Sam Paul (1874 – January 10, 1927) was an American gambler and underworld figure in New York City at the start of the 20th century. Founder of the Sam Paul Association, he was also a major political organizer for Tammany Hall.
Read more about Sam Paul: Rosenthal Case and Before, After Rosenthal Case
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