendergast (born Looney), Henry Looney, Hannah Looney, Timothy J. Looney, William Looney, Edward James Looney, Patrick Looney, Margaret Looney (born Moloney), John Looney, Katharine Looney, Ursula Hamblin (born Looney), Jeremiah Looney, Catherine E. Curran (born Looney), Timothy J. Looney, Henry Looney, Edward James Looney, William Looney, and, Oct 5 1866 - Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States. Looney did resume his publishing from the garage on the side of his house called the "The Roost" in 1909. He was getting out of his car just after midnight when shots were fired. Patrick "Pop Loon" Looney was a legend in life and continues to be in the beyond. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a major character in Max Allan Collins' graphic novel Road to Perdition. Afterward, Looney left Rock Island to go to a ranch in New Mexico, staying there until 1921. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In response, Schriver had Looney arrested and closed down the Rock Island News on March 22. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This graphic novel follows the story of Michael Satariano, Jr., a Vietnam vet who returns home from the war and gets caught up in the criminal underworld of his father and grandfather. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. A system error has occurred. Verify and try again. Looney had a hand in match fixing, prostitution, illegal gambling, and extortion. [4] However, by 1908, Looney was desperate for money to keep all of his operations afloat, so he was forced to sell Rock Island News to W.W. Connor Looney was killed in the vehicle.John Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island Illinois area during the early 20th century. A system error has occurred. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Six stills were destroyed. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. Oops, something didn't work. Looney would then threaten to publish the photograph in the Rock Island News unless a cash payment was provided.[9]. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Rock Island. WebThis is the story of John Patrick Looney, the leader of vice, gambling, prostitution and murder in Rock Island in the early 1900s, as told through our buildings and sites. Death: March 12, 1942 (75) Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States. He went on the run but was captured two years later. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. Looney soon ventured into politics, and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. This remote home was far removed from the rest of Rock Island. Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. WebJohn Patrick Looney. The convictions were overturned on appeal. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. [9] They stormed the police station. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. At the height of his power, he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. WebJohn Patrick Looney. His son and bodyguard, Connor, was killed when rivals opened fire on a car in which he was sitting with his father. On his return to Rock Island he got the Rock Island News back up and running and he added corrupt judges, cops and city officials to the list of things he controlled, along with the prostitution and gambling. Drive-by shootings had become commonplace. In 1912, Looney got mad at Rock Island Mayor Harry Schriver when he pressed for prosecution of Looneys henchman Anthony Billburg on gambling charges. WebRemote Getaway. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. But a construction scandal in 1897 and subsequent indictment on charges of bribery, extortion and libel led to his being beaten by Rock Island Mayor H.M. Schriver after he accused the citys leader in his newspaper of spending day and night in Peoria in a filthy debauch with Ethel.. A real-life Prohibition era mobster in Rock Island, Ill., Looneys life loosely served as the basis for a feature-length comic book titled Road to Perdition, which was later made into a movie of the same name. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Looney served over eight years for the 1922 murder of John Gabel and died in 1942. Taking mower out for drive at 4 a.m. leads to DUI arrest for Mike Shannon, legendary Cardinals broadcaster, dead at 83, Massive dust-storm crash shuts Interstate 55 for miles. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Looney served over eight years for the 1922 murder of John Gabel and died in 1942. GREAT NEWS! This personal attack of Wilmerton family led to a downtown shootout on February 22, 1909. New York, USA. Weve updated the security on the site. Aucun commentaire n'a t trouv aux emplacements habituels. 24 Jan 1913. There was an error deleting this problem. As for Connor Rooney, he's based on Looney's real-life son, Connor. In return, Looney's paper published articles implicating the Argus in Gabel's murder. Select from premium John Patrick Looney of the highest quality. Kevon Looney. English John Patrick Looney (1865-1947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. Try again later. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. WebThe story is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression and draws upon several historical figures, especially the gangster John Patrick Looney, of Rock Island, Illinois; in real life, Looney came into conflict with Dan Drost, a formerly loyal lieutenant in their crime organization, and their feud eventually led to the death of To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Gabel was murdered on July 31, 1922, which prompted a gang war in which 12 people were murdered. John Looney ran to the nearby Sherman Hotel and returned fire. This browser does not support getting your location. There is a problem with your email/password. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. By 1910, Looney sold his home to Herbert Casteel, president of the Rock Island National Bank and Central Trust & Savings Bank, who owned it just six He had his first real brush with the law in 1897 when he and Kelly were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city by using inferior materials. Connor Looney was killed in the vehicle.