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Homicides in which the Circumstances included Suicide

25 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: May 24, 1896

  • Victim Name: Hacenek, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Esamhammer, Venzel
  • Address: 10647 Avenue N.
  • Case Number: 10647 Avenue N.
  • Case Description: Hacenck, Joseph, shot dead, 10647 Avenue N., by Venzel Esamhammer, who was arrested and sentenced July 6, 1896, by Judge Stein, to indefinite term in Joliet Pen.

Date of Offense: December 28, 1899

  • Victim Name: Larve, Alfred
  • DefendantName: Shanahan, Thomas
  • Address: 3023 Archer Av.
  • Case Number: 3023 Archer Av.
  • Case Description: Larve, Alfred, fatally assaulted in saloon, 3023 Archer Av., by Thomas Shanahan, who was arrested. Larve died in St. Luke's Hospital, Dec. 28, 1899, and Shanahan was exonerated by the Coroner's Jury.

Date of Offense: June 11, 1901

  • Victim Name: Payne, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Boland, Thomas
  • Address: 43rd st & Western Av.
  • Case Number: 43rd st & Western Av.
  • Case Description: Payne, Jospeh, 41 years old, died in Mercy Hospital from wounds received in fight June 11, at 43d St. and Western Av., by two brothers, Thomas and Martin Boland, both of whom were arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. 20th Prect. Acquitted by Jury in Judge Chytraus' court, Jan. 22, 1904.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1901

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  • Address: 210 E. 22nd st.
  • Case Number: 210 E. 22nd st.
  • Case Description: Nichols, Mrs. Charlotte, found dead Marlborough Hotel, 210 E. 22d St. Dr. Orville B. Burnett, who was with the woman, was arrested and claimed that both attempted suicide by morphine and that she succeeded. He was tried as accessory an on March 2, 1902, a jury in Judge Baker's court returned a verdict of guilty and recommended that his punishment be fixed at 15 years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: November 30, 1904

  • Victim Name: Polack, John
  • DefendantName: Kowalczick, Joseph
  • Address: 864 W. 21st st.
  • Case Number: 864 W. 21st st.
  • Case Description: Polack, John, 48 yrs., died in County Hospital. Cut in fight, 9:30 P.M., Nov. 30, at 864 W. 21st St., by Joseph Kowalczick, who escaped. 23d Prect. Arrested Dec. 1, Held by Coroner's Jury Dec. 2. Acquitted by jury in Judge Kersten's court, March 24, 1905.

Date of Offense: June 3, 1902

  • Victim Name: Rehim, Mrs. Rose
  • DefendantName: Klinke, Charles
  • Address: 148 Chicago Ave.
  • Case Number: 148 Chicago Ave.
  • Case Description: Rehm, Mrs. Rose, died, home, 148 Chicago Av., from four bullet wounds. Charles Klinke, Charles Zertenia and Oliver Cash arrested, all of whom asserted that she committed suicide. Coroner's verdict, suicide. Prisoners released. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: November 10, 1915

  • Victim Name: Boedecker, Walter
  • DefendantName: Boedecker, Margaret
  • Address: 541 Hobbie St
  • Case Number: 541 Hobbie St
  • Case Description: Boedecker, Walter - Age 6 - Found asphyxiated in bed with mother Margaret who had turned on gas with suicidal intent - home 541 Hobbie St., 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1924

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Antonette
  • DefendantName: Brill, Fred
  • Address: residence of victim
  • Case Number: residence of victim
  • Case Description: Thomas, Antonette - Age 36 - Committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid after her husband upbraided her for drinking moonshine. On 4/30/24, Fred Brill, who sold her the moonshine, was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 21 Dist. May 1924 No bill.

Date of Offense: March 2, 1927

  • Victim Name: Posta, Anton
  • DefendantName: Posta, Theresa (suicide)
  • Address: 18th District
  • Case Number: 18th District
  • Case Description: Posta, Anton - Age 14 - Found dead at 4:40 PM, in bed of home, together with his mother, Theresa Posta, both asphyxiated by gas which the woman had turned on with intent to commit suicide. 18 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1930

  • Victim Name: Cross, James J
  • DefendantName: Cross, Mary
  • Address:
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  • Case Description: Cross, James J. - Age 55 - Deceased and his daughter Mary J. - Age 33 - were asphyxiated by gas sometime during the night of 6/6/30. Gas evidently turned on by Mrs. Mary Cross. Bodies not discovered until June 9th. Thought to be a "suicide pact" between the three of them. Left no note. 6 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 8, 1930

  • Victim Name: Derorre, Tecula
  • DefendantName: Derome, Giovanna
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Derorre, Tecula - Age 7; Leo � Age 8; Claudio � Age 9 � Put to death sometime during the evening of May 8th but not discovered until May 10th. Tecula�s throat was cut and the other two children were shot to death, by their despondent mother, Giovanna, who also shot herself. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 14, 1929

  • Victim Name: Falconi, Virginia
  • DefendantName: Falconi, Salvatore
  • Address: 1000 N. Trumbull Ave.
  • Case Number: 1000 N. Trumbull Ave.
  • Case Description: Falconi, Virginia - Age 38 - Fatally shot 3:45 PM, 2/14/29, in her home, 1000 N. Trumbull Ave., by her husband, Salvatore Falconi, who then committed suicide. Deceased threatened to sue for separate maintenance. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 13, 1930

  • Victim Name: Franklin, Daisy L.
  • DefendantName: Harbor, James L.
  • Address: 5720 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Number: 5720 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Description: Franklin, Daisy L. - Age 20 - Colored - Shot to death at 4:30 PM, 2/13/30, in 3rd Apt., 5720 Calumet Ave., by her common-law husband, James L. Harbor, because she had left him. Harbor committed suicide immediately thereafter. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 28, 1929

  • Victim Name: Pauley, Eleanor
  • DefendantName: Pauley, James B.
  • Address: 1301 N. State St.
  • Case Number: 1301 N. State St.
  • Case Description: Pauley, Eleanor - Age 54 - Shot to death at about 1PM, 11/28/29 in Room 1647 Ambassador Hotel East, 1301 N. State St., by her husband, James B. Pauley, who committed suicide in the same manner. 36 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 7, 1930

  • Victim Name: Pope, Ethel, alias Gallagher
  • DefendantName: Gallagher, Thomas F.
  • Address: 5324 Winthrop Ave.
  • Case Number: 5324 Winthrop Ave.
  • Case Description: Pope, Ethel, alias Gallagher - Age 30 - Shot to death at 7:40 AM, 6/7/30, in her Apt. #608 - 5324 Winthrop Ave., where she lived with Thomas F. Gallagher as his common-law wife. Gallagher then committed suicide by shooting himself. 40 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 13, 1929

  • Victim Name: Rosenberg, Emma
  • DefendantName: Rosenberg, Michael
  • Address: 3409 Grenshaw St.
  • Case Number: 3409 Grenshaw St.
  • Case Description: Rosenberg, Emma - Age 27 - Shot to death at 8:08 PM, 5/13/29, in her home at 3409 Grenshaw St., by her husband, Michael Rosenberg, who committed suicide. They quarreled over payments on their furniture. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1928

  • Victim Name: Smith, Gertrude
  • DefendantName: Smith, Beacham A.
  • Address: 4437 Calumet ave.
  • Case Number: 4437 Calumet ave.
  • Case Description: Smith, Gertrude � Age 24 � Colored � Shot to death at 12:10 AM, 6/6/28, at home, 1st Apt., 4437 Calumet Ave., by her husband, Beacham A. Smith, who then shot and killed himself. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 14, 1929

  • Victim Name: Sundstrom, Millie
  • DefendantName: Sundstrom, Eric
  • Address: 2510 N. McVickers ave.
  • Case Number: 2510 N. McVickers ave.
  • Case Description: Sundstrom, Millie � Age 33 � Shot to death at 11:30 AM, 5/14/29, in the bath- room of her home, 2510 N. McVickers Ave., by her husband, Eric Sundstrom, who accused her of indescretions with other men. They had been married one month. Eric committed suicide by shooting himself. 31 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 29, 1928

  • Victim Name: Tauber, Frances
  • DefendantName: Tauber, May
  • Address: 2152 Caton St.
  • Case Number: 2152 Caton St.
  • Case Description: Tauber, Frances - Age 40 - Shot to death at 2:25 PM, 12/29/28 in her home, 2152 Caton St., by her husband, Max Tauber, who committed suicide by shooting himself. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 14, 1929

  • Victim Name: Teufel, Edward
  • DefendantName: Dietz, Charles
  • Address: 673 Diversey Parkway
  • Case Number: 673 Diversey Parkway
  • Case Description: Teufel, Edward - Age 57 - Shot to death at 10:45 PM, 5/14/29, in the kitchen of his home, 673 Diversey Parkway, by his brother-in-law, Charles Dietz, age 27, who thereupon committed suicide. The Coroner�s Jury and family could discover no motive for the murder. 37 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 25, 1930

  • Victim Name: Vlatowski, Agnes
  • DefendantName: Vlatowski, Stanley
  • Address: 912 N. Lincoln St.
  • Case Number: 912 N. Lincoln St.
  • Case Description: Ulatowski, Agnes - Age 23- Shot to death at 3 PM, 9/25/30, in her home, 912 N. Lincoln St., by her husband, Stanley Ulatowski, who accused her of infidelity. He shot her as she slept and then turned the weapon upon himself committing suicide. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 23, 1930

  • Victim Name: Van Patten, Maud
  • DefendantName: VanPatten, Aldridge
  • Address: 6437 Stewart Ave
  • Case Number: 6437 Stewart Ave
  • Case Description: Van Patten, Maud - Age 45 - Shot to death sometime during the night while asleep, in her home, 3rd Apt., 6437 Stewart Ave., by her husband, Aldridge Van Patten, who committed suicide with the same weapon. Asst. Cr. Mgr. Armour & Co. 15 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 26, 1929

  • Victim Name: Wiernich, Mary
  • DefendantName: Wiernich, Frank
  • Address: 1839 S. Wood St.
  • Case Number: 1839 S. Wood St.
  • Case Description: Wiernich, Mary - Age 32 - Shot to death at 8:28 P.M., 3/26/29, in her home, 1839 So. Wood St., by her husband, Frank Wiernich, during a domestic quarrel over jealousy on his part. Wiernich committed suicide by shooting himself. 23 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 8, 1929

  • Victim Name: Wright, Alice
  • DefendantName: Wright, Homer
  • Address: 2407 Prairie Ave
  • Case Number: 2407 Prairie Ave
  • Case Description: Wright, Alice - Age 60 - Shot to death at 7:40 PM, 9/8/29, in her home, 2407 Prairie Ave., by her husband, Homer Wright, who committed suicide by shooting himself. 3 Dist.

Homicides that took place in a Drinking Establishment

248 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: December 30, 1876

  • Victim Name: Bayne, Dennis
  • DefendantName: Hallovan, Maurice
  • Address: 16 W. Lake st.
  • Case Number: 16 W. Lake st.
  • Case Description: Bayne, Dennis, sailor, 34 yrs., stabbed to death with jack knife in saloon fight, 16 W. Lake St., by Maurice Hallovan, also a sailor, 21 yrs., who was arrested. W. Madison St. Station.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1878

  • Victim Name: Bloom, Toney
  • DefendantName: Wyland, Robert alias Dutchy
  • Address: Liberty & Jefferson st.
  • Case Number: Liberty & Jefferson st.
  • Case Description: Bloom, Toney, 23 yrs., killed, throat cut front of saloon, Liberty, and Jefferson St. by Robert Wyland, alias, "Dutchy" 16 yrs., who was arrested. W. 12th St. Station.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1880

  • Victim Name: Bateman, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Clark, Dr. L.J.
  • Address: 153 Blue Island av
  • Case Number: 153 Blue Island av
  • Case Description: Bateman, Patrick, 24 yrs., bartender in saloon 153 Blue Island Av., skull fractured by blow with chair by Dr. L.J. Clark, veterinary surgeon, who got into a quarrel ### the saloon with John McCaffery, struck at him with chair, missing him and striking Bateman, who died within an hour. Dr. Clark was arrested. W. 12th St. Station.

Date of Offense: November 12, 1898

  • Victim Name: Blum. Samuel
  • DefendantName: Mutcahy, Charles
  • Address: 4567 Wentworth Av.
  • Case Number: 4567 Wentworth Av.
  • Case Description: Blum, Samuel, 40 years old, shot dead in his saloon, 4567 Wentworth Av., by Charles Mulcahy whom he refused to serve with drink. Mucahy escaped but was arrested Nov. 13, by Lieut. Clancy, Offs. Burns, Reidy, Leonard, and Furley, of the 19th Prect., and held without bail. Nov. 14. Sentenced April 29, 1899, by Judge Gary to three years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: July 15, 1899

  • Victim Name: Brown, Frank
  • DefendantName: Connell, George
  • Address: 4528 S. Ashland Av.
  • Case Number: 4528 S. Ashland Av.
  • Case Description: Brown, Frank, 37 yrs., street foreman, 29th Ward, fatally shot in saloon, 4528 S. Ashland Av., by his brother in law, George Connell, proprietor of saloon, who surrendered at 20th Prect. Brown died en route to the County Hospital and body was taken to County Morgue. Connell was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, July 17.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1881

  • Victim Name: Cleveland, Mrs. Lizzie
  • DefendantName: Stamen, John
  • Address: 1621 Clark St.
  • Case Number: 1621 Clark St.
  • Case Description: Cleveland, Mrs. Lizzie, shot dead in her saloon, 1621 Clark St., by John Stamen who was arrested. 22d St. Station.

Date of Offense: August 18, 1881

  • Victim Name: Corrigan, James
  • DefendantName: Johnson, George
  • Address: 20th St. / Oakley Ave.
  • Case Number: 20th St. / Oakley Ave.
  • Case Description: Corrigan, James, 27 years old, killed, skull fractured by blow with fence board in saloon, 20th St. and Oakley Av., by George Johnson, who was arrested. Hinman St. Station.

Date of Offense: September 19, 1881

  • Victim Name: Crandell, William
  • DefendantName: Monroe, John
  • Address: 479 Clark St.
  • Case Number: 479 Clark St.
  • Case Description: Cranell, William, railroad man, fatally shot in saloon fight, 479 Clark St., by John Monroe, keeper, who was arrested. Cranell died same day in County Hospital. Harrison St. Station.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1886

  • Victim Name: Callahan, Garrett
  • DefendantName: Callahan, Dennis
  • Address: 62 Grand Ave.
  • Case Number: 62 Grand Ave.
  • Case Description: Callahan, Garrett, 30 years old, shot dead, saloon 62 Grand Av., by his uncle, Dennis Callahan, who was arrested. The young man had criminally assaulted his aunt, Dennis Callahan's wife, and had circulated stories that she was a prostitute. W. Chicago Av. Station.

Date of Offense: February 2, 1892

  • Victim Name: Cagney, William, alias Cox
  • DefendantName: McGuire, Charles
  • Address: 11 Henry St.
  • Case Number: 11 Henry St.
  • Case Description: Cagney, William, alias Cox, shot dead in saloon, 11 Henry St., by Charles McGuire, who was arrested. Sentenced Feb. 15, 1893, by Judge Dunne to five years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: May 8, 1893

  • Victim Name: Connelley, John
  • DefendantName: Shepperd, C.S.
  • Address: 1091 W. Lake St.
  • Case Number: 1091 W. Lake St.
  • Case Description: Connelly, John, fatally assaulted with can, saloon 1091 W. Lake St., by C.S. Shepperd, keeper, who was arrested, held to C.C., but finally discharged.

Date of Offense: August 17, 1893

  • Victim Name: Copeland, Josie
  • DefendantName: Stuart, John
  • Address: Taylor St. / Plymouth Pl.
  • Case Number: Taylor St. / Plymouth Pl.
  • Case Description: Copeland, Josie, colored, shot dead, Pouver's saloon, Taylor St. and Plymouth Place, by John Stuart, colored, who was arrested and held to the Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: August 17, 1897

  • Victim Name: Canton, Maggie
  • DefendantName: O'Neill, Thomas
  • Address: 3352 S. Morgan st.
  • Case Number: 3352 S. Morgan st.
  • Case Description: Canton, Maggie, 17 yrs., shot dead, saloon 3352 S. Morgan St., by Thomas O'Neill, who was arrested and acquitted.

Date of Offense: August 17, 1898

  • Victim Name: Cuthbertson, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Kielberg, Magnus
  • Address: 178 Milton Av
  • Case Number: 178 Milton Av
  • Case Description: Cuthbertson, Joseph, 35 yrs., fatally shot, 178 Milton Av., by Magnus Kielberg saloon keeper at above place, who alleged that Cuthbertson, with two companions, assaulted and attempted to rob him. Cuthbertson died in Alexian Bros. Hospital Kielberg was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury, but was acquitted by jury in C.C. Dec. 23, 1898.

Date of Offense: May 13, 1899

  • Victim Name: Chapell, William
  • DefendantName: Thomas, Edward
  • Address: 2910 State st.
  • Case Number: 2910 State st.
  • Case Description: Chappell, William, col'd, 21 yrs. fatally shot in fight, saloon 2910 State St., by Edward Thomas, who escaped, but was arrested in St. Paul and brought to Chicago May 18, by Off's. Smith and Hatcher, of 2d Prect., and on May 20 held without bail by Coroner's Jury. "No Bill" by Grand Jury, May term, 1899.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1900

  • Victim Name: Corey, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Maxwell, William
  • Address: 4228 Western Ave.
  • Case Number: 4228 Western Ave.
  • Case Description: Carey, Patrick, 40 yrs., shot dead, saloon 4228 Western Av., by William Maxwell, proprietor who was arrested. Henry Maxwell, 13 yrs., was shot by his father while firing at Carey, and was taken to Presbyterian Hosp. Maxwell was held without bail by Coroner's Jury. April 16, and acquitted by Jury in C.C. (Judge Smith) Nov. 17, 1900. "Self defense."

Date of Offense: February 1, 1901

  • Victim Name: Christian, Nick
  • DefendantName: Rosenbloom, Michael
  • Address: 423 S. Clark st
  • Case Number: 423 S. Clark st
  • Case Description: Christian, Nick, shot in saloon fight, 423 S. Clark St., died in Co. Hosp. Feb. 1. Michael Farrell, who shot him, escaped. Michael Rosenbloom arrested and acquitted Feb. 8, 1901. 2d Prect.

Date of Offense: August 22, 1902

  • Victim Name: Carroll, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Kelly, Thomas
  • Address: 205 W. Madison
  • Case Number: 205 W. Madison
  • Case Description: Carroll, Thomas, 35 yrs., fatally shot (died same day) in saloon 205 W. Madison St, by Thomas Kelly, keeper of saloon, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: January 27, 1903

  • Victim Name: Cook, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Biggimi, Humbert
  • Address: Northeast corner Lake st & 40th Av.
  • Case Number: Northeast corner Lake st & 40th Av.
  • Case Description: Cook, Joseph, fatally assaulted, saloon N.E. cor. Lake St. and 40th Av. Died same day home, 2002 W. Lake St. Humbert Biggimi, bartender, and Latricki Attilli, porter, arrested and held Jan. 31, to Grand Jury without bail by Coroner's Jury. Both acquitted, March 13, by jury in Judge McEwen's court.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1903

  • Victim Name: Chick
  • DefendantName: Mason, Charles
  • Address: 203 Plymouth Place
  • Case Number: 203 Plymouth Place
  • Case Description: "Chick," man known by this name, shot dead in reaer of Vito Saglis saloon, 203 Plymouth Place, in quarrel over a woman, 3 arrests, Charles Mason wanted. (See Selma).

Date of Offense: February 10, 1904

  • Victim Name: Crampia, Michael
  • DefendantName: Seneditto, Frank
  • Address: 2011 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 2011 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Crampia, Michael, 35 years old, shot in quarrel over card game front of saloon 2011 S. Clark St., by Frank Beneditto, who escaped. 3d Prect. Arrested Feb. 15, 1904, by Sergt. John McCann of 3d Prect. and turned over to Sheriff under indictment. Acquitted by Jury in C.C. Feb. 20, 1904. Judge McEwen.

Date of Offense: December 12, 1903

  • Victim Name: Christianson, George
  • DefendantName: Christianson, Nicholas
  • Address: 558 Armitage Av.
  • Case Number: 558 Armitage Av.
  • Case Description: Christianson, George, shot dead in saloon 558 Armitage Av., by his brother, Nicholas Christianson, who immediately committed suicide by shooting. Saloon belonged to the brothers. Shooting result of a quarrel. 34th Prect.

Date of Offense: March 15, 1904

  • Victim Name: Carpenter, Jefferson
  • DefendantName: Marshall, Robert
  • Address: 2830 State St.
  • Case Number: 2830 State St.
  • Case Description: Carpenter, Jefferson, colored, 29 years old, shot dead in quarrel over a woman in saloon, 2830 State St., by Robert Marshall, colored, proprietor of the saloon, who arrested. 4th Prect. Exonerated by Coroner's Jury March 16. "Self defense."

Date of Offense: November 18, 1904

  • Victim Name: Chandler, William
  • DefendantName: Carter, Charles
  • Address: 1309 State St.
  • Case Number: 1309 State St.
  • Case Description: Chandler, William, col'd, 36 yrs., died in Samaritan Hospital. Shot in fight Nov.18, in Clifford's saloon, 1309 State St.. Charles Carter, bartender, and Michael Clifford, prop., arrested. 2d Prect. Carter held by Coroner's Jury Nov. 23. Sentenced March 8, 1905, by Judge Barnes to Joliet Penitentiary. New trial granted May 23. Acquitted in C.C. June 20, 1905.

Date of Offense: October 14, 1905

  • Victim Name: Cocolo, Joseph
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 164 Polk St.
  • Case Number: 164 Polk St.
  • Case Description: Cocolo, Joseph, 29 yrs., died in County Hospital. Shot Oct. 14, at ???? saloon fight over card game, 164 Polk St., with a party of fellow Italians. 21st Prect.

Date of Offense: October 22, 1910

  • Victim Name: Crowley, George
  • DefendantName: Bailey, John
  • Address: 2824 Archer Ave.
  • Case Number: 2824 Archer Ave.
  • Case Description: Crowley, George, 26 years old, died in County Hospital. Shot at 9:30 P.M., Oct. 22, in Wm. McDonald's saloon, 2824 Archer Av., supposed by John Baily who was arrested. W.J. Sullivan, James White, and Andrew Seaman, Patrick Morrissey and Joseph Gaskin, alias Conlin were also arrested. 7th Prect. Baily held for murder and Gaskin and Wm. J. Sullivan and Gaskin as accessories by Coroner's Jury Nov. 15, 1905. Bailey sentenced to 28 years in Joliet Penitentiary. Feb. 26, by Judge Brentano.

Date of Offense: February 10, 1906

  • Victim Name: Carp, Vladislav "Charles Mille
  • DefendantName: Nagel, Joseph
  • Address: 443 S. Canal St.
  • Case Number: 443 S. Canal St.
  • Case Description: Carp, Vladislav, alias Charles Miller, 30 years old, Sithunian, bartender, shot dead in saloon 443 S. Canal St. by Officer Joseph Nangle of 21st Prect. after Carp had shot Officer James Egan, who attempted to arrest him. 21st Prect. Officer Nangle exonerated by Coroner's Jury Feb. 12, 1906.

Date of Offense: March 17, 1906

  • Victim Name: Curry, William
  • DefendantName: Dusing, Henry A.
  • Address: 899 Devon Ave.
  • Case Number: 899 Devon Ave.
  • Case Description: Curry, William, 25 yrs., of Winnetka, fatally shot in saloon fight, 899 Devon Av. Henry A. Dusing, prop., and Reinhold Staurenberg, bartender, arrested. 43d Prect. Dusing and Studemeyer held by Coroner's Jury March 19, 1906. "No bill" for Studemeyer and Dusing April 1906. No bill by Grand Jury in both cases.

Date of Offense: November 13, 1906

  • Victim Name: Calvan, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Cooney, Joseph
  • Address: 515 Haslings St.
  • Case Number: 515 Haslings St.
  • Case Description: Calvan, Thomas, 30 ys. old, fatally shot in a fight in saloon of M. Kabulske 515 Hastings St.on Nov. 11th by Joseph Cooney, who escaped. David Sinninger arrested as accessory and held on bonds of $10,000. Nov. 22, 1906, by Justice Eberhardt. Cooney ari. Dec. 14-'06. (24 pct.) Cooney held by coroner's jury. Sinninger no bill Jan. 1907. Cooney acquitted in Judge Kersten's court, July 19, 1907.

Date of Offense: January 19, 1907

  • Victim Name: Chiapatto, James
  • DefendantName: Pesce, Samuel(Sarfing)
  • Address: 35 Miller St.
  • Case Number: 35 Miller St.
  • Case Description: Chipatto, James, 26 yrs., died in County Hospital. Shot Jan. 19, in saloon 35 Miller St., by Samuel (Sarfing) Pesce, keeper, who escaped. 21st Prect. Arrested at Harvey, Ill., brought back and turned over to Sheriff, Oct. 10, 1907, under indictment . Acquitted by jury in Judge Windez' court, April 4, 1908.

Date of Offense: October 24, 1892

  • Victim Name: Lynch, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Sanferberg, Adolph
  • Address: 453 State st.
  • Case Number: 453 State st.
  • Case Description: Lynch, Thomas, died in Mercy Hospital from fractured skull, received Oct. 24, in saloon 453 State St. He was struck with a pop bottle by Adolph Sanferberg, bartender, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1887

  • Victim Name: O'Brien, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Kleeman, William
  • Address: 64 Blue Island Av.
  • Case Number: 64 Blue Island Av.
  • Case Description: O'Brien, Patrick, plumber, 38 years old, shot dead, front of saloon 64 Blue Island Av., by William Kleeman, proprietor of saloon, who was arrested. O'Brien had created a disturbance in the saloon, was ejected and shattered the glass in door. W. 12th St. Station.

Date of Offense: September 22, 1875

  • Victim Name: Stewart, Maude
  • DefendantName: McDonnell, James
  • Address: 58 W. N=Madison st.
  • Case Number: 58 W. N=Madison st.
  • Case Description: Stewart, Maude, shot in John Donnelly's saloon, 58 W. Madison St., by James McDonnell, who had a quarrel with and fired at Martin Neary, one of the bullets striking Miss Stewart, who died Sept. 23, at her room 167 W. Madison St. McDonnell was arrested. W. Madison St. Station.

