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       1899 NYPD Police Parade
   DIR By: HowBrown1953
       Date: July 20, 2026, 10:52 am
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       Somewhere in the 3-minute video, some officers who were involved
       in the case marched in this parade, on June 1, 1899.
       Inspector McLaughlin was stompin' along with the Fifth
       regiment....which ones they were, I don't know
       SUMMARY
       The film shows members of "New York's Finest" parading at a
       crowded Union Square. There are members of the Bicycle Squad
       [Frame: 0396], mounted horses [0612], and two regimental
       marching bands [2518, 3456]. At the time of filming, the New
       York City Police Department was still recovering from the
       corruption scandals of the early 1890's that had severely
       tarnished the reputation of the department. A State Senate
       appointed group known as the Lexow Committee investigated the
       department and issued a scathing report that detailed serious
       criminal activity within the department. In 1895, public opinion
       was so low that the annual parade wasn't held. That same year,
       Theodore Roosevelt was appointed president of the Police Board,
       and he is credited with initiating strict and effective reform
       measures that helped restore the public's confidence in the
       police.
       From a contemporary Edison Company catalog: NEW YORK POLICE
       PARADE. Unbuilding [code for telegraphic orders]. An excellent
       view of "The Finest," on their annual parade and inspection,
       June 1, 1899. The head of the column is just turning into 14th
       Street from Broadway, the Morton House forming part of the
       background. Crowds line both sides of the cable car tracks,
       falling back as the band heading the first division swings
       around Dead Man's Curve and passes the camera. Chief Devery
       makes a fine showing, as also do his men, with their white
       gloves and helmets, shining buttons and spick and span
       appearance in general. 150 feet.
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