Tag: October 1933
Gilded Gun: Chicago’s Gaming King Cut Down in Cold Blood
October 7, 1933, will be etched in the memory of Chicago’s underworld as the day Edgar B. Lebensberger, the city’s notorious gaming and night life king, met his demise. Shot through the head in his opulent Gold Coast home, Lebensberger’s slaying sent shockwaves through the streets of Chicago. Just six hours prior, he had been…
Dillinger’s Shadowy Web Exposed: A Plot to Free Convicts Unraveled
Indianapolis, October 7, 1933 – In a daring raid on an east side house, state and city police have uncovered evidence of a sinister plot to free convicts from the Indiana state prison. The raid, led by State Police Captain Matt Leach, revealed a shocking connection to notorious gangster John Dillinger, recently arrested in Ohio…
Dry Election Dealings Marred by Scandal in Vance County
In a shocking move, James H. Bridgers, chairman of the Vance County Board of Elections, resigned his post to run as a candidate for the prohibition election on November 7, 1933. But his motives may be shrouded in deceit. According to sources, Bridgers’ resignation was merely a temporary ruse to circumvent the law, which prohibits…