Date of Offense: February 22, 1876

  • Victim Name: Scneider, Fred
  • DefendantName: Cameron, George
  • Address: 369 - 371 State st.
  • Case Number: 369 - 371 State st.
  • Case Description: Schneider, Fred., shot dead in Potteisen's saloon, 369-371 State St., by George Cameron, who immediately committed suicide by shooting. Harrison St. Station.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1895

  • Victim Name: Schlesser, John
  • DefendantName: Smith, John
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Schlesser, John, fatally shot in saloon, Lyons, Ill., by John Smith, who was arrested. May 30

Date of Offense: August 5, 1895

  • Victim Name: Szurpiet, Stanislaus
  • DefendantName: Scotty
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Szurpiet, Stanislaus, killed in saloon fight. Lemont, Ill, by a man known as "Scotty."

Date of Offense: November 1, 1908

  • Victim Name: Tunno, Louis
  • DefendantName: Renda, Frank
  • Address: 178 W Polk st
  • Case Number: 178 W Polk st
  • Case Description: Tunno, Louis, 50 ys. old. Shot dead in his saloon. 178 W. Polk St. by Frank Renda who escaped. 21 pct. Renda, alias Frank Runondi, alias Carlo Calagiuri arrested Asst. Chief's men. Held by Gr. Jury 11/30/08. Acquitted May 22,'09. Judge Brentano.

Date of Offense: February 1, 1897

  • Victim Name: Sheehan, Julia
  • DefendantName: Bromin, Joseph
  • Address: 131 Ewing st.
  • Case Number: 131 Ewing st.
  • Case Description: Sheehan, Julia, 17 years old, fatally shot in saloon 131 Ewing St., by Joseph Bronin, who was arrested and exonerated.

Date of Offense: February 8, 1897

  • Victim Name: Stewart, John
  • DefendantName: Redmond, Thomas, Texas Tom
  • Address: 371 Clark st.
  • Case Number: 371 Clark st.
  • Case Description: Stewart, John, fatally shot in saloon, 371 Clark St., by Thomas Redmond, alias "Texas Tom," who was arrested and sentenced April 28, by Judge Payne to life imprisonment in Joliet Penitentiary. Execution stayed and Redmond released from County Jail Dec. 5, on account of ill-health. Dying of consumption.

Date of Offense: February 24, 1897

  • Victim Name: Schomaker, Henry
  • DefendantName: Waltenberg, Ludwig
  • Address: 299 Wells st.
  • Case Number: 299 Wells st.
  • Case Description: Schomaker, Henry, fatally shot in his saloon 299 Wells St. Died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Ludwig Waltenberg arrested and acquitted. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1897

  • Victim Name: Sohlern, Emil
  • DefendantName: Browman, Edward
  • Address: 197 Wells st.
  • Case Number: 197 Wells st.
  • Case Description: Sohlern, Emil, shot dead in his saloon, 197 Wells St. Edward Bronman arrested and discharged. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: October 16, 1899

  • Victim Name: Smith, Henry
  • DefendantName: Jaeger, William J.
  • Address: 2128 State st.
  • Case Number: 2128 State st.
  • Case Description: Smith, Henry, 32 years old, died in Mercy Hospital. Shot in saloon, 2128 State St., by William J. Jaeger, who was arrested and acquitted by jury in Judge Baker's court, July 25, 1900.

Date of Offense: February 8, 1900

  • Victim Name: Spencer, Frank aka O'Keefe
  • DefendantName: Barmm, Frank H
  • Address: 1359 W Madison st
  • Case Number: 1359 W Madison st
  • Case Description: Spencer, Frank, alias O'Keefe, 35 yrs., noted criminal, shot dead in saloon 1359 W. Madison St., by Frank H. Barmm. Spencer had robbed the till and was robbing Mr. Barmm when shot.

Date of Offense: May 3, 1900

  • Victim Name: Spelz, Emma
  • DefendantName: Holst, Hattie
  • Address: 1626 N Clark
  • Case Number: 1626 N Clark
  • Case Description: Spelz, Emma, 34 years old, shot dead in saloon 1626 N. Clark St., by Mrs. Hattie Holst who was arrested by Capt. Schuettler, of 41st Prect. Mrs. Holst acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge Baker) July 27, 1900.

Date of Offense: June 5, 1900

  • Victim Name: Scholz, John
  • DefendantName: perterson, Conrad A
  • Address: Niles Center
  • Case Number: Niles Center
  • Case Description: Scholz, John, saloon keeper, Niles Center, shot dead by Constable Conrad A. Peterson, who was arrested, but discharged by Coroner's Jury June 7. Peterson was serving a writ and was attacked by Scholz.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1891

  • Victim Name: unknown man
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Paddy
  • Address: 295 S Clark
  • Case Number: 295 S Clark
  • Case Description: Unknown man, 35 years old, fatally assaulted, saloon 295 S. Clark St., by Paddy Ryan, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1900

  • Victim Name: Schneider, William
  • DefendantName: Schneider, Ernest
  • Address: 5901 Halsted
  • Case Number: 5901 Halsted
  • Case Description: Schneider, William, 17 years old, shot dead in father's saloon, 5901 Halsted St., in struggle for possession of revolver by his brother, Ernest, who was arrested. 11th Prect.

Date of Offense: November 25, 1900

  • Victim Name: Seomper, Joseph
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Front and N Sangamon
  • Case Number: Front and N Sangamon
  • Case Description: Seomper, Joseph, died in County Hospital. Stabbed in saloon fight, Front and N. Sangamon Sts. Nov. 25, by John Padraza, 16 years old, who claimed that he acted in self defense. Held by Coroner's Jury Nov. 27. Found guilty by Jury in Judge Smith's court, March 28, 1901.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1901

  • Victim Name: Stork, Andrew
  • DefendantName: LaPorte, Stephen
  • Address: 1024 W 119th st
  • Case Number: 1024 W 119th st
  • Case Description: Stark, Andrew, 24 years old, died in County jail Hospital from wounds received in saloon fight , June 1, at 1024 W. 119th St. Stephen LaPorte, Joseph Davia and John Erothey arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Davia and LaPorte acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge Smith) Sept. 20, 1901.

Date of Offense: December 16, 1902

  • Victim Name: Simpson, George
  • DefendantName: Jones, Charles
  • Address: 213 W Lake
  • Case Number: 213 W Lake
  • Case Description: Simpson, George, colored, fatally shot in fight in saloon, 213 W. Lake St., by Charles Jones, colored. Simpson first shot Jones, who wrested the revolver from Simpson and fired the fetal shot. Both were taken to the County Hospital, where Simpson died same day and Jones Dec. 29. 27th Prect.

Date of Offense: February 1, 1903

  • Victim Name: Smith, Samul
  • DefendantName: Tracey, James
  • Address: 3121 State
  • Case Number: 3121 State
  • Case Description: Smith, Samuel, at tough, fatally shot, saloon, 3121 State St., by James Tracey, proprietor, in fight over a poker game. Tracey was arrested and released on $5000 bond Feb. 3, by Judge McEwen and was exonerated by Coroner's Jury Feb. 7.

Date of Offense: April 1, 1903

  • Victim Name: Sullivan, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Port, Charles
  • Address: 2461 Cottage Grove av
  • Case Number: 2461 Cottage Grove av
  • Case Description: Sullivan, Joseph, 24 years old, shot dead in Charles McCarthy's saloon, 2461 Cottage Grove Av., by Charles Port, bartender, who was arrested. During a quarrel Sullivan first fired at Port, when the latter drew a revolver and fired the fatal shot. 4th Prect. Port exonerated by Coroner's Jury. "Self defense."

Date of Offense: May 18, 1903

  • Victim Name: Selma, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Sayers, William
  • Address: 203 Plymouth place
  • Case Number: 203 Plymouth place
  • Case Description: Selma, Joseph, of Waukegan, Ill., shot dead in rear of Vito leglis saloon, 203 Plymouth Place, by Harry Macon, who escaped. 2d Prect. William Sayers arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. June 2. Martin Maloney arrested as accessory and held in bonds of $2000 June 2, by Justice Prindiville. Maloney and Sayers charged by Grand Jury, June term, 1903.

Date of Offense: September 16, 1903

  • Victim Name: Strauders, Mattie
  • DefendantName: Thompson, Philip
  • Address: 567 State st
  • Case Number: 567 State st
  • Case Description: Strouders, Mrs. Mattie, colored, 34 years, fatally shot in alley rear of Abe Paul's saloon, 567 State St., by Philip Thompson, col'd., who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Sept. 25. Sentenced Dec. 5, 1903, by Judge Clifford to Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: May 21, 1904

  • Victim Name: Shaughnessy, Michael
  • DefendantName: Long, Robert
  • Address: 493 Canal
  • Case Number: 493 Canal
  • Case Description: Shaughnessy, Officer Michael, 21st Prect., died in County Hospital. Shot May 21, by Officer Robert Long, of 21st Prect., who with Off's. Murry and Shaughnessy were attacked by a crowd who attempted to rescue a prisoner in saloon 493 Canal St. Long was knocked down, beaten and cut with a knife and while prostrate drew his gun and fired at his assailants, missing them and hitting Off. Shaughnessy. Off. Long exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 2, 1904.

Date of Offense: August 4, 1904

  • Victim Name: Solarick, John
  • DefendantName: Hita, Ignazt
  • Address: 115 McHenry st
  • Case Number: 115 McHenry st
  • Case Description: Solarick, John, and Anna, husband and wife, shot dead in their saloon 115 McHenry St., by Ignazt Hita, who was arrested. 33d Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 5. Life sentence in Pen., Nov. 26, by Jury in Judge Tuthill's court.

Date of Offense: January 29, 1904

  • Victim Name: Schramon, John
  • DefendantName: Basieviz, Thomas
  • Address: 220 W ##th st
  • Case Number: 220 W ##th st
  • Case Description: Schraman, John, 22 yrs., stabbed to death in quarrel in saloon 220 W. ##th St. John Rusher and George Petchko arrested, 21st Prect. Thoms Parilzez arrested Feb. 3, and confessed. Thomas Basieviz held by Coroner's Jury Feb. 17, 1905.

Date of Offense: June 21, 1905

  • Victim Name: Sleeting, Joseph
  • DefendantName: O'Neill, Peter
  • Address: 365 Indiana
  • Case Number: 365 Indiana
  • Case Description: Sleeting, Joseph, 28 yrs., fatally shot (died almost immediately) in saloon, 365 Indiana St. by Officer Peter O'Neill, of First Prect., whom Sleeting struck several times with a bottle. Officer O'Neill exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 22, 1905.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1905

  • Victim Name: Stopcie, Dominick
  • DefendantName: Geripo, Ncolo
  • Address: 2933 S Jefferson
  • Case Number: 2933 S Jefferson
  • Case Description: Stopcie, Dominick, 40 yrs., died at 6:00 A.M. in County Hospital. Shot at 12:20 A.M. in front of saloon 293 S. Jefferson St., by Ncolo Geripo, who with five others, was arrested. 21st P.

Date of Offense: August 19, 1906

  • Victim Name: Taglio, Joe
  • DefendantName: Yasillio, Jacob
  • Address: 203 Plymouth Ct.
  • Case Number: 203 Plymouth Ct.
  • Case Description: Taglis, Joe, 45 ys. old. Shot Aug. 19 by Jacob Yasillio in a quarrel at 203 Plymouth Ct. During the quarrel Yasillio was shot and instantly hilled by Tony Taglio brother of Joe, in whose saloon the shooting took place. Joe Taglio died at St. Luke's Hospital Aug. 20-06, from wounds rec'd. 2d pct.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1910

  • Victim Name: Vivaquaa, Alexander
  • DefendantName: Levay, Henry
  • Address: Polk and Harrison
  • Case Number: Polk and Harrison
  • Case Description: Vivacqua, Alexander, 51 ys. old. Fatally assaulted in saloon at Polk & Harrison Sts. by Henry Levay, a cab driver who was arrested. 2 prect. Held by coroner's jury Dec. 28, 10. No bill by Grand Jury, January, 1911.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Watts, John
  • DefendantName: Billy Hayes; aka Gorman
  • Address: Clark and S Water sts
  • Case Number: Clark and S Water sts
  • Case Description: Watts, John, stabbed to death in Wilson's saloon, Clark and S. Water Sts., by "Billy" Hayes, alias Gorman, who escaped at the time, but was arrested in Allegheny, Pa., July 5, 1887, and brought back to Chicago.

Date of Offense: September 15, 1890

  • Victim Name: wrazildo, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Provijimski, Joseph
  • Address: 84th st and Commercial
  • Case Number: 84th st and Commercial
  • Case Description: Wrazildo, Joseph, fatally stabbed in saloon, 84th St. and Commercial Av., by Joseph Provijimski, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: December 5, 1890

  • Victim Name: Ward, William E
  • DefendantName: Hughes, David
  • Address: 271 31st st
  • Case Number: 271 31st st
  • Case Description: Ward, William E., died from assault committed in saloon, 271 31st St., by David Hughes, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1893

  • Victim Name: Williams, John aka John Chunk
  • DefendantName: Derrith, Sam, aka Black Sam
  • Address: 456 D earborn St
  • Case Number: 456 D earborn St
  • Case Description: Williams, John, alias "John Chunk," colored, fatally shot in fight in Henderson's saloon, 456 Dearborn St., by Same Derreth, alias "Black Sam," who was arrested.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1897

  • Victim Name: Wall, Walter
  • DefendantName: Harty, Wiliam
  • Address: 1927 W 22 st
  • Case Number: 1927 W 22 st
  • Case Description: Wall, Walter, killed by blow with fist, saloon, 1927 W. 22d St., by William Harty, who was arrested and exonerated by Coroner's Jury Dec. 27.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1898

  • Victim Name: Wallbaum, Henry
  • DefendantName: Zeller, William
  • Address: 547 Clark st
  • Case Number: 547 Clark st
  • Case Description: Wallbaum, Henry, 39 years old, fatally shot, saloon 547 Clark St., by William Zeller, proprietor, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Sentenced to fourteen years in Joliet Penitentiary, by jury in Judge Burke's court, Dec. 13, 1898.

Date of Offense: August 24, 1898

  • Victim Name: Wolf, Tilie aka tillie faenric
  • DefendantName: Berhardt, Rose
  • Address: 1117 N Clark st
  • Case Number: 1117 N Clark st
  • Case Description: Wolf, Tillie, alias Tillie Faenrich, fatally assaulted in front of saloon, 1117 N. Clark St. by Rose Bernhardt and Christ Lumberg, who were arrested and held. Rose Bernhardt discharged in C.C. (Judge Tuthill) March 9, 1899. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: November 11, 1898

  • Victim Name: Williams, Heny F
  • DefendantName: McNeil, Wm
  • Address: 161 18th st
  • Case Number: 161 18th st
  • Case Description: Williams, Henry F., died in County Hospital from fracture of skull received in saloon 161 18th St., Nov. 11, caused by assault by Wm. McNeil, who was arrested. 3d Prect.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1899

  • Victim Name: Walgren, Martin
  • DefendantName: Fisher, Fred
  • Address: 262 N Clark
  • Case Number: 262 N Clark
  • Case Description: Walgren, Martin, 22 years old, fatally cut in saloon fight, 262 N. Clark St., by Fred. Fisher, who was arrested and exonerated by Coroner's Jury, Sept. 22, '99, on ground of self defense.Walgren died on same date in Alexian Bros. Hospital. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: September 25, 1901

  • Victim Name: Walters, John
  • DefendantName: Kurtz, Wm.
  • Address: 1427 State
  • Case Number: 1427 State
  • Case Description: Walters, John, colored, died in Samaritan Hospital from bullet in brain, the shot having been fired Sept. 25, in saloon 1427 State St., by Wm. Kurtz, bartender, in quarrel over payment for beer. Kurtz was arrested, indicted Oct. 26, and sentenced Feb. 15, 1902, by Judge Dunne to indefinite term in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: October 19, 1902

  • Victim Name: Walff, Charles
  • DefendantName: Bowes, George
  • Address: 313 Fucton st
  • Case Number: 313 Fucton st
  • Case Description: Walff, Charles, 27 years old, fatally stabbed in saloon 313 Fulton St., by George Bowes, bartender, who was arrested, but exonerated Oct. 21, by Coroner's Jury. 27th Prect.

Date of Offense: January 26, 1903

  • Victim Name: Waters, Patrick, aka Dyke
  • DefendantName: McGill, John
  • Address: 302 1/2 W Randolph
  • Case Number: 302 1/2 W Randolph
  • Case Description: Waters, Patrick, alias Dyke, 25 years old, shot dead in quarrel in saloon, 302 1/2 W. Randolph St., by John McGill, proprietor, who fled from the city. 28th Prect. McGill arrested Nov. 22, 1903, and turned over to Sheriff under indictment.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1903

  • Victim Name: Waldron, reiley
  • DefendantName: Edison, Joseph aka Curtis, Jos
  • Address: 933 W Lake st
  • Case Number: 933 W Lake st
  • Case Description: Waldron, Reiley, col'd., killed in fight, front of saloon, 933 W. Lake St., by Fred. Snyder col'd., who escaped. 29th Prect. Joseph Curtis arrested July 7, and held by Coroner's Jury July 8. Joseph Edison, alias Curtis, acquitted Oct. 16, 1903.

Date of Offense: October 9, 1904

  • Victim Name: Webb, Abraham D
  • DefendantName: Justine, Matthew
  • Address: 71st and Dobson
  • Case Number: 71st and Dobson
  • Case Description: Webb, Abraham, D., killed, blow with fist in brawl in saloon, 71st St. and Dobson Av., by Mathew Justine, who was arrested. 15th Prect. Mathew Justine held by Coroner's Jury, Oct. 10.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1905

  • Victim Name: Wakelly, Sol
  • DefendantName: Fisher, Charles
  • Address: 35th and Dearbourn st
  • Case Number: 35th and Dearbourn st
  • Case Description: Wakeley, Sol., colored, 35 years old, died in Provident Hospital. Shot July 30 in saloon, 36th and Dearborn Sts., by Charles Fisher, col'd., who escaped. 5th Prect.

Date of Offense: April 22, 1906

  • Victim Name: Websztas, Nichol
  • DefendantName: Paluene, Anton
  • Address: 881 33rd st
  • Case Number: 881 33rd st
  • Case Description: Websztas, Nichol, 34 yrs., Lithuanian, teamster, killed by blow on head with billiard cue in John Zilwitis' saloon, 881 33d St., by Anton Paluens, who was arrested. 6th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury April 27, 1906. Acquitted by jury in Judge Kavanagh's court Sept. 19, 1906.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1908

  • Victim Name: Widzarg, Blarei
  • DefendantName: Bernard, Steve
  • Address: 4554 Justine st.
  • Case Number: 4554 Justine st.
  • Case Description: Widzarg, Blarei, 45 ys. old. Found dead from bullet wounds in his saloon at 4554 Justine St. Steve Bernard, his partner, arrested. 20 pct. John Bezup, Anton Gszanek, Steve Janiski, alias Bandhouse, and Joseph Savenskief arrested and held by coroner's jury Aug. 7, '08. Bezup, Janiski, and Savnski to Pontiac Ref. By Judge Kersten March 9, '09.

Date of Offense: October 24, 1908

  • Victim Name: Wilson, Jim
  • DefendantName: King, Off. Joe
  • Address: Wood & Huron sts.
  • Case Number: Wood & Huron sts.
  • Case Description: Wilson, Jim, ex-convict, 28 yrs., died in County Hospital. Shot Oct. 24, by Officer Joe King, 32d Prect., after committing a saloon robbery at Wood and Huron Sts.

Date of Offense: March 23, 1911

  • Victim Name: Altman, Vincent
  • DefendantName: Enright, Maurice
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Altman, Vincent, 32 yrs., fatally shot Briggs House Bar, by unknown man. Maurice Enright arrested. 1st Prect. Indicted by Grand Jury June 23,'11. - Sean O' Donnell, Theo Kearney and Jos. Garvin indicted. 11/13/11 - Enright sent. Joliet - Life. - McSurely.

Date of Offense: January 26, 1917

  • Victim Name: Barnes, James A.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3501 S. State St
  • Case Number: 3501 S. State St
  • Case Description: Barnes, James A. - Age 33 - (Col) Fatally stabbed at the Penam a Caf� 3501 S. State St., in quarrel with Abvernice Howell who on Jan. 27th was held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. 5/29/17 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: September 20, 1916

  • Victim Name: Corrigan, Hugh, Corcoran
  • DefendantName: Kebarth, John
  • Address: 412 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 412 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Corrigan, hugh, alias Corcoran - Age 42 - Fatally assaulted (kicked in stomach) on Sept 20th , in saloon at 412 So. Clark St., by John Kebarth who on 11/10 was held by the Coroner. Ges. White (col.) held as accessory. 2nd Pct. Nov. 1916 No Bills on both.

Date of Offense: March 15, 1917

  • Victim Name: Carmody, Frank
  • DefendantName: Galbraith, Clarence
  • Address: 1500 W. Harrison st.
  • Case Number: 1500 W. Harrison st.
  • Case Description: Carmody, Frank - Age 26 - Fatally shot in saloon at 1500 W. Harrison St. , by Clarence Galbraith, who on 3/16/17 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. June 16, 1917 Galbraith was sentenced to Joliet Pen by Judge Pain.

Date of Offense: April 10, 1917

  • Victim Name: Coletta, Conceno
  • DefendantName: Bases, Charles
  • Address: 1048 W. Taylor st.
  • Case Number: 1048 W. Taylor st.
  • Case Description: Coletta, Conceno - Age 29 - Shot to death in saloon at 1048 W. Taylor St. after quarrel with Charles Bases whom he shot and killed when the latter returned to the saloon armed with 2 revolvers. 21st Pct.

Date of Offense: April 21, 1917

  • Victim Name: Connelly, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Greer, Daniel D.
  • Address: 418 Wells st.
  • Case Number: 418 Wells st.
  • Case Description: Connelly, Thomas - Age 45 - Shot to death in his saloon at 418 Wells St., by 3 unknown robbers who escaped in a Ford auto owned by Daniel D. Greer who on 5/9 was held by the Coroner as accessory to murder before the fact. 38th Pct. May 1917 No bill on Greer.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1917

  • Victim Name: Cleary, Michael
  • DefendantName: Ward, Thomas
  • Address: 919 Madison st.
  • Case Number: 919 Madison st.
  • Case Description: Cleary, Michael - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted on 4/28 in sasloon at 919 Madison St., by Thomas Ward, who on 5/23 was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 10/31/17 Acquitted - McGorty.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1918

  • Victim Name: Clausen, George
  • DefendantName: Maloney, Dan
  • Address: 2632 Madison st.
  • Case Number: 2632 Madison st.
  • Case Description: Clausen, George, Patrolman, 22 Pct. - Age 42 - Shot to death in saloon at 2632 Madison St., by Dan Maloney, one of three who held up the saloon. Maloney also was shot by Clausen & Beauchamp, dying next day. 22 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 28, 1918

  • Victim Name: Cichorz, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Ysczak, Radian
  • Address: 2448 25th st.
  • Case Number: 2448 25th st.
  • Case Description: Cichorz, Joseph - Age 38 - Shot to death at 2448 - 25th St., by 4 unknown men who attempted to rob him in his saloon. 18th Pct. 1/30/18 Radian Ysczak held to G.J. in $10,000.00 by Judge Guerin. 7/15/19 Radian Ysczak sentenced to Joliet for 20 years - Guerin.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1919

  • Victim Name: Cartin, Daniel
  • DefendantName: Ward, John
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Cartin, Daniel J. -Age 32 - Patrolman, 13 Pct. Fatally shot July 30th in saloon at 43rd St. and Union Ave., while quarreling with John Ward, who as also shot by Cartin, dying next day. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1920

  • Victim Name: Cobb, Herbert
  • DefendantName: Bennett, Winfield
  • Address: 203 Kensington Ave.
  • Case Number: 203 Kensington Ave.
  • Case Description: Cobb, Herbert - Age 37 - Colored - Shot to death in poolroom, 203 Kensington Ave., during a quarrel with several colored men. On 4/26/20 Winfield Bennett and Emmet Lee were held by the Coroner. 10 Pct. 11/3/20 Bennett to Joliet Pen. for 14 years. Lee Nolle Prossed - Pam.

Date of Offense: November 22, 1920

  • Victim Name: Campbell, Harrison
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3546 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 3546 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Campbell, Harrison - Age 81 - Colored - Shot to death in saloon at 3546 So. State St., by three unknown colored men who robbed the saloon and patrons. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1912

  • Victim Name: Ford, Devine
  • DefendantName: Hanefin, Thos.
  • Address: Harrison st. and Winchester Av.
  • Case Number: Harrison st. and Winchester Av.
  • Case Description: Devine, Ford. 25 yrs. Fatally shot Aug. 15th Saloon Harrison St. and Winchester Av. by Thos. Hanefin who was arrested. 28 Pct. Held by Coroner 8/16/12. 9-1912 No bill.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Dorsey, Jeremiah
  • DefendantName: Behler, Chas.
  • Address: 9440 Commercial Av.
  • Case Number: 9440 Commercial Av.
  • Case Description: Dorsey, Jeremiah, 23 yrs. Fatally assaulted Cherinds saloon (fists) 9440 Commercial Av. by Chas. Behler who was exonerated by Corone 10/7/12 - 15 Prect.

Date of Offense: March 8, 1914

  • Victim Name: Dunne, Edward
  • DefendantName: Halstrom, Louis
  • Address: 1365 Wells st.
  • Case Number: 1365 Wells st.
  • Case Description: Dunne, Edward. "Col." 54 yrs. Shot dead by Louis Halstrom in saloon at 1365 Wells St. 39th Prct. Halstrom escaped. - Halstrom arrested 3/26/14 and turned over to the Sheriff on Copias. 7/21/14 Halstrom acquitted - Dever.

