Special Episode: A.A. Ames, 1842 - 1911

Today on Murderhobos, a special episode produced by Tony. We’re headed all the way back to Minneapolis, circa 1900. As the mill capital of the world, Minneapolis was packed to the brim with seasonal workers, thriving brothels, and scheming card sharks. But to Mayor Albert Alonzo Ames, it was just a piggy bank waiting to be smashed open. Over the course of a year and a half, Ames turned the Minneapolis Police Department into the most powerful crime ring the city had ever seen.

 

This episode originally appeared on KFAI's MinneCulture, available wherever you get your podcasts. Funding provided by Minnesota's Legacy Arts and Culture Amendment.

 

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Special Thanks:

Erik Rivenes

Deidre Hammond

Adam Franti

Sam Hills

Julie Censullo

 

Soundtrack, by order of appearance:

Narcissus – Sousa’s Band (1902)

Victor Record 354

 

Let Me Call You Sweetheart – Columbia Quartette (1911)

Columbia Record A1057

 

Old Comrades March – Columbia Band (1900)

Columbia Record A1608

 

Marching Through Georgia – Columbia Band (1901)

Columbia Record A107

 

The Holy City – Henry Burr (1900)

Columbia Record A242

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