Shelton Gang United Press articles collection, 1943-1957.

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Shelton Gang United Press articles collection, 1943-1957.

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This collection consists of photocopies of United Press press sheets and a few newspaper clippings about the Shelton gang of southern Illinois. The clippings in this collection cover events from 1943 to 1957. There are also clippings about other murders, shootings, bombings, burning of Shelton property, and trials of other Shelton family members.

1.00 boxes.

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7309131

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Shelton Gang.

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During the 1920's the Shelton brothers, Earl, Carl, and Bernard, along with the notorious Charlie Birger gang, sold illegal liquor, opened gambling resorts, and committed numerous murders in Williamson, Saline, and Franklin counties. The Sheltons and Birger eventually turned against each other and became deadly enemies. In 1928 Birger was hanged for the murder of Joe Adams, the mayor of West City. The Sheltons were convicted of bootlegging and robbery, but were released after serving only a shor...

Shelton, Carl 1888-1947.

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Shelton, Bernie, 1899-1948.

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Shelton, Earl, 1890-1986.

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Birger, Charlie, 1880-1928

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