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Dillinger Escape Described In Huronian Report
A detailed narrative portrays the Dillinger gang’s escape from Little Bohemia, the gun battle with G men, the deaths and wounds, the roles of Nelson Carroll Hamilton and Baum, and the aftermath as Melvin Purvis’s unit hunts for the fugitives. It notes later disguises, medical procedures, and the ongoing pursuit leading to the next installment.
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Doris Hinkley Lockerman
Chicago
United States Department of Justice
Joseph Ator
Little Bohemia
Dillinger
Eugene Boisoneau
CCC
Citixeng
John Dillinger
John Hamilton
Baby Face Nelson
Tommy Carroll
Hoisoneau
War House
4 Woods Road
W. Carter Baum
Jay Newman
Nelson
Baum
Norman
Mercer
Carter Baum
Neason
Denver
Geick
Chey
Johnhamplton
Ottawa
Trom
Purvis
Melvin Purvis
G-men
Chambers of Commerce
Boisoneau
Agémts
Jean Crompton
Marie Conforti
Madison
Wis
Carrall
van Meter
Carroll
Waterloo
Jean
St. Paul
Public Enemy No. 1
Louis Piquett
Arthur O'Leary
William Loeser
Harold B. Cassidy
James Probasco
Loser
Cassidy
Dr. Logser
Leeser
Ditlinger
Lanse
Hidenulg
Probesco
Merchant's National Bank
South Bend
Allier
Dillinger Pang
William and
Edla Finerty
Calumet City
Society of Women
Gary
Anna Sage
Ind
Jong
Anna Eage
Martin Zarkovich
Polly Hamilton
Pally
Eveyn Frechetic
Baby Fare Nelson
California
Hamilton
Sime
Underworld
Probasco
Baby Fase Nelson