Chief Desmond Gets a New Assistant

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Pirmdien, Decembris 15, 1902, St. Louis Police Assistant Chief of Detectives James H. Smith retired from the police department to take a position in the coal industry. Chief of Detectives William Desmond attempted to convince Smith to stay but he decided to retire from the force as his fortieth birthday approached. Smith compiled a commendable record as Desmond’s Assistant.

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Old Smoke Defeats Benicia Boy

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John Morrissey claimed the World Bare Knuckle Prizefighting Championship in a controversial bout with Yankee Sullivan in October 1853. After beating a murder charge for his participation in the murder of Bill “The Butcher” Poole, Morrissey decided to defend his title against John C. Heenan, “the Benicia Boy”. “Old Smoke” Morrissey defeated Heenan in the October 1858 bout held in

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Domāju, ka ātri, Mr. Kustība (1937)

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The first Mr. Moto film starring Peter Lorre as Japanese jujitsu expert Kentaro Moto sees Mr. Moto tracking down a smuggling ring leader. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation released Think Fast, Mr. Kustība (1937) jūlijā 27, 1937. Peter Lorre would play Mr. Moto seven more times for Twentieth Century – Fox. Mr. Moto pārģērbjas par tirgoni un

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Un “Strangler” Lewis Wins Title in 1920

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Pirmdien, Decembris 13, 1920, Un “Strangler” Lūiss uzvarēja pirmajā no sešiem pasaules čempionātiem smagajā svarā no Džo Stehera. The fact he won the title from his biggest rival and business enemy must have been particularly satisfying. A year before this match, Stehers un Lūiss tikās vairāk nekā trīs stundu ilgā mačā. Lūiss pieļāva garīgu kļūdu

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St. Louis Holidays With The Mosblechs

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Šā Mosblechs ir ļoti lielas ģimenes, kā parasti. Mans vecvectēvs Eduard Mosblech bija viens no divpadsmit bērniem. Eduard bija četrpadsmit bērnu un viņa brāļi bija divpadsmit un trīspadsmit bērnus attiecīgi. Bet man vēl nav bijusi iespēja pārbaudīt izmēru divām citām ģimenēm, both Mom and I remember it the same way. Grandma Ellis had

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Mysterious Mr. Kustība (1938)

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Oktobrī 14, 1938, 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation released the fifth of eight Mr. Moto Films starring Peter Lorre as Interpol Policeman Kentaro Moto. In Mysterious Mr. Kustība (1938), Mr. Moto infiltrates a prison and helps a prisoner escape to discover the plans of his criminal organization. Mr. Moto breaks international criminal Paul Brissac, played by Leon Ames, out of

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Wrestler Saves Drowning Priest

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George Baptiste spent about twenty years serving as St. Louis’ resident all-around athlete before taking over the company, Baptiste Tent and Awning, founded by his father Alexander Baptiste. Besides plying his trade as an occasional but accomplished professional wrestler, Baptise was a powerful swimmer. Augustā 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.

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