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Elza Matney 1921 - 1972

Elza Matney was born on November 28, 1921, and died at age 50 years old in April 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elza Matney.
Elza Matney
November 28, 1921
April 1972
Female
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Elza Matney's History: 1921 - 1972

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  • 11/28
    1921

    Birthday

    November 28, 1921
    Birthdate
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  • 04/dd
    1972

    Death

    April 1972
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Elza Matney lived 20 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 50.
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In 1921, in the year that Elza Matney was born, hugely popular Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, silent film star, was arrested for rape and manslaughter after an actress died following a party at his house. He was acquitted after three trials and the jury wrote a formal letter apologizing for the charges, but his career never recovered. His films were at first banned - the ban was lifted after a year - and he was mostly ostracized by the community. He died at 46..
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In 1935, Elza was only 14 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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