Date of Offense: March 28, 1914

  • Victim Name: DeRock, Peter
  • DefendantName: O'Donell, Edward
  • Address: 5100 Broadway
  • Case Number: 5100 Broadway
  • Case Description: DeRock, Peter. 42 years. Shot dead by Edward O'Donnell in Saloon at 5100 Broadway - 44th Prct. - O'Donnell arrested 3/29/14 and in ____________________4/2/14 - O'Donnell exonerated by Coroner.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1914

  • Victim Name: Daskal, James
  • DefendantName: Kiriaco, Gianaris
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Daskal, James - Age 30 - Skull fractured in fight in saloon at 736 N.Clark St. 12/22 Kiriaco Gianaris and Thannis Manos held by Coroner for murder. Also Mike Malizeto, James Visaces, Ges. Trakanos & Aleck Macris ordered held when arrested. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: January 10, 1915

  • Victim Name: DiAgostino, Salvatore
  • DefendantName: Ges. Russo
  • Address: 70 W. Polk
  • Case Number: 70 W. Polk
  • Case Description: DiAgostino, Salvatore - Age 50 - Shot to death in saloon at 70 W. Polk St., by Ges. Russo whom the Coroner on 1/11/15 ordered be held to G.J. when apprehended. 21st Pct.

Date of Offense: February 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dominico, Amedis
  • DefendantName: Quintleni, Dominick
  • Address: 1001 S. Racine
  • Case Number: 1001 S. Racine
  • Case Description: Dominico, Amedis - Age 36 - Fatally stabbed during quarrel in saloon at 1001 So. Racine Ave. 2/14/16 Dominick Quintleni held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 6/19/16 Quintello acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Deubler, Christian
  • DefendantName: Andrew Pepper
  • Address: 918 Randolph St
  • Case Number: 918 Randolph St
  • Case Description: Deubler, Christian - Age 55 -Stabbed to death (10 times) at 918 Randolph St., his saloon, by Andrew Pepper, whom he had ordered to stop singing. 8/14/16 Pepper held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 12/8/16 Sentenced to hang 2/23/1917 - Kersten. 6/20/17 Commuted to life Impr. In Joliet Pen. by Governor Lowden.

Date of Offense: January 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: Davis, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Will Brown
  • Address: 3120 State St
  • Case Number: 3120 State St
  • Case Description: Davis, Hugh - Age 31 - (Col.) Fatally assaulted (baseball bat used) on Jan. 5 in saloon at 3120 State St., by Will Brown, who on Jan. 23rd was held by the Coroner. 5th Precinct. Aug. 3, 1917 Brown acquitted - Judge Pain.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1917

  • Victim Name: Duchiasky, Ignatz
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1101 W. 14th
  • Case Number: 1101 W. 14th
  • Case Description: Duchinsky, Ignatz - Age 25 - Fatally shot April 14th in saloon at 1101 W. 14th St., by one of 3 unknown men who robbed him. 21st Pct.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1918

  • Victim Name: Doherty, John
  • DefendantName: Moylan, Walter
  • Address: 2815 Shields Av
  • Case Number: 2815 Shields Av
  • Case Description: Doherty, John - Age 43 - Supposed to have been assaulted in his saloon at 2815 Shields Ave., On 7/8 Walter Moylan was held by the Coroner together with Matthew Petrie and Arthur Moylan as accessories before fact. 15 Pct. July 1918 No bills on all 3.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1914

  • Victim Name: Erikson, Charles
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2359 W. 22nd St.
  • Case Number: 2359 W. 22nd St.
  • Case Description: Erikson, Charles - Age 39 - Shot and killed at 2359 W. 22nd St. by 2 unknown men who held up his saloon and who so far (12/10) are still unknown. 23rd Pct.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Frye, Samuel
  • DefendantName: Link, Virgil
  • Address: 3401 State St
  • Case Number: 3401 State St
  • Case Description: Frye, Samuel (col.) 34 ys. old. Died from skull fracture received at saloon 3401 State St. 5 prect. Virgil Link, "Col." arrested and held by Coroner 6/3/12. June 1912 No bill in Link case also no bill on John Latimer and Mathew Simmons. ??? case.

Date of Offense: December 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Foster, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 141 S Sangamon
  • Case Number: 141 S Sangamon
  • Case Description: Foster, James - Age 30 - Shot to death in saloon at 141 So. Sangamon St., by 1 of 3 unknown men whose arrest Coroner recommends. 1/10/15. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: May 9, 1916

  • Victim Name: Fitzgerald, Daniel
  • DefendantName: Morley, John
  • Address: 4701 S Halsted
  • Case Number: 4701 S Halsted
  • Case Description: Fitzgerald, Daniel - Age 21 - Shot to death in saloon at 4701 So. Halsted St., by John Morley, who on 5/10/16 was held by the Coroner. 19 Pct. 11/25/16 to Joliet Pen. - Pam.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1916

  • Victim Name: Floss, George
  • DefendantName: Mortell, Harold
  • Address: 1400 S Halsted
  • Case Number: 1400 S Halsted
  • Case Description: Floss, George - Age 22 - Fatally shot Dec. 26th in saloon at 1400 So. Halsted St., by his brother-in-law Harold Mortell who on 12/29/16 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/25/17 Stricken Off - Fitch.

Date of Offense: June 2, 1917

  • Victim Name: Frederick, Arthur
  • DefendantName: Wold, David
  • Address: 1500 W Polk St
  • Case Number: 1500 W Polk St
  • Case Description: Frederick, Arthur - Age 25 -Robber fatally shot when he and James R. Murray attempted to rob saloon at 1500 W. Polk St. David Wold, who shot him, was on June 7th exonerated by the Coroner. 21st Pct.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1920

  • Victim Name: Fosberg, Paul
  • DefendantName: Drake, Lockhard
  • Address: 5728 State
  • Case Number: 5728 State
  • Case Description: Fosberg, Paul - Age 33 - Fatally assaulted by two or three unknown men in a cabaret at 5728 So. State St., during an altercation. 8/9/20 Lockhard Drake was arrested but released by the Coroner and discharged in ??? . Court 8/26/20 by Judge Lbey. Coroner recommended arrest of unknown assailants. 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1911

  • Victim Name: Gentleman, William
  • DefendantName: McAndrews, Ches
  • Address: 166 No. State St.
  • Case Number: 166 No. State St.
  • Case Description: Gentleman, William, 28 yrs. fatally shot O'Malley's saloon 166 No. State St. by some unknown parties, due to labor troubles. Chas. McAndrews arrested. 1st Pct. Maurice Enright arrested and indicted by Grand Jury June 22. 10/21/18 - Enright N/P - Guerin.

Date of Offense: March 24, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gehrig, Albert
  • DefendantName: Robinson, Wm.
  • Address: 1602 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 1602 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Gehrig, Albert, 25 yrs. shot dead saloon 1602 Wabash Ave. by Wm. Robinson who was arrested and held by Coroner 3/25/12 - 3 Pct. April 1912, no bill by Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: November 14, 1914

  • Victim Name: Green, alias Zielinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Zater, Paul
  • Address: 1125 Cornell St.
  • Case Number: 1125 Cornell St.
  • Case Description: Green, alias Zielinski, Joseph S., - 25 yrs. - Shot dead at 1125 Cornell St., (in saloon) by Paul Zate who was arrested and on 11/16 held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 4/10/15 Zate to Joliet Pen. - O'Connor.

Date of Offense: July 9, 1915

  • Victim Name: Galiser, Albert
  • DefendantName: Schreiber, Adam
  • Address: 5 5423 So. Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: 5 5423 So. Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Gliser, Albert. 27 yrs. shot dead in saloon of Mrs. Schreiber 5423 So. Racine Ave., by some unknown party - 6 Pct. Adam Schreiber and his brother Gust. - husband and brother in law of Mrs. Schreiber arrested and on 7/23 discharged by Coroner.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1916

  • Victim Name: Graves, Spencer
  • DefendantName: Preston, Thomas
  • Address: 5301 Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 5301 Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Graves, Spencer - Age 33 - colored - Shot to death in saloon at 5301 Dearborn St., by Thomas Preston as result of an old feud. Preston at large & arrest is recommended by the Coroner. 11th Pct. Preston surrendered at the 3rd Dist. On 1/19/24 and confessed to having committed the murder. On 1/22/24 held by the Coroner. 7/18/24 to Joliet Pen. - Cook.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Gordon, Henry
  • DefendantName: Meir, Andrew
  • Address: 3848 Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: 3848 Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Gordon, Henry - Age 45 - Fatally shot Dec. 25th at 3848 Racine Ave. (saloon) by Andrew Meir, in quarrel over payment of drinks. 12/27/16 Meir held by the Coroner. 6th Pct. 2/21/17 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: October 22, 1917

  • Victim Name: Grimm, Marie
  • DefendantName: Taglia, Wm, alias Billy the Go
  • Address: 750 So. Canal St.
  • Case Number: 750 So. Canal St.
  • Case Description: Grimm, Marie - Age 39 - Fatally shot at 750 So. Canal St., saloon by stray bullet from gun in hand of Wm. Taglia, alias Billy the Goat, who also killed Tony Agusto. On Oct. 24 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 6/26/19 - Acquitted on (1) by Guerin. 11/7/19 - (1) s/o - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: October 9, 1913

  • Victim Name: Hackenson, Haaker
  • DefendantName: Rodin, Frank
  • Address: Kinzie and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: Kinzie and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Hackenson, Haakon, 45 yrs. Fatally assaulted, fists, Chas. Alberto Saloon, Kinzie & Milwaukee Ave. by Frank Rodin who was exonerated by Coroner. 10/10/13. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Harris, Remsen
  • DefendantName: White, Clarence
  • Address: 1154 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Number: 1154 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Description: Harris, Remsen, "Col." 27 yrs. fatally shot 11/16 in saloon of Dennis J. O'Brien 1154 W. Randolph St. by Clarence White who escaped. 27 Pct. White arrested 12/19/13. Exonerated by Coroner - and 1/30/14 Discharged - Dolan.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1914

  • Victim Name: Hoffman, Charles
  • DefendantName: Schuster, Ges.
  • Address: North Ave. and Orleadns St.
  • Case Number: North Ave. and Orleadns St.
  • Case Description: Hoffmann, Chas. 48-50 - Stabbed to death in front of saloon at North Ave & Orleans St., by Ges. Schuster whose arrest Coroner recommends. 39th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 2, 1915

  • Victim Name: Hutchinson, Carl
  • DefendantName: Cox, Vernon
  • Address: 3201 State St.
  • Case Number: 3201 State St.
  • Case Description: Hutchinson, Carl - Col. - Age 35 - Shot to death in saloon at 3201 State St., by Vernon Cox, Col., whom he assaulted with a shovel and who on 2/3/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. - 5th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 17, 1920

  • Victim Name: Hurley, Joseph
  • DefendantName: carville, Joseph
  • Address: 35th and Wallace
  • Case Number: 35th and Wallace
  • Case Description: Hurley, Joseph - Age 27 - Shot to death in saloon at 35th and Wallace Sts. and dragged into vacant lot rear of 544 W. 35 St. On 4/1 Joseph Carville was indicted for murder and John Callaghan and John Cronin were indicted as accessories. 15 Pct. 6/30/20 - Carville acquitted - Barrett - 7/1/20 Callaghan - Nolle Prossed###. 7/14/20 Cronin Nolled - Kersten.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Virgil
  • DefendantName: Kozbiel, Mary
  • Address: 2352 Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Number: 2352 Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Virgil, 23 yrs. Fatally shot by accidental discharge of revolver in hands of Mary Kozbiel (12 yrs. old) in saloon at 2352 Blue Island Ave. 23d Prect. Mary Kezbiel exonerated by Coroner 2/26/14.

Date of Offense: October 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Bertha
  • DefendantName: Isdell, Frank
  • Address: 701 VanBuren St.
  • Case Number: 701 VanBuren St.
  • Case Description: Johnston, Bertha - Age 30 - Fatally shot 11/23/14 in saloon at 701 Van Buren St., while in company of Patrick Kelly (see "Kelly") by one Frank Isdell, who escaped. 27 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 2, 1911

  • Victim Name: Kirschenstein, Frank
  • DefendantName: Nagle, William
  • Address: 1600 Paulina
  • Case Number: 1600 Paulina
  • Case Description: Kirschenstein, Frank. 55 yrs. fatally shot in his saloon 1600 So. Paulina St. 9/2/11 by one of three unknown men who held up saloon. All escaped. 23d Pct. Michael Bradshaw arrested and held by Coroner 10/7/11. Nagle wanted 12/7/11 Wm. Nagle arrested and brought back from Portland, Oregon - 2/13/12 - Nagle Nolle Pros. 8/#/12 Nagle sent back to Joliet viol. of Parole. 8/5/12 - Bradshaw str.off - Honore.

Date of Offense: October 8, 1911

  • Victim Name: Klaus, Frank
  • DefendantName: Maturis, Samuel
  • Address: Gault Ct. and Chicago
  • Case Number: Gault Ct. and Chicago
  • Case Description: Klaus, Frank, 24 yrs. fatally shot Oct. 8 Samuel Maturis saloon Gault Ct. and Chicago Ave. by Samuel Maturis who was arrested. 38 Pct. Exonerated by Coroner Oct. 17-1911.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1912

  • Victim Name: Klings, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Quinn, John
  • Address: 2159 W Chicago
  • Case Number: 2159 W Chicago
  • Case Description: Klings, Hugh, 35 yrs. shot dead in Carl Schieman's saloon, 2159 W. Chicago Ave. by John Quinn who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/14/12. 32 Pct. 6/26/13 - Acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: November 5, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kroupa, Thomas
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 321 W Madison
  • Case Number: 321 W Madison
  • Case Description: Kroupa, Thomas. 59 yrs. Fatally assaulted Nov. 5 - Brills saloon 321 W. Madison St. by two men who escaped. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kane, Chas
  • DefendantName: Karney, Anthony
  • Address: 5443 Shields
  • Case Number: 5443 Shields
  • Case Description: Kane, Chas. 24 yrs. fatally shot Boyle & Fallon's Saloon, 5443 Shields Ave. by bartender Anthony Karney who was exonerated by Coroner. 19 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kane, Robert
  • DefendantName: Pinser, William
  • Address: 2701 W 12th st
  • Case Number: 2701 W 12th st
  • Case Description: Kane, Robert, 29 yrs. Shot dead saloon 2701 W. 12 St. by the owner Wm .Pinser whom he tried to rob and who was exonerated 9/18/13 - by Coroner. 24 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Kelly, patrick
  • DefendantName: Idell, Frank
  • Address: 701 Van Buren
  • Case Number: 701 Van Buren
  • Case Description: Kelly, Patrick - Age 25 - Fatally shot 11/23/14 in saloon at 701 Van Buren St., by one Frank Idell who escaped. 27 Pct. (Also see Bertha Johnston).

Date of Offense: September 12, 1918

  • Victim Name: Kiviatkowski, Antonio
  • DefendantName: Doras, Edward
  • Address: 12357 Parnell ave.
  • Case Number: 12357 Parnell ave.
  • Case Description: Kiviatkowski, Antonio - Age 24 - Shot to death in saloon at 12357 Parnell Ave., during a quarrel with Edward Doras, who was arrested and on 9/13 held by the Coroner. 10 Pct. 1/4/19 to Joliet Pen. - Guerm. 12/18/19 - Sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - Crowe.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Timothy
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3749 Halsted st.
  • Case Number: 3749 Halsted st.
  • Case Description: Kelly, Timothy - Age 35 - Shot to death at3749 Halsted St., saloon, in which he was bartender, by a customer with whom he quarreled over refusal to serve a drink. Assailant unknown. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 4, 1919

  • Victim Name: Koranda, Michael
  • DefendantName: Mulroyan, Michael
  • Address: 4458 Wood st.
  • Case Number: 4458 Wood st.
  • Case Description: Koranda, Michael - Age 53 - Died from skull fracture received in saloon at 4458 Wood St., after being pushed by Officer Michael Mulroyan of 14th Pct. Coroner returned verdict of accidental death. 14 Pct. Mulroyan indicted by July Grand Jury. 2/15/21 - Nolle Prossed - Dever.

Date of Offense: August 25, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Anthony
  • DefendantName: Donegan, James
  • Address: 59th & Halsted
  • Case Number: 59th & Halsted
  • Case Description: Kelly, Anthony - Age 38 - Fatally shot 8/25 in saloon of Kaufman & Egan 59th & Halsted Sts., 59th & Halsted Sts., by officer James Donegan, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 9/29/19. 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 9, 1920

  • Victim Name: Keating, Charles
  • DefendantName: Coleman, Thomas
  • Address: 2000 W. Lake st.
  • Case Number: 2000 W. Lake st.
  • Case Description: Keating, Charles - Age 34 - Shot to death in saloon at 2000 W. Lake St. during a quarrel over some money matters, by Thomas Coleman, who, on Aug. 9th was held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 2/10/21 - Nolle Prossed - Holdom.

Date of Offense: March 3, 1918

  • Victim Name: Little, Joeseph
  • DefendantName: Jackson, Charles
  • Address: 103 w. 47th st.
  • Case Number: 103 w. 47th st.
  • Case Description: Little, Joseph. Age 35. Col. Fatally shot Mar. 3rd in pool room of Doc. Reynolds 103 W. 47 St., by Chas. Jackson who was ejected from the place, returning 15 minutes later with a gun. On Mar. 14th Jackson was held by the Coroner. 4 Prct. 6/5/18 - Jackson to Joliet Pen - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1918

  • Victim Name: Looney, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1150 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Number: 1150 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Description: Looney, James - Age 39 - Patrolman, 17 Pct. - Fatally shot 4/5/18 at 1150 W. 22nd St. when about to leave saloon of Ges. Heidel, by two men who were entering to rob the place. Was about to draw his revolver when shot. Assailants unknown. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 1, 1913

  • Victim Name: Mehring, George
  • DefendantName: Scott, Edward
  • Address: 2901 Archer ave.
  • Case Number: 2901 Archer ave.
  • Case Description: Mehring, George. 27 yrs. Shot dead. McMahon's saloon 2901 Archer Ave. by Edw. Scott who was arrested and exonerated by Coroner. 2/1/13 - 7 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 9, 1913

  • Victim Name: Master, Walter
  • DefendantName: Barrett, Edw.
  • Address: 3415 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Number: 3415 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Description: Masterson, Walter. 24 yrs. Fatally stabbed saloon 3415 Lincoln Ave. by Edw. Barrett held 2/10/13 for Murder by Coroner and Henry Barrett held as accessory - 43rd Pct. 6/19/13 - Both sent. to Joliet - Kersten.

Date of Offense: November 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Machokas, John
  • DefendantName: Azukas, Joe
  • Address: 3301 Auburg ave.
  • Case Number: 3301 Auburg ave.
  • Case Description: Machokas, John. 28 yrs. Shot dead Larry Azukas' saloon 3301 Auburg Ave. by Joe Azukas, son of saloonkeeper after Machokas had shot Azukas 3 times. Joe exonerated by Coroner 11/22/13. 6 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1920

  • Victim Name: Meyer, Walter
  • DefendantName: Hunt, John
  • Address: 61st & Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 61st & Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Meyer, Walter - Age 30 - Fatally shot 11/21/20 (at 10:30 P.M.) in saloon at 61st Pl. & Halsted St., by John Hunt who a half-hour later shot and killed Earl Smith in another saloon at 60th & Halsted Sts. In both cases Hunt found his victims in company of his "girl". 11 Pct. - 5/18/21 - s/o - Wilson.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1912

  • Victim Name: McNeir, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Hawley, Thomas
  • Address: 768 W. Van Buren St.
  • Case Number: 768 W. Van Buren St.
  • Case Description: McNeir, Joseph. 38 yrs. Shot dead Enright & Thompsons Saloon 768 W. Van Buren St. by Thomas Halley , Hawley, who escaped. 27 Pct. 7/29/12 Hawley arrested and held by Coroner 7/30/12. 1/24/13 - 25 yrs. Joliet - Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 26, 1915

  • Victim Name: McElligott, Lawrence
  • DefendantName: McElligott, Thomas
  • Address: 601 S. Cairo St.
  • Case Number: 601 S. Cairo St.
  • Case Description: McElligott, Lawrence. 46 yr. Shot dead in his saloon 601 So. Cairo Ave. by his brother Thomas who was arrested and held by Coroner 7/27/15 - 26 Pct. 11/4/15 to Joliet Pen. - Burke.

Date of Offense: August 24, 1916

  • Victim Name: McDonough, Michael
  • DefendantName: Cairney, Frank
  • Address: 4183 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 4183 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: McDonough, Michael - Age 65 - Shot dead in O'Leary's saloon 4183 So. Halsted St., by Frank Cairney who on 8/25 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self defense. 19th Pct.

Date of Offense: January 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: McDonald, Jersmiah
  • DefendantName: Bacon, John
  • Address: 85 W. Randolph St
  • Case Number: 85 W. Randolph St
  • Case Description: McDonald, Jeremiah - Age 38 - Fatally shot Jan. 19th in saloon at 85 W. Randolph St., by one John Bacon, who, on 2/10/18 was held by the Coroner. 1st Pct. 5/24/19 - to Joliet Pen - Kavanaugh. 4/28/20 Sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - Crowe.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1918

  • Victim Name: McGrew, Fred
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: NW Corner of 39th St & Rhodes Ave
  • Case Number: NW Corner of 39th St & Rhodes Ave
  • Case Description: McGrew, Fred. Col. - Age 40 - While entering saloon at N.W. cor. 39th St. & Rhodes Ave., was struck by a stray bullet fired across the street by one colored man at another. Criminal ordered arrested by Coroner. 5th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 26, 1919

  • Victim Name: McGee, Thomas, "Fred Roller"
  • DefendantName: Burns, Harry
  • Address: 93rd St & Anthony Ave
  • Case Number: 93rd St & Anthony Ave
  • Case Description: McGee, Thomas, alias Fred Roller - Age 35 - Surprised in act of burglarizing a saloon at 93rd St. & Anthony Ave., by Harry Burns, Patrolman, 9th Pct., who shot him when he attempted to escape. Officer Burns was exonerated by the Coroner. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Nohoen, James H.
  • DefendantName: Woods, Fred
  • Address: 251 N. Paulina St.
  • Case Number: 251 N. Paulina St.
  • Case Description: Nohoen, James H. 35 yrs. Fatally shot in his saloon 251 No. Paulina St. by Fred Woods & Ollie Hubanks, both colored stick up men who were arrested. 28 Pct. Woods and Hubanks held by Coroner's jury June 16,'11. No bill on Woods Case, July Grand Jury. 11-18-11 Hubanks and Woods sent. 14 yrs. each Joliet - Gridley.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Norcika, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Toporowski, Ben
  • Address: 644 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 644 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: Norcika, Joseph. 28 yrs. Fatally assaulted 1/4/14 with hatchet in saloon 644 W. 18 St. by Ben Toporouski and Frank Zibarkaite who escaped. 22nd Pct. Toporouski brought back from Bayonne, N.J. & turned over to sheriff 1/20/14. 7/29/14 Toporouski acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 15, 1914

  • Victim Name: Neiman, John
  • DefendantName: Zaloudek, Charles A.
  • Address: 2963 W. 21st St.
  • Case Number: 2963 W. 21st St.
  • Case Description: Neiman, John, 37 yrs. Shot dead at 2963 W. 21st St., by Charles A. Zaloudek whose saloon he tried to hold up, with his brother Roman - see below. Zaloudek exonerated by Coroner. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 2, 1915

  • Victim Name: Nicholson, John J.
  • DefendantName: Powers, William
  • Address: NE corner Carpenter and Madison sts.
  • Case Number: NE corner Carpenter and Madison sts.
  • Case Description: Nicholson, John J. Age 36 - Fatally shot Jan. 2nd in saloon at N.E. Cor. Carpenter & Madison Sts. by Wm. Powers, after argument & fist fight - 1/9/15 Powers held by Coroner. 27th Pct. 7/8/15 - Powers to Joliet Pen. - O'Connor.

Date of Offense: August 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Neotile, Joe
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1056 Polk st.
  • Case Number: 1056 Polk st.
  • Case Description: Neotile, Joe - Age 33 - Watchman, fatally shot while making his rounds, at 1056 Polk St., saloon, where he caught 2 men in act of burglarizing the place. (No arrests up to 8/12, date of entry) 21st Pct.

Date of Offense: March 28, 1918

  • Victim Name: Norris, John
  • DefendantName: Bagnolia, Tony
  • Address: 2258 Madison
  • Case Number: 2258 Madison
  • Case Description: Norris, John - Age 45 - Am. Fatally shot Mar. 28th at 2258 Madison St. (Lewis' Saloon) by one Tony Bagnolia, who was arrested and brought back from Superior, Wis., and held by the Coroner Mar. 30th. 22nd Pct. 5/20/20 - Nolle Prossed - Barrett.

Date of Offense: May 7, 1911

  • Victim Name: O'Brien, James
  • DefendantName: Hermelene, Herman
  • Address: Palatine, Ill.
  • Case Number: Palatine, Ill.
  • Case Description: O'Brien, James W. 38 yrs. 3801 Jackson Blvd. Fatally assaulted May 7th in saloon at Palatine, Ill., died May 18. Herman Hermelene arrested and held by Coroner 5/26/11 - 29 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1912

  • Victim Name: Osgood, Sam
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Osgood,Sam, 44 yrs. Fatally shot 7/13/12 Saloon 2101 W. Ohio St. by Stickup man who escaped. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 6, 1920

  • Victim Name: Orient, Emily
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3101 W. 38th
  • Case Number: 3101 W. 38th
  • Case Description: Orient, Emily - 25 - Fatally shot 5/6/20 in saloon at 3101 W. 38th St., by three unknown armed men who robbed the saloon. 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Paul, Walter
  • DefendantName: Keith, William
  • Address: 3328 W. Chicago
  • Case Number: 3328 W. Chicago
  • Case Description: Paul, Walter. 26 yrs. Shot dead in saloon of Jake Wetterkahn 3328 W. Chicago by Wm. M. Keith who was held by Coroner 10/18/13 - 30 Pct. 5/12/14 Keith acquitted - Walker. See back of card.

Date of Offense: April 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: Peterson, William
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 450 W. Chicago Ave.
  • Case Number: 450 W. Chicago Ave.
  • Case Description: Peterson, William, 60 years, Fatally shot 4/7/14 in his saloon at 450 W. Chicago Ave. by holdups, who escaped. 4/7/14 Coroner recommends apprehension of parties. 38th Prct.

Date of Offense: December 14, 1914

  • Victim Name: Patalla, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Sombroski, Paul
  • Address: 16th and Union St.
  • Case Number: 16th and Union St.
  • Case Description: Pattalla, Joseph - Age 37 - Died of broken neck, following assault on him in front of saloon at 16th & Union St., after quarrel in saloon. 12/18/14 Paul Sombroski and Joseph Belsky held by Coroner. 22nd Pct. 4/27/15 both Nolle Prossed - Petit.

