He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. prominent young furniture dealer of Streator, and their son, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922. Looney attributed his loss at the election to the Rock Island Argus, which wrote many negative opinion articles on him. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Looney was a thin, cold, gaunt, sort of dour-looking man with haunting eyes. In 1912, Looney got mad at Rock Island Mayor Harry Schriver when he pressed for prosecution of Looneys henchman Anthony Billburg on gambling charges. On Oct. 6, 1922, John Looneys one-time lieutenant, Dan Drost, joined forces with Anthony Billburg, another former lieutenant turned enemy. In November, two mysterious fires would destroy the Mirror Lounge. Verify and try again. In response, Looney founded the Rock Island News, which he used to blackmail prominent Rock Island citizens. He was convicted in 1925 of "conspiracy to protect gambling, prostitution and illicit liquor traffic in Rock Island". He was sentenced to prison for conspiracy and the murder of Bill Gabel. This personal attack of Wilmerton family led to a downtown shootout on February 22, 1909. After the riots, raids were carried out on prostitution houses. Looneys power in Rock Island was down to two key factors, he controlled the politicians and the news, he published the Rock Island News between 1905 and 1923, which was basically just a scandal sheet newspaper best described as no filthier, more libelous newspaper has ever been printed in the United States. After his sons funeral, John Looney fled to New Mexico. [5] Looney was accused of setting the fire by Dan Drost; he later admitted to helping Looney set the fire. Nov 5 1866 - Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, Mar 12 1942 - Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States, Patrick Looney, Margaret 'maggie' Looney (born Moloney), (born Looney), Marguerite A. Prendergast (born Looney), Henry Looney, Hannah Looney, Timothy J. Looney, William Looney, Edward James Looney, Patrick Looney, Margaret Looney (born Moloney), John Looney, Katharine Looney, Ursula Hamblin (born Looney), Jeremiah Looney, Catherine E. Curran (born Looney), Timothy J. Looney, Henry Looney, Edward James Looney, William Looney, and, Oct 5 1866 - Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States. He began his career as a successful lawyer, but soon became involved in illegal activity. Parcourez la librairie en ligne la plus vaste au monde et commencez ds aujourd'hui votre lecture sur le Web, votre tablette, votre tlphone ou un lecteur d'e-books. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Resend Activation Email. He controlled a vast and unmatched empire of extortion, bribery, booze, gambling and prostitution. Michael O'Sullivan, the ruthless but honorable enforcer for a crime syndicate, is personally betrayed by his masters and is forced to flee with his young son Michael, Jr. on a quest for revenge. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Death. Afterward, Looney left Rock Island to go to a ranch in New Mexico, staying there until 1921. Year should not be greater than current year. GREAT NEWS! Dave Cowens. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The convictions were overturned on appeal.[1]. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. His influence reached into Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. John Patrick Looney was a gangster in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. All public gatherings were banned, and all saloons were closed. New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. John Looney was the original Quad Cities vice lord and also one of the nations earliest organized crime leaders. John Looney was captured in Belen, New Mexico, on Nov. 30, 1923, and returned to Rock Island. There is a problem with your email/password. [6] Looney was accused of setting the fire by Dan Drost; he later admitted to helping Looney set the fire. Oops, something didn't work. Four days later, a large crowd gathered in Market Square, stirred and agitated by associates of Looney. John is buried in the same grave with his mother and father. His influence reached into Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and the East Coast. He went on the run but was captured two years later. Later that night, a bomb exploded at the printing press in the newspaper's building, which Looney still owned. After a deadly riot two days later that was orchestrated by Looneys supporters, Looney fled to New Mexico, where he spent the next nine years. based on information from your browser. Looney served over eight years for the 1922 murder of John Gabel and died in 1942. He served only eight and a half years. Looney was apprehended in New Mexico in November 1924. Try again. The first fire on November 2 caused $32,000 worth of damage to the building, destroying the Mirror Saloon, run by Dan Drost. Steph Curry is rightfully going to get the lions share of love but the Warriors dont win that game without Looney. Gambling and prostitution took place in the basement of the building which housed the Rock Island News. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. WebRemote Getaway. