GOVERNOR GIVES OPINION ON REASONS FOR PREVALENCE OF CRIME IN NEW YORK
Albany, New York (JFK+50) On January 19, 1922, New York Governor Nathan L. Miller* expressed his opinion to reporters as to the cause of "the prevalence of crime" in the Empire State.
The Governor cites one of the causes of this phenomenon is "disrespect of law" bred by violations of Prohibition. He also believes the recent world war "has something to do with it."
Another influence, the Governor states, is the automobile which makes the commission of a crime and getting away "so easy."
Heading the Governor's list of causes, however, is the fact that...
"everybody wants to occupy an orchestra seat in the show of life."
*Nathan L. Miller (1868-1953) was born in Solon, NY & was admitted to the Bar in 1893. NLM served as State Comptroller 1901-1903 & Governor of NY Jan 1 1921 to Dec 31 1922. He defeated Al Smith in 1920 & then lost to Al Smith in 1922. After 1925, NLM worked as general consul for US Steel.
SOURCE
"Desire for 'Front Seat in Life' A Cause of Crime, Says Miller," The New York Tribune, January 20, 1922, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
