He was New York County District Attorney from 1902 to 1909, elected in 1901 on the Fusion ticket headed by Seth Low. As D.A. he led a campaign against political corruption and crime, often leading raids personally, notably the one against the gambling house of Richard Canfield.
He was New York County District Attorney from 1902 to 1909, elected in 1901 on the Fusion ticket led by Seth Low. As D.A., he waged a battle against corruption and crime, frequently leading raids personally, notably the one targeting Richard Canfield's illicit gaming operation.