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John R Berns 1925 - 1998

John R Berns of Oconee, Shelby County, IL was born on February 24, 1925, and died at age 73 years old on August 29, 1998.
John R Berns
Oconee, Shelby County, IL 62553
February 24, 1925
August 29, 1998
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  • 02/24
    1925

    Birthday

    February 24, 1925
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  • 08/29
    1998

    Death

    August 29, 1998
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    John R Berns lived 1 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 73.
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In 1925, in the year that John R Berns was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1935, John was just 10 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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