177 house(s) found from 1925. Showing page 1 of 8.
2905 Garland St
Detroit, MI, US
As reported by the National Park Service: The home of Black physician, Ossian Sweet, became the site of a racial incident that resulted in a nationally publicized murder trial. Dr. Sweet, a graduate of Howard University Medical School, bought this two-story brick house in an all-white Detroit neighborhood in 1925. On July 14, the neighborhood's residents protested his plans to move in and stated that they intended to retain what they called "the present high standards of the neighborhood." On …
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322 North Washtenaw
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Rash, Wm. - Age 31 - Fatally stabbed 1:50 AM, in kitchen of 322 N. Washtenaw Ave., 2nd fl. rear, by Wm. Elliott, alias Judge Olson, who, on 12/9/25, was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 5/24/26 - Acquitted - Rush.
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1126 Townsend St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Strange, Pickney Age 37 Colored Fatally shot 2:10 AM, 7/10/25, in 1st flat rear 1126 Townsend St., during a quarrel, by Nathan, alias Dan, Kieth, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 7/14/25. 28th Dist.
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864 Townsend St
Naperville, IL, US
Man shot to death: Brown, Sam - Age 34 - Colored - Shot to death at 9:10 P.M., at his home address 864 Townsend St., by Mattie Alexander (woman) who, on 5/11/25 was exonerated by the Coroner. ON 5/14/25 she was held to the Grand Jury in bonds of $15,000.00 by Judge Trude. 28 Dist. May 1925 No Bill.
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1022 S. Sangamon St
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Malella, Nick -Age 27 - Fatally cut with a razor and knife at home, 1022 So. Sangamon St., while asleep in bed with his wife and child, at about 11:40 PM, Sept. 8th. He was willing to talk about it and claimed two men, one with a knife and the other a razor slashed him, which awakened him and he fought them. He could give no motive, however. One man he described as large and with a mustache. 16th Dist.
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3720 Rokeby St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Howard, Thomas, alias Chas. Johnson - Age 58 - Shot to death at 1:45 PM in a private home, 3720 Rokeby St., by Patrolman Charles E. Steffen and Frank Grady who cought him in the act of committing burglary. On 7/3/25 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Dist.
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217 S. Robey St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Russo, John - Age 34 - Shot to death at 11:45 PM, while removing his auto from his garage at 217 So. Robey St., by two unknown men who robbed him of $300.00 and a diamond ring. 20th Dist.
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928 S. Robey St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Beto, Frank - Age 28 - Shot to death at 4:40 P.M., at home, 928 So. Robey St. as he opened the door by one James Esposito whom he disarmed 40 minutes previous when Esposito attempted to shoot a man. Esposito went home, secured another weapon, and went to Beto's home to kill him. On 10/4/25 Esposito was held by the Coroner as principal and James Diminio as an accessory. Arrest of Gabriel Fiumo was also recommended by the Coroner.
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4555 Prairie Dv
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Adams, Will - Age 49 - Colored - Fatally shot at 5:30 A.M., 6/22/25, at home, 4555 Prairie Ave., during an argument, by Joe Johnson, who, on 6/27/25, was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 3 Dist. 10/30/25 To Joliet Pen. - Gemmill.
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1223 S. Peoria St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Simmons, Will - Age 38 - Colored - Fatally shot 6:12 PM, 1/21/25, at home, 1223 So. Peoria St., accidentally, by his wife, Ruth Simmons, who was removing a revolver from a pantry shelf. On 1/28/25 Ruth was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
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807 Milton St
Des Plaines, IL, US
Murder suicide: Stackowski, Joseph Age 33 Shot to death at 2:30 PM, at 807 Milton St., home of Josephine Smith, by Martin Mach, the womans suitor, who discovered the two in a compromising situation. Mach also wounded the woman and then committed suicide. 28 Dist.
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1008 Milton Ave
Park Ridge, IL, US
Woman stabbed to death: Lungara, Rose - Age 39 - Died at the Passavant Hospital from multiple stab wounds received at 10:50 P.M., 3/24/25, at home, 1008 Milton Ave., at the hands of her husband, Charles, who escaped. An unborn baby also died therefrom. 28 Dist.
