Daniel Henry Coakley (December 10, 1865 – September 18, 1952) was an American Democratic politician and attorney from Massachusetts. He was a key figure in early 20th century Boston politics, as an ally District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier and as an on-again-off-again ally to Mayor James Michael Curley. As an attorney, he took part in numerous badger game extortion schemes and was disbarred in 1922 for deceit, malpractice, and gross misconduct.
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10 December 1865 South Boston
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Died |
18 September 1952 (aged 86)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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