Phantom gangster Dago Rose escapes as Toledo duel ends
Wounded Cincinnati gangster Bob Zwick, linked to five-year manhunts for murder and bank robberies, is fighting for life after a Toledo gunfight that also involved Dago Rose Meyers and six officers. Police say Zwick, famed as the phantom gangster, and Meyers fled after a clash that left a rookie officer wounded. the pair were later tracked to a hospital where Zwick admitted his identity. Authorities say no charges tied to other killings have been filed yet and efforts shift to Toledo and Hamilton County cases.
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Robert
Bob" Awiek
Cincinnati
Ohio
L'O- Jeco
Toledo
Zwick
Stark
Dage Rose” Meyers
Zigi
Fhe Ign
Zwiek
Wamillen
Butler County
George Murphy
Murphy
Pauline Wilson
John" Mares
Fox
Somerville
Monroe
Wick
Hamilton
Montgomery
Dwick
Tlinax
Dayo Hose
Pabralmun
Dateelives Cartier Lad
Nou
Gavestor
Tiel
Paix
Henadenrtens
Dago Rose
Dago Rosa
Aavick
Strutck
Ywick
Ava
Mick
Dage Rose
Pheir
Rwaning
Neath
Hig
Hiv Reyvolver
Dayo Rose Pels
Snall
Vago Rose
Agin
Aitharmes
Nowiey
Daniele
Nernig
Tole
Jaye Tull
Hole
Robert Andreas
Meuday
Awiek
Tuller County
Mb 14
Auto Crash Injures Cincinnati Man Near Pleasant Ave
John Tegler aged 33 is in a coma after a Sunday morning crash on Pleasant avenue. His car struck a pole, with a nearby road crash noted. investigators discard assault theory while authorities report Tegler’s condition unchanged though improving.
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John Tegler
Pleasant Avenue
Tegler
Ned
Bolloys Tagler
Johe
Colerain
Compton Road
Cincinnati
Mercy Hospital
Teghr
Emma
Trylyr
Leglors Automobile van Pound
Teyler
Witskip
Texler
John C. Calhoun
Just Rum Runner Know Nothin of Killings
The Toledo Journal reports Jan 8 that Zwick denies involvement in multiple killings after questioning at Lucas County Hospital. He claims innocence regarding the Hamilton county murder and other alleged mob slayings, while police continue efforts to obtain details. He shows a rapid recovery from gunshot wounds with facial injuries noted.
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Zwick
Phantom Firebrand Zwick terrorized Ohio gangland
A report recounts the career of Zwick, the Phantom Firebrand, linked to killings in Cincinnati and Butler County. Described as a bootlegging gangster who drew fear across Dayton, Hamilton, and beyond, his alleged crimes include the Murphy and Wilson girl slayings. The piece notes his notoriety and pursuit by authorities, with the story ending by hinting at continued coverage.
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Hop Zavick
Neon
Jonmmond
Ginginnati
Mbt
Ohio
Emu
Yavick
Sitigong i
Viansitton
Dayton
Cincsiminti
Kentunky
Thak
Dywink
Zwick
Bkiny
Cincinnati Fonment
Cire
Buller Vonity
Zwwiek
Zawiek
Murphy
Wilson
Phintom
Eue
Hamilton
Butler
Kentucky
Zwiek
Ie Nemheva
Alton
Seserver
Zivisk
Polies
Omyiners
Hamilton County
Murphy-Wilson
Swick
Ross
Underworld
Officers Re-elected For Year At Hamilton Children’s Home
The board of trustees re-elected all officers at the annual meeting. Mars Homer Coed as president and Miss Marion P. Baril as social worker were kept on for 1933, with Nola Silver arriving from Cleveland to replace Miss Alma Hill. Reports showed operating costs of 50,140.04 for the year and total receipts of 56,199.08, plus a bank balance of 53.12.
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Board of Trustees
Mars
Homer Coed
Bean
Don KR. Millikin
Edward Cr. Selingen
D.R. Bynail
J. N. Hensley
Gleveland
Catch Shera
Oxford
Jd. L. Kirkpatrick
Montra Wilson
Middletown
Aaron Jacobs
Hinckley Smith
Butler County Commissioners
Frank Pepper WK
Swan and
P. CO. Welch
Jane
Adda M. Sohngen
Marion C. Boalt
Donalin P. Hill
Welner
Aversurey
Ghiddean
Ueno
Aunun Baporh
Adia M. Sohngen
Supt
RG. Brane
Prominent Civic Leader Minnis Dies at Fort Hamilton
Warwick 8 Minnis, well known in Hamilton for civic work and real estate leadership, died Sunday at Fort Hamilton Hospital after a kidney illness. Born April 15, 1838, in Sethian, he later moved to Hamilton, worked briefly in insurance, then built a successful real estate career with Asbury and Minnis. He led Hamilton Real Estate Board as past president for five years and was active in the Realtor organizations. His health had declined for months prior to his death.
