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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

3

Paroled Killer Harry New Jr Joins Mother on LA Chicken Ranch

Harry S. New Jr., son of former Postmaster General Harry S. New, is released after 11 years 4 months in San Quentin and on parole. He joins his mother Mrs. Lillian Burger on a San Fernando Valley chicken ranch near Los Angeles. He was sentenced from 10 years to life for murdering his sweetheart Frieda Lesser. Photo shows him signing the parole register.

San Quentin Prison Harry S. New, Jr Harry S. New Lillian Burger San Fernando Valley Los Angeles Frieda Lesser

Torrio Said to Succeed Capone as Chicago Beer Syndicate Head

Reports say Johnny Torrio, who helped bring Capone to Chicago, has taken over as king of the city beer syndicate. Torrio reportedly fled years ago after Moran gang shootings, but sources claim he still controls interests and even ordered Capone to take the rap at Leavenworth for the syndicate’s welfare.

Johnny Torrio al Capone Chicago Capone Torrio Moran Leavenworth

Johnny O'Brien WEDS as Wyoming Aids Nautilus in distress

The U S S Wyoming reached the disabled submarine Nautilus after engine failure en route to Land's End England from Bergen Norway and the polar regions. A line was attached to Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins's craft as heavy seas hampered repairs and spare parts were in Bergen.

U. S. S. Wyoming Land’s End England Bergen Norway Polar Sir Hubert Wilkins Nautilus Wyoming Queenstown

Italy's Princess Maria to Wed Archduke Otto

A recent photo shows Princess Maria daughter of King Emmanuel of Italy whose engagement to Archduke Otto son of the ex Empress Zita is announced Otto seeks papal permission to have the ceremony in St Peter's Rome from his home prior to an audience with the pope.

Maria King Emmanuel of Italy Archduke Otto Zita Otto St. Peter's Cathed Rome

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