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Morkus Simkus 1913 - 1990

Morkus Simkus of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on August 21, 1913, and died at age 76 years old on May 6, 1990.
Morkus Simkus
Chicago, Cook County, IL 60629
August 21, 1913
May 6, 1990
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  • 08/21
    1913

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    August 21, 1913
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  • 05/6
    1990

    Death

    May 6, 1990
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    Morkus Simkus lived exactly as long as the average family member when died at the age of 76.
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In 1913, in the year that Morkus Simkus was born, the 17th Amendment, establishing the direct election of U.S. Senators, was adopted. Previously, Senators were elected by state legislatures. As early as 1826, a call to elect senators through popular vote was championed and previous to the 17th amendment, two states had already changed their process. Governors are still able to appoint senators to vacant seats until an election can be held.
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In 1925, Morkus was only 12 years old when 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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