Date of Offense: January 24, 1915

  • Victim Name: Pilinsky, Albert
  • DefendantName: O'Gara, John
  • Address: 2943 Lyman St.
  • Case Number: 2943 Lyman St.
  • Case Description: Pilinsky, Albert - Age 34 - Fatally shot Jan. 24th at (saloon) 2943 Lyman St., by John O'Gara while quarrelling. O'Gara held by Coroner - 7th Pct. 6/19/15 O'Gara to Joliet Pen for 14 years - O'Connor. 12/28/15 Sentence reversed and remanded by Supreme Court.

Date of Offense: December 28, 1916

  • Victim Name: Parrino, Peter
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 868 Milton av
  • Case Number: 868 Milton av
  • Case Description: Parrino, Peter - Age 49 - Fatally shot 28th through front window of poolroom at 868 Milton Ave., by unknown person. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: August 4, 1918

  • Victim Name: Peldzus, M.J.
  • DefendantName: McNuety, John
  • Address: 558 W. 37th st
  • Case Number: 558 W. 37th st
  • Case Description: Peldzus, M.J. - Age 42 - Saloonkeeper, fatally assaulted 8/4/18 in his saloon 558 W. 37th St., by several men whom he refused to serve. On 8/13 John McNulty and Henry Pullman held to G.J. by the Coroner. 15 Pct. 1/6/19 - to Joliet Pen. - McNulty - Windes. 5/28/19 Pullman s/o - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Pagan, Paul
  • DefendantName: Toohey, Joseph, alias, Burke,
  • Address: 531 N. Wells St
  • Case Number: 531 N. Wells St
  • Case Description: Pagan, Paul - Age 40 - Fatally shot in saloon at 531 N. Wells St., by two men who came in, ordered drinks, and when refused by bartender began shooting, three bullets striking Pagan. On Dec. 26 Joseph Toohey, alias Jos. Burke and John Rooney, alias Jos. Ryan, were held by Coroner. 29 Pct. 6/17/19 both to Joliet Pen for 14 years each. Brentano.

Date of Offense: December 2, 1920

  • Victim Name: Power, Thomas J., Jas. M. Har
  • DefendantName: Jefferson, Fred
  • Address: S.W. corner 33rd & Cottage Grove ave.
  • Case Number: S.W. corner 33rd & Cottage Grove ave.
  • Case Description: Power, Thomas J. , alias Jas. M. Hardy - Age ? - Shot to death in saloon at S.W. Corner 33rd & Cottage Grove Ave., by the proprietor Fred Jefferson, whom he attemtped to shoot. On 12/9/20 Jefferson was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 4, 1920

  • Victim Name: Plouff, Wm.
  • DefendantName: McKnight, Wm
  • Address: 825 W. 18th st.
  • Case Number: 825 W. 18th st.
  • Case Description: Plouff, Wm. - Age 28 - Fatally cut 12/4/20, in saloon at 825 W. 18th St., during an altercation with a colored man, Wm. McKnight, who, on 12/11/20 was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 6/16/21 - to Joliet Pen. - Friend.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1914

  • Victim Name: Quigley, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Kohlman, Fred
  • Address: 3828 Halsted st.
  • Case Number: 3828 Halsted st.
  • Case Description: Quigley, Wm. - 30 yrs. - Shot dead in saloon at 3828 Halsted St., by proprietors Fred Kohlman who also killed Cornelius Lucy, and who was arrested & held by the Coroner. 6th Pct. 1/11/14 Kohlman acquitted on 1 chgd - Kersten.

Date of Offense: January 21, 1916

  • Victim Name: Rzeppa, Paul
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2898 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: 2898 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Rzeppa, Paul - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted in rear of saloon at 2898 Milwaukee Ave. after card game. 2/11/16 Coroner unable to fix blame and ordered further police investigation. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 2, 1916

  • Victim Name: Roma, Romagano, Josheph
  • DefendantName: Volpe, Tony
  • Address: 530 S. Sangamon St.
  • Case Number: 530 S. Sangamon St.
  • Case Description: Roma, Romagano, Joseph - Age 29 - Shot to death in saloon at 530 So. Sangamon St. during quarrel, by Tony Volpe, who also fatally shot John, alias Rocco Carbone (died 2/7). Volpe exonerated by the Coroner in both cases. 27 Pct. 4/20/16 Volpe held to G.J. in $5000.00 by Judge Graham. May 1916 No bill - 3/23/20 - Acq. - Zaman.

Date of Offense: February 28, 1919

  • Victim Name: Reklis, Peter
  • DefendantName: Bowman, John
  • Address: 3538 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 3538 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Reklis, Peter - Age 38 - Shot to death in his saloon at 3538 So. Halsted St., by one John Bowman who was held by the Coroner. 15 Pct. - 5/24/19 - to Joliet Pen - Windes.

Date of Offense: May 27, 1920

  • Victim Name: Reckas, Harry J.
  • DefendantName: Geary, Gene
  • Address: 4165 S. Halsted
  • Case Number: 4165 S. Halsted
  • Case Description: Reckas, Harry J. - Age 45 - Shot to death in saloon at 4165 So. Halsted St., by Gene Geary, without provocation. Geary escaped but later surrendered to the state's attorney and on 6/9/20 was held by the Coroner. 13 PCt. 11/10/20 Sentenced to hang Dec. 17-1920. 5/13/21 Aff. by Sup. Ct. 9/30/21 Geary to Chester Pen. for Crim. Insane - Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Schaetzle, Chas A.
  • DefendantName: Schaetzle, Frank
  • Address: 1289 Clybourne Ave.
  • Case Number: 1289 Clybourne Ave.
  • Case Description: Schaetzle, Chas. A. 31 yr. Shot dead, saloon, 1289 Clybourne Ave. by his father Frank Schaetzle who was exonerated by Coroner. 39 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1913

  • Victim Name: Serhakel, Michael
  • DefendantName: Knuppen, Jacob
  • Address: 471 W. 31st St.
  • Case Number: 471 W. 31st St.
  • Case Description: Serhakel, Michael. 28 yrs. Shot dead saloon 471 W. 31st St. by Jacob Knuppen who was arrested and held by the Coroner 7/14/13 - 6 Pct. 11-10-13 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: August 26, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sullivan, Philip
  • DefendantName: O'Donnell, John
  • Address: 1637 W. 35th st.
  • Case Number: 1637 W. 35th st.
  • Case Description: Sullivan, Philip. 31 yrs. Shot dead in his saloon 1637 W. 35 St. by John O'Donnell who was held by Coroner 8/27/13 - 7 Pct. 1/20/14 - Joliet - Walker.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: Schultz, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Kalps, Adam
  • Address: 819 Madison
  • Case Number: 819 Madison
  • Case Description: Schultz, Joseph - Age 25 - Stabbed to death at Davidson's saloon, 819 Madison St., during a fight with one Adam Kalps who on May 20th was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. June 1916 No Bill.

Date of Offense: November 11, 1916

  • Victim Name: sanders, Abe
  • DefendantName: Shawler, James
  • Address: 47th and Dearborn
  • Case Number: 47th and Dearborn
  • Case Description: Sanders, Abe - Age 38 - (Col.) - Fatally shot 11/11/16 in Sol. Goldstone's saloon at 47th & Dearborn Sts., by James Shawler who escaped. 11th Pct.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1917

  • Victim Name: Secord, Richard A
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 302 w 47th st
  • Case Number: 302 w 47th st
  • Case Description: Secord, Richard A. - Age 42 - Fatally injured in saloon at 302 W. 47th St., when assaulted by a number of men, all of whom are unknown. 19th Pct.

Date of Offense: April 6, 1918

  • Victim Name: Sommerville, Adam
  • DefendantName: Todd, Joseph
  • Address: 1664 Madison st.
  • Case Number: 1664 Madison st.
  • Case Description: Sommerville, Adam - Age 25 - Col. - Fatally shot apr. 6th in saloon at 1664 Madison St., by two men. On Apr. 12th Joseph Todd was held by the Coroner for Murder and William McDonald as accessory. Both men also held for killing K. Kostalatos. 22nd Pct. 7/2/18 - Todd to Joliet Pen. - 28 years (1) - Hopkins.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1918

  • Victim Name: Sisto, Frank
  • DefendantName: Mirrabelli, Jack
  • Address: 728 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 728 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Sisto, Frank - Age 43 - Fatally stabbed in saloon at 728 So. Clark St. during an altercation over a difference which occurred eight years ago. On 6/14/18 Jack Mirrabelli was held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 10/24/18 - Acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1918

  • Victim Name: Shaw, Walter
  • DefendantName: Vaughn, Lane
  • Address: 30th & State st.
  • Case Number: 30th & State st.
  • Case Description: Shaw, Walter - Age 30 - Col. - Fatally shot 7/20/18 in Saloon at N.W. Cor. 30th & State Sts. by Lane Vaughn who was shooting at Sam Thomas whom he also fatally wounded. Vaughn escaped. 5/22/28 Eugene ???? also arrested - 6/7/28 held to G.J. $5000.00 each case - ??????. June 1928 - No bills (2).

Date of Offense: February 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Swoboda, Joseph
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2601 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Number: 2601 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Description: Swoboda, Joseph - Age 24 - Shot to death in saloon at 2601 Wentworth Ave., by an unknown man who escaped. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Schank, alias Dunham, Jeanette
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Matthew
  • Address: Habitue of West Madison st. saloon
  • Case Number: Habitue of West Madison st. saloon
  • Case Description: Schank, alais Dulham, Jeanette - Age 43 - Habitue of West Madison St. saloons, killed by being beaten and strangled in toilet room of saloon, 2101 W. Madison St. by Mathew Taylor, who was held by the Coroner on 5/26. 22 Pct. 10/10/19 - Acquitted - Sabath.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1920

  • Victim Name: Smith, Earl
  • DefendantName: Hunt, John
  • Address: 60th & Halsted sts.
  • Case Number: 60th & Halsted sts.
  • Case Description: Smith, Earl - Age 33 - Shot to death in saloon at 60th & Halsted Sts., at 11:00 P.M., while dancing with a woman, by John Hunt, who had, just a half-hour previous fatally shot Walter Meyers, whom he had found in company of this woman in another saloon at 61st Pl. & Halsted St. On 11/22/20 Hunt was held by the Coroner. 11 Pct. 5/4/21 - Life term in Joliet Pen. - Wilson.

Date of Offense: November 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Temple, Andrew
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3568 Archer Ave.
  • Case Number: 3568 Archer Ave.
  • Case Description: Temple, Andrew - Age 32 - Fatally shot 11/22/14 in his saloon at 3568 Archer Ave., by 5 unknown holdup men who escaped. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 6, 1916

  • Victim Name: Tartinger, John
  • DefendantName: Hood, Arthur alias Cliff Jones
  • Address: 4466 Fifth Av. A saloon
  • Case Number: 4466 Fifth Av. A saloon
  • Case Description: Tartinger, John - Age 30 - Shot to death in saloon at 4466 Fifth Ave. when he resisted holdup men who had robbed the place. 5/1/16 John Kemp, alias Chas. Washington and Arthur Hood, alias Clifford Johnes held by Judge Courtney to G.J. without bail. 19 Pct. 1/13/17 - Hood to Joliet Pen. for life term and Kemp 25 years Joliet Pen. - Pam.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1918

  • Victim Name: Sun, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Barns, Eugene
  • Address: 30th st. & State
  • Case Number: 30th st. & State
  • Case Description: Thomas, Sun - Age 34 - (Col.) - Fatally shot July 20th in saloon at N.W. Cor. 30th & S. State Sts., by Gene Vaughn as result of old quarrel. Vaughn escaped. 3d Pct. 5/22/28 Eugene Barns arrested - 6/7/28 held to G.J. $5000.00 each case - Curran - June 1928 No bills (2).

Date of Offense: November 23, 1918

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Johnican, Lampton
  • Address: 3200 S. State
  • Case Number: 3200 S. State
  • Case Description: Thompson, Ges. Age 30 - (Col.) Stabbed to death in saloon at 3200 So. State St. during altercation with Lampton Johnican, who, on 11/25 was held by the Coroner. 3rd Pct. 5/10/19 - to Joliet Pen. - Brentano.

Date of Offense: December 31, 1918

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Hugo
  • DefendantName: Simon, Lawrence
  • Address: 1657 Harrison
  • Case Number: 1657 Harrison
  • Case Description: Thomas, Hugo - Age 48 - Shot to death in his saloon 1657 W. Harrison St., by three unknown men who attempted to rob him. 18 Pct. 1/4/19 Lawrence Simon arrested and on 1/8/19 released on Writ of Habeus Corpus by Judge Hebel.

Date of Offense: November 22, 1919

  • Victim Name: Tripple, Leonard
  • DefendantName: Ganey / Garey
  • Address: 2134 Wabash Saloon
  • Case Number: 2134 Wabash Saloon
  • Case Description: Tripple, Leonard - Age 26 - Fatally shot in saloon at 2134 Wabash Ave., by John Ganey and Eugene Garey, as result of an old quarrel. On 11/24/19 Ganey, and Garey were held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 3/6/20 both acquitted - Pam.

Date of Offense: December 17, 1919

  • Victim Name: Trimble, Norman
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3447 W. 51st st.
  • Case Number: 3447 W. 51st st.
  • Case Description: Trimble, Norman K. - Age 32 - Shot to death in his saloon at 3447 W. 51st St., by two unknown men who robbed him. Coroner recommended arrest of unknown robbers. 14th Prect.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1920

  • Victim Name: Tynan, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Carville, Joseph
  • Address: 3076 Lock st.
  • Case Number: 3076 Lock st.
  • Case Description: Tynan, Wm. - Age 33 - Fatally shot 11/26/20 in rear of saloon 3076 Lock St., by a man whom he identified as Joseph Carville, who was arrested and on 11/30/20 held by the Coroner. 15 Pct. 3/14/21 - s/o - Wilson.

Date of Offense: April 17, 1911

  • Victim Name: Willard, Ernest
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 848 Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Number: 848 Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Description: Unknown Man. 60 yrs. Shot dead saloon 848 Blue Island Ave. by stick up men who escaped. 21 Pct. Coroner says Name is Ernest Willard.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Augustine, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Barczak, Roman
  • Address: 4801 S. Throop St.
  • Case Number: 4801 S. Throop St.
  • Case Description: Augustine, Stanley, - Age 23 - Stabbed 12/25/20 in saloon at 4801 So. Throop St., during a fight. On 2/7/21 Roman Barczak was held by the Coroner, who also recommended arrest of Edw. Novak.. 13 Pct. 10/1/21 - Barczak to Joliet Pen. - Fitch.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1922

  • Victim Name: Aloy, Wong
  • DefendantName: Lum, Jim
  • Address: 2219 Archer Ave.
  • Case Number: 2219 Archer Ave.
  • Case Description: Aloy, Wong (Chink) - Age 60 - Shot to death in poolroom at 2219 Archer Ave. by another China- man identified as Jim Lum, whose arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner 5/19/22. 2nd Dist. ##################### June 1922 G.J.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1923

  • Victim Name: Andrews, Wilbur
  • DefendantName: Thomas, Owen
  • Address: 39th & Federal Sts
  • Case Number: 39th & Federal Sts
  • Case Description: Andrews, Wilbur - Age 40 - Colored - Fatally shot in poolroom at 39th & Federal Sts., during a quarrel by Owen Thomas, a negro, who, on 3/20/23, who held by the Corone. 24 Dist. 11/19/23 - to Joliet Pen. - Archer.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1921

  • Victim Name: Bitunye, Tony
  • DefendantName: Susmyara, Matt
  • Address: 320 Wentworth Ave
  • Case Number: 320 Wentworth Ave
  • Case Description: Bitunye, Tony - Age 29 - Fatally shot at side entrance of his saloon, 320 Wentworth Ave., by Matt. Susmyara, another saloon-keeper, during a quarrel over some money matter. On 9/2/21, Coroner pronounced it a case of self-defense. Forty minutes after it happened Susmyara was fatally shot by Officer Wm. Flannery when he resisted arrest. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 27, 1924

  • Victim Name: Browning, Viola
  • DefendantName: Hurley, Carl
  • Address: 1834 Van Buren St.
  • Case Number: 1834 Van Buren St.
  • Case Description: Browning, Viola - Age 24 - Fatally shot in saloon at 1834 Van Buren St., at 2:40 A.M. by two men who also wounded her husband, Dan Hartnett and escaped in an auto. On 7/1/24 Carl Hurley and Bernard Schwartz were held by the Coroner who also recommended the arrest of Lawrence O=Brien. 20 Dist. Sept. 1924 No bills on Hurley and Schwartz.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1921

  • Victim Name: Erdman, Fred
  • DefendantName: Hall, William J.
  • Address: 2897 Archer ave.
  • Case Number: 2897 Archer ave.
  • Case Description: Erdman, Fred - Age 27 - Shot to death in saloon at 2897 Archer Ave., by Officer Wm. J. Hall while he was in act of attempting to break into kitchen with intent to rob the owner. On 12/26/21 Hall was exonerated by the Coroner. 14 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1922

  • Victim Name: Emery, Benjamin
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Sam
  • Address: 1130 N. Wells st.
  • Case Number: 1130 N. Wells st.
  • Case Description: Emery, Benjamin - Age 44 - (Col.) - Fatally shot in poolroom, 1130 N. Wells St., by another colored man, Sam Taylor, who committed suicide on 10/28/22, by hanging himself in his cell at the 28th Dist. Station. Revenge after a quarrel. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1920

  • Victim Name: Gadelis, Justin
  • DefendantName: Brazulis, Charles
  • Address: 4537 So. Hermitage Ave.
  • Case Number: 4537 So. Hermitage Ave.
  • Case Description: Gadelis, Justin - Age 32 - Died from skull fracture received 12/20/20 in saloon at 4537 So. Hermitage Ave., when struck on head with a beer bottle in hand of Charles Brazulis, during a quarrel. On 2/5/21 Brazulis was held by the Coroner. 14 Pct. 4/26/20 - s/o David. 9/8/21 Reinstated - Scanlon - 9/24/21 s/o - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: August 21, 1921

  • Victim Name: Gareau, Lee
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1934 Harrison St.
  • Case Number: 1934 Harrison St.
  • Case Description: Gareau, Lee - Age 38 - Fatally shot 8/21/21 in saloon at 1934 Harrison St., by two unknown robbers who escaped. 22 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 3, 1921

  • Victim Name: Gerog, Adolph
  • DefendantName: Walsh, Thomas
  • Address: 155 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Number: 155 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Description: Gerog, Adolph - Age 38 - Shot to death in his saloon, 155W. Randolph St., by a man identified as Thomas Walsh, Bus Agt, Sheet Metal Worker?s Union. On 12/5/21 Walsh was held by the Coroner. 3/4/22 - Acquitted - J.J. Sullivan. [also see Ges. Gast case].

Date of Offense: December 3, 1921

  • Victim Name: Gast, George
  • DefendantName: Walsh, Thomas
  • Address: 155 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Number: 155 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Description: Gast, George - Age 41 - Shot to death in saloon at 155 W. Randolph St.by a man identified as Thomas Walsh, Bus Agt., Sheet Metal Worker?s Union. On 12/5 Walsh was held by the Coroner 1 Dist. 12/16/22 - Acquitted - P.L. Sullivan. [see also Adolph Georg case].

Date of Offense: November 25, 1921

  • Victim Name: Garvin, John
  • DefendantName: Pirani, Allesandro
  • Address: 700 So. Morgan St.
  • Case Number: 700 So. Morgan St.
  • Case Description: Garvin, John - Age 52 - Fatally stabbed 11/25/21 in saloon at 700 So. Morgan St. during a quarrel with an Italian identified as Allesandro Pirani or Pirano Allisandro whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner 12/13/21. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1924

  • Victim Name: Gottlier, Joseph
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1024 Washburn Av.
  • Case Number: 1024 Washburn Av.
  • Case Description: Gottlieb, Joseph - Died from burns received at 1024 Washburn Ave., while tending a moonshine still which exploded. On 8/23/24 the Coroner recommended the arrest of unknonw owner of still and shop. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 27, 1923

  • Victim Name: Harris, Laville
  • DefendantName: Davis, Dennis
  • Address: 3030 State st.
  • Case Number: 3030 State st.
  • Case Description: Harris, Laville -Age 22 - Fatally stabbed 5/27/23 in poolroom at 3030 State St., during a quarrel, by one Dennis Davis whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner 6/29/23. 2nd Dist.

Date of Offense: November 30, 1922

  • Victim Name: Janovsky, Otto
  • DefendantName: Pozgay, Vincent
  • Address: 1312 W. Cullerton st.
  • Case Number: 1312 W. Cullerton st.
  • Case Description: Janovsky, Otto - Age 19 - Fatally shot 11/30/22 in saloon, 1312 W. Cullerton St., the proprietor Vincent Pozgay who on 12/7/22, was exonerated by the coroner. 16 Dist. 1/23/23 held to G.J. in $20,000.00 by Judge LaBuy 9/25/23 - Acquitted - David.

Date of Offense: August 4, 1922

  • Victim Name: McManus, Harry R.
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, George
  • Address: 806 N. Wells st.
  • Case Number: 806 N. Wells st.
  • Case Description: McManus, Harry R. - Age 35 - Fatally shot 8/4/22 in saloon at 806 N. Wells St., during an altercation by George McCarthy, who, on 9/14/22, was held by the Coroner. On 8/14/22 James Mallory and James Langworthy were arrested as accessories. On 9/14/22 they were exonerated by the Coroner and on 10/18/22 Discharged by Judge Richardson. 28th Dist. 1/1/24 - McCarthy - Stricken off - Wells.

Date of Offense: June 26, 1924

  • Victim Name: McFarland, James
  • DefendantName: Carpenter, Frank
  • Address: 1809 Madison st.
  • Case Number: 1809 Madison st.
  • Case Description: McFarland, James - Age 34 - Shot to death in saloon at 1809 Madison St., where he entered with intent to rob, byy the bartender, Frank Carpenter. On 7/2/24 Carpenter was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1921

  • Victim Name: Prenty, Michael
  • DefendantName: Doyle, James
  • Address: 2580 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Number: 2580 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Description: Prenty, Michael - Age ? - Shot to death in saloon at 2580 Lincoln Ave., during an altercation, by James Doyle, who, on 3/11/21, was held by the Coroner. 30 Pct. 6/17/22 Acquitted - Torrinson.

Date of Offense: June 12, 1921

  • Victim Name: Ridout, Ira alias Roland, Euge
  • DefendantName: Holm, Officer A.I.
  • Address: 925 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 925 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Ridout, Ira, alias Roland, Eugene, alias Wallace, James - Age 26 - Colored - Fatally shot 6/12/21 in rear of saloon at 925 So. State St., by either Officer A.I. Holm or some person at present unknown, while attempting to escape while under arrest. Coroner's Verdict: "Justifiable." 6/29/21 Holm was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1922

  • Victim Name: Rubin, Abe
  • DefendantName: Miller, Max
  • Address: 2059 Division st.
  • Case Number: 2059 Division st.
  • Case Description: Rubin, Abe - Age 42 - Shot to death in saloon at 2059 Division St., by one of several men who entered and began firing. On 4/14/22 Max Miller, Wm. Cohen, David Edelman and Wm. Freedman were held by the Coroner who also recommended arrest of one Louis Romano. On 4/10/22 Chas. Hadesman, Edward Newman, Max Eisen, and Harry Goldstein also were arrested and on 4/14/ Exonerated by the Coroner and cases nolle prossed by Judge Prindiville 4/18/22. 23 Dist. 6/23/22 Max Miller and Edelman acquitted - Caverly. 6/20/23 - Cohen, Freedman, Romano - Nolled - Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1924

  • Victim Name: robinson, Buddy
  • DefendantName: Harris, John aka "Crip"
  • Address: 307 E 37th st
  • Case Number: 307 E 37th st
  • Case Description: Robinson, Buddy - Age 27 - Colored - Died at the County Hospital from fatal injuries of the head received at 2:50 P.M., 10/12/24 in a poolroom at 307 E. 37 St., where he was assaulted with a pool cue by John, alias "Crip" Harris during an altercation. Harris escaped and on 10/22/24 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: March 17, 1921

  • Victim Name: Sachs, Louis
  • DefendantName: Rhodes, tomas, aka Tom Typpins
  • Address: 1032 W Lake
  • Case Number: 1032 W Lake
  • Case Description: Sachs, Louis - Age 45 - Shot to death in saloon at 1032 W. Lake St., by one of three colored men who robbed the place. On 4/2/21, the porter in saloon Essex Sarden, was held by the Coroner after confessing to having planned the robbery and implicating Wm. McKinley, James and Thomas Rhodes, alias Tom Typpins, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 8/6/21 Rhodes and James brought back from East St. Louis, Ill. and turned over to the Sheriff. 10/24/21 all 3 cases nolle prossed - Fisher. 1/24/22 Rhodes and James to Joliet Pen. 18 years each - Sarden to Joliet Pen. - Parker.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1921

  • Victim Name: Susmyara, Matt
  • DefendantName: Flannery, Wff Wm
  • Address: 5201 S LaSalle
  • Case Number: 5201 S LaSalle
  • Case Description: Susmyara, Matt - Age 25 - Fatally shot in his saloon, 5201 So. LaSalle St., by Officer Wm. Flannery at whom he pointed a revolver with intent to resist arrest after he had fatally shot Tony Bitunye. On 8/28/21 Flannery was exonerated by the Coroner. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 2, 1922

  • Victim Name: Schilling, John
  • DefendantName: Scott, James
  • Address: 680 N Sangamon st
  • Case Number: 680 N Sangamon st
  • Case Description: Schilling, John - Age 42 - Fatally shot 9/2/22 in his saloon, 680 N. Sangamon St., by a robber, James Scott, who,on 8/8/22, was held by the Coroner. On 9/16/22 Michael Drew was held to the G.J. without bail, as accessory, by Judge Wells. 22 Dist. Sept. 1922 No bill on Drew - 3/15/23 - Nolle Prossed - Kersten. 3/28/23 - Scott - 20 years in Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: November 6, 1923

  • Victim Name: Salina, Pedro
  • DefendantName: Smith, Shirley
  • Address: 3151 S. Wabash Ave
  • Case Number: 3151 S. Wabash Ave
  • Case Description: Salina, Pedro - Age 35 - Shot to death in his saloon 3151 So. Wabash Ave., by an unidentified negro who escaped. On 11/9/23 Shirley Smith was arrested as an accesory, he having spoken to the murderer before the killing. On 11/21/23 he was exonerated by the Coroner but on 11/23/23 was held to the Grand Jury in bonds of $2500.00 by Judge Holmes. 2A Dist. Dec. 1923 No Bill.

