“ Keenan hails from the Hudson City section, where he has been known as Detective Keenan for over ten years. The fact is that he has only been acting-detective. On and after September 1 he will get the salary as well as the honors attached to a detective's position. Keenan has been acting-detective almost since the time he was appointed to the force in 1879. During that period he rendered conspicuous services on more than one occasion. It is claimed that a lack of "pull" alone accounts for his failure to attain the rank of detective, long ago. ”

“ In the course of his alliance he learned from them many important secrets regarding the burglars with whom these women associated. The gang had its headquarters for some time within a few blocks of New York police headquarters. ”