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  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Armand Pépin, 1940 – arrested in connection with an investigation related to the game.<br />
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  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Jack Diamond, 1940 – arrested in connection with an investigation related to the game<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Henry Druik, 1940 – arrested 8 times between 1938 and 1942 for holding a gaming house at 463 McGill.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: James Masters, alias Gaetano Mastracchio, 1940 – arrested in connection with an investigation related to the game.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Eugène Caviola, 15 décembre 1945 – arrested in connection with an investigation related to the game.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Mary Shepperd, 1940 –  arrested in connection with an investigation into prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Annie Parker, 6 janvier 1941 – arrested in connection with an investigation into prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Fleurette Dubois, 28 octobre 1942 – arrested for running a brothel at 1225 Bullion.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Blanche Martin, 1940. Blanche Martin, a maid arrested on May 8, 1940 for running a brothel<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Irène Lavallée, 1940 – arrested in connection with an investigation related to prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Jeanine Lebrun, 1940 – arrested on April 11, 1940 for having run a house of prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Ruby Taylor, années 1940 – arrested at 1225 Bullion on 1 May 1942 in connection with an investigation related to prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Madeleine Gagnon, 7 August 1942 – arrested at 1223 Bullion on February 16, 1943 in connection with an investigation related to prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Marguerite Smith, 1940 – arrested several times between 1941 and 1943 for having run a brothel at 1225 de Bullion and having worked as a prostitute.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Jack Diamond, 1940 – arrested in connection with an investigation related to the game<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Germaine Giraud, 19 février 1941- arrested in connection with an investigation related to prostitution.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Lina Tony 1940 – arrested on 1 December 1941 for running a brothel at 1244 Berger, and at 1242 on the same street, on 26 August 1941.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Lucie Delicato Bizante, 6 mai 1944. Lucie Delicato Bizante, was one of the three principal tenants in Montreal during the Second World War. She was an important witness of the Caron Commission.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Liliane Brown, alias Ida Katz, tenancière, 1930 or 1940. Liliane Brown, aka Ida Katz, was one of the three principal tenants in Montreal during the Second World War. She kept several low-end houses on Clark Street, south of Ste-Catherine, near the Gayety cabaret, and on the streets of Bullion and Desmarais.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Anna Labelle, alias Mme Émile Beauchamp, 1939 .Anna Labelle, aka Ms. Émile Beauchamp, was the most powerful brothel keeper in Montreal during the Second World War. Arrested for the last time in 1939, she went regularly to the courthouse in her Cadillac, wrapped in a mink, to free her managers. The story tells that she receives police officers every week from her rich home in 219 Sherbrooke West.<br />
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  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Interior of a Gambling House, 1940.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Interior of a Gambling House, 1940.<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Mugshots_From_When_Montreal_Wa...jpg
  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
<br />
During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: House of prostitution in 1444-1446 of the Mountain, 1940<br />
©Archives de la Ville de Montréal/Exclusivepix Media
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  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
<br />
Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
<br />
With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
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During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
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Photo shows: Prostitution House at 1153-1155 Clark Street, 1940.<br />
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  • Prostitutes And Madams: Mugshots From When Montreal Was Vice Central<br />
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Montreal, Canada, 1949. Le Devoir publishes a series of articles decrying lax policing and the spread of organized crime in the city. Written by campaigning lawyer Pacifique ‘Pax’ Plante (1907 – 1976) and journalist Gérard Filion, the polemics vow to expose and root out corrupt officials.<br />
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With Jean Drapeau, Plante takes part in the Caron Inquiry, which leads to the arrest of several police officers. Caron JA’s Commission of Inquiry into Public Morality began on September 11, 1950, and ended on April 2, 1953, after holding 335 meetings and hearing from 373 witnesses. Several police officers are sent to prison.<br />
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During the sessions, hundreds of documents are filed as evidence, including a large amount of photos of places and people related to vice.  photos of brothels, gambling dens and mugshots of people who ran them, often in cahoots with the cops – prostitutes, madams, pimps, racketeers and gamblers.<br />
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Photo shows: House of prostitution at 1225-1227-1229 of Bullion, 1940.<br />
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