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April 8, 1934
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Kansas City on April 7, a shot was fired through City Manager H. F. McElroy's window while he was with his daughter, amid post-election criticism. Recalls her prior kidnapping and ransom. No injuries.
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City Manager Is Target Of Shot Fired In Window
KANSAS CITY, April 7-(AP)- City manager H. F. McElroy, target for much criticism during the recent city election campaign. reported that a bullet was fired through the front window of his residence tonight as he sat in the room with his daughter, Mary. No one was hit.
Demands for his resignation were voiced by candidates of the citizens -fusionist party which was defeated by the incumbent T. J. Pendergast Democratic organization two weeks ago during an election marred by four slayings.
After the election disorders. which included the slugging of scores of men and women, demands were renewed for a change in administration policies. The resignation of E. C. Reppert as chief of police followed, but McElroy said he had no intention of resigning.
McElroy's daughter was abducted last year and held for more than 24 hours until the city manager paid $30.000 ransom. Walter McGee is under sentence to be hanged as the convicted leader of the plot and his brother, George, was given a life sentence. A third man, Clarence Click, was given a short sentence.
KANSAS CITY, April 7-(AP)- City manager H. F. McElroy, target for much criticism during the recent city election campaign. reported that a bullet was fired through the front window of his residence tonight as he sat in the room with his daughter, Mary. No one was hit.
Demands for his resignation were voiced by candidates of the citizens -fusionist party which was defeated by the incumbent T. J. Pendergast Democratic organization two weeks ago during an election marred by four slayings.
After the election disorders. which included the slugging of scores of men and women, demands were renewed for a change in administration policies. The resignation of E. C. Reppert as chief of police followed, but McElroy said he had no intention of resigning.
McElroy's daughter was abducted last year and held for more than 24 hours until the city manager paid $30.000 ransom. Walter McGee is under sentence to be hanged as the convicted leader of the plot and his brother, George, was given a life sentence. A third man, Clarence Click, was given a short sentence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Revenge
What keywords are associated?
Shooting Incident
City Manager
Political Election
Daughter Abduction
Ransom Payment
What entities or persons were involved?
H. F. Mcelroy
Mary
T. J. Pendergast
E. C. Reppert
Walter Mcgee
George Mcgee
Clarence Click
Where did it happen?
Kansas City
Story Details
Key Persons
H. F. Mcelroy
Mary
T. J. Pendergast
E. C. Reppert
Walter Mcgee
George Mcgee
Clarence Click
Location
Kansas City
Event Date
April 7
Story Details
A bullet was fired through the window of City Manager H. F. McElroy's residence while he sat with his daughter Mary; no one hit. This follows political criticism after a contentious election won by Pendergast's organization. McElroy's daughter was previously abducted and ransomed for $30,000, with kidnappers convicted.