Prisoner Overpowered Captor in Louisville Torture House
Photographers’ snapshots recount William C. Gates enduring three days as a bound prisoner in a Louisville torture house. His captor Richard M. Yeaton, a wealthy Lawsville broker, prepared a brutal operation but was fatally shot after Yeaton failed to maim him. Gates escaped, reclaimed his revolver, and killed Yeaton.
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Wiliam C. Gates
Louisville
Richard M. Yeaton
Lawsville
Gates
Richard L. Heaton
Louis Vila
Oldest And Smallest Lawon Robertson Named Olympic Track Coach
Lawon Robertson, track coach at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named head coach of the American Olympic Track and Field Team. A Philadelphia photo captured the moment after the announcement.
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Lawon Robertson
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University Library
King
Henry Mord for Navy Secretary Amid Cabinet Shuffle
The NEA Service notes Secretary Henry Mord as a likely pick for Navy Secretary as the White House contemplates a big business man for the post. Reportedly Coolidge favors progressive figures for Cabinet roles, with Ford recently backing Coolidge for the presidency.
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NEA
Washington
Tfenry Mord
Navy
White House
Henry
Coolidge
Progressise
Trother Ford
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James J. Davis
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Joan
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King Tut
Edward Carter
Luxor
Egypt
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Atlanta, Ga
Bobby Jones
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Toronto
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U.S
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