[1]. Furthermore, Looney's family house still survives in the Highland Park Historic District in Rock Island. His bitterness over the defeat launched his career as the undisputed godfather of the underworld. When Looney raised the protection fee charged to Bill Gabel, a former police officer who owned one of the citys largest bootleg saloons, Gabel refused to pay. Wilt Chamberlain. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Immediate Family: Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All of the stories were written in the foulest of language.. By 1910, Looney sold his home to Herbert Casteel, president of the Rock Island National Bank and Central Trust & Savings Bank, who owned it just six years. he was defeated in the election but he didnt take to the defeat kindly and turned to a life of crime and would control a vast empire of extortion, bribery, booze, gambling and prostitution in Rock Island, Illinois. Born in 1947 in Woodbury N.J., Pat was the youngest of three siblings. John Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. In November, two mysterious fires would destroy the Mirror Lounge. Four days later, a large crowd gathered in Market Square, stirred and agitated by associates of Looney. Birth. [5], With Looney unable to publish his newspaper for a year after he sold it, he was left powerless in Rock Island politics since he was unable to blackmail its residents. John Patrick Looney was a gangster in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. [2], In 1905, Looney bought the Mirror Lounge, a closed club to use for his law office on the 1st floor and to publish his newspaper on the second floor. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. ). Dave Cowens. John Patrick Looney (1865-1947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. While its interior has been remodeled several times, John Looneys fortress of a home still stands as a residence in Rock Island, at the entrance to the Highland Park Historic District. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Looney was also subject to several other failed attempts to kill him. Looneys power in Rock Island was down to two key factors, he controlled the politicians and the news, he published the Rock Island News between 1905 and 1923, which was basically just a scandal sheet newspaper best described as no filthier, more libelous newspaper has ever been printed in the United States. After his sons funeral, John Looney fled to New Mexico. Looney was convicted of the murder of saloonkeeper William Gabel in 1925 and sent to prison for 14 years. John Looney was the original Quad Cities vice lord and also one of the nations earliest organized crime leaders. Looney began his career as a lawyer and achieved success, but soon ventured into politics, and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. https://web.archive.org/web/20180413234406/https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180411/before-capone-john-looney-was-the-prototypical-illinois-gangster. Schriver and the former police chief were arrested and later convicted of vice protection conspiracy. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. Dave Cowens. Death: March 12, 1942 (75) Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States. Parents: Margaret & Patrick Looney. Year should not be greater than current year. Oops, something didn't work. Thanks for your help! Afterward, Looney left Rock Island to go to a ranch in New Mexico, staying there until 1921. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Immediate Family: Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Rock Island. 18 Dec 1981 (aged 68) Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. Place of Burial: McAllen, Texas, United States. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98465697/john-patrick-looney. The convictions were overturned on appeal. Failed to delete memorial. Husband of Nora Looney. Through his tabloid newspaper Rock Island News, he was able to blackmail and intimidate his opponents. 18 Dec 1981 (aged 68) Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. [6] Looney was accused of setting the fire by Dan Drost; he later admitted to helping Looney set the fire. John Looney was captured in Belen, New Mexico, on Nov. 30, 1923, and returned to Rock Island. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. WebJohn Looney was nearly 70 years old when he was released after nine years in prison. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. Married to Nora O'Connor Looney.Children: Kathleen, Ursula Hamblin (F-A-G #80221033), John Connor Looney. WebFind John Patrick Looney stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. John Looney ran to the nearby Sherman Hotel and returned fire. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. During the early 20th century, Looney published many articles that attacked the Rock Island Argus and threaten to expose the deep dark secrets some of Rock Island's most prominent residents. The first fire on November 2 caused $32,000 worth of damage to the building, destroying the Mirror Saloon, run by Dan Drost. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This is a carousel with slides. John Looney fled to the hotel, while his son, Connor, 21, returned fire before he slumped to the ground. WebThe story is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression and draws upon several historical figures, especially the gangster John Patrick Looney, of Rock Island, Illinois; in real life, Looney came into conflict with Dan Drost, a formerly loyal lieutenant in their crime organization, and their feud eventually led to the death of Resend Activation Email. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He died March 4, 1942. His influence reached into Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and the East Coast. Looney left town to recuperate at his 25,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, but returned in March 1921, revived The News and re-established his control over local vice. A federal investigation revealed that 170 or more illegal businesses had been paying for protection from Looney. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. He allegedly would have one of his prostitutes walk up to a man and throw her arms around him, and once she did he would snap a photograph. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. he went on the run but was captured two years later.

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