Herman Johannpeter (1878 – 1921)

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When I started researching the family history, I only knew about two of my great-grandmother Caroline “Lee” Ellis’ nee Johannpeter’s siblings. My grandfather told me a lot about his Uncle “Jules”, Julius Johannpeter. Grandpa lived with Uncle Jules from the time he left Missouri Military Academy in 1932 until he married my grandmother, Alvina Ellis nee Mosblech in 1938. Opa

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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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Wire Thieves Kill Policeman

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Before Friday, April 7, 1916 was over, the Lewis brothers would kill two St. Louis Police Officers, John McKenna and William Dillon. McKenna was the first to fall, when he interrupted the brothers attempts to steal wire, ein wertvolles Gut im Ersten Weltkrieg. Dillon would be killed investigating McKenna’s murder. McKenna wurde beauftragt, nach den Kabeldieben zu suchen,

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Thank You, Herr. Bewegung (1937)

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Am Weihnachtsabend, 1937, the second Mr. Moto film, Thank You, Herr. Bewegung (1937) staring Peter Lorre, debuted. International Agent Mr. Moto strives to protect Chinese cultural treasures from international criminals. The Seven Scrolls will reveal the hiding place for the Tomb of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan’s warriors reportedly buried great treasure with their dead leader. Herr. Moto’s friend Prince

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Morrissey vs. Sullivan: Fight, Then Feud

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Am Oktober 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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Cat and the Canary (1927)

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(I have included Chapter 4 from my unpublished book, German Expressionism and The Cat and the Canary.) Leni and Karl Freund are the bridge between German Expressionism and American Expressionism. Freund was an art and film director on such films as The Golem (1920) and Metropolis (1927). He brought the distinct look of Expressionism to Dracula (1931) and The Mummy

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Herr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)

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Im April 7, 1939, Twentieth Century-Fox released the seventh of eight Mr. Bewegung “B” Kino. Herr. Moto in Danger Island beginnt mit Mr. Moto on a ship headed to Puerto Rico. Herr. Bewegung, played by Peter Lorre, and several passengers are watching a wrestling match. Twister McGurk, played by Warren Hymer, is wrestling Sailor Sam, played by Ward Bond. Herr. Bewegung

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