Vorsitzender Desmond Nabs Hose

Desmond-1904-Heldentaten

William Desmond geschnappt viele Diebe während seiner 17 jährigen Karriere als St. Louis Kripochef. Er entwickelte eine bundesweit den Ruf als “Der Dieb Taker”. Am Montag, Oktober 15, 1900, Vorsitzender Desmond geschnappt die Hose eines Diebes, aber nicht der Dieb selbst. Jonas Washington in den Hof des Shickle, Harrison and Howard Iron Foundry in der 12th Street und der Gratiot Street

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So’s Your Aunt Emma! (1942)

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Monogram Pictures released So’s Your Aunt Emma! (1942) on April 17, 1942. Zasu Pitts stars as Aunt Emma Bates. In her youth, Aunt Emma was engaged to up-and-coming professional fighter Jim O’Banion. Her sister didn’t approve of the match, so they sent her on a trip to break up the couple. Aunt Emma regretted it and starts following the career

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Streetcar Strike Mob Attacks Woman

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I have always said the St. Louis Streetcar Strike of 1900 was not the story of the evil streetcar companies exploiting the innocent workers. “The innocent workers” committed many deplorable acts during the streetcar strike. One of their most frequent tactics involved stripping woman in public who rode the streetcars during the strike. Erstaunlich, Ihre Opfer waren jung und attraktiv

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Chief Desmond Brings Fugitive Home

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St. Louis Chief of Detectives William Desmond would be primarily responsible for the security of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Prior to the fair opening in April 1904, Desmond played a critical role in St. Louis’ boodling investigation. During his boodling investigation, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Joseph “Holy Joe” Folk indicted City Councilman Charles Kratz for taking bribes or

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Wrestler Beats Jujitsu Man

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On St. Patrick’s Day, März 17, 1905, St. Louis sports fans were treated to a special match between local professional wrestler George Baptiste and traveling Japanese jujitsu practitioner Arata Suzuki. Baptiste delighted local fans by quickly defeating Suzuki in two straight falls. George Baptiste was a professional wrestler and all-around athlete, whose powerful swimming saved many St. Louisaner vor dem Ertrinken

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Customer Service Lessons from Grandpa

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In den späten 1990er Jahren, mein Großvater, Gilbert Ellis, war mit meiner Tante und Onkel Maureen Dale leben. Sie hatten beschlossen zu haben, eine große Garage / Schuppen installiert, so Opa und mein Onkel würde eine Werkstatt haben. Sie hatten den Schuppen zusammengesetzt und einen lokalen Elektrofirma engagiert, um Strom in die Werkstatt laufen. Uncle Dale had to run some errands on

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