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Russell W Preston 1925 - 1995

Russell W Preston of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on October 1, 1925, and died at age 69 years old on February 3, 1995.
Russell W Preston
Columbus, Franklin County, OH 43223
October 1, 1925
February 3, 1995
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Russell W Preston's History: 1925 - 1995

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  • 10/1
    1925

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    October 1, 1925
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  • 02/3
    1995

    Death

    February 3, 1995
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    Russell W Preston lived 3 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 69.
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In 1925, in the year that Russell W Preston 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, at the age of merely 10 years old, Russell was alive 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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