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Notable Chicago Gang Trial Reveals Bies and Moran Led Burglaries
A confession links Joseph Bies son of Michigan City foundry owner to a yearlong burglary ring led by "Big Joe" Moran. The group, including John Boone, Jordan, and Fred Compton, carried out nearly nightly raids with loot valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars weekly. Francis, captured in Cincinnati, aided in dividing the night’s haul as police track their Chicago ties and suspect Bies’ visits to rob and plan further crimes.
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Francis
Chicago
Joe
le Boone
Cincinnati
Bowman ‘Dairy Company
Joseph Bies
Jacob Bies
Columsbus, O
Moran
Michigan City Police
Bies
Michigan City
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