Gambler Held After Killing Man in Crap Game
James Davis a professional gambler is jailed in Birmingham on a holding charge as coroner investigates the slaying of A. M. Searcy a prominent estate office secretary. Davis admitted firing five shots during an apparent attempted hold up at a downtown hotel dice game in which Searcy reportedly drew a revolver and took money from the table. Searcy died minutes after being shot through the left side while en route to a hospital. Davis said he chased the suspect up a fire escape after taking a gun from his overcoat and surrendered after the shooting. Several witnesses testified they were at the six hour long dice game including John L. Tegue M. C. Berk Nathan Permutt and E. E. Ivey.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Davis
A. M. Searcy
Davis
J. D. Russum
Searcy
Avid Searcy
John L. Tegue
M. C. Berk
Nathan Permutt
E. E. Ivey
Bomb destroys Chicago building injuring twenty people
A powerful bomb exploded at 300 West 31st Street in Chicago blasting a four story building and injuring 20, including Frank Marselo, 1, seriously. Firemen estimated damage at 50 thousand dollars. Police weighed possible targets and suspects linked to regional racketeering and drugstore HQ in the same structure.
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Chicago
West 31St Siret
Paris Dyeing and Cleaning Company
William
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Dave” Earsman
Aber
Looney and Eatsman
Witnesses Identify Victim in Unnamed Shooting Case
Fragmentary remarks from witnesses describe multiple shots in a shooting. The victim remained unidentified for a period until his wife and employers at a funeral parlor confirmed his identity.
Martial law quiets Port au Prince after rioting
Rioting in Port au Prince prompted martial law proclamation by Col. Richard Cutts. Marines patrolled streets with local police as two Americans and a native were injured. A parade of 40 Marines was sent to Cayes to stabilize that area. Twenty eight rioters were arrested.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Port Au-Princes
Cape Elsitient
United States
Cayes
Richard Cutts
U. S. Marine Corps
Fights Last Night Roundup Hits Chicago and Midwest
Chicago welterweight Mike Lundee outpointed Buster Brown of Kansas City while Jimmy Mahoney stopped Joe Miller in Chicago. Barney Ross defeated Al De Rose in Indianapolis. Boxing results highlight a busy night across Midwestern venues.
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Chicago
Mike Lundee
Rock Island
Buster Brown
Kansas City
Jimmy Mahoney
Joe Miller
Barney Ross
Chicao
al de Rose
Indianapolis
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