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12/3 Hastings St
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Chandler, Oscar - Age 39 - Colored - Stabbed to death in 3rd flat rear 12/3 Hastings St., during a quarrel, by Jordan Blevins, who escaped. On 12/30/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 16 Dist. 2/20/26 Blevins brought back from Greenville, Miss. And turned over to the Sheriff. 4/12/26 - Acquitted - Hopkins.
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912 Garibaldi Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Teen stabbed to death: DeMarco, Joseph - Age 19 - Died from a pocket-knife cut in the abdomen received at 6:15 PM, 8/9/25 in hallway 912 Garibaldi Place, during a quarrel with Patsy Napoli, alias Nappolania, alias Malti, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 8/18/25. 16 Dist.
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3617 Gage St
Des Plaines, IL, US
Man shot to death: Carroll, Joseph - Age 24 - Shot to death at 5:15 PM, at home, 3617 Gage St., by his wife, Ruth Carroll, who, on 8/27/25, was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 14 Dist.
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609 Forquer St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Cama, Louis - Age 42 - Fatally shot at 11:35 PM, 4/28/25, in the hallway of his home, 609 Forquer St., by some unknown person when he responded to a tap on the window of his bakery shop. 16 Dist.
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3124 Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Oliver, Clifford - Age 28 - Colored - Shot to death at 10:20 PM, at home, 3124 Ellis Ave., by Wallace Harris, when they quarreled over $2.05 in a crap game. Harris escaped. 2A Dist.
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3100 Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Woman shot to death: Calloway, alias Hill, Mattie - Age 32 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 10/3/24 at home, 3100 Ellis Ave. at hte hands of her husband (common-law), Ges. Hill., who was held by the Coroner 10/15/24. 2A Dist. 12/12/24 Acquitted - McGoorty. Woman shot to death: Hollis, Geneva - Age 20 - Shot to death at 12:30 AM, at home, 3100 Ellis Ave., by her Negro husband, Sylvester Hollis, who was arrested while running from the scene of the murder. On 5/5/25 he was held by t…
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113 Blue Island Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: De Pietro, John - Age 45 - Shot to death (5 times) at 10:15 A.M, while in bed at his home, 1113 Blue Island Ave., by his daughter, Rose De Pietro, who alleged he wanted to cohabit with her. On 2/26/25 Rose was held by the Coroner. 16 Dist. March 1925 No Bill.
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936 Airdrie Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Ock, Ow Lin, alias Ow Toon - Age 22 - Found dead in bed at 936 Airdrie Place, at 1:40 AM, having been stabbed to death. Seven Chinamen were arrested, i.e., Joe Ng Ah, Ng Tung, Charlie Jung, Geo. Yep, Henry Jean, Wong Forn and Chim Tong. On 3/6/25 Ah was held to the G.J. in $20,000.00, Jung and Tung in $15,000.00 each, Yep and Jean in $10,000.00 each and the last two were discharged, by Judge Bugee. 31 Dist. 7/9/25 - Jung, Jean, Tung and Yep all Nolle Prossed - Wells. 7/20/…
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529 E. 34th Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Gaston, Scott - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 4:25 PM, in his home, 529 E. 34 Pl. by his common-law wife, Carrie G. Crawford, who, on 5/30/25, was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. June 1925 No bill.
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120 S. Wood St
Chicago, IL, US
Woman shot to death: Gillard, Rose - Age 48 - Shot to death at 6:40 PM, at home, 120 So. Wood St., by Charlees Hemmerle, who attempted to kill his wife, Jennie, from whom he was separated, and himself. He did not die and on 6/25/25 was held by the Coroner. He accused Mrs. Gillard of being the cause of the separation between his wife and himself. 20 Dist. 11/23/25 - 14 years Joliet Pen. - McGoorty.
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1861 N. Winnebago Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Murder suicide: Bold, Josephine - Age 32 - Shot to death at 9:45 P.M., at home, 1861 Winnebago Ave., by her husband, Joseph Bold, who accused her of infidelity. Bold committed suicide immediately after. 25 Dist.
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1807 N. Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Child shot to death: Stocco, Charles Age 7 Accidentally shot to death on the rear porch of 1807 N. Winchester Ave., by another little boy, Tony Malveca, who was exonerated by the Coroner 5/1/25. 25 Dist.
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2123 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Lim, Tom - Age 41 - Chinaman - Found dead at 11:00 A.M. in the basement of 2123 Wentworth Ave., hacked with a hatchet and knife. Murdered by some unknown person or persons, presumably Chinamen. 1A Dist.
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