New Clues Linked to Al Capone in Chicago Mass Murders
Federal investigators in Chicago disclosed a possible link to Al Capone after a mysterious February telephone call to Scarface Al Capone in Florida was traced to the Congress Hotel within twenty minutes of seven Moran gangsters being killed by machine gunners in a north side garage. Records are being sought from the telephone company to identify the caller, with Capone said to be awaiting the call at his home on Alme Island. This marks the first time Capone’s name appears in the federal probe of the killings.
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Scarface
Al Capone
Florida
Congress hotel
St. Valentine's day
Moran
federal building
apone
alm island
Capone
Mystery of San Francisco Child Abduction Case
Police and prosecutors file formal charges in a San Francisco kidnapping case involving a four year old girl. The motive remains unclear as the mother Doris Sharp denies involvement while the child is held for questioning and reunification talks continue with the father and other relatives.
Mine taway Lights On Chen City Water Cut
Water service failed in Chen City as power outages left homes in darkness overnight. Residents searched for light with candles and remaining kerosene lamps while authorities worked to restore supply and ensure safety as crews addressed the disruption.
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Chen
Kenosha Man Wounded After Pool Hall Shooting
In Kenosha Wisconsin a 23 year old man Mike Sklarzewski was shot in the shoulder during a late night incident at a pool hall. Frank Bultera the hall proprietor admitted the shooting but claimed Sklarzewski attempted a hold up and fled with $12. police note a possible planted money scene as the suspect claims the cash was planted on him after the shot.
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Mike Sklarzewski
Antonia
Babe) Omesa
Frank Bultera
Sitarzewski
Buttera
Steve Robinson
Charles Rock
Vare Loses Fight With Committee For Senate Seat
The senate special investigating committee on William S. Vare recommends denying his seat from Pennsylvania. Vare, now ill in Florida, was not sworn in as the inquiry details expenditures in his 1926 three crowned race and Philadelphia returns. Senator King urged hearing Vare and swearing him in, but the committee’s report favors proceeding without his appearance.
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senate
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Ware
Florida
Vinre
King
Utah
Vare
Ising
McNiry
Oregon
La Vallette
Wisconsin
Reed
Philadelphia
Gambler Shot By Wife Makes Quick Changes In Will
United Press reports James E. Combs a 37 year old gambler was shot by his wife and fled to his attorney's home to execute a new will. He disinherited his wife and left her only 10 dollars of an estate allegedly worth over 50 000 dollars. Mrs. Combs said she acted in self defense after threats to her life. The couple had recently reconciled in divorce court after her suit for half the property and 50 000 dollars in cash.
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United Press
Kansas City
James E. Combs
E. J. Fleming
Combs
irs
Heavy Loss In Rockford Fire
A blaze gutted the George C. Roper Stove company laboratory in Rockford, origin undetermined, with damage around $35,000. Several explosions occurred during firefighting, with one injury reported.
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Rockford
United Press
George C. Roper Stove company
sone
Teasdale Proposes Wisconsin Law To Ban Women Smoking
Senator Howard Teasdale of Sparta tells a senate committee he may introduce a bill to make it a state offense for women to smoke as part of a plan to levy a cigarets tax. He calls women smoking a major present danger while druggists protest the proposed tobacco and amusement taxes.
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Holmes Service
Madison
Wis
Howard Teasdale
Sparta
senate committee on corporations and taxation
Teasdile
Oscar Morris
Milwaukee
Senator Teasdale
Teasdale
Walter Polakowski
W. J. Rush
H. B. Laggett
West Allis
Ralph Drought
J. J. Pogsehl
state association of druggists
Blast At Mill In Georgia Is Fatal To Four
Four men were killed and four injured in an explosion at the W. A. Cannet sawmill in Glenville Georgia. The blast occurred in the mill boiler and left the plant largely demolished. The dead are Robert Dewitt Johnny Hendricks Kenneth Brown and Lee Pope a white man and a black fireman. Injuries were feared to be fatal for some hurt and Savannah nurses were summoned with three Red Cross nurses dispatched to the scene.
