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Story September 26, 1936

The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

What is this article about?

In Chicago, police hunt a mentally impaired Black man suspected of beating, raping, and attempting to kill vaudeville actress Alda Deery, 23, by leaving her unconscious in a hotel room he set on fire. She is critically ill with brain concussion and pneumonia at the county hospital.

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Negro Moron Hunted
As Actress' Attacker

Chicago, Sept. 26. - (AP) - A Negro
moron was hunted Saturday as the
most likely suspect in the attack and
attempted slaying of Miss Alda Deery,
23-year-old vaudeville actress who
was beaten, raped and left uncon-
scious Friday in a hotel room to which
the intruder had set fire.

The victim was in a serious condi-
tion at the county hospital Saturday
suffering from severe concussion to
the brain and pneumonia which set
in because of her exposure after the
attack.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Actress Attack Rape Hotel Fire Suspect Hunt Brain Concussion Pneumonia

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Alda Deery

Where did it happen?

Chicago

Story Details

Key Persons

Miss Alda Deery

Location

Chicago

Event Date

Friday, September 25 (Attack); Saturday, September 26 (Hunt)

Story Details

A Negro moron is hunted as the prime suspect in the attack, rape, and attempted slaying of 23-year-old vaudeville actress Miss Alda Deery, who was beaten unconscious in a hotel room set on fire by the intruder. She is in serious condition with severe brain concussion and pneumonia from exposure.

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