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EVENTS

Frank Lyons , a member of the Yellow Henry Gang , escapes from prison and reorganizes the gang before being recaptured later that year.

January 23 - Danny Driscoll , co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the death of New York prostitute Breezy Garrity during a gunfight between Driscoll and Five Points Gang member Johnny McCarthy.

July 5 - Danny Lyons kills rival pimp Joseph Quinn in a gunfight over prostitute Kitty McGown .

August 21 - Danny Lyons , leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the murder of Joseph Quinn .

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BIRTHS

Joseph DiGiovanno , Kansas City '' La Mano Nera '' ( The Black Hand ) leader

Vincent Mangano , Mangano Crime Family founder

Jack Zelig (William Alberts), New York gangster (although other sources claim 1882)

DEATHS

January 23 - Danny Driscoll , co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed.

July 5 - Joseph Quinn , New York pimp

August 21 - Danny Lyons , leader of the Whyos street gang.