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Thanks for your help! If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. On October 26, 1922, all stills, speakeasies, and brothels under Looney's control were closed down, and his house was raided for weapons. The convictions were overturned on appeal. Collins is expected to write and direct the film adaptation of Road to Purgatory.[3]. [1], In 1905, Looney bought the Mirror Lounge, a closed club to use for his law office on the 1st floor and to publish his newspaper on the second floor. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. WebFind John Patrick Looney stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Oops, we were unable to send the email. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He would eventually run for, but lose, election to the Illinois State Legislature. He died the next day. Meanwhile, through editorials, the Rock Island Argus lambasted the community for having allowed gangsters to gain control of Rock Island. Place of Burial: McAllen, Texas, United States. This is a carousel. Looney soon ventured into politics and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. In one example of the chaos Looneys newspaper would bring happened in 1912 when one of his goons, Anthony Billburg, was arrested for gambling charges, the Mayor of Rock Island, Harry Schriver, pushed to have the charges prosecuted. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. Connor Looney was killed in the vehicle.John Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island Illinois area during the early 20th century. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. This remote home was far removed from the rest of Rock Island. Try again. Husband of Nora Looney. He began his career as a successful lawyer, but soon became involved in illegal activity. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. There was an error deleting this problem. Steph Curry is rightfully going to get the lions share of love but the Warriors dont win that game without Looney. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [6], However, Looney had no plans to relinquish his control of the newspaper. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. Through his newspaper Rock Island News, he was able to blackmail and intimidate his opponents. I thought you might like to see a memorial for John Patrick Looney I found on Findagrave.com. cemeteries found in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Aucun commentaire n'a t trouv aux emplacements habituels. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). At the height of his power, he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The home is a stone Queen Anne Victorian designed by architect George P. Stauduhar. Web Designer, Teacher, Artist, Writer, 3D & Visual Effects, DJ. Max Allan Collins, interviewed by Daniel Etherington, "Part 5: Looney loses his son and the newspaper war", "My Debt to Lone Wolf and Cub's Genius Creator", "A Storyteller Who Got the Details Right", "'Road to Perdition: On the Road' details", "Just the Facts Ma'am: Max Collins Talks 'Road to Perdition', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Road_to_Perdition_(comics)&oldid=1141784382, Infobox comic book title param (addpubcat), Comics templates parameter noimage in use, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 19:53. He was sentenced to prison for conspiracy and the murder of Bill Gabel. Drag images here or select from your computer for John Patrick Looney memorial. His son, Connor, 21, died as a result of the shootout. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. Make sure that the file is a photo. In retaliation the mayor had Looney arrested and brought to the police station, where Mayor Harry Schriver beat Looney senseless while the police watched, leaving Looney in hospital. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Two vehicles pulled up behind them and opened fire. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. Wilmerton was arrested, but was never charged with a crime. Husband of Nora Looney Looneys empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. [8] The "Bel-Aire" house at which this gunfight occurred can be viewed just slightly west of 30th street in Rock Island on River Heights Road. Looney controlled almost all gambling and prostitution houses about 150 over a vast region run by Helen Van Dale, known as Queen of the Prostitutes. This time around he added corrupt police, judges and city officials to the list of things he controlled. At the height of his power, he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [4] In response, Looney founded the Rock Island News, which he used to blackmail prominent Rock Island citizens. By 1910, Looney sold his home to Herbert Casteel, president of the Rock Island National Bank and Central Trust & Savings Bank, who owned it just six years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108404246/john-patrick-looney. The riots prompted Governor Charles Deneen to declare martial law in Rock Island and ordered the National Guard to the city. Gabel was murdered on July 31, 1922, which prompted a gang war in which 12 people were murdered. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in At the height of his power, he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. These two prose sequels deal with the adult life of Michael O'Sullivan, Jr., under his adoptive identity of Michael Satariano. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please try again later. In 1925 he was convicted of murder and numerous other crimes. