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September 1926 diary scraps reveal crime, politics and tragedy
The fragmentary diary notes chronicle Chicago crime levels, Kentucky Derby intrigue, political maneuvers around Hoover Coolidge Smith and Robinson, August September events including a Porto Rico Florida hurricane toll and Mafia clashes in Chicago, interspersed with personal reflections and travel notes.
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Andy
Jon
Europe
Mariel Reinecke
Chicago
Kansas City
Housten
Coolidge Camp
Hoover
Smith
Eir
Mexico
Tex Riviard
Big Bill Thompson
Tony Lombardo
Bang Cie
Loop
Porto Rico
Florida
al Smith
Tea Pot Dome