Date of Offense: November 20, 1921

  • Victim Name: Tierney, Tim
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Frank Sergt.
  • Address: 2601 W. 15th St
  • Case Number: 2601 W. 15th St
  • Case Description: Tierney, Tim - Age 38 - Shot to death in saloon at 2601 W. 15th St. during an altercation by Sergt. Frank Ryan, who,on 12/3/21, was held by the Coroner. 17 Dist. 6/13/24 - Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: April 22, 1922

  • Victim Name: Theide, William
  • DefendantName: Bickart, Milton C.
  • Address: 3059 Kedzie Ave
  • Case Number: 3059 Kedzie Ave
  • Case Description: Theide, Wm. - Age 21 - Shot to death in rear room of saloon, 3059 Kedzie Ave., by Milton C. Bickart, who found him there in company of Mrs. Bickart. On 4/24/22 Bickart was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 18 Dist. 8/30/22 Arr. On warrant. - 10/20/22 - Disch. - Latsey.

Date of Offense: September 1, 1921

  • Victim Name: Woszkiewicz, Anton
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 4137 S. Halsted st.
  • Case Number: 4137 S. Halsted st.
  • Case Description: Woszkiewicz, Anton - Age 37 - Shot to death in his saloon at 4137 So. Halsted St., by an unknown man who escaped. Motive unknown. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1923

  • Victim Name: Wilson, Frank
  • DefendantName: Gay, John
  • Address: 6500 S State
  • Case Number: 6500 S State
  • Case Description: Wilson, Frank - Age 22 - colored - Stabbed to death in saloon, 6500 So. State St., during an altercation with one John Gay, who,on 6/11/23, was held by the Coroner. 11 Dist. 11/9/23 - Acquitted - Lewis.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1922

  • Victim Name: Paldine, Charles
  • DefendantName: Neuman, Eddie; alias Eisenberg
  • Address: 901 Desplaines st.
  • Case Number: 901 Desplaines st.
  • Case Description: Paldina, Charles - Age 33 - Patrolman, 16 Dist. Fatally shot in saloon at 901 Desplaines St., by Eddie neuman, alias Eisenberg, alias Ginsberg, when he attempted to arrest the latter. Neuman also sustained a fatal wound from which he died the same day. 16th Dist.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1927

  • Victim Name: Allen, Nelson
  • DefendantName: Harris, Fred
  • Address: 568 E. 35th St.
  • Case Number: 568 E. 35th St.
  • Case Description: Allen, Nelson - Age 35 - Colored - Died from a skull fracture received 5:30 A.M. 1/4/27, in a poolroom at 568 E. 35th St., when struck on the head with an axe by one of two Negroes during a holdup. On 1/8/27 Fred Harris and Arthur Hollis were held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 6/8/27 Hollis - Nolle Prossed - Lindsay. 6/25/27 - Harris - 14 years Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1927

  • Victim Name: Barton, Marshall
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2968 Michigan Ave.
  • Case Number: 2968 Michigan Ave.
  • Case Description: Barton, Marshall - Age 23 - Died from a gunshot wound received 1:35 A.M., 11/26/27 in a beer flat at 2968 Michigan Ave., during an altercation with several men. Arrest of his unknown assailants was recommended by the Coroner. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 7, 1926

  • Victim Name: Devine, Jack aka Williams
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, Benjamin Patrolman
  • Address: 295 W Lyndale
  • Case Number: 295 W Lyndale
  • Case Description: Devine, Jack, alias Williams - Age 30 - Shot to death at 3:10 AM, in a saloon at 2954 W. Lyndale St., by Patrolman Benjamin McCarthy, whom he wounded while resisting arrest after shooting at another man. On 4/30/26 McCarthy was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 14, 1926

  • Victim Name: Glenn or Glynn, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Litzinger, Virgil
  • Address: 2801 W. 38th st.
  • Case Number: 2801 W. 38th st.
  • Case Description: Glenn or Glynn, Clarence - Age 33 - Shot to death at 3:30 PM, in his saloon at 2801 W. 38th St., by Virgil Litzinger, who escaped. The murder, preceded by threats, was due to jealousy in business. On 2/15/26 the Coroner recommended Litzinger's arrest. 15 Dist. 11/21/28 Litzinger surrendered to U.S. Auth. and was indicted by Nov. 1928 grand jury. 3/22/29 - Acquitted - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: June 5, 1926

  • Victim Name: Madigan, Michael
  • DefendantName: Beninato, James
  • Address: 2424 Union Ave.
  • Case Number: 2424 Union Ave.
  • Case Description: Madigan, Michael - Age 33 - Patrolman - 14 Dist. - Fatally shot 5:10 PM, 6/5/26, in a saloon at 2724 Union Ave., by the proprietor, James Beninato, when he was about to search a cupboard back of the bar with a view to uncovering illicit liquor. Beninato was thereupon wounded by Patlm. Connaughton and placed under arrest. On 6/18/26 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. 5/26/27 - Beninato acquitted - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: July 16, 1926

  • Victim Name: Martinez, Louis
  • DefendantName: Campus, Jesus
  • Address: 10750 Torrence Ave
  • Case Number: 10750 Torrence Ave
  • Case Description: Martinez, Louis - Age 26 - Fatally shot 12 AM, (dying 5 AM) in a poolroom at 10750 Torrence Ave., by Jesus Campus, who came in and without warning, shot him. Campus escaped. 7/23/26 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 8 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1926

  • Victim Name: McHenry, James
  • DefendantName: Brown, George
  • Address: 26 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 26 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: McHenry, James � Age 24 � Colored � Shot to death at 9:30 PM, in 26 W. 18th St., by George E. Brown, in whose poolroom the shooting occurred. On 6/11/26 Brown was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 1A Dist. June 1926 No Bill.

Date of Offense: January 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Sweeney, William
  • DefendantName: Stoddard, William "Bill Brown
  • Address: 1651 W. Lake st.
  • Case Number: 1651 W. Lake st.
  • Case Description: Sweeney, Wm. - Age 44 - Fatally shot 12:10 AM, 1/9/27, in his saloon at 1651 W. Lake St., by one Wm. Stoddard whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner 1/27/27. The men had an argument earlier in the evening Bulletin 1/9/27 - Wm. Stoddard, alias Bill Brown, alias Drowsy Dugan. 3/8/27 Stoddard arrested - 8/12/27 held without bail by Judge Lusk. 8/6/28 - To Kankakee Insane Hospital - David.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1928

  • Victim Name: Canda, Lawrence
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 7434 Racine
  • Case Number: 7434 Racine
  • Case Description: Canda, Lawrence - Age 24 - Fatally shot 9 PM, 8/1/28, in a saloon at 7434 Racine Ave., by one of several unknown men with whom he engaged in a drunken brawl. His unknown assailants escaped. 15 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1928

  • Victim Name: Conway, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Conroy, robert
  • Address: 3501 S California
  • Case Number: 3501 S California
  • Case Description: Convey, or Conway, Thomas - Age 34 - Proprietor of a saloon at 3501 So. California Ave., fatally shot at 3:15 AM, 11/26/28, by one of two brothers, Robert Conroy and Charles Conroy, who grabbed the gun from the person of Patrolman James Oakey, a patron. The two escaped and their arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 12/5/28. 20 Dist. Robt. and Charles Conroy arrested 12/27/28 and indicted. 12/14/28 Patrolman Martin Joyce and Jas. Oakey held to G.J. $10,000.00 - Heller - Dec. 1928 No Bills on Oakey & Joyce. 3/6/29 - 2 Conroys acquitted - Lynch.

Date of Offense: February 4, 1929

  • Victim Name: Cantwell, Wm E
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1842 W Grand av
  • Case Number: 1842 W Grand av
  • Case Description: Cantwell, Wm. E. - Age 39 - Shot to death at 12:30 PM, 2/4/29 in a saloon at 1842 W. Grand Ave., by two unknown men who came in and stopped one on either side of him and shot him six times. The men escaped. Killing ascribed to sheetmetal worker's union troubles. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 30, 1928

  • Victim Name: Feeley, Thomas
  • DefendantName: O'Shea, John
  • Address: 4337 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 4337 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Feeley, Thomas - Age 26 - Shot to death at 8:45 AM, 9/30/28, in a saloon at 4337 So. Halsted St., during an argument with John O'Shea. On 10/17/28 the Coroner recommended the arrest of O'Shea together with that of Wm. Jones as accessory. 18 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: 24
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1
  • Case Number: 1
  • Case Description: Gresham, Ernest - Age 24 - Col. - Fatally shot 6:30 AM, 4/30/28, in the Apex Caf�, 2nd fl., 330 W. 35th St., by a waiter, Simon Jacks, while he fought every one around after being requested to leave. On 5/19 Jacks was booked for murder but on 6/7 he was exonerated by the Coroner and discharged 6/15/28 by Judge Holmes. 4 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 28, 1928

  • Victim Name: Gorlewski, Frank
  • DefendantName: Florkiewicz, John
  • Address: 1237 W. Huron St.
  • Case Number: 1237 W. Huron St.
  • Case Description: Gorlewski, Frank - Age 35 - Fatally shot 10:30 PM, 9/28/28, in a saloon brawl at 1237 W. Huron St., by John Florkiewicz, who was booked and on 10/10/28 held by the Coroner for murder. 29 Dist. 4/24/29 - Acquitted - Williams.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1928

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Geary
  • DefendantName: Mullarkey, Henry
  • Address: 920 N. Wells St.
  • Case Number: 920 N. Wells St.
  • Case Description: Geary, Thomas - Age ? - Patrolman - 35 Dist. Shot to death at 12:15 AM, 12/1/28 while seated on a stool in saloon at 920 N. Wells St., by the bartender, Henry Mullarkey, who reached over the bar and took the gun from the holster of Patrolman Edwin Johnson and shot Geary behind the right ear. The two men were quarreling. On 12/8/28 Mullarkey was held by the Coroner. 35 Dist. 1/9/30 - to Joliet Pen. - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: October 24, 1930

  • Victim Name: guida, john
  • DefendantName: Carr, Frank, William Carr
  • Address: 836 n. racine ave.
  • Case Number: 836 n. racine ave.
  • Case Description: Guida, John - Age 24 - Alleged �42" Gangster and bootlegger. Shot to death at about 1:10 PM, 10/24/30, in a saloon at 836 N. Racine Ave., by Frank and William Carr, brothers, alleged Moran gangsters, who escaped after assaulting the owner, Joseph Lebrock. Immediately after entering the place loud quarreling was heard and Guida evidently was shot while trying to reach a Luger pistol in a cigar case. Lebrock would reveal nothing; he was booked for murder 10/28/30. He was not mentioned in the Coroner�s verdict 11/12/30 (�By unknown persons�) and on 11/14/30 was discharged by Judge Lyle. The Carr brothers were arrested in Milwaukee, brought back, and on 11/25/30 held without bail by Judge Lyle. 29 Dist. 1-29-31 - No bill on Wm. Carr. 1-29-31 - No Bill on John Carr. 1-29-31 - No Bill on Jos. Lebrock.

Date of Offense: March 26, 1928

  • Victim Name: Hawkins, Thomas
  • DefendantName: O'Gara, Edward
  • Address: 4113 So. Halstead St.
  • Case Number: 4113 So. Halstead St.
  • Case Description: Hawkins, Thomas � Age 36 � Fatally assaulted at 5:40 PM, 3/26/28, during a fight in a saloon at 4113 So. Halsted St., with Edward O�Gara. On 3/29/28 O�Gara was held by the Coroner for murder and Jack Proctor, Vincent Jones, Jerry Hobin, and Edward Dooley as accessories. 18 Dist. 10/5/28 O�Gara acquitted � other 3 cases nolle prossed by Judge Normoyle.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1929

  • Victim Name: Hill, Elmer "Washington"
  • DefendantName: Quirk, Martin
  • Address: 5111 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Number: 5111 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Description: Hill, alias Washington, Elmer � Age 20 � Fatally shot at 8:55 AM, 3/10/29, in a saloon at 5111 Wentworth Ave. and the body removed to a yard at 5115 Wentworth Ave. Martin Quirk arrested admitted the shooting, stating he had disarmed Hill and used his gun. On 3/16/29 Quirk was held by the Coroner. 18 Dist. 7/17/29 � Acquitted � Hopkins.

Date of Offense: July 27, 1929

  • Victim Name: Jenkins, Harry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 4526 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Number: 4526 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Description: Jenkins, Harry � Age 60 � Colored � Fatally shot about 12:10 AM, 7/27/29, at the front door of his flat, 1st fl., 4526 Calumet Ave., where he sold moonshine and kept a gambling house. Had on only BVD�s and a bathrobe and had apparently been summoned to the door, then shot down. No attempt at robbery. Assailant is unknown. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1928

  • Victim Name: Kosteneck, Otto J.
  • DefendantName: Curtin, Thomas
  • Address: 7338 S. Racine Ave
  • Case Number: 7338 S. Racine Ave
  • Case Description: Kosteneck, Otto J., alias Geo. Darrow � Age 35 � Shot to death at 12:30 AM, 10/28/28, in saloon at 7338 So. Racine Ave., by Patrolman Thomas Curtin at whom he fired four times with a shotgun when the latter came in and discovered him threatening the patrons and proprietor from whom he attempted to learn where the latter got his beer supply. On 10/19/28 Curtin was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 8, 1928

  • Victim Name: Rice, Chas.
  • DefendantName: McGovern, Michael
  • Address: 5213 So. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 5213 So. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Rice, Chas. - Age 44 - Fatally shot at 11:00 AM, 11/8/28, in a saloon at 5213 So. Halsted St., accusing one Michael McGovern as his assailant. On 11/5/28 McGovern�s arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 18 Dist. 1/15/29 Michael McGovern arrested and held on Coroner�s Mittimus. Jan. 1929 No Bill.

Date of Offense: October 13, 1929

  • Victim Name: Riggino, George (Holzward)
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1119 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 1119 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Riggino, George, alias Holzward - Age 29 - Found shot to death at 3 AM, 10/12/29, in front of the Jefferson Park Hospital at 1416 Monroe St., where he had been carried by his partner (poolroom) Wm. Carey, after six masked men had entered their place at 1119 W. Madison St. and singled out Raggino from the others, all of whom were lined up against a wall. They escaped in an automobile. 26 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1930

  • Victim Name: Vitacco , John
  • DefendantName: Caddarelli, Louis A.
  • Address: 3258 N. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 3258 N. Clark St.
  • Case Description: Vitacco, John - Age 23 - Bandit: Deceased and Thomas White, two of the four bandits who attempted to stick up the beer flat of Jack Hayes at 3258 N. Clark St., at 1:40 AM, 5/12/30, were shot to death by Officers of the State�s Attorney�s Office, Louis A. Capparelli, Wm. A. Nihill, Leo M. Anderson and investigator of the S.A. Off. Lay in ambush for them. Hayes was shot to death and Altmeier wounded, dying the next day. The officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1930

  • Victim Name: White, Harry
  • DefendantName: Capparelli, Louis A.
  • Address: 3258 N. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 3258 N. Clark St.
  • Case Description: White, Harry or Thomas - Age 26 - Bandit: Deceased and John Vitacco, two of the four bandits who attempted to stick up the beer flat of Jack Hayes, at 3258 N. Clark St., at 1:40 AM, 5/12/30, were shot to death by Patrolman Louis A. Capparelli, Wm. A. Nihill, Leo M. Anderson and Louis F. Furst, who, together with Joseph Altmeier, Special Investigator of the States Attorney�s Office, lay in ambush for them. Hayes also was shot to death by the bandits and Altmeier fatally wounded, dying the next day. The officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 31, 1928

  • Victim Name: Zion, Benjamin
  • DefendantName: Mead, Wm
  • Address: 2416 Roosevelt
  • Case Number: 2416 Roosevelt
  • Case Description: Zion, Benjamin - Age 25 - Gangster - Shot to death sometime during the night in saloon at 2416 Roosevelt Rd., and the body dragged out into the alley, by some unknown person or persons. On 7/31/28 Wm. Mead, Leon Craigue, Cyril Maher and John Cook were booked as accessories. All four were discharged by Judge Borelli before the inquest was completed. 23 Dist.

Homicides where Both the Victim and the Defendant was Drinking or Drunk

78 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: March 27, 1902

  • Victim Name: Burns, Richard
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 384 Clark st.
  • Case Number: 384 Clark st.
  • Case Description: Burns, Richard, fatally stabbed in drunken brawl, front of 384 Clark St., by with unknown man, who escaped. 2d Prect.

Date of Offense: October 21, 1906

  • Victim Name: Betanski, Eddie
  • DefendantName: Leszynski, Stanley
  • Address: 1128 N. Hoyne Av.
  • Case Number: 1128 N. Hoyne Av.
  • Case Description: Betanski, Eddie, 13 years old, shot dead in basement of No. 1128 N. Hoyne Av., where he and a number of other boys were drinking beer and playing cards, by Stanley Leszynski, 15 years old, who was arrested. 35th Prect. Leszynski held as principal and Andrew Karolek and Michael Woztyba as accessories, Oct. 22, 1906. Leszynski, Karolek and Woztyba acquitted in Judge Mack's court, Dec. 29, 1906.

Date of Offense: June 27, 1904

  • Victim Name: Feeney, James
  • DefendantName: Sheehan, Patrick, Pegleg
  • Address: 1808 State st.
  • Case Number: 1808 State st.
  • Case Description: Feeney, James, a levee character, fatally stabbed in drunken brawl over a woman in barn rear of 1808 State St., by "PegLeg" Sheehan a tough citizen, who was arrested. 3d Prect. Patrick Sheehan held to Grand Jury without bail, June 28, by Coroner's Jury. Sentenced Aug. 22, by Judge Kersten to fourteen years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1897

  • Victim Name: Gentele, Camile
  • DefendantName: Trido, Pasquile
  • Address: Chicago Heights
  • Case Number: Chicago Heights
  • Case Description: Gentele, Carmile, fatally stabbed at Chicago Heights in a drunken quarrel. Pasquile Trido was arrested.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1902

  • Victim Name: Maher, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kelly, Thomas W.
  • Address: Throop and Hastings sts.
  • Case Number: Throop and Hastings sts.
  • Case Description: Maher, Frank, fatally shot in drunken brawl. Throop and Hastings Sts. Eight men arrested among them Thomas W. Kelly, who confessed to firing the fatal shot, claiming that he fired in self defense. He was held by Coroner's Jury July 5. 21st Prect.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1907

  • Victim Name: Morris, Henry
  • DefendantName: Sullivan, Jerry
  • Address: 52 Sholto st.
  • Case Number: 52 Sholto st.
  • Case Description: Morris, Henry. 50 ys. old. Stabbed to death in his home 52 Sholto, St., by intruders who had been drinking and quarreling with him earlier in the night. Jerry Sullivan, Mike Shea and Wm. Sheehan arrested. 21st Prect. Sullivan, Shea and Sheehan, held for murder and Frank Edwards as accessory by coroner's jury May 9, 1907. Edwards acquitted in Judge Kersten's cour, Oct. 25, 1907. Shea, Sullivan, Sheehan acquitted Oct. 28 - 1907 in Judge Kersten's court.

Date of Offense: September 16, 1907

  • Victim Name: Thornroof, Victor
  • DefendantName: Novy, Charles
  • Address: 48 st and Oakley Av
  • Case Number: 48 st and Oakley Av
  • Case Description: Thornroof, Victor, 34 ys. old. In company with several men, all of whom were drunk, he was either pushed or fell down at 48th St. & Oakley Av. breaking his neck. 20 prect. Charles Novy, John Sullivan, & Steve Cregileki held without bail Sept. 28, by Coroner's Jury. All and Robert Dichl acquitted in Judge Windes' court, Jan. 30, 1908.

Date of Offense: October 7, 1905

  • Victim Name: Sosnoski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Straka, Albert
  • Address: 93 W 18th Place
  • Case Number: 93 W 18th Place
  • Case Description: Sosnoski, Joseph, 23 years old, fatally stabbed at 6:30 P.M., in rear of his home, 93 W. 18th Place, by Albert Straka, with whom and Albert Mondry Sosnoski was drinking beer. He died in Co. Hosp. 15 minutes after his arrival. Straka and Mondry were arrested, 22d Prect. Straka held for murder by Coroner's Jury Oct. 20. Acquitted in Judge Kersten's court, April 8, 1908.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1907

  • Victim Name: Siprelli, William
  • DefendantName: Schafer, Peter
  • Address: 10 Quincy St.
  • Case Number: 10 Quincy St.
  • Case Description: Siprelli, William, 34 ys. old. Fatally shot Oct. 25 at 10 Quincy St. by (supposed) Peter Schafer during the progress of a general saloon fight. Schafer was arrested. 1st Prect. Died at St. Luke's Hospital. Schafer held by coroner's jury Oct. 28, 1907 - P.J. Schafer Stricken off 3/19/09 - Kersten.

Date of Offense: August 16, 1886

  • Victim Name: Trowbridge, Dr. F.L.
  • DefendantName: Packard, Frank
  • Address: Madison st. and 5th Ave.
  • Case Number: Madison st. and 5th Ave.
  • Case Description: Dybick, Joseph - Age 21 - Fatally shot Jan. 1st at Walton & Ashland Ave., by his friend Jacob Bartosek during New Years' Celebration; on 1/12/16 Bartosek was exonerated by Coroner. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: troupe, William C
  • DefendantName: Troupe, Regina
  • Address: 8942 Mackinaw Av
  • Case Number: 8942 Mackinaw Av
  • Case Description: Troupe, William C., 28 yrs., shot dead, home 8942 Mackinaw Av., by his wife Regina Troupe, with whom he was drinking beer, resulting in a quarrel. She was arrested. 15th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 10, 1905. Sentenced Jan. 9, 1906, by Judge Smith to fourteen years in Joliet Pen.

Date of Offense: February 27, 1890

  • Victim Name: Wirkin, Joem
  • DefendantName: Rinner,Edward
  • Address: 977 Seminary
  • Case Number: 977 Seminary
  • Case Description: Wirkin, Joem, died in Alexian Bros. Hospital from bullet wound received in drunken fight at 977 Seminary Av., by Edward Rinner, who was arrested on date of assault, Feb. 27.

Date of Offense: May 16, 1918

  • Victim Name: bogdon, joseph
  • DefendantName: Kowaski, Tony
  • Address: 388 kensington ave
  • Case Number: 388 kensington ave
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Crosby, Thos.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Crosby, thos. - Age 18 -Am. Killed at N.E. cor. Grand and McVickers Ave., when stolen auto in which he was speeding with William Vodicka struck a trolly pole. Vodicka driver of auto was on May 10th held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 27 Pct. May 1918 No bill.

Date of Offense: March 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Yanker, Frank
  • DefendantName: Sadys, Stanley
  • Address: 1017 Crosby st.
  • Case Number: 1017 Crosby st.
  • Case Description: Yanker, Frank - 40 yrs. - Fatally injured in drunken brawl by Stanley Sadys at 1017 Crosby St. Sadys held by Coroner for Murder 3/17/13 - 39 Pct. 12-8-13 - Joliet - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 2, 1922

  • Victim Name: Brown, Ralph
  • DefendantName: Davis, Henry
  • Address: 6221 Elizabeth St.
  • Case Number: 6221 Elizabeth St.
  • Case Description: Brown, Ralph - Age 32 - Colored - Shot to death in rear of his home, 6221 Elizabeth St., by Henry Davis who, after they had quarreled during a moonshine party in Brown=s home, went home and returned with a shotgun. On 4/13/22 Davis was held by the Coroner. 11 Dist. 6/8/22 - 25 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Fisher.

Date of Offense: February 3, 1924

  • Victim Name: Holm, Emma
  • DefendantName: Duke, Richard G.
  • Address: 1828 Indiana ave.
  • Case Number: 1828 Indiana ave.
  • Case Description: Holm, Emma - Age 39 - Throat cut in her home, 1828 Indiana Ave., by one Richard G. Duke, who on 2/5/24 was held by the Coroner. Both were moonshine drunk and quarreled. 1A Dist. 1/6/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Lynch.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1922

  • Victim Name: Murphy, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Bailey, Joseph, William, Charl
  • Address: 2728 Wabash ave.
  • Case Number: 2728 Wabash ave.
  • Case Description: Murphy, Thomas - Age 35 - (Col.) - Shot to death at 2728 Wabash Ave., by another intoxicated colored man when deceased stepped on to the latter?s foot. On 10/30/22 Joseph Bailey alias Charles Williams, was ordered held by the Coroner, when arrested. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1923

  • Victim Name: Marshall, Fred
  • DefendantName: Grogan, Ray
  • Address: 2315 Dearbron st.
  • Case Number: 2315 Dearbron st.
  • Case Description: Marshall, Fred - Age 24 - Colored - Fatally stabbed in his home, 2315 Dearborn St., by Ray Grogan during a quarrel, after they had been drinking moonshine all afternoon. On 12/1/23 Grogan was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2A Dist. 3/3/24 - s/o - DeYoung.

