Tom Dennison (political boss)
(1858-1934)
American politician
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Tom Dennison, aka Pickhandle, Old Grey Wolf, (October 1858 – February 1934) was the early 20th century political boss and racketeer of Omaha, Nebraska. A politically savvy, culturally astute gambler, Dennison was in charge of the city's wide crime rings, including prostitution, gambling and bootlegging in the 1920s. Dennison is credited with electing "Cowboy" James Dahlman mayor of Omaha eight times, and when losing an election, inciting the Omaha Race Riot of 1919 in retribution against the candidate who won.
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26 October 1858 Delhi, Iowa
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| Died |
1 February 1934 (aged 75) Chula Vista, California, US
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| Zodiac | Scorpio |
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