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Bodies of Two Bootleggers Found Dead in Brooklyn Heights
In Cleveland area on April 24 two well-dressed dark skinned men aged 30 to 35 were found shot and beaten with heads crushed, in a ditch near Schaff road at Skloner's Hill. Both identities were stripped from clothing. authorities believe they were bootleggers or racketeers who were “taken for a ride.” Norman Reese discovered the bodies and notified village and city officials. Detective Gideon Rabshaw led police at the scene with Inspectors Cody and others.
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