“Muff Lawler, the Squealer”

Description

Muff Lawler, a member of the Molly Maguires, is accused (of murder). Rather than face the consequences, he offers to turn informant if he can be protected from the remaining Mollies. The deal is struck when the lawyers offer to send him to another county

Notes

The Molly Maguires were an underground group that engaged in terrorist acts against Pennsylvania mine bosses. In their defense, it should be noted that the mine bosses' treatment of their employees also verged on terrorism; the Mollies were just seeking decent conditions. - RBW

Historical references

  • 1876 - Conviction of Michael "Muff" Lawler on a charge of murder

References

  1. Laws E25, "Muff Lawler, the Squealer"
  2. DT 710, MUFFLAWL
  3. Roud #2254
  4. BI, LE25

About

Author: unknown
Found in: US(MA)