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Eastland Disaster Coroner Seeks Grand Jury Action
Six men are ordered held for both Cook county and United States grand juries in the Eastland disaster. The coroner’s jury names the defendants including inspectors, a ship owner, and managers charged with manslaughter and related offenses. Judge Landis directs a broad inquiry into construction, equipment, management, and navigation of the Eastland to determine if federal law was violated.
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Chicago
Priday
United States
Juggs Landis
Dragic
Bunken
Jule Landda
Lendis
Eastland
Coi\ftores
William C. Redfeld
Indiana ‘Transportation Company
Wwhteli
Harry Padergson
Hastiand
Joseph M. Brickaen
Ronblow
Rold
Ouro Alliance
Cook County
Dury
Kenegan Landis
United States Court
Grand Jury
Raatland
Wan
Secretary of Commerce
Redfard
Landis
Landry
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Acehe
Landia
George Roberts
Arlington Hoighte
Federal Building
Redcrow
Redford
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