Date of Offense: February 26, 1924

  • Victim Name: McGahan, Nora
  • DefendantName: McGahan, Owen
  • Address: 63rd st. & Wentworth ave
  • Case Number: 63rd st. & Wentworth ave
  • Case Description: McGahan, Nora - Age 34 - died frrom external injuries received 2/26/24 in her home, 221 W. 35 St., at the hands of her husband, Owen McGahan, when they quarreled while drinking moonshine. 2A Dist. 2/29/24 Owen held by the Coroner. Mar. 1924 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 18, 1921

  • Victim Name: Pilarski, Louis
  • DefendantName: Dorris, Thomas
  • Address: SE corner of 47th st. and Racine ave.
  • Case Number: SE corner of 47th st. and Racine ave.
  • Case Description: Pilarski, Louis - Age 30 - Fatally shot 8/18/21 at S.E. Coroner of 47th St. and Racine Ave., by Thomas Dorris. Both were intoxicated and quarreled. On 8/22/21 Dorris was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. On 8/23 he was re-arrested and held to the G.J. in $10,000.00 by Judge Hayes. 13 Pct. 12/8/21 - Acquitted - Fisher.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Reid, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Reid, Charles
  • Address: 547 Rush
  • Case Number: 547 Rush
  • Case Description: Reid, Hugh - Age 63 - Death caused by injuries received at 547 Rush St., during a fight with three other men, all had been drinking. On 9/3/24 the Coroner declared in "accidental" and exonerated Charles Reid and Tim Daly who had been booked as principal and accessory respectively. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 13, 1921

  • Victim Name: Sullivan, Terry
  • DefendantName: Mc Geoghegan, Daniel
  • Address: 5359 S Carpenter
  • Case Number: 5359 S Carpenter
  • Case Description: Sullivan, Terry - Age 21 - Fatally shot 12/13/21, accidentally, at 5359 So. Carpenter St., saloon, while one Daniel McGeoghegan was attempting to disarm him. Both men were intoxicated. On 12/29/21 McGeoghegan was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1922

  • Victim Name: Stahnke, Albert
  • DefendantName: McKeckney,. John
  • Address: Franklin st near Grand
  • Case Number: Franklin st near Grand
  • Case Description: Stahnke, Albert - Age 26 - Died from a skull fracture received at Franklin St. near Grand Ave. during a drunken brawl. On 7/30/22 John McKeckney and James Coultry were arrested, on 8/15/22 exonerated by the Coroner and 8/16/22 discharged by Judge Richardson. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 4, 1924

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Dan
  • DefendantName: O'Brien, Patrick
  • Address: 3647 Parnell ave.
  • Case Number: 3647 Parnell ave.
  • Case Description: Thompson, Dan - Age 30 -Colored - Fatally assaulted at 6:30 A.M., in the rear of 3647 Parnell Ave., with some unknown weapon, probably a large stone, by Patrick O'Brien, who, on 11/7/24, was held as the principal and Joseph O'Brien and Patrick Reidy as accessories. They had all been drinking moonshine together and quarreled. 14 Dist. 2/3/25 all three acquitted- Lindsay.

Date of Offense: April 4, 1926

  • Victim Name: Albi, Nicholas
  • DefendantName: Bruno, Samuel
  • Address: Ellis Ave, about 150 ft. south of 79th St.
  • Case Number: Ellis Ave, about 150 ft. south of 79th St.
  • Case Description: Albi, or Arbo, Nicholas - Age 35- Shot to death at 9:45 P.M., in Ellis Ave., about 150 ft. south of 79th St. by Samuel Bruno, who, on 4/5/26, was held by the Coroner. Both men were moonshine drunk and quarreled, and when arrested Bruno was unable to give a coherent story of what had occurred. 6A Dist. 9/30/26 - acquitted - P.L. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: March 15, 1925

  • Victim Name: Cila, Louis
  • DefendantName: Edwards, Tom
  • Address: 753 1/2 Clark St.
  • Case Number: 753 1/2 Clark St.
  • Case Description: Cella, Louis - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 3:58 A.M., in front of 753� N. Clark St., during an argument with Tom Edwards, who was held by the Coroner on 3/16/25. Both had been drinking. 28 Dist. March 1925 No bill.

Date of Offense: March 6, 1927

  • Victim Name: Cunningham, John
  • DefendantName: Cousidine, Chas
  • Address: 209 E 59th
  • Case Number: 209 E 59th
  • Case Description: Cunningham, John - Age 25 - Fatally cut in the throat at 3:23 AM, 3/6/27, in a "moonshine flat" at 209 E. 59th St., during a drunken fight when several men jumped him. Coroner unable to determine who cut him. 3/10/27 Chas Cousidine, owner, booked as accessory before and after the fact. On 3/24/27 he was exonerated and same day discharged by Judge Borelli. 3/28/27 bulletin Elmer Skoglund wanted. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 14, 1925

  • Victim Name: Ellington, Jesse
  • DefendantName: Mobley, William
  • Address: at 5245 Federal Street
  • Case Number: at 5245 Federal Street
  • Case Description: Ellington, Jesse - Age 33 - Colored - Fatally shot at 8:50 PM, 5/14/25, at 5245 Federal St., during a drunken quarrel over a crap game, by Wm. Mobley, who escaped. On 5/15/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 7/10/25 Wm. Moberly or Mobley arrested and held. 9/29/25 - Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1925

  • Victim Name: Freeman, Catherine
  • DefendantName: Yarbrough, Floyd
  • Address: State & 33rd & 34th st.
  • Case Number: State & 33rd & 34th st.
  • Case Description: Freeman, Catherine - Age 19 - Colored - Fatally cut 11:30 PM, while in an auto in State St. between 33rd and 34th Sts. during a quarrel following a drinking party, by Floyd Yarbrough, who escaped. On 8/26/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 10/15/25 - Arrested - 10/16/25 held without bail by Judge McCarthy - 3/31/26 - s/o - Gemmill.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1926

  • Victim Name: Glick, Bassett V.
  • DefendantName: Hamilton, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Glick, Bassett V. - Age 30 - Fatally injured at Canal and Washington Sts., while riding in an auto driven by Frank Hamilton into a concrete abutment. Lydia Lenz, also a passenger, was also fatally injured and died on 12/2/26. All were drunk. On 12/21/26 Hamilton was held by the coroner. 19 Dist. Jan. 1927 - Ind. 1 No Bill 1. 5/12/27 - this case Nolled - Miller.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Kurzawa, Antonia
  • DefendantName: Kurzawa, Theodore
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kurzawa, Antonia - Age 63 - Died from chronic myocharditis and nephritis, aggravated by external violence and result of being struck and knocked down by her son, Theodore Kurzawa, whose arrest was recommended by the coroner 9/14/26, for manslaughter. Both were drunk. 22 Dist. 10/6/26 Kurzawa arrested - 10/7/26 held to GJ in $10,000.00 Judge Hanlin. 2/14/27 Nolle Prossed - P. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1926

  • Victim Name: Lenz, Lydia
  • DefendantName: Hamilton, Frank
  • Address: Canal and Washington
  • Case Number: Canal and Washington
  • Case Description: Lenz, Lydia - Age 25 - Died from injuries received 10/31/26 at Canal and Washington Sts. while riding in auto driven by Frank Hamilton who drove the car into a concrete abutment. Bassett V. Glick also fatally injured. All were drunk. On 12/21/26 Hamilton was held by the Coroner. 19 Dist. Jan. 1927 No Bill (1) Ind. (1) - No Bill on this case.

Date of Offense: February 6, 1926

  • Victim Name: Merrick, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Martin, James E.
  • Address: 238 E. 16th St
  • Case Number: 238 E. 16th St
  • Case Description: Merrick, Thomas - Age 51 - Shot to death at 12:30 PM, at 238 E. 16th St., home of James E. Martin, with whom he put up for the night, being drunk sick following a moonshine bout; both were intoxicated. It is supposed Martin tried to enter Merrick's room and the latter shot him for a burglar. Martin committed suicide immediately thereafter. 1A Dist.

Date of Offense: July 9, 1926

  • Victim Name: Mardorosian, Oscar
  • DefendantName: Mordon, John
  • Address: NW corner of Mango and Grand Ave
  • Case Number: NW corner of Mango and Grand Ave
  • Case Description: Mardorosian, Oscar - Age 35 - Fatally stabbed 9 PM, 7/9/26 at the NW corner of Mango and Grand Aves., during a drunken brawl. On 7/14/26 John Mordan was held by the Coroner as the principal and Newham Mordan (woman) and May Samanian were held by the coroner as accessories. 26 Dist. 3/15/26 John and Newham were acquitted - 3/17/27 - May - nolle prossed - Eller.

Date of Offense: July 18, 1926

  • Victim Name: Miller, Fred
  • DefendantName: Duckenfield, Gus
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Miller, Fred - Age 50 - Died from multiple bone fractures received in a drunken free-for-all fight in his home on 7/18/26, according to testimony rendered by his wife at the inquest, accusing Gus. Duckenfield of assaulting and kicking him. On 9/27/26 Duckenfield was held by the Coroner. 28 Dist. 6/5/27 - Acquitted - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1926

  • Victim Name: Osborne, William
  • DefendantName: Shephard, Albert
  • Address: 29th and Federal Sts.
  • Case Number: 29th and Federal Sts.
  • Case Description: Osborne, Wm. - Age 34 - Colored - Fatally stabbed at 5:10 PM, at the NW corner of 29th and Federal Sts., during a drunken brawl, by Albert Shephard, who was held by the Coroner 8/24/26 for manslaughter. 2 Dist. 10/15/26 to Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: August 2, 1925

  • Victim Name: Paeglow, William
  • DefendantName: Kelmer, John
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Paeglow, Wm. � Age 64 � Found dead at 7:34 AM, on the rear porch of his home, from shock and a hemorrhage. Had been drinking and quarreling during the night with three other men and cries for help were heard by tenants of the building. The Coroner returned an open verdict. On 9/4/25 John Kelmer, Frank Jasnock, and Frank Stanley were held to the G.J. without bail by Judge Morgan. 23 Dist. Sept. 1925 No Bills on all three.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1925

  • Victim Name: Perry, Emma
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3056 Calumet ave.
  • Case Number: 3056 Calumet ave.
  • Case Description: Perry, Emma � Age 32 � Colored � Died from a skull fracture received 8/13/25 at home, 3056 Calumet Ave., during a moonshine party and fight, at the hands of someone unknown. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Reed, Edna
  • DefendantName: Strand, Lillian
  • Address: 1126 Adams st.
  • Case Number: 1126 Adams st.
  • Case Description: Reed, Edna -Age 35- Am. - Died from a gunshot wound received 3:30 AM, 6/9/27, at 1126 Adams St., during a drunken quarrel, by Lillian Strand. On 6/16/27 Lillian was held by the Coroner as principal and Edward (Peter) Strand as accessory. 19 Dist. June 1927 No Bill on Edw. 1/5/28 Lillian acquitted - Kerner.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1926

  • Victim Name: Sullivan, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Sullivan, John
  • Address: 625 W. 61st pl.
  • Case Number: 625 W. 61st pl.
  • Case Description: Sullivan, Wm. - Age 29 - Shot to death at 1:30 AM, at his brother's home, 625 W. 61st Place, when they grappled during an altercation following a moonshine party. On 10/31/26 John Sullivan was booked for murder but on 11/9/26 was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it accidental. On 11/10/26 he was discharged by Judge Helander. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1927

  • Victim Name: Sicoli, Carmen
  • DefendantName: Maltero, Bruno
  • Address: 1031 Polk St.
  • Case Number: 1031 Polk St.
  • Case Description: Sicoli, Carmen - Age 40 Fatally shot at 12:30 AM, 11/27/27 in front of 1031 Polk St., during an argument with Bruno Malfero, who, on 11/29/27, was held by the Coroner. Both men were drunk. 16 Dist. 3/10/28 Malfero acquitted - Kerner.

Date of Offense: February 20, 1927

  • Victim Name: Zunigo, Frank
  • DefendantName: Londerous, Gertrudis
  • Address: 8949 Greenbay Ave
  • Case Number: 8949 Greenbay Ave
  • Case Description: Zunigo, Frank - Age 24 - Shot to death 6:57 PM, 2/20/27 in hallway of his home, 2nd fl., 8949 Greenbay Ave. by Gertrudis Londerous, whom it seems he attacked with a knife when they came out into the hallway following a quarrel in the flat. Both were somewhat drunk. On 2/20/27 Londerous was booked and on 2/21 held by the Coroner. 7 Dist. 3/31/27 - Acquitted - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1930

  • Victim Name: Anderson, Cust
  • DefendantName: Kavanaugh, Thomas
  • Address: 132nd st. & the Calumet River
  • Case Number: 132nd st. & the Calumet River
  • Case Description: Anderson, Cust - Age 48 - Shot to death with a shotgun at 8 PM, 4/29/30, in his shack, at 132nd St. and the Calumet River, where he lived with an old crony, Thomas Kavanaugh, age 65. The two had been drinking and quarreled. On 5/1/30 Kavanaugh was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 9 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 29, 1930

  • Victim Name: Anderson, Frank
  • DefendantName: Williams, Clarence
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Anderson, Frank - Age 41 - Colored - Fatally stabbed at 10:45 AM, 9/29/30, by Clarence Williams, also colored, who escaped. There had been a drunken quarrel over Emma Jackson, common-law wife of Williams, who buzzed something in Williams' ear which caused him to stab Anderson. On 9/29/30 Emma Jackson was held by the Coroner who recommended Williams' arrest. On 10/15/30 Williams arrested and turned over to the Sheriff. 4 Dist. Oct. 1930 No Bill on Emma Jackson. 4/30/31 - Not Guilty - Burke (Williams).

Date of Offense: September 23, 1928

  • Victim Name: Brennan, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Mullaney, Martin
  • Address: 2941 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 2941 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Brennan, Clarence - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 4:10 AM, 9/23/28 in a restaurant at 2941 W. Madison St., during a drunken brawl. His alleged assailant, Martin Mullaney, was not arrested until 11/10/28 and on the same date was exonerated by the Coroner when witnesses refused to identify him. On 11/20/28 Mullaney was held to the grand jury in $20,000.00 by Judge Lupe when deceased's father signed a complaint against him and swore out a warrant. 27 Dist. James McGivney arrested 12/29/28 and indicted. 10/23/29 - Mullaney acquitted and McGivney case Nolle Prossed - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: May 3, 1930

  • Victim Name: Bender, Leroy
  • DefendantName: Rowley, Fred E., John Corrigan
  • Address: in Claremont ave., South of Van Buren st.
  • Case Number: in Claremont ave., South of Van Buren st.
  • Case Description: Bender, Leroy - Age 40 - Died from a gunshot wound received 8:30 PM, 5/3/30, in Claremont Ave., south of Van Buren St., during a drunken brawl with a pal named Fred E. Rowley alias John Corrigan, just after they had left a beer flat. On 5/27/30 Rowley was held by the Coroner who also held John McGinnis as accessory because he hid the gun after the shooting. 27 Dist. June 1930 No bill on McGinnis. Rowley - 12/12/30 -to Joliet Pen. - Burke.

Date of Offense: February 4, 1928

  • Victim Name: Curran, Edward
  • DefendantName: Cay, Herbert
  • Address: 3218 S Parnell
  • Case Number: 3218 S Parnell
  • Case Description: Curran, Edward - Age 44 - Shot to death at 2:55 PM, 2/4/28, in front of 3218 So. Parnell Ave., while quarreling with his friend, Herbert Coy, with whom he had been riding around in an auto and drinking. On 2/4/28 Curran was booked for manslaughter when he surrendered at the 19th Dist. station. He was held 2/23/28 by the Coroner for murder. 19 Dist. 11/4/29 - s/o - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: October 18, 1930

  • Victim Name: Deshong, James
  • DefendantName: Killibrew, Louis
  • Address: 5132 S. Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 5132 S. Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Deshong, James � Age 36 � Colored � Fatally shot 1:30 PM, 10/18/30, on the rear porch, 2nd fl., 5132 So. Wabash Ave., by a Negro, Louis Killibrew, during a drunken quarrel. Killibrew escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner 10/20/30. He was arrested 11/1/30 by the DB and on 11/4/30 held on a Coroner�s Mittimus. 5 Dist. Nov. 1930 No Bill.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1930

  • Victim Name: Draeger, Michael
  • DefendantName: Bratto, Sam
  • Address: 434 S. Loomis St.
  • Case Number: 434 S. Loomis St.
  • Case Description: Draeger, Michael � Age 30 � Stabbed to death at 11:40 PM, 10/28/30, in the kitchen of his home, 434 So. Loomis St., with a paring knife, by Sam Bratto, who escaped. There had been a card game and drinking of moonshine and a quarrel started when Bratto lost and was angry because the game broke up. On 11/21/30 Michael Usco was held by the Coroner as accessory and the arrest of Bratto was recommended. 26 Dist. Dec. 1930 No Bill on Usco.

Date of Offense: May 24, 1928

  • Victim Name: Flatow, Harry
  • DefendantName: Walsh, Michael, alias Mullen,
  • Address: Clark St.
  • Case Number: Clark St.
  • Case Description: Flatow, Harry - Age 24 - Died from gunshot wounds received 10 PM, 5/24/28, in Clark St., between Garfield Ave. and Center St., during a drunken quarrel with his brother-in-law, Miles Mullen and two other unknown men. On 6/22/28 the Coroner recommended arrest of the three and exonerated Mary Flatow who had been booked as an accessory. On 6/23 she was discharged by Judge Allegretti. 36 Dist. 6/30/30 Michael Walsh, alias Niles Mullen, arrested and held on Coroner's Mittimus. July 1930 No Bill.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1928

  • Victim Name: hicks, alonzo
  • DefendantName: Yates, Edward
  • Address: 4621 indiana ave.
  • Case Number: 4621 indiana ave.
  • Case Description: Hicks, Alonzo � Age 30 � Colored � Shot to death at 6:30 AM, 5/12/28, in 1st fl., 4621 Indiana Ave., during a drunken quarel with Edward Yates, who escaped. On 5/12/28 Yates� arrest was recommended by the Coroner. Yates was arrested 5/13/28 and turned over to the Sheriff. 5 Dist. 8/1/28 � Nolle Prossed. � David.

Date of Offense: June 23, 1928

  • Victim Name: hernandez, augustine
  • DefendantName: Cuevas, Vincente
  • Address: 9012 greenbay ave.
  • Case Number: 9012 greenbay ave.
  • Case Description: Hernandez, Augustine � Age 32 � Stabbed to death between 11 and 12 PM, 6/23/28, in rear yard of 9012 Greenbay Ave., during a drunken brawl. On 7/13/28 the Coroner recommended the arrest of Lorenzo Gonzales and Vincente Cuevas on the charge of Manslaughter and exonerated Conception Florez who had been booked (6/24) as accessory. 8 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1928

  • Victim Name: hamilton, henry
  • DefendantName: Jerome, Joe
  • Address: 123 e. 48th st.
  • Case Number: 123 e. 48th st.
  • Case Description: Hamilton, Henry � Age 22 � Colored � Fatally cut at 3:40 PM, 7/21/28, in 1st Apt., 123 E. 48th St., by Joe Jerome, colored �during a drunken quarrel.� (verdict). On 8/7/28 arrest of Jerome was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 6/16/32 Anonymous letter from Detroit, Mich. rcd. stating Jerome could be found at given address but Lt. Ellanson could not locate witness so matter was dropped. 1/5/33 brought back from Detroit. 4/24/33 � Not Guilty � Lynch.

Date of Offense: December 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: Hoffman, Edward
  • DefendantName: Zito, John
  • Address: Between 629/631 N. Racine Ave
  • Case Number: Between 629/631 N. Racine Ave
  • Case Description: Hoffman, Edward � Age 35 � Died from a gunshot wound received 11:15 PM, 12/27/28, in gangway between 629 and 631 N. Racine Ave., during a drunken quarrel with several fellows. On 1/17/29 arrest of John Zito was recommended by the Coroner on the charge of manslaughter. 12/31/28 Tony Gerretti and Frank Constantino were booked as accessories. On 1/17/29 they were exonerated by the Coroner and on 1/23/29 discharged by Judge Hartigan. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1929

  • Victim Name: Hardenburg, Ferdinand
  • DefendantName: Krohn, Herman
  • Address: 34 E. Oak St
  • Case Number: 34 E. Oak St
  • Case Description: Hardenburg, Ferdinand � Age 36 � Shot to death at 6:15 PM, 2/23/29, in his rooming house at 34 E. Oak St., by a roomer, Herman Krohn, an old friend, who alleged that deceased assaulted him with a gun which he took from him. The two men were drunk at the time and there were no witnesses. The weapon belonged to Hardenburg. 35 Dist. On 2/25/29 Krohn was held by the Coroner. 7/15/29 � Acquitted � McGoorty.

Date of Offense: June 2, 1930

  • Victim Name: Hoffman, Harry; alias "Bobby J
  • DefendantName: Eloraham, Harlin
  • Address: 4808 Prarie Ave.
  • Case Number: 4808 Prarie Ave.
  • Case Description: Hoffman, Harry, alias Bobby Jones � Age 21 � Colored � Shot to death at 8:35 PM, 6/2/30, in front of 4808 Prairie Ave., by one of two brothers, with whom he quarreled over a crap game following a drinking bout. The brothers, Harlin Graham and Mellay Graham escaped and their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1930

  • Victim Name: Homyeck, Lewis
  • DefendantName: Hienyo, Charles
  • Address: 1824 W. 46 th ST.
  • Case Number: 1824 W. 46 th ST.
  • Case Description: Homyeck, Lewis � Age 42 � Knifed to death at about 6:40 PM, 8/3/30, in 3rd fl., 1824 W. 46th St., during a drunken brawl with Charles Hienyo, whom he struck on the head necessitating a couple of stitches. On 8/4/30 Hienyo was held by the Coroner. 17 Dist. 11/21/30 � to Joliet Pen. � Frankhauser.

Date of Offense: June 2, 1930

  • Victim Name: Jose, Mike
  • DefendantName: Switzer, Chas.
  • Address: 717 W. Grand Ave.
  • Case Number: 717 W. Grand Ave.
  • Case Description: Jose, Mike � Age 38 � Shot to death at about 1AM, 6/2/30, in 3rd fl., rear of 717 W. Grand Ave., and thrown out of the window into the alley after being wrapped in burlap. The case was a mystery until the arrest and confession of Jim Grego and Chas. Switzer, of that address, on 6/24/30. The three had been drinking and playing cards adn an argument started when Jose wanted to borrow some money from Grego. 6/30 both held on Cor. Mitt. 29 Dist. 9/15/30 Grego to Joliet Pen. � David. 9/15/30 � Switzer to Joliet Pen. 1 to 2 yrs. � David.

Date of Offense: January 8, 1929

  • Victim Name: Lolordo, Pasquale
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1921 W. North ave.
  • Case Number: 1921 W. North ave.
  • Case Description: Lolordo, Pasquale - Age 42 - Shot to death (13 times) at 5 PM, 1/8/29, in the parlor of his home, 1921 W. North Ave., by three unknown Italians with whom he had been drinking wine for a half hour. Arrest of the unknown men was recommended by the Coroner on 2/6/28. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 9, 1929

  • Victim Name: Large, Ed
  • DefendantName: Atlas, Terrell
  • Address: 51st and Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 51st and Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Large, Ed - Age 49 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 8:10 AM, 9/9/29, at 51st and Dearborn Sts., during a drunken quarrel with Atlas Terrell, also colored, who was held by the Coroner 9/10/29. 5 Dist. 12/21/29 - 20 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Kerner.

Date of Offense: January 5, 1930

  • Victim Name: Lewis, Lyman
  • DefendantName: Townsend, Earl
  • Address: 5207 Indiana ave.
  • Case Number: 5207 Indiana ave.
  • Case Description: Lewis, Lyman - Age 41 - Colored- Fatally shot 3:15 AM, 1/5/30, in 1st Apt., 5207 Indiana Ave., in a duel with his brother-in-law, Earl Townsend, after a quarrel over the latter taking a revolver out of Lewis� dresser drawer. Both had attended a party earlier in the evening and drank liquor. When Lewis came home and found the gun missing, he armed himself with another before questioning Townsend. The latter was also shot to death. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 6, 1929

  • Victim Name: Mason, Norah; alias - Van Alle
  • DefendantName: Ruth Anderson
  • Address: 3652 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 3652 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Mason, Norah, alias Van Allen - Age 42 - Colored - Fatally stabbed with a butcher knife at 5:30 PM, 7/6/29, in 2nd fl., 3652 Wabash Ave., by Ruth Anderson, colored, thru jealousy over a Negro named Horace Williams. Also, they were drunk. On 7/8/29 Ruth was held by the Coroner. 4 Dist. 11/19/29 - Acquitted - Miller.

Date of Offense: August 9, 1929

  • Victim Name: Mikes, John
  • DefendantName: Louis Para
  • Address: 4325 So. Paulina St.
  • Case Number: 4325 So. Paulina St.
  • Case Description: Mikos, John - Age 43 - Died from injuries to his head received about 10 PM, 8/9/29, in the rear of 4325 So. Paulina St., during a drunken brawl with Louis Para. A certificate of death was issued in this case and no inquest held. Cause of death given as cerebral hemorrhage. On 8/24/29 Para was booked for murder and on 8/26/29 held to the G.J. in $5000.00 by Judge Trude. 17 Dist. 11/14/29 - Nolle Prossed - Gemmill.

Date of Offense: September 28, 1929

  • Victim Name: Manrriguez, Margarito
  • DefendantName: Gonzolo, Lina
  • Address: 522 So. Aberdeen St.
  • Case Number: 522 So. Aberdeen St.
  • Case Description: Manrriguez, Margarito - Age 40 - Mex. - Fatally cut with a razor at 10:45 PM, 9/28/29, in 1st fl., 522 So. Aberdeen St., during a fight with Gonzolo Lira, who escaped. They were moonshine drunk. Lira is wanted. 26 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1928

  • Victim Name: McCulley, Amos
  • DefendantName: Douglas Norton
  • Address: 5529 Michigan Ave
  • Case Number: 5529 Michigan Ave
  • Case Description: McCulley, Amos - Age 24 - Colored - Shot to death at about 12:30 AM, 7/20/28, in basement flat at 5529 Michigan Ave., during a drunken brawl, by Douglas Norton, who, on 9/26/28, was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 10/26/28 - 20 years in Joliet Pen. - Rush.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1930

  • Victim Name: McGreen, Herbert
  • DefendantName: Walter Prince
  • Address: 4610 Calumet Ave
  • Case Number: 4610 Calumet Ave
  • Case Description: McGee, or McGeen, Herbert - Age 24 - Colored - Shot to death at 3:15 AM, 4/14/30, in 2nd flat, 4610 Calumet Ave., during a drunken brawl, by Walter Prince, colored, after he had cut another man. On 4/16/30 Prince was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 9/17/30 - Acquitted- Williams.

