Kansas City Surpasses Chicago in 1929 Murder Toll
United Press reports Kansas City recording 97 murder victims in 1929, surpassing Chicago's 93, with most deaths from gun, knife, or blunt force. The police cite gang warfare as a major factor in Chicago, while Kansas City's deaths include duels and gang disputes. Unsolved cases number about 14, with several outside city boundaries.
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United Press
Kansas City
Chicago
Salvatore Piazze
Joe Vicetti
New York
the Palmers
Cliff Drive
Paul L. Odell
Ruth McLaughlin
Sword Swallower Swallows Dime and Seeks Help
Wynan King, famed for swallowing swords, rushed to county hospital after swallowing a dime, claiming it threatened his life. Surgeons removed the coin, and he announced he would stick to sabers. accompanying notes list a flurry of local visits and travel plans among Amarillo residents and guests.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wynan King
Mr. King
Local fashion tradesfolk take vacations across states
Mrs. M L Weygant of J C Penney heads to California for an extended break after four years with the company. Mrs J A Cartwright returns from visits in Electra and Vernon, while Mrs F B Marsh of Warners Style Shop goes to New Mexico for two weeks. Mr and Mrs M J Jarett of Jarett's Fashion Shop plan a California excursion Friday, returning in ten days. Captain Cleveland Kitching of the US Navy, a Stuart Florida home resident, has been convicted of first degree murder in a related case.
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Jimmie Swan
Southwestern Engraving Company
Adeline
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Alpine
Amarillo
San Angelo
Dallas Covington
Carter Motel
M. L. Weygant
J. C. Penney Company
California
F. B. Marsh
Warners Style Shop
New Mexico
M. J. Jarett
Jarett’s Fashion Shop
Cleveland Kitching
United States Navy
Stuart
Florida
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