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Glenville
W. A. Cannet
Robert Dewitt
Johnny Hendricks
Kenneth Brown
Lee Pope
Savannah
President To Speak During Convocation
President Coolidge will deliver his final presidential address at George Washington Universitys mid winter convocation where honorary doctor of laws degrees will be conferred on the president and the first lady Invitations have been issued to cabinet members lawmakers diplomats and other prominent Coolidge aides The marine band will open with American fantasy and the address and program will be broadcast on NBC starting 8 15 p m EST
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George Washington University
Cloyd H. Marvin
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senate
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marine band
NBC
Quartet of Koepsell workers charged in theft ring
Police traced a series of loot spanning from a radio outfit at the Isoep sell store to tools and merchandise hidden in workers homes. Albert Raabe, a Koepsell carpenter, led investigators to other suspects Joe Miller and Leslie Stryssek, both employed as truck drivers, as arrests were secured and cases bound for circuit court.
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Isoepsell company
S. Eighth street
Indiana avenue
Walter H. Wagner
Koepsell
William Rothe
Ernst Baumann
Albert Raahe
Koepsel company
Wagner
Joe Miller
Leslie Stryssek
Koepsell company
Another Drop Of Mercury Is Recorded Here
Plunging from 28 degrees above zero to three below during the last 24 hour period the mercury at eight o clock this morning rested one degree above zero and then started slowly pushing its way back to the sunny side of the zero point The coldest mark during the night and early morning was 3 below Slightly warmer weather was predicted for Saturday with possible flurries of snow during the day Light snowfall and wind was reported to have swept snow back into county highways in some places.
Red Feather Girls Depart In Good Spirits After Night of Parties
After an all night party at the Red Feather resort, three young women were ordered by Justice Walter Meyer to leave Sheboygan. They boarded the early morning train Thursday heading south, reportedly “three sheets to the wind” at departure.
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Justice of the Peace
Walter Meyer
Sheboygan
Washington as Soldier Statesman and Farmer in History
Harriet Monroe reflects on George Washington's blend of dignity and reserve, noting his shyness and stern self control beneath a calm surface. Born on a Friday, he accepted the presidency reluctantly, hoping to keep the Confederation intact while yearning to return to Mount Vernon and farming. His death followed exposure during a storm while riding.
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Harriet Monroe
Washington
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Prohibition Becomes Wisconsin Legislature's Top Issue
Madison Wis Prohibition dominates the legislative agenda as Senator Thomas Duncan Milwaukee proposes a public vote in April on repealing or amending the state dry act. The move could trigger new bills depending on the referendum result pitting wet and dry forces against Gov. Fred R Zimmerman and others amid shifting alliances. The battle reveals complex political calculations beyond simple wets versus drys.
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HOLMES SERVICH
Madison
Wis
Thomas Duncan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Fred R. Zimmerman
Slight Damage In Wire At A Garage Fire
A fire started from the back fire of a Studebaker sedan in the garage of A. E. Clausen at 1527 North Fifth Street, causing about 10 dollars damage to the automobile shortly after noontime today.
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A. E. Clausen
N. Fifth street
Scarface Capone gangland car planted killings theory
In Chicago police uncover a dismantled “firing squad” car found in a northside garage. Investigators suspect the vehicle was planted to frame Capone’s gang for seven gangster deaths last week. Five men escaped in the car after the massacre. Police questioned Mike Farina Sam Laverde Albert Goldbaum John Borcy and Charles Sriendlander at Cir cus cafe, a Capone associate hangout, as the investigation widens.
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Scarface
Capone
Circus cafe
Al Capone
Mike Farina
Sam Laverde
Albert Goldbaum
John Borcy
Charles Sriendlander
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