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Hamilton
Warwick
Minis
Fort Hamilton Hospital
Minnis
Mr. Minnis
Sethian Badiwna
Ee Nocheal Godlaye
Lebanon
Mamita
Slut Tater
Vent Es
Earmilton
Mamillon Real Estate
Minns
Malpha Asbrey
Mane of Asbury and Minnis
Alate Organization of Realtors
Ia Urs
Baden Action On Missing Bank Agent At Trenton
Authorities consider legal steps following the disappearance of E. A. Martindale state liquidating agent of the State Bank of Trenton Deputy Superintendent Schur and A J Mier asked Baden to meet as audits review any potential bank account shortages while no accusation against Martindale has been made yet pending the completed inquiry and possible indictment plans.
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Baden
Trenton
Paul A. Bade
Tostile Banking Department
Alopledia
E. A. Martindale
State Bank of
D. J. Schur
A. J. Mier
Cincinnaiti “Ities
Accounis
Martindale
Close Retreat At St Joseph Church Ceremony Summary
Rev Joseph Coughlin of Linn Ohio led a one day retreat at St Joseph Church. Parish members and Holy Name Society members received communion in a Mass, followed by Paul Blessing. A recreation party and dance featuring Helph Bone and His Cottontops will be held Friday night under Sally Malia's direction.
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Joseph Coughlin
Linn
Ohio
St. Joseph's Parish
St. Foseph’s
Holy Name Society
Tin Paul
Y. We
Helph Bone
Cottontops
Them
We . A
Sally Malia
Too Early To Rise at Millville Crossing Bell
A noisy bell at the Millville crossing on the U and W railroad woke residents from midnight onward on a Sunday. Police were called as people complained it was too early to get up. Officer Herb Crawthers secured the clapper to stop the ringing.
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Millvilte Svelite
U. To and W
Herb Crawthers
Hundreds Unite in Union Service to Close Prayer Week
Crowds filled the Union Auditorium for a closing Week of Prayer service led by Lester Fling of Lindenwald Church of Christ. The congregation observed communion and an offering of 24.50 for the Bureau of Social Service Work to aid new city families. Music featured Mrs. Arthur U Wimschueiler performing Handel as the program continued on page 10.
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AL W.eheeh
Vannon Seevine
Lester Fling
Ntor
Lindenwald
Morris President of Ross Institute Named for Coming Year
Morris was elected president of the Ross Institute for the coming year at a Saturday evening ceremony. Other officers named include Nelson Hugh as first president Roy Niederman as secretary and Hazel Craig as Indianapolis correspondent. Poster contest winners listed by grade level include Richard Daugherty Caets Sehwab Bill Cloyt William Gillespie Gladia Cook Viola Lakes Cora Jano Bavis Verna Tragresser and Width Reichel.
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Crawford Morris
Ross
High Street Men's Class Election at High Street Church
Floyd A. Brown was elected president of the Men's Brotherhood of the High Street Church of Christ at a Sunday morning session in the church’s study. Brown succeeds Ray Toni Maina who held the post for five years. The class will meet Tuesday evening in the Sunday school room with all members urged to attend and vote on Heathen officers for 1933, followed by entertainment and a light lunch.
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Floyd A. Brown
Men's Brotherhood
High Street Church of Christ
Hiss
Jose Son Root
Mr Brown
Raytoni Maina
Yass
Sholay School
Vom
Thinting
Hamilton Weather Report From A. 3. Heate Masini
A garbled weather summary lists temperatures across years 1929 1931 1932 1938 and 3927 with Solagy notes. It mentions Minion Tas Night and various numeric temperatures 40 30 23 90 95, but the text is largely unreadable. The fragment suggests a historical daily weather snippet with irregular formatting.
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Masini
Solagy
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Pleasant Ave
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the Journal
Gineina Ati
Lucas Cmity Hospital
Peter Damelo
Buller County
Jon Schaeffer
Daga Hose Meyers
Yovick
Rosa
Joe Pugsny
Viv Wernt
Siachina
Geomoe Murphe
Hutler
Whig Gounly
Nnn
Lew Dolin
Marcus
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Tino Road
Middletown Pike
Mobrainiy 3
Awigk
John
Awieck
Minny
Mavens
Alio
Jantine Wilson
Venice
Beeen
Kiwanis Club
Warrice
St. Joseph Church
Mavic
Arthiy U Wimschueiler
Handel
Ed Wheelan
Inspector Keene
Hurt Boys
Tony Cr
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Holy Smoke
Tory
Coke Camillo
Dane
Morris
Ross Institute
High St
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