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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
22
A sprawling report outlines Elwell murder aftermath with witnesses, divorce intrigue, and high society ties. Police probe details Elwell gambling, social circle, and a wealth of personal effects from his Manhattan club to his Lexington Avenue home.
Fragmentary text mentions a brother seeking vengeance for a murder. The readable lines refer to Walter Biwel and Vishud tmecu and a tragedy, with scattered names and phrases. The passage is incomplete, lacking clear events, dates, or locations.
Authorities press on to identify the slayer of Joseph Bowne Elwell as his funeral takes place in Ridgewood New Jersey. Family relatives and close friends attend the Methodist service led by Rev. A. D. Ball. An aged mother leans on her son’s arm while siblings and relatives stand nearby, mourning amid uncertain inheritance details and questions about the will. The ceremony includes pink and white roses from the family and from New York, with flowers bearing a pound weight.
Walter Elwell vows no rest until the killer is captured. He describes his brother as a steel hearted, clever boxer who enjoyed risk and money, noting his brother’s wealth and social ties. Elwell notes papers are being kept from his parents to avoid further strain.
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