Date of Offense: September 23, 1928

  • Victim Name: Polk, Lawrence
  • DefendantName: Lee, Robert E.
  • Address: 530 W. Divison st.
  • Case Number: 530 W. Divison st.
  • Case Description: Polk, Lawrence - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death in the street, front of 530 W. Division St., at 2:55 AM, by another Negro, Robert E. Lee, with whom he had been drinking and quarreling. Polk stabbed Lee several times whereupon the latter drew a gun and shot him. On 10/16/28 Lee, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 36 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 22, 1929

  • Victim Name: Pate, Rose
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Pate, Rose - Age 27 - Colored - Shot to death at 4:45 AM, 8/22/29, in 49th St., between Indiana and Prairie Aves., and thrown out of an automobile. Rose and three other colored girls entertained and drank a lot a liquor with four white men described as Italians, at her flat, after which they got into the car to go to cabaret. The men drove in the opposite direction to the place, upon which the girls started to object and began jumping from the machine. Rose was struck over the head with a gun and then shot by one of the unknown men. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1928

  • Victim Name: Ryan, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hoffman, James
  • Address: 364 E. 25th St.
  • Case Number: 364 E. 25th St.
  • Case Description: Ryan, Frank - Age 55 - Shot to death at 10:10 PM, 9/6/28, in basement flat at 364 E. 25th St., during a drunken brawl. On 10/4/28 arrest of James Hoffman was recommended by the Coroner, who exonerated Wm. Reed who had been booked as an accessory. On 10/5/28 Reed was discharged by Judge George. 3 Dist. 12/13/28 Jas. Hoffman arrested. 12/14/28 held without bail by Judge McKinley. 2/25/29 Hoffman - Nolle Prossed - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1930

  • Victim Name: Rodriguez, Roberto
  • DefendantName: Reyes, Gregory
  • Address: 568 Forquer st.
  • Case Number: 568 Forquer st.
  • Case Description: Rodriguez, Roberto - Age 22 - Mex. - Fatally stabbed at 2:40 AM, 12/20/30, in 1st fl., rear 568 Forquer St., during a drunken fight, by Gregory Reyes, Mex. On 12/23/30 Reyes was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1929

  • Victim Name: Seams, Louis
  • DefendantName: Pelliocis, Charles
  • Address: 1300 N.Wells st.
  • Case Number: 1300 N.Wells st.
  • Case Description: Seams, Louis - Age 52 - Shot to death at 11:15 PM, 12/20/29, in front of 1300 N. Wells St., by Charles Pelliocis, with whom he had a quarrel shortly prior to the shooting. Seams returned with a friend and invited Pelliocis out of the drug store whereupon the latter opened the door partway and shot Seams twice. Both men were drunk. On 12/21/29 Pelliccis was held by the Coroner. 36 Dist. Jan. 1930 No Bill on Pelliccis.

Date of Offense: December 12, 1929

  • Victim Name: Slavery, Ray F.
  • DefendantName: Glowacki, Frank
  • Address: 2824 Chicago ave.
  • Case Number: 2824 Chicago ave.
  • Case Description: Savery, Ray F. - Age 42 - Fatally shot sometime about midnight 12/21-12/22 in a saloon at 2824 Chicago Ave., and died before reaching a hospital. It is believed the shooting occurred during a drunken brawl. The saloonkeeper, Frank Glowacki, who claimed he was tending a furnace in the basement at the time of the shooting was held 12/23/29 by the Coroner as an accessory. 30 Dist. Jan. 1930 No Bill on Glowacki.

Date of Offense: November 2, 1930

  • Victim Name: Simon, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Jacobs, Constan
  • Address: 3443 S. Morgan
  • Case Number: 3443 S. Morgan
  • Case Description: Simon, Stanley - Age 30 - Fatally injured at 1:10 AM, 11/2/30, at 3443 So. Morgan St., during a drunken brawl. He was thrown down a flight of stairs sustaining a skull fracture. On 11/2/30 Julius Yurgelas and Constan Jacobs, were booked for manslaughter and on 11/3/30 held by the Coroner on that charge. 19 Dist. 12/20/30 both acquitted - Sabath.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1929

  • Victim Name: Tyler, Earl
  • DefendantName: Brown, Frank
  • Address: 6604 S. State
  • Case Number: 6604 S. State
  • Case Description: Tyler, Earl - Age 32 - Colored - Died from stab wounds received 2:20 PM, 3/10/29, in his home, 6604 So. State St., during a drunken brawl. On 3/22/29 the coroner held Frank Brown as the principal and Robert Tyler, deceased�s father, and Pinkey Cooper (woman) as accessories; also recommended the arrest of John Brown. 15 Dist. No Bills April 1929 on Tyler and Cooper. 7/16/29 - Brown - Acquitted - Kerner.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1929

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Marie
  • DefendantName: Murphy, John
  • Address: 739 Oakwood Blvd
  • Case Number: 739 Oakwood Blvd
  • Case Description: Thompson, Marie - Age 40 - Found dead at 6:45 AM, 10/25/29, in bed at her home, 739 Oakwood Blvd., under suspicious circumstances. On 11/4/29 John Murphy, her sweetheart, was arrested and admitted to having struck her in the face and breast during a quarrel after they had consumed �a number of pints of liquor.� He later returned, and finding her dead, turned on the gas to make it appear a suicide. On 12/5/29 Murphy was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 7/28/30 - s/o - Frankhauser.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1930

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Edward
  • DefendantName: Ledeux, William
  • Address: 4658 Hazel Ave
  • Case Number: 4658 Hazel Ave
  • Case Description: Thompson, Edward - Age 33 - Death due to a skull fracture received 8:05 PM, 3/18/30, at 4658 Hazel Ave., where he was pushed off the 2nd fl. porch during a drunken altercationwith Wm. Ledeux. On 3/19/30 Ledeux was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 38 Dist. March 1930 No bill.

Date of Offense: May 15, 1929

  • Victim Name: Woods, John
  • DefendantName: Burius, David, "Saginaw"
  • Address: 43 W. 45th St.
  • Case Number: 43 W. 45th St.
  • Case Description: Woods, John - Age 33 - Colored - Shot to death at 8:15 PM, 5/15/29, in his home, 43 W. 45th St., by David Burius alias �Saginaw,� who escaped. Both were drunk and played dice resulting in Woods losing all his money. They quarreled when Woods wanted to borrow the money again and Burius went into his room and got a shot gun. On 5/15/29 Barius� arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist.

Homicides where the Defendant was Drinking or Drunk

83 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: January 24, 1880

  • Victim Name: Beatty, Fonton M.
  • DefendantName: Campbell, Charles
  • Address: Harrison st. near Clark
  • Case Number: Harrison st. near Clark
  • Case Description: Beatty, Fonton M., col'd, 33 yrs., fatally shot (died soon after) Harrison St., near Clark, by Charles, Campbell, col'd, a notorious crook, who was drunk and ran against Beatty, causing Campbell's hat to fall off. He drew a revolver and ordered Beatty to pick up the hat. Beatty complied and as Campbell still pointed the revolver at him, attempted to back away when Campbell shot him in the abdomen. Cambell was arrested. Harrison St. Station.

Date of Offense: February 15, 1907

  • Victim Name: Bevneck, Joe
  • DefendantName: Bulava, Mike
  • Address: 8548 Washtinaw Av.
  • Case Number: 8548 Washtinaw Av.
  • Case Description: Bevneck, Joe. 3 yrs. old. Scalded to death at 8548 Washtinaw Av. While Mike Bulava was drunk he threw a kettle of boiling water on the child causing death. Bulava was arrested. 15 prect. The coroner being dissatisfied with the verdict took the case to the Grand Jury and Bulava was indicted for manslaughter Feb. 20, 1908 - June 25/08 fined $50 for Asslt. Verdict of accidental death by Coroner's Jury.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1903

  • Victim Name: Fitzgerald, Officer Dennis
  • DefendantName: Johnson, John
  • Address: 44th st. and Indiana Av.
  • Case Number: 44th st. and Indiana Av.
  • Case Description: Fitzgerald, Dennis, Officer, 11th Prect, died in Mercy Hospital from assault committed Dec. 26, 1903, at 44th St. and Indiana Av., by John Johnson and Louis Tedford, both colored, who were intoxicated and creating a disturbance and when remonstrated with by the officer assaulted him and shot him in the abdomen. They were both arrested and held by the Coroner's Jury Jan. 20, 1904. Johnson sentenced to hang and Tilford to 14 years in Pen; March 5, 1904. Johnson respited Dec. 14. Hanged in County Jail Jan. 20, 1905.

Date of Offense: July 19, 1882

  • Victim Name: Kratz, Henry
  • DefendantName: Kratz, Martin
  • Address: 2504 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Number: 2504 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Description: Kratz, Henry, 43 years old, fatally cut with knife at 2504 Wentworth Av., by his brother, Martin Kratz, who was intoxicated and beating his wife, when Henry interfered to protect her and angered Martin Kratz, who was arrested. 22d St. Station.

Date of Offense: May 8, 1880

  • Victim Name: tobin, Minnie
  • DefendantName: Tobin, John
  • Address: 129 N Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 129 N Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Tobin, Minnie, 17 years old, knocked down with hammer and trampled to death, 129 N. Halsted St., by her drunken father, John Tobin, who was arrested and sentenced to twenty years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1881

  • Victim Name: Wiliams, James
  • DefendantName: Rohan, John
  • Address: 11 Michigan
  • Case Number: 11 Michigan
  • Case Description: Williams, James, 40 years old, dock loafer, stabbed to death in front of Mrs. Feeney's saloon, 11 Michigan Av., by John Rohan, 27 years old, another drunken dock loafer, who escaped. Harrison St. Station.

Date of Offense: June 30, 1904

  • Victim Name: Wallawick, Annie
  • DefendantName: Waclavick, Stephen
  • Address: 874 W 19th st
  • Case Number: 874 W 19th st
  • Case Description: Waclawick, Mrs. Annie, 27 years old, fatally shot, home 874 W. 19th St., by Stephen Waclavick, a former boarder who attempted to force his way into the house while intoxicated. He was arrested by Lieut. Johnson, of 23d Prect. Held to Grand Jury July 6, by Coroner's Jury. Plead guilty Sept. 22, 1904. Sentenced Sept. 26, by Judge Chetlain to thirty-two years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1920

  • Victim Name: Bryan, Wm. C
  • DefendantName: Griffin, J. Ellsworth
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Bryan, Wm. C. - Age 48 - Found shot to death in Room 1619 First National Bank Bldg. J. Ellsworth Griffin who also was found wandering around in alcoholic stupor confessed to having killed him during a quarrel over some business affairs. On Apr. 17th Griffin was held by the Coroner. 1st Prect. 10/6/20 Committed to Kankakee State Hosp. - Pam. 2/23/21 - Acquitted - Dever.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1920

  • Victim Name: Bevins, Chester
  • DefendantName: Norris, Off Joseph A.
  • Address: Calumet Ave between 34th and 35th
  • Case Number: Calumet Ave between 34th and 35th
  • Case Description: Bevins, Chester - Age 32 - Shot to death in Calumet Ave., between 34th & 35th by officer Joseph A. Norris, of the 3d Pct. who was arrested and on 11/1/20 held by the Coroner. Norris was accompanied by a woman Anna Dixon with whom he was quarreling. The woman screamed when he slapped her face and when Bevins went to interfere, was shot by Norris, who was intoxicated. 3 Pct. 12/13/21 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Jalowitz, Maggie, Lovich
  • DefendantName: Jalowitz, Joe
  • Address: 1541 Washbuirn Ave.
  • Case Number: 1541 Washbuirn Ave.
  • Case Description: Jalowitz, alias Lovich, Maggie - Age 30 - Fatally assaulted at 1541 Washburn Ave., by her husband who was intoxicated. 3/27/16 Joe Jalowitz held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/22/16 Jalowitz to Joliet Pen. on Manslaughter - Turney.

Date of Offense: May 29, 1919

  • Victim Name: Koscezyna, Annie
  • DefendantName: Koscezyna, Ignatz
  • Address: 2924 Harvey st.
  • Case Number: 2924 Harvey st.
  • Case Description: Koscezyna, Annie - Age 28 - Shot to death at 2924 Hervey St. during a quarrel with her husband, Ignatz, who was intoxicated. Ignatz committed suicide. 25 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Kagon, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kithridge, Ben W.
  • Address: Erie & Clark sts.
  • Case Number: Erie & Clark sts.
  • Case Description: Kagan, Frank - Age 18 - Struck down and killed at Erie & Clark Sts., by an auto driven by Ben W. Kithridge, who was intoxicated. Speeded away and was captured at Lake Shore Drive and Ohio St. On 6/28 was held by the Coroner with Harry Linden as accessory. 28 Pct. July 1920 No Bills on both.

Date of Offense: October 2, 1920

  • Victim Name: Seibert, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Vanderberg, Henry J. Special O
  • Address: Monroe & Clark sts.
  • Case Number: Monroe & Clark sts.
  • Case Description: Seibert, Clarence - Age 20 - Am. - Shot to death at Monroe & Clark Sts., at 11:00P.M., by Spec. Off. Henry J. Vanderberg, who was arrested and on 10/26/20 held by the Coroner. Vanderberg was intoxicated and when Seibert and two other young men could not answer his questions regarding some colored men, he began shooting. 1 Pct. 3/22/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Dever. Oct. 11 Smith, Ada - see other side of this page.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1916

  • Victim Name: Winarski, Peter
  • DefendantName: Meltzer, Ira J.
  • Address: 434 S State St.
  • Case Number: 434 S State St.
  • Case Description: Winarski, Peter - Age 19 - Shot to death at 434 So. State St., (shooting gallery) by owner Ira J. Meltzer who was intoxicated. On 3/7/16 Meltzer held by the Coroner. 2 Pct. 10/28/16 Bond ftd. - Brothers. 11/4/16 to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.

Date of Offense: February 6, 1921

  • Victim Name: Borkowski, Anton J.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1437 W. 17th St.
  • Case Number: 1437 W. 17th St.
  • Case Description: Borkowski, Anton J. - Age 32 - Shot to death in front of 1437 W. 17th St. by an unknown drunken man who flourished a revolver when refused a drink. Was chased out of saloon and when followed by deceased, shot him. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 10, 1924

  • Victim Name: Butcher, Willie May "Willme He
  • DefendantName: Herod, Will
  • Address: 3123 Vernon ave.
  • Case Number: 3123 Vernon ave.
  • Case Description: Butcher, Willie May, alias Willme Herot - Age 34 - colored - Fatally cut on the arm, at home, 3123 Vernon Ave., by her common-law husband Will Herod, who came home drunk and quarreled with her. On 2/12/24 he was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 3/17/24 Acquitted - Caverly.

Date of Offense: December 28, 1924

  • Victim Name: Brazanski, Ludwiga
  • DefendantName: Brazanski, John
  • Address: 3159 Emerald ave.
  • Case Number: 3159 Emerald ave.
  • Case Description: Brazanski, Ludwiga - Age 47 - Fatally assaulted at about 4:30 P.M., in her home, 3159 Emerald Ave., by her husband, John Brazanski, who was drunk. On 1/13/25 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1921

  • Victim Name: Collins, Martin T.
  • DefendantName: Groh, David
  • Address: 55th st. & Racine ave.
  • Case Number: 55th st. & Racine ave.
  • Case Description: Collins, Martin T. - Age 38 - South Park Police Officer - Fatally injured ?/21 - at 55th St. & Racine Ave., when crushed between an auto driven by David Groh, and another standing auto. Groh, who was intoxicated, deliberately ran down Collins when the latter attempted to arrest him. On 1/4/24 Groh was held by the Coroner. 11 Pct. Mrs. Groh ind. Jan. 1921 - 1/17/22 Josephine Groh acquitted - Fisher. 2/1/22 Groh to Joliet Pen. - Fisher. 3/10/23 - Groh?s sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - McKinley.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1922

  • Victim Name: Genza, Carolina
  • DefendantName: Genza, Frank
  • Address: 4750 Loomis st.
  • Case Number: 4750 Loomis st.
  • Case Description: Genza, Caroline - Age 27 - Fatally shot 9/3/22, at home, 4750 Loomis St., by her husband Frank, who claimed he did not know the revolver was loaded. Had also been drinking. On 9/5/22 Frank was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 13 Dist. Sept. 1922 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1924

  • Victim Name: Holm, Harry
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Halding
  • Address: 1841 W. 59th st.
  • Case Number: 1841 W. 59th st.
  • Case Description: Holm, Harry - Age 28 - Am. - Shot to death at home, 1841 W. 59th St., by Halding Anderson., who was drunk. On 1/23/24 Anderson was held by the Coroner together with Knite Green and Nick Ledzuis s accessories. 11 Dist. Feb. 1924 No bills on Green and Ledzuis. 7/30/24 - Anderson case s/o - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1924

  • Victim Name: Hartje, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hare, Ewart
  • Address: Fullerton & Sheffield aves.
  • Case Number: Fullerton & Sheffield aves.
  • Case Description: Hartje, Fred - Age 40 - While riding in auto on 5/12/24 at S.W. Corner of Fullerton and Sheffield Aves., an exploding tire caused the machine to overturn. The auto was under control of Ewart Hare, who, apparently, was intoxicated. On 5/27/24 Hare was held by the Coroner. 29 Dist. June 1924 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1924

  • Victim Name: Hughley, Buelah
  • DefendantName: Brown, Luther
  • Address: 2631 S. Park ave.
  • Case Number: 2631 S. Park ave.
  • Case Description: Hughley, Buelah - Age 31 - Colored - Fatally shot in front of 2631 So. Park Ave. at 9:25 P.M. by Luther Brown, who was drunk and running amuck. On 9/3/24 Brown was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 12/20/24 - life in Joliet Pen. - Wells.

Date of Offense: November 30, 1924

  • Victim Name: Hendricks, Charles
  • DefendantName: Reesdr, Luke D.
  • Address: Western ave. & Van Buren st.
  • Case Number: Western ave. & Van Buren st.
  • Case Description: Hendricks, Charles - Age 27 - Shot dead in the Met. ?L? Station at Western Ave. and Van Buren St., by the ticket agent, Luke D. Reesor, who claimed Hendricks took some money, but other witnesses say he was drunk. A bottle of gin almost empty was found in his booth. On 12/9/24 Reecor was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 1/9/25 - Acquitte d- McGoorty.

Date of Offense: December 28, 1924

  • Victim Name: Janci, Mary
  • DefendantName: Janci, John
  • Address: 901 Cullerton st.
  • Case Number: 901 Cullerton st.
  • Case Description: Janci, Mary - Age 50 - Died from injuries received 12/28/24 at home, 901 Cullerton St., when she fell or was pushed off the ledge of a window where she took refuge from her husband, John Janci, who was drunk. On 1/8/25, Janci was held by the Coroner. 16 Dist. 6/6/25 - to Kankakee Insane Asylum. - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: August 5, 1921

  • Victim Name: Kearney, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Jones, Louis S.
  • Address: Harrison st. and Western ave.
  • Case Number: Harrison st. and Western ave.
  • Case Description: Kearney, Joseph - Age 43 - Fatally injured 8/5/21 at Harrison St. and Western Ave., when struck by a taxi operated by an intoxicated chauffeur, Louis S. Jones, who, on 8/8/21was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 1/25/22 Bond forf. - Kersten. 9/9/22 - s/o - McKinley.

Date of Offense: April 8, 1923

  • Victim Name: Kensis, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Donovan, timothy A
  • Address: 1951 Milwaukee
  • Case Number: 1951 Milwaukee
  • Case Description: Kensis, Joseph - Age 35 - Shot to death in his soft drink parlor, 1751 Milwaukee Ave., by two intoxicated police officers, Timothy A. Donovan, who, on 4/14/23, was held by the Coroner for manslaughter, and James E. Eonegan as accessory. On 4/9/23 Edward Weiland, Peter Linges, Joe Kliniche and Joseph D. hayes were also arrested as accessories and on 4/10/23 al lwere discharged by Judge Richardson and exonerated by the Coroner 4/14/23. 23 Dist. 11/28/25 - Donegan acquitted - Eller. 2/27/26 - Donovan to Joliet Pen. - Eller.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1921

  • Victim Name: Leonard, Michael
  • DefendantName: Dunn, Wm.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Leonard, Michael - Age 67 - While driving east in 39th St. at Vincennes Ave., his auto was struck by another machine driven by Wm. R. Dunn, who was intoxicated. On 9/5/21 Dunn was held by the Coroner. 30 Pct. 2/7/22 Acquitted - P. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: March 12, 1924

  • Victim Name: Law, Walter
  • DefendantName: Gaertner, Belva
  • Address: 50th St. and Forrestville Ave.
  • Case Number: 50th St. and Forrestville Ave.
  • Case Description: Law, Walter R. - Age 29 - Found shot to death at 1:30 A.M. in a Sedan at 50th St. and Forrestville Ave., a .32 cal. automatic pistol beside him in the auto. The gun and the auto found to be the property of Mrs. Belva Gaertner, who was soon after arrested at her home, 4809 Forrestville Ave., drunk and bloodstained. On 3/12/24 she was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 6/6/24 Acquitted - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: October 11, 1921

  • Victim Name: Melody, James
  • DefendantName: Patrolman Patrick A. Miskell
  • Address: 4124 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 4124 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Melody, James - Age 24 - Fatally shot 10/11/21 in cabaret at 4124 Dearborn St., by Patrolman Patrick A. Miskell who was off duty and intoxicated. On 4/13/22 Miskell was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 3 Dist. 3/19/24 - Acquitted - Fischer.

Date of Offense: June 9, 1924

  • Victim Name: Matt, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Gebhardt, Elmer
  • Address: Fullerton & Califronia aves.
  • Case Number: Fullerton & Califronia aves.
  • Case Description: Matt, Joseph - Age 36 - Died at St. Elizabeth?s Hospital from injuries received 6/9/24 at Fullerton and California Aves., where he was struck by a west-bound auto driven in the east-bound track by Elmer Gebhardt, who was drunk. On 7/31/24 Gebhardt was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist. 3/16/25 -s/o - Steffen.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1921

  • Victim Name: McEwan, Henry
  • DefendantName: Bailey, James
  • Address: in his home
  • Case Number: in his home
  • Case Description: McEwan, Henry - Age 62 - Colored - Stabbed to death in his home by his step- son, James Bailey, during a quarrel. Bailey was intoxicated. On 12/26 he was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. Jan. 1922 No bill.

Date of Offense: April 4, 1922

  • Victim Name: Peters, Mrs. Anna
  • DefendantName: Meinshausen, Fritz
  • Address: 1834 Maude Ave
  • Case Number: 1834 Maude Ave
  • Case Description: Peters, Mrs. Anna - Age 42 - Shot to death at 1834 Maude Ave., while visiting Mrs. Emma Meinshausen, by the latter?s husband, Fritz, who was intoxicated. On 4/8/22 Fritz was exonerated by the Coroner but on 4/25/22 was indicted by the Grand Jury. 29 Dist. 5/28/23 Disch for want of Prosecution - McKinley.

Date of Offense: December 9, 1921

  • Victim Name: Sewald, John P
  • DefendantName: Crowley, Timothy
  • Address: 35th and Ashland
  • Case Number: 35th and Ashland
  • Case Description: Sewald, John P. - Age 72- Fatally stabbed 12/9/21 in saloon at 35th & Ashland Ave., while standing at the bar, by one Timothy Crowley, for no apparent reason. Crowley, who was badly under the influence of moonshine, claimed he knew nothing about it until the next day when told and then went to station and surrendered. On 12/20/21 he was held by the Coroner. 15 Dist. 7/10/22 to Joliet Pen. - Caverly.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1924

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Robert A.
  • DefendantName: Keif, Russell E.
  • Address: Lunt ave. and Clark st.
  • Case Number: Lunt ave. and Clark st.
  • Case Description: Thompson, Robt. A. - Age 27 - Fatally injured at 3:00 A.M. at Lunt Ave. and Clark St., when his automobile was struck by another driven by Russell E. Keif, who appeared to have been drinking. On 11/24/24 Keif was held by the Coroner. 34 Dist. 4/21/26 - Acquitted - Ruch.

Date of Offense: December 12, 1924

  • Victim Name: williams, Cecille
  • DefendantName: Williams, Willie
  • Address: 466 W Division
  • Case Number: 466 W Division
  • Case Description: Williams, Cecille - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 11:55 P.M., at home, 466 W. Division St., by her husband, Willie Williams, who was drunk. On 12/13/24 Williams was held by the Coroner who also recommended arrest of Dominick Margentina as accessory for having sold him the moonshine. 29 Dist. Dec. 1924 No bill on Margentina who was arrested and turned over to the Sheriff on 12/18/24. 1/9/25 - Willie to Joliet Pen. - Lynch.

Date of Offense: June 7, 1921

  • Victim Name: Kurtz, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Brenzing, Louis
  • Address: Canal and 17th sts.
  • Case Number: Canal and 17th sts.
  • Case Description: Kurtz, Joseph - Age 27 - Patrolman, 17 Pct. - Shot to death at S.E. Corner Canal and 17th Sts., by Louis Brenzing when he attempted to quell a fight between the latter, his brother Arthur Brenzing and an unknown man whom they had assaulted. The Brenzings were intoxicated. On 6/9/21 both were held by the Coroner, Arthur as accessory. 17 Pct. 10/19/21 Louis acquitted and Arthur Nolle Prossed - Fitch.

Date of Offense: October 14, 1925

  • Victim Name: Bardoulas,(or Bartulas), Louis
  • DefendantName: Carlisle, John G
  • Address: Van Buren st and Western
  • Case Number: Van Buren st and Western
  • Case Description: Bardoulas, or Bartulas, Louis - Age 45 - Died at 7:00 P.M., from a fatal stab wound received at his bootblack stand at the S.W. corner of Van Burnen St. and Western Ave., by John G. Carlisle, who, on 10/20/25, was held by the Coroner. Carlisle was heavily instoxicated and Bardoulas refused to shine his shoes, telling him to go home. 20 Dist. 1/12/26 - Carlisle to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.

