Chicago rackets cost city and taxpayers fortunes
A historical article by Damon New York analyzes Chicago racketeering, estimating annual costs to businessmen and city government at around 165 to 185 million dollars. It outlines four elements of rackets, notes 165 rackets, and details bombings, property damage, and murder counts through 1940s, with Chicago labor unions and gangsters deeply involved.
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Gank County
Iowa
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Capone
Lecoue
Philadelphia
Wade
Bern
Brooklyn
Varlem
Philadel
Roma Arcor
Trieup
Chien
Fern
Runyon Ulversal Settice, Inc
Ghowing
Antipaz
New Jersey
Flower Show to Be Held Monday at Alamo Heights
A flower show under the beautification committee of the Alamo City league will be held Monday at the Alamo Heights junior school. Entries from Alamo Heights residents must be received by 11 a m with judging to follow. The event features wild flowers such as wine cups blue palvis phios standing cynress thimble cotonsl taxes star fire wheel Indian paint brush thistle and star thistle. A children’s section will include vegetables as well as flowers and plants gathered by youngsters. The show opens at 12 20 p m and runs into the afternoon with committee members listed.
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Richard ‘Vander Stralen
Marian McClanahan
E.R. Kupper
Oscar Bronier
George
Revival Tent Draws Crowds in City
Reports say large crowds attend a city tent revival conducted by the Few, with Solomon Davis leading services at Blancorosd and Cincinnati avenue. The revival has run nightly except Saturdays for two more weeks at least, as announced by the dev. Mr. Davis notes steady attendance.
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Soloman Davis
Blancorosd
Cincinnati Avenue
Davis
Rattlers Elect Yean officers at Marys University
The Matiler City of BL Marys University elected Charles C Chiol way as vice president. Deni Quindan was elected treasurer, Harold vambays was secretary, and Ton Jackson was treasurer.
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Rattlers
Yean
Charles C. Chiol Way
BL Marys University Baluveiy
Deni Quindan
Electri Ver
Jueaiseul
Harold Vambays
Ton Jackson
Terasurer
Charter Awarded to Blumberg Pack Incorporation
Park Association announces the charter issuance for Blumberg Pack Incorporation dated May 20. The document lists signatures and a capital stake of $1650. The site has long been associated with Mortison Fatt and related entities in the region.
Spiritualists to Hear Lecture at Sunday Service
Spiritualists will hear a lecture by Rover Stantey during the Sunday night service at the Universal Anlitualist church in Losoya Bluant. The event is promoted as part of the weekly spiritual program with Stantey delivering the keynote address.
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Rover Stantey
Will Leeture
Universal Anlitualist
Hich
Losoya Bluant
Ford introduces factory rebuilt power units for fleet use
Ford dealers announce a revolutionary power unit program allowing customers to replace engine blocks with factory rebuilt units. The Ford reconditioned blocks feature new pistons rings and bearings, precision fitting, Ford factory assembly, and a Ford guarantee, offered at a cost only slightly higher than standard repair work.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Indus—Te
Frank M. Gillespie
Herper- Gillespie
Reguslar Ford Works
Denver Faces Dense Cloud Storm Epidemic Fears
A May Denver windstorm from the plains carried a fine dusk cloud believed to spread a throat infection epidemic. Medical experts warn that after an initial heavy rain, numerous infection cases have been reported, signaling a potential public health issue.
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Plains
Re- Bon
New De Soto Plymouth Cars Debut At Yantis Dealer Open House
The Yante Motor Company at 228 Fourth Street was named De Soto and Plymouth dealers, chosen by Roy Peed of De Soto Motor Corp. Yantis Motor, led by Robert S. Yantis, hosts open house this week displaying the new De Soto and Plymouth models. The De Soto emphasizes a racing radiator, floating power, hydraulic brakes, silent transmission, and automatic clutch options, with seven body styles including sedans, coupes, and convertibles.
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Yante Motor Company
Fourth Street
de Soto
Plymouth Motor Cars
I'Plucta
Chrysler Motors
Roy Peed
de Soto Motor Corporation
Yantis Motor Company
Robert 5. Yantis
O Pen House
America
De Soto and Plymouth cars showcase luxury touches
Mr. Yuolis notes De Soto designers retain Jaclles styling with smart tailoring, van upholstery, rich trim, Lufted panels, and deluxe touches including four ash tre coverstradans and a parcel compartment. Prices for the new De Sun mad e Start b coupe begin at 885 and Plymouth models set a brisk pace, as Yantis Motor installs full service facilities with a Chrysler-trained foreman.
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de Sota
de Sun
Plymouth
Yantis Motor Company
de Soto
Chrysler Motors
Funeral Held for Victim of Shooting in McAllen
Funeral services for Jose Grrza 43 prominent McAllen businessman were held after he was found dead Friday in his yard shot through the head Justice of the Peace G C Seawell withheld verdict pending a fuller investigation Bullet in brain Porterville California May 20 Shooting himself accidentally Wart Cig scher a ranch hand worked two days with a bullet to his brain before collapsing and being taken to a hospital for treatment
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Jose G. Grrza
Everfield Bahuraav
Garza
Justice of the Peace
G. C. Seawell
Porterville
Calif
INS
Wart Ciigger
New International Truck Attracts Interest In Debut
International Harvester introduces a new two ton truck model called the Bed Casis. The attention focuses on its debut in the market and the unique features highlighted by the company.
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Tap International Harvester Com Pant of America, Incorporated
South Flores Street
Aca
International Truck Inc
Studebaker Racing Team Poised For Tough Indy Rules
Studebaker's five car team sees stricter Indy Memorial Day speed rules as a potential aid. Chief engineer D G Roos says cars must average 160 mph for 25 miles to qualify, with weight up to 1950 pounds and fuel tank limit of 15 gallons. Cars feature streamlined design, six cylinder valve in head engines, and enhanced lubrication and carburetion for efficiency.
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F. A. Winerlah
Winerich Motor Sales Company
Studebaker Dise
D. G. Roos
Heimg
Studebakers
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