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January 28, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Lima, Ohio's state hospital for the criminally insane, former Cincinnati bootlegger George Remus heroically saved a guard from strangulation by a violent patient on Jan. 27, earning praise from staff despite his own commitment for his wife's murder acquittal on insanity grounds.
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Remus Hero of
Insane Asylum
LIMA, Ohio, Jan. 28. - George Remus, former millionaire Cincinnati bootlegger committed to the state hospital for the criminally insane, saved the life of a hospital guard late yesterday, it became known today.
The guard, whose name was withheld, was attacked by a giant negro patient and was on the verge of strangulation when Remus, drawn by his screams, leaped upon the negro and beat him with his fists.
Other guards ran to the rescue and the negro was lodged in a padded cell. Remus won the praise of asylum attaches.
Remus was received at the hospital six weeks ago after he had been acquitted previously of the murder of his wife on the grounds of insanity.
Insane Asylum
LIMA, Ohio, Jan. 28. - George Remus, former millionaire Cincinnati bootlegger committed to the state hospital for the criminally insane, saved the life of a hospital guard late yesterday, it became known today.
The guard, whose name was withheld, was attacked by a giant negro patient and was on the verge of strangulation when Remus, drawn by his screams, leaped upon the negro and beat him with his fists.
Other guards ran to the rescue and the negro was lodged in a padded cell. Remus won the praise of asylum attaches.
Remus was received at the hospital six weeks ago after he had been acquitted previously of the murder of his wife on the grounds of insanity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Biography
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Fortune Reversal
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
George Remus
Insane Asylum
Heroic Rescue
Bootlegger
Patient Attack
Lima Ohio
What entities or persons were involved?
George Remus
Hospital Guard
Negro Patient
Where did it happen?
Lima, Ohio, State Hospital For The Criminally Insane
Story Details
Key Persons
George Remus
Hospital Guard
Negro Patient
Location
Lima, Ohio, State Hospital For The Criminally Insane
Event Date
Late Yesterday From Jan. 28
Story Details
George Remus, former millionaire Cincinnati bootlegger committed to the state hospital for the criminally insane, saved a guard's life by leaping upon and beating a giant negro patient who was strangling the guard.