New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction; Prostitutes -- Fiction
"Before closing its investigation the Grand Jury desires to announce
publicly that it will be glad to receive definite, specific
information as to the existence in this county of any traffic in
women for immoral purposes from any citizen or official or other
individual who has such information. Those who are willing to assist
the Grand Jury in its investigation are asked to call at the office
of James B. Reynolds, Assistant District Attorney, Criminal Court
Building (within the next week). It will save the time of many
individuals and of Mr. Reynolds if only those appear who are willing
and able to present facts regarding the specific matter above stated.
"On behalf of the Additional January Grand Jury.
"JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR.,
"Foreman."
As a part of this investigation evidence has been presented to us and
we have found 54 indictments:
22 for rape;
16 for abduction;
10 for maintaining disorderly houses, 7 of which were Raines-Law
Hotels;
6 for the violation of Section 2460 of the Penal Law, entitled
"Compulsory Prostitution of Women."
We have found no evidence of the existence in the County of New York
of any organization or organizations, incorporated or otherwise,
engaged as such in the traffic in women for immoral purposes, nor
have we found evidence of an organized traffic in women for immoral
purposes.
It appears, on the other hand, from indictments found by us and from
the testimony of witnesses that a trafficking in the bodies of women
does exist and is carried on by individuals acting for their own
individual benefit, and that these persons are known to each other
and are more or less informally associated.
We have also found that associations and clubs, composed mainly or
wholly of those profiting from vice, have existed, and that one such
association still exists. These associations and clubs are analogous
to commercial bodies in other fields, which, while not directly
engaged in commerce, are composed of individuals all of whom as
individuals are so engaged.
The "incorporated syndicates" and "international bands" referred to
in published statements, we find to be such informal relations as
have just been spoken of, while the "international headquarters,"
"clearing houses" and "pretentious clubhouses" mentioned are cafés or
other so-called "hang-outs" where people interested in the various
branches of the business resort. These and the houses of
prostitution are also referred to as "markets."
The "dealers" and "operators" are the so-called "pimps" and
"procurers," the "pimp" being referred to as the "retailer" and the
manager of houses as the "wholesaler."
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account