Newspaper Corrections: Gang War Edition

Damn the ultraviolent 19th century gangs. Right now we’re slowly working our way through Luc Sante‘s Low Life. If you haven’t read this book, please do: It’s the most addictive chunk of New York stories we’ve ever come across. But what caught our eye was this New York Times correction from July 6, 1857 that was reprinted in Low Life. After covering the largest gang fight in New York’s history, the Times published the following:

We are requested by the Dead Rabbits to state that the Dead Rabbit club members are not thieves, that they did not participate in the riot with the Bowery Boys, and that the fight in Mulberry street was between the Roach Guards of Mulberry street and the Atlantic Guards of the Bowery.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in