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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
12
Police survey Elwell home and social circle as investigators chase leads in the killing of card wizard Joseph S Elwell. Witnesses describe gambling ties and possible motives while relatives contest his will and a former wife seeks alimony.
The body of Joseph Bowne Elwell was buried in Ridgewood New Jersey with only family present. The service was led by Rev. A D Ball as authorities continued the murder case. Mrs Elwell and her son learned they were excluded from the will during the funeral.
Walter Elwell visited the scene of the tragedy last night and vowed retribution saying it is an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth until his brother's killer is caught. He recalled his sister's death after an operation and noted nine of her children survived while the others did not.
A man declares he will not rest until his brother's murderer is captured. He portrays the deceased as a steel hearted, clever boxer who loved money and risk. Walter recalls huge gambling losses, hinting at a dramatic, unresolved motive in the event.
Ambiguous excerpt recounts family ties and a claimed fortune, with mentions of a brother a mother and wife. The voice reflects personal struggle and distress, noting fear of affecting parents and a claimed brotherly cry for vengeance amid uncertain source reliability.
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