In re the Investigation of Capshaw

The judicial conduct of Hulon Capshaw, a city magistrate of the city of New York, was prominently brought to public notice as a result of the indictment and trial of James J. Hines for conspiring with others to contrive, propose and draw lotteries, particularly that form of gambling known and referred to as “ policy ” or the “ numbers racket.” It was alleged that part of the conspiracy was an agreement to influence or intimidate judicial officers and to dominate and control their decisions.

Shortly after the filing of the indictment the defendant Hines demanded the names and titles of judicial…