Date of Offense: September 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Bufford, William I
  • DefendantName: John Graves
  • Address: 311 E. 37th St.
  • Case Number: 311 E. 37th St.
  • Case Description: Bufford, Wm. I. - Age 45 - Colored - Fatally shot 10:45 PM., 9/9/27, in his smoke-shop at 311 E. 37th St., by John Graves, who was drunk Graves asked for a gun and Bufford showed him one; Graves started to walk away with it and Bufford grabbed for him and was shot. On 9/10/27 Graves was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 12/19/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Kerner.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1926

  • Victim Name: Chepulis, Lena
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 4458 So. Honore ST.
  • Case Number: 4458 So. Honore ST.
  • Case Description: Chepulis, Lena - Age 28 - Fatally shot 11:45 PM, 4/23/26, in her husband's soft drink parlor at 4458 So. Honore St., by one of three unknown men who entered with caps pulled down, when she tried to stop him after he had fired two shots at her husband and wounded another man. The men were drunk. On 5/5/26 their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 21, 1926

  • Victim Name: Cantreu, Harold
  • DefendantName: Lynch, Daniel
  • Address: 222 E. 42nd St.
  • Case Number: 222 E. 42nd St.
  • Case Description: Cantrell, Harold - Age 25 - Shot to death at 11:42 PM at the wheel of his cab, in front of 222 E. 42nd St. by Daniel Lynch, who robbed him (while drunk). On 8/23/26 Lynch was held by the Coroner. His roommate Paul Whitehead was also held as accessory after fact. 3 Dist. 12/30/26 Lynch given life in Joliet Pen. and Whitehead case nolled prossed - Hopkins.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1927

  • Victim Name: Carlson, Anna M
  • DefendantName: Carlson, Charles
  • Address: 3524 N Ashland
  • Case Number: 3524 N Ashland
  • Case Description: Carlson, Anna M. - Age 50 - Found dead at 1:15 PM, 12/15/27, in her home, 2nd Apt., 3524 N. Clark St., having been murdered sometime during the night previous by her husband, Charles Carlson, who stabbed, choked and finally beat her with a shovel during a violent drunken rage. On 12/15/27 Carlson was held by the Coroner. 31 Dist. 10/3/28 - to Joliet Pen. plea of mansl. - Normoyle.

Date of Offense: June 29, 1926

  • Victim Name: Erikson, John
  • DefendantName: Koski, Emil
  • Address: 1248 Madison st.
  • Case Number: 1248 Madison st.
  • Case Description: Erickson, John -Age 41 - Stabbed to death at 11:40 PM, in his home, 1248 Madison St., by one Emil Koski, who, while drunk, slapped Mrs. Erickson and was put out. He returned 15 min. later, broke in the door and while again being ejected by Erickson, stabbed him. On 6/30/26, Koski was held by the Coroner. 19 Dist. 8/17/26 to Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1925

  • Victim Name: Harris, Robt. L
  • DefendantName: Robinson, Lucille
  • Address: 3449 Federal St
  • Case Number: 3449 Federal St
  • Case Description: Harris, Robt. L. - Age 30 - Colored - Fatally shot at 3:30 AM in front of 3449 Federal St., while in his cab by Lucille Robinson, who was drunk and intended to shoot his fare. On 4/29/25 Lucille was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 7/9/25 - Acquitted - Scanlan.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1926

  • Victim Name: Mozier, Robert
  • DefendantName: Mosley, John
  • Address: 127 S. Sangamen St
  • Case Number: 127 S. Sangamen St
  • Case Description: Mozier, Robt. � Age 43 � Fatally shot at 3:50 PM, at 127 So. Sangamon St., by John Mosley, in the latter�s room, while he struggled with Mosley who had pointed a gun at him, while drunk, because he wouldn�t buy some moonshine. On 11/23/26 Mosley was held by the Coroner. 19th Dist. 4/2/27 � 14 years Joliet Pen. � Eller.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1927

  • Victim Name: Malfait, Frank
  • DefendantName: Allen, Hugh
  • Address: 622 W. 26th St
  • Case Number: 622 W. 26th St
  • Case Description: Malfait, Frank � Age 46 � Fatally injured 8/1/27 in front of 622 W. 26th St. while on an auto truck which sideswiped an automobile. The driver of the truck, Hugh Allen, was, it is alleged, intoxicated. On 9/15/27 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1927

  • Victim Name: Noonan, Frank
  • DefendantName: Smith, Frank
  • Address: 2355 W. Lake St.
  • Case Number: 2355 W. Lake St.
  • Case Description: Noonan, Frank - Age 55 - Fatally shot at 8:45 PM, 12/21/27, in his soft-drink parlor at 2355 W. Lake St. Claimed his assailant was Frank Smith, who, on a drunken condition, was refused admission by Noonan into his saloon and therefor shot him. On 1/9/28 the Coroner recommended Smith's arrest. Teletype 58849 Frank Smith - Walter McComb and Paul Swain wanted. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1925

  • Victim Name: Ozelis, John
  • DefendantName: Liddi, Nick
  • Address: 1032 So. Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: 1032 So. Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Ozelis, John - Age 32 - Shot to death at 12:04 AM, at 1032 So. Racine Ave., 2nd flat rear, by a stray bullet which came thru a window. Two New Year celebrants. Nick Liddi and Annunzio Redogna, were held by the Coroner 1/6/25 on charge of Manslaughter. 16 Dist. Jan. 1925 No Bills on both.

Date of Offense: November 19, 1925

  • Victim Name: Pihart, Elmer
  • DefendantName: Pihart, Gustave
  • Address: 1411 S. Kedvale ave
  • Case Number: 1411 S. Kedvale ave
  • Case Description: Pihart, Elmer � Age 4, and Frances � Age 6 Mo. � Shot to death at 8:20 AM, at home 1411 So. Kedvale Ave., by their father, Gustave Pihart, who committed suicide. Pihart had had several quarrels with his wife about his drinking and killed the children while she was out to a store. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1925

  • Victim Name: Stein, Morris
  • DefendantName: Hanrahan, William
  • Address: 508 S. Springfield ave.
  • Case Number: 508 S. Springfield ave.
  • Case Description: Stein, Morris � Age 60 � Died at the Mt. Sinai Hospital at 8:00 PM, from a skull fracture received at 6:30 PM, in front of a synagogue at 508 So. Springfield Ave., when his head struck the sidewalk following an assault on him by a drunk, Wm. Hanrahan. On 9/30/25 Hanrahan was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 12/7/25 � Acquitted � McKinney.

Date of Offense: October 30, 1926

  • Victim Name: Scott, Edward
  • DefendantName: Tell, Rbt.
  • Address: 3309 Vernon av.
  • Case Number: 3309 Vernon av.
  • Case Description: Scott, Edward - Age 49 - Colored - Fatally shot at 2AM, 10/30/26, in his home, 3309 Vernon Ave., by one Robert Tell, colored, who was drunk, when Scott ordered him to cease bothering Mrs. Scott after she had complained that Tell was asking for intercourse. On 11/5/26 Tell's arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: July 18, 1925

  • Victim Name: walker, mollie
  • DefendantName: Gillard, Edgar
  • Address: 2156 lake st.
  • Case Number: 2156 lake st.
  • Case Description: Walker, Mollie - Age 35 - Colored - Shot to death at 1:55 AM, at 2156 Lake St., during a drunken quarrel, by Edgar Gillard, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 7/18/25. On 7/20/25 Gillard was arrested and held. 20 Dist. 12/1/25 to Joliet Pen. - Gemmill.

Date of Offense: March 25, 1927

  • Victim Name: Weber, George
  • DefendantName: Weber, George
  • Address: 7522 Ridge Ave
  • Case Number: 7522 Ridge Ave
  • Case Description: Weber, George - Age 44 - Fatally stabbed at 3 AM, 3/25/27, in bedroom of 7522 Ridge Ave., home of John Weber, his uncle, when the two quarreled while heavily drunk. On 3/25/27 John Weber was held by the Coroner. 34 Dist. 6/25/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Miller.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1929

  • Victim Name: Boyd, Jerome
  • DefendantName: Sweeney, Wm.
  • Address: 55th st. & Kimbark ave.
  • Case Number: 55th st. & Kimbark ave.
  • Case Description: Boyd, Jerome - Age 13 - Deceased and Robt. Hennell were instantly killed and Leroy Rousseau fatally injured at 55th St. and Kimbark Ave., when they were struck by an automobile driven by Wm. Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O'Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and O'Dee for accessory to manslaughter and John Nelson, who had sold them gin before they stole the auto, was held for accessory to murder, in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 - Nelson and O'Dee cases Nolle Prossed - Miller. 7/16/29 - Sweeney to Joliet Pen. - Miller.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1929

  • Victim Name: Bennett, Joe
  • DefendantName: Kelly, Ezell
  • Address: 2551 Maypole ave.
  • Case Number: 2551 Maypole ave.
  • Case Description: Bennett, Joe - Age 32 - Colored - Fatally shot 8:35 PM, 6/1/29 at 2551 Maypole Ave., by Ezell Kelly, with whom he quarreled and stabbed while drunk. On 6/3/29 Kelly was booked for murder but was exonerated by the Coroner the same day. Case was not taken to the Mun. Court. 27 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 16, 1930

  • Victim Name: Blaine, Rath
  • DefendantName: Davitto, Barney
  • Address: 2242 Wabash ave.
  • Case Number: 2242 Wabash ave.
  • Case Description: Blaine, Roth -Age 45 - Fatally shot at 1:12 AM, 2/16/30, in his home, 2242 Wabash Ave., by two intoxicated men who kicked in his door and when Blaine came at them with his gun, disarmed and shot him with the weapon. The men were traced to a beer flat in Wabash Ave. and finally their homes. Barney Davitto and Franklin Shew were booked for murder. On 2/27/30 Davitto was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and Shew exonerated. On 2/28/30 Shew was discharged by Judge Hayes. 3 Dist. 9/19/30 - Davitto to Joliet Pen. - Finnegan.

Date of Offense: February 26, 1930

  • Victim Name: Bonano, Ralph
  • DefendantName: Sordi, sam
  • Address: 847 W. Taylor st., 3rd fl. Rear
  • Case Number: 847 W. Taylor st., 3rd fl. Rear
  • Case Description: Bonano, Ralph - Age 42 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 11:45 PM, 2/26/30, in 3rd fl., rear 847 W. Taylor St., at the hands of Sam Sordi who was blind drunk. Bonano tried to awaken Sordi who was alseep at a table when the latter got up and began shooting. On 3/20/30 Sordi was exonerated by the Coroner whose opinion was that it was an accident. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 31, 1929

  • Victim Name: Conley, John L
  • DefendantName: Preuss, Ferdinand
  • Address: 2431 Thomas st
  • Case Number: 2431 Thomas st
  • Case Description: Conley, John L. - Age 41 - Patrolman - Deceased, Patrolman Herbert Hagberg and a citizen, John Chorazek, were shot to death at 2:10 PM, 5/31/29, in passageway of 2431 Thomas St., with a shotgun by Ferdinand Preuss, who, drink crazed, ran amuck and shot at everyone on sight. The officers were sent to the Thomas St. address to investigate a reported shooting. As they peered into the darkened flat Preuss fired his pump shotgun thru the window. Patrolman Joseph J. Murphy, the third of the squad, and two other citizens were also dangerously wounded. Preuss escaped and the next day was found a suicide on the C&NW R.R. tracks in front of 4245 Kinzie St., decapitated by a railroad train. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 26, 1929

  • Victim Name: Czarnik, Paul
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Irving Park blvd and Ridgeway av
  • Case Number: Irving Park blvd and Ridgeway av
  • Case Description: Czarnik, Paul - Age 47 - Fatally injured 8/26/29 at Irving Park Blvd. and Ridgeway Ave., by some unknown motor vehicle. He was drunk. Murder verdict. 34 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1930

  • Victim Name: Carney, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Brandon, Harry
  • Address: 4326 Armitage av
  • Case Number: 4326 Armitage av
  • Case Description: Carney, Joseph - Age 30 - Fatally shot at 9:40 PM, 9/14/30, in 2nd fl., 4326 Armitage Ave., by one Harry Brandon, alias Barlow, who escaped. Carney was visiting a divorcee, Jean Marshall, whom he intended to marry 9/20, when Brandon, with whom she had kept company up to a month ago (for several years) came in in the afternoon, intoxicated, and it seems, found out for the first time about the other match. He left and came back in the evening armed with a .45 automatic and killed Brandon with out warning. 31 Dist. 11/2/30 Lulu Gregory, Flossie Black, and Elmer Farmer, arrested as accessories for sheltering Brandon. 11/6/30 all 3 discharged - Lyle.

Date of Offense: February 5, 1928

  • Victim Name: debowski, Chester
  • DefendantName: Zukos, Peter
  • Address: Blue Island av and Leavitt
  • Case Number: Blue Island av and Leavitt
  • Case Description: Debowski, Chester - Age 15 Mo. - Deceased and three others were fatally injured on Feb. 5th at the S.W. corner of Blue Island Ave. & Leavitt St. when they were struck down by an auto driven by Peter Zukos, who, it is alleged, was drunk. On July 6th Zukos was held by the Coroner on four charges of manslaughter. 23 Dist. 3/11/29 - s/o - Rush.

Date of Offense: February 5, 1928

  • Victim Name: Debowski, John
  • DefendantName: Zukos, Peter
  • Address: Blue Island and Leavitt
  • Case Number: Blue Island and Leavitt
  • Case Description: Debowski, John - Age 22 - Deceased and three others were fatally injured on Feb. 5th , at the S.W. corner of Blue Island Ave. & Leavitt St., when they were struck down by an auto driven by Peter Zukos, who, it is alleged, was drunk. On July 6th Zukos was held by the Coroner on four charges of manslaughter. 23 Dist. 2/15/29 - to Joliet Pen. - Rush - this case only. 11/6/29 - Affirmed by the Supreme Court.

Date of Offense: February 21, 1928

  • Victim Name: Eatto, Tony
  • DefendantName: Barone, Joseph
  • Address: 9503 Ewing Ave.
  • Case Number: 9503 Ewing Ave.
  • Case Description: Eatto, Tony � Age 44 � Shot to death at 11:50 PM, 2/21/28, in front of his restaurant, 9503 Ewing Ave., by Joseph Barone, whom he attempted to shoot when they quarreled over payment for some wine. On 2/27/28 Barone was exonerated by the Coroner despite the fact that up to the time of the inquest he had not been apprehended. 9 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 11, 1929

  • Victim Name: Elder, George
  • DefendantName: Frazier, Bert
  • Address: 71 E. 42nd St.
  • Case Number: 71 E. 42nd St.
  • Case Description: Elder, George - Age 16 - Colored - Fatally shot at 10:30 AM, 9/11/29, in his home, 71 E. 42nd St., by another Negro, Bert Frazier, who fired into the room thru a closed door. Deceased, his father and Frazier had argued over the Elder's paying room rent; Frazier, who had been drinking, elected to collect the rent for his common-law mistress with whom the Elders roomed. On 9/14/29 Frazier was held by the coroner. 5 Dist. 11/14/29 -to Joliet Pen. - Rush.

Date of Offense: August 28, 1928

  • Victim Name: Falk, Eldred
  • DefendantName: Falk, Arthur
  • Address: 2643 N. Sayre Ave.
  • Case Number: 2643 N. Sayre Ave.
  • Case Description: Falk, Eldred - Age 22 - Shot to death at 2 PM, 8/28/28, in his home, 2643 N. Sayre Ave., with a shotgun, by his father, Arthur Falk, when he threatened to leave home on account of his father's repeated intoxication. On 8/28/28 Falk was booked for murder and on 9/7/28 held by the Coroner. 31 Dist. 11/22/28 - Acquitted - Normoyle.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1928

  • Victim Name: Gayanski, Lena
  • DefendantName: Gayanski, Joseph
  • Address: 3620 Lowe Ave.
  • Case Number: 3620 Lowe Ave.
  • Case Description: Gayauski, Lena - Age 44 - Shot to death at 7:10 PM, 7/21/28 at the side door of her home, 3620 Lowe Ave., during a domestic quarrel with her husband, Joseph Gayauski who was intoxicated. Joseph committed suicide immediately thereafter. 19 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1929

  • Victim Name: Hennel, Robert
  • DefendantName: Sweeney, William
  • Address: 55th & Kimbark Ave.
  • Case Number: 55th & Kimbark Ave.
  • Case Description: Hennell, Robt. � Age 12 � Deceased and Jerome Boyd were struck and instantly killed and Leroy Rousseau fatally injured, dying 5/19/29, by an automobile at 55th and Kimbark Ave. driven by Wm. Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O�Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and O�Dee for accessory to manslaughter, and John Nelson, who sold them gin before they stole the car was held for accessory to murder, in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 � Nelson and O�Dee cases Nolle Prossed � Miller. 7/2/29 � Sweeney to Joliet Pen. � Miller.

Date of Offense: May 31, 1929

  • Victim Name: Hagberg, Herbert
  • DefendantName: Prauss, Ferdinand
  • Address: 2431 Thomas St.
  • Case Number: 2431 Thomas St.
  • Case Description: Hagberg, Herbert � Age 32 � Patrolman � Deceased, Patrolman John L. Conley, and a citizen, John Chorazek, were shot to death at 2:10 PM, 5/31/29, in passageway of 2431 Thomas St., with a shotgun, by Ferdinand Preuss, who, drink crazed, ran amuck and shot at everyone on sight. The officers were sent to the Thomas St. address to investigate a reported shooting and as they peered into the darkened flat Preuss fired thru the window with his pump shotgun. Patrolman Jos. J. Murphy, the last of the squad and two other citizens were also dangerously wounded. Preuss escaped and the next day was found a suicide on the W&NW R.R. tracks in front of 4245 Kinzie St., decapitated by a railroad train. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 17, 1930

  • Victim Name: jones, Humphrey
  • DefendantName: Prachar, Joseph
  • Address: 48th St. and Princeton
  • Case Number: 48th St. and Princeton
  • Case Description: Jones, Humphrey � Age 56 � Colored � Fatally assaulted (beaten up) at 5:25 AM, 6/17/30, at 48th St. and Princeton Ave., by three intoxicated white men after he and a companion had had some words with the latter which started the fight. On 6/18/30 Joseph Prachar and Ernest Wendling were held by the Coroner. 18 Dist. 9/19/30 � Prachar & Wendling were acquitted � Finnegan. 11/14/30 � Engstrom arrested � 11/18/30 murder changed to disorderly and case nolle prossed � Lyle.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1928

  • Victim Name: Lindquist, Nels
  • DefendantName: Stewart, Jack
  • Address: 936 Fletcher st.
  • Case Number: 936 Fletcher st.
  • Case Description: Lindquist, Nels - Age ? - Shot to death 4/12/28 in rear of 936 Fletcher St., by one Jack Stewart, who was heavily intoxicated. Stewart was booked for manslaughter on 4/24/28 and on that date held by the Coroner on the same charge. 37 Dist. 8/27/28 - Acquitted - Miller.

Date of Offense: June 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: manos, Nick; alias - Mavronati
  • DefendantName: Matura, Jerry
  • Address: 401 S. Halsted st.
  • Case Number: 401 S. Halsted st.
  • Case Description: Manos, Nick, alias Mavronatis - Age 35 - Shot to death in front of 401 So. Halsted St. at 4:10 AM, 7/27/28, by Jerry Matura, for no apparent reason. Matura, who was heavily intoxicated, went into a nearby restaurant, boasted he had �just got a Greek� and went to sleep. On 6/29/28 Matura was held by the Coroner. 26 Dist. 11/12/28 - 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Comerford.

Date of Offense: September 9, 1929

  • Victim Name: Moesinger, Otto
  • DefendantName: Grant Smith
  • Address: 1431 So. State St.
  • Case Number: 1431 So. State St.
  • Case Description: Moesinger, Otto - Age 52 - Fatally assaulted with a fire axe at 8:50 PM, 9/9/29, in front of 1431 So. State St., by a drunken Negro, Grant Smith, with whom he quarreled. On 9/10/29 Smith was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 11/22/29 - life in Joliet Pen. - Lewis.

Date of Offense: October 21, 1929

  • Victim Name: Martha, Thos. F.
  • DefendantName: John T. Yagen
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Murtha, Thos. F. - Age 63 - Patrolman - Killed at the north approach to the Halsted St. left bridge, where he was detailed, by an auto driven by John T. Yagen, who, it is alleged, had been drinking. The bridge was about to rise. On 10/22/29 Yagen was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 3/13/31 - Acquitted - Fisher.

Date of Offense: December 11, 1930

  • Victim Name: Mannery, Roosevelt
  • DefendantName: Robt. Lee Garrett
  • Address: 4015 S. Parkway
  • Case Number: 4015 S. Parkway
  • Case Description: Mannery, Roosevelt - Age 32 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 11:25 PM, 12/12/30 in Apt. 21 - 4015 So. Parkway, during an argument with another Negro, Robt. Lee Garrett, about using indecent language. On 12/12/30 Garrett was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. Deceased came in apparently drunk and stabbed Garrett with a knife during the quarrel. 5 Dist. Dec. 1930 No Bill.

Date of Offense: February 24, 1928

  • Victim Name: McGuire, Edward
  • DefendantName: Joe Maurovich
  • Address: 4523 Vincennes Ave
  • Case Number: 4523 Vincennes Ave
  • Case Description: McGuire, Edward - Age 54 - Patrolman. Shot to death at 8:40 PM, 2/24/28, in front of 4523 Vincennes Ave., by a drink crazed Negro, Paul Dobine, who had been threatening everyone around him with a Leuger Automatic. When McGuire approached to arrest him, Dobine shot him to death and was himself killed by Patrolman Joe Maurovich and Maurice Quinn. 51 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 8, 1930

  • Victim Name: McCall, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Charlotte McCall
  • Address: 3565 Rhodes Ave
  • Case Number: 3565 Rhodes Ave
  • Case Description: McCall, Hugh - Age 55 - Colored - Stabbed to death with a butcher knife at 12:30 AM, 3/8/30, in the kitchen of his home, 2nd fl., 3565 Rhodes Ave., by his wife, Charlotte McCall, during a jealousy argument. The woman was drunk. On 3/8/30, she was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. 6/6/30 - Verdict Not Guilty - Isaacs.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1928

  • Victim Name: Pecore, Mike
  • DefendantName: Marchese, Phillip
  • Address: 610 S. Laflin st.
  • Case Number: 610 S. Laflin st.
  • Case Description: Pecore, Mike - Age 40 - Fatally shot 4:55 AM, 3/20/28, and Dom�k Russo killed, in a restaurant at 6:10 So. Laflin St., during a fight with Phillip Marchese who was drunk. On 3/31/28 Marchese was held by the Coroner in each case. 22 Dist. 8/14/28 - Nolle Prossed - David.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1929

  • Victim Name: Perrenoud, Lyle
  • DefendantName: Vogel, August
  • Address: 836 E. 81st St.
  • Case Number: 836 E. 81st St.
  • Case Description: Perrenoud, Lyle - Age 26 - Fatally shot 11:50 PM, 10/12/29, while standing alongside of his automobile in front of 836 E. 81st St., by one of three men (drunk) whose ire he had aroused for �hogging� the road while driving east in 75th St. They followed Perrenoud who was accompanied by his wife and friends; when he alighted from his auto, they drove up, shot him and escaped. On 10/14/29 their woman companion, Fay Allison, confessed and implicated Herbert Curry, who was arrested next day, and two brothers, George Vogel and August Vogel, the latter as the actual killer. August Vogel was brought back from Canton, Ohio on 11/4/29 and George Vogel from New York City on 11/6/29. All four were indicted and turned over to the sheriff. August Vogel stated his purpose was to be robbery. They committed two robberies following the shooting. 11 Dist. 2/5/30 - George - Nolle Prossed - Kerner. 2/5/30 Allison Nolle Prossed - Kerner. 2/8/30 - Curry case s/o - Kerner. 2/8/30 - August sentenced to death - Kerner. 4/16/30 - Execution stayed to 5/9/30. 5/9/30 - August executed in Elec. Chair at County Jail.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1928

  • Victim Name: Russo, Dominick
  • DefendantName: Marchese, Phillip
  • Address: 610 S. Laflin St.
  • Case Number: 610 S. Laflin St.
  • Case Description: Russo, Dominick - Age 35 - Shot to death at 4:55 AM, 3/20/28, and Mike Pecore also fatally wounded, in a restaurant at 610 So. Laflin St., during a fight, by Phillip Marchese, who was drunk. On 3/31/28 Marchese was held by the Coroner. 22 Dist. 8/14/28 - Acquitted - David.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1929

  • Victim Name: Richter, Adolph
  • DefendantName: Reilly, Frank
  • Address: 3760 Ellis Ave.
  • Case Number: 3760 Ellis Ave.
  • Case Description: Richter, Adolph - Age 32 - Fatally shot at 12:20 AM, 3/10/29, in hallway of 3760 Ellis Ave., by Frank Reilly, who was held by the Coroner. Reilly, in an intoxicated condition, came there to see a man and deceased told him to leave and not cause a disturbance. Reilly said to Richter �come out here buddy I want to see you,� and when Richter did so, deliberately shot him without another word. 4 Dist. 6/17/29 - to Joliet Pen. - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1929

  • Victim Name: Rousseau, Leroy
  • DefendantName: Sweeney, Wm.
  • Address: 55th St. and Kimbark Ave
  • Case Number: 55th St. and Kimbark Ave
  • Case Description: Rousseau, Leroy - Age 13 - Fatally injured 5/17/29 at 55th St. and Kimbark Ave., and two other boys, Robt. Hermell and Jerome Boyd killed, by an automobile driven by Wm .Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O�Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter, O�Dee as accessory, and one John Nelson, who had sold them gin before they stole the car was held for accessory to murder in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 - Nelson and O�Dee cases nolle prossed - Miller. 7/16/29 - Sweeney - Nolle Prossed - Miller.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1929

  • Victim Name: Riplow, Emma, alias Hendricks
  • DefendantName: Hendricks, Charles
  • Address: 1903 Ruble St.
  • Case Number: 1903 Ruble St.
  • Case Description: Riplow, Emma, alias Hendricks - Age 34 - Found at 10:30 PM, 5/26/29 in her home, 1903 Ruble St., shot to death, apparently by her common-law husband, Charles Hendricks who was in a drunken stupor. Alleged she tried to take the gun from him when it was accidentally discharged. On 5/28/29 Hendricks was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 7/26/29 - to Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: February 2, 1930

  • Victim Name: Washington, George
  • DefendantName: Washington, Verles
  • Address: 4715 S. Federal St.
  • Case Number: 4715 S. Federal St.
  • Case Description: Washington, George - Age 44 - Colored - Died from a cut received at about 7 PM 2/2/30, in his home, at 4715 So. Federal St., by his son, Verles Washington who was drunk and abusing his mother. Deceased interfered and was set upon by his son. On 2/18/30 Verles was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. March 1930 No Bill.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1930

  • Victim Name: Woods, Bertha
  • DefendantName: Woods, William
  • Address: 611 W. 26th St.
  • Case Number: 611 W. 26th St.
  • Case Description: Woods, Bertha - Age 46 - Shot to death at 7 PM, 8/3/30, in front of 611 W. 26th St., by her husband, William Woods, who left a note that she loved someone else better. Woods was out of employment and habitually intoxicated. He committed suicide by shooting himself. 19 Dist.


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Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...