Auto Thieves Kill Another Policeman

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William Dillon was responding to reports about the murder of Officer McKenna by the Lewis Brothers. Dillon believed that the Lewis Brothers, who were auto and wire thieves, were responsible for McKenna’s death. Dillon proceeded to the DeMorris home at 4232 Athlone Avenue. He observed two of the Lewis brothers enter the garage in the Ford. Dillon entered the garage

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Morrissey vs. Sullivan: Fight, Then Feud

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On October 12, 1853, 23 year-old John Morrissey would meet 40 year-old “Yankee” Sullivan for the American and possibly World Heavyweight Prizefighting Championship. Sullivan had been considered the champion since Tom Hyer, who had beaten Sullivan previously, retired instead of fighting Sullivan in a rematch. Sullivan claimed the title and was backed by Hyer, who had made peace with Sullivan.

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Les voleurs de câbles Tuez policier

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Avant le vendredi, Avril 7, 1916 était plus, les frères Lewis tueraient deux St. Les agents de police Louis, John McKenna et William Dillon. McKenna a été le premier à tomber, quand il a interrompu les frères tente de voler fil, a valuable commodity during World War I. Dillon serait tué enquête sur la assassiner de McKenna. McKenna was assigned to look for the wire thieves,

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