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Oct 26, 2014 · Enoch Lewis “Nucky” Johnson unofficially ran Atlantic City’s Republican political machine from the 1910s to the 1930s. Johnson was born in Smithville, N.J. in 1883. He graduated from ...
Enoch Lewis Johnson was born on January 20, 1883 in Galloway Township, New Jersey to Smith E. (1853-1917) and Virginia Johnson. His nickname “Nucky” was derived from his forename Enoch. In 1886, Smith E. Johnson was elected sheriff of Atlantic County for a three year term, and the family moved to Mays Landing, the county seat.
ENOCH L. JOHNSON, EX-BOSS IN JERSEY; Prohibition-Era Ruler of Atlantic City, 85, Dies. Share full article. Special to The New York Times. Dec. 10, 1968;
Sep 22, 2014 · The Real People of Boardwalk Empire: Part 1- Enoch “Nucky” Johnson to Louis “Commodore” Kuehnle Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 21, 2014 A few months ago my dad was reading a book about the Rooney family and the early days of owning the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Case of Enoch L. Johnson: a complete report of the Atlantic City investigation conducted jointly by the Treasury Department and the Department of Justice. [United States: n.p.], [1942]. Chick Yeager. The Republican Boss Era of Atlantic City, 1900-1971. [S.l.: n.p.], 1981. Local History Biography File - Enoch "Nucky" Johnson.
Yes, Enoch L. "Nucky" Johnson, Atlantic City's beloved political boss, lived in the home. So did a lawyer connected to a failed whiskey raid, a burlesque dancer's debtor, a renowned inventor, a ...
Johnson was connected to the Italian mafia, which began operations in South Jersey during Prohibition. Its primary focus was to smuggle alcohol and rum in from Italy through ships and trade. As a result of letting the mafia flourish in the city, Enoch L. Johnson enjoyed kickbacks. His net worth soared and he earned as much as $500,000 annually ...