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. John Looney was nearly 70 years old when he was released after nine years in prison. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On March 27, 1912, Looneys gang held a meeting in Market Square. [5], With Looney unable to publish his newspaper for a year after he sold it, he was left powerless in Rock Island politics since he was unable to blackmail its residents. The papers of that era said no filthier, more libelous newspaper has ever been printed in the United States. [9] They stormed the police station. He served only eight and a half years. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Rock Island. 18 Dec 1981 (aged 68) Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? While its interior has been remodeled several times, John Looneys fortress of a home still stands as a residence in Rock Island, at the entrance to the Highland Park Historic District. One of Looneys homes was raided and its arms cache seized. He practiced with his partner Frank H. Kelly; he had his first real brush with the law in 1897 when he and Kelly were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city by using inferior materials. At the height of his power he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. You can always change this later in your Account settings. By 1910, Looney sold his home to Herbert Casteel, president of the Rock Island National Bank and Central Trust & Savings Bank, who owned it just six Married to Nora O'Connor Looney.Children: Kathleen, Ursula Hamblin (F-A-G #80221033), John Connor Looney. There was a problem getting your location. Patrick "Pop Loon" Looney was a legend in life and continues to be in the beyond. Try again later. All of the stories were written in the foulest of language.. In November, two mysterious fires would destroy the Mirror Lounge. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Looney extorted protection from local business in collaboration with corrupt police officers and politicians.[2]. Dave Cowens. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. he went on the run but was captured two years later. By Oct. 26, 1922, all of Looneys saloons and brothels were closed. In 1925, he was convicted of murder and numerous other crimes. based on information from your browser. Patrick Looney brings a host of policy-making and strategic planning skills to the Laboratory." Looney, renamed Rooney and played by Paul Newman in the 2002 film, controlled illegal gambling, prostitution, bootleg liquor, stolen autos and extortion in a swathe along the river extending from Missouri to Wisconsin from the early 1900s through the mid-20s. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in Sam Mendes' 2002 film adaptation. In 1925 he was convicted of murder and numerous other crimes. There were downtown shootings, political graft and bombings and behind it all a scandal sheet newspaper. [2], Looney was later charged and convicted of the murder of Willam Gabel and prosecuted in Galesburg. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He had his first real brush with the law in 1897 when he and Kelly were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city by using inferior materials. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. John Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Looney moved his newspaper again in 1924 to the upper story of his mansion overlooking the Mississippi River. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. Try again later. Father of Kathleen Looney; Ursula Mary Hamblin and John Connor Looney Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In return, Looney's paper published articles implicating the Argus in Gabel's murder. by Owen Forsyth | Sep 8, 2018 | Prohibition. He served only eight and a half years. WebJohn Patrick Looney. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. Wilmerton was arrested, but was never charged with a crime. He built the house in 1905 as a getaway retreat for himself and his gang of thugs. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He practiced with his partner, Frank H Kelley. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling , prostitution , bootlegging , and racketeering in cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. WebRemote Getaway. Looney was convicted of the murder of saloonkeeper William Gabel in 1925 and sent to prison for 14 years. WebFind John Patrick Looney stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Bel Air, on the bluffs above the Rock River, was gangster John Looney's second home in Rock Island. The gang war ended on October 6, 1922 when Looney and his son Connor were talking in their car in Market Square. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? WebThe story is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression and draws upon several historical figures, especially the gangster John Patrick Looney, of Rock Island, Illinois; in real life, Looney came into conflict with Dan Drost, a formerly loyal lieutenant in their crime organization, and their feud eventually led to the death of Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. he was defeated in the election but he didnt take to the defeat kindly and turned to a life of crime and would control a vast empire of extortion, bribery, booze, gambling and prostitution in Rock Island, Illinois. Looney would then threaten to publish the photograph in the Rock Island News unless a cash payment was provided.