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February 18, 1931
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Gen. Smedley D. Butler predicts in a South Bend speech that Al Capone will be deported to Italy once public opinion is aroused against the Chicago gangster, with indirect reference to the Mussolini-Butler incident.
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BUTLER SAYS
CAPONE SOON
BE DEPORTED
Public Opinion Will Be
Aroused Against Chi-
cago Gangster
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 18.
Al Capone will be deported to Italy when public opinion is aroused, Gen. Smedley D. Butler predicted in a speech here last night, but "I can't talk about Italy," he said.
The remark was one of a few indirectly referring to the Mussolini-Butler incident. Gen. Butler concluded with the statement: "God help the man who gets in the way of public opinion. I've had experience of that sort."
CAPONE SOON
BE DEPORTED
Public Opinion Will Be
Aroused Against Chi-
cago Gangster
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 18.
Al Capone will be deported to Italy when public opinion is aroused, Gen. Smedley D. Butler predicted in a speech here last night, but "I can't talk about Italy," he said.
The remark was one of a few indirectly referring to the Mussolini-Butler incident. Gen. Butler concluded with the statement: "God help the man who gets in the way of public opinion. I've had experience of that sort."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Al Capone
Deportation
Smedley Butler
Public Opinion
Mussolini Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Al Capone
Gen. Smedley D. Butler
Where did it happen?
South Bend, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Al Capone
Gen. Smedley D. Butler
Location
South Bend, Ind.
Event Date
Feb. 18.
Story Details
Gen. Smedley D. Butler predicts Al Capone's deportation to Italy upon aroused public opinion, indirectly referencing the Mussolini-Butler incident and warning about the power of public opinion.