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April 20, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 20, 1928

* Gangster Charles Birger hanging - execution
* Prohibition era bootlegger - charged w/ murder


Near the bottom of the front page has a small one column heading: "500 See Birger Hang For Murder In Illinois" See image for brief text here. (see) First report coverage the execution of Charles Birger for the murder of Mayor Joseph Adams.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, nice condition.