[9]. New York, USA. This account has been disabled. At the height of his power he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. Learn more about managing a memorial . Elgin Baylor. Husband of Nora Looney. John Patrick Looney was a gangster in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This is a carousel with slides. Federal prohibition authorities joined state, county and city law-enforcement officers in an anti-vice campaign aimed at cleaning up the community. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He built the house in 1905 as a getaway retreat for himself and his gang of thugs. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. The character was portrayed by Paul Newman in Sam Mendes' 2002 film adaptation. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. John Looney ran to the nearby Sherman Hotel and returned fire. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. [6] Looney refused a $7,000 insurance settlement, and the insurance company canceled his policy. In 1925 he was convicted of murder and numerous other crimes. He went on the run but was captured two years later. Please enter your email and password to sign in. But a construction scandal in 1897 and subsequent indictment on charges of bribery, extortion and libel led to his being beaten by Rock Island Mayor H.M. Schriver after he accused the citys leader in his newspaper of spending day and night in Peoria in a filthy debauch with Ethel.. Select from premium John Patrick Looney of the highest quality. In response, Looney founded the Rock Island News, which he used to blackmail prominent Rock Island citizens. New York, USA. Elgin Baylor. Geni requires JavaScript! His bitterness over the defeat launched his career as the undisputed godfather of the underworld. Resend Activation Email. Martial law was declared and the governor sent in 600 troops to stop the riot. Death: March 12, 1942 (75) Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States. WebThe story is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression and draws upon several historical figures, especially the gangster John Patrick Looney, of Rock Island, Illinois; in real life, Looney came into conflict with Dan Drost, a formerly loyal lieutenant in their crime organization, and their feud eventually led to the death of While John Looney rose to power by blackmail and gunfire, it was also his downfall. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Verify and try again. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, Reward poster for the capture of Looney issued after the 1922 murder of William Gabel, http://www.rigov.org/pdf/CED/brochures/Looneytourbrochure.pdf, July 8, 2002 News from The Dispatch/Argus via Quad-Cities Online, John Looney; from mobster to movie - - MSNBC.com, The Political Graveyard: Politicians in Trouble or Disgrace: Illinois, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=John_Patrick_Looney&oldid=2130220, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. Gambling and prostitution took place in the basement of the building which housed the Rock Island News. Attempts by the police to quell the mob resulted in the death of two rioters.[11]. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He began his career as a successful lawyer, but soon became involved in illegal activity. While John Looney had several homes, his mansion overlooking the Rock River called Bel Air was famous for its weeklong parties, drunken orgies, nude swimming in the Rock River, and cock fights, boxing and bulldog fights. Les avis ne sont pas valids, mais Google recherche et supprime les faux contenus lorsqu'ils sont identifis. Learn more about merges. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling , prostitution , bootlegging , and racketeering in Looney attributed his loss to the Rock Island Argus, which wrote many negative opinion articles on him. Looney was apprehended in New Mexico in November 1924. WebPatrick A. Looney, 75, of Browns Mills, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at home while being held by his wife Beth. As for Connor Rooney, he's based on Looney's real-life son, Connor. He allegedly would have one of his prostitutes walk up to a man and throw her arms around him, and once she did he would snap a photograph. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Brother of Kate Kellner; Jeremiah Looney; Marguerite A. Prendergast; Henry Looney; Hannah Looney and 3 others; Timothy J. Looney; William C. Looney and Edward Looney less. sold - protection for law violators. A system error has occurred. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. John Looney ran to the nearby Sherman Hotel and returned fire. Birth. He began his career as a successful lawyer, but soon became involved in illegal activity. However, when Looney began to publish his first newspaper again for the first time on February 6, 1909, he personally attacked Wilmerton and his family on the front page.[5]. [5] Looney refused a $7,000 insurance settlement, and the insurance company canceled his policy. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. New York, USA. Immediate Family: Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney. John Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Some thought Looney did it himself. Elgin Baylor. John Looney was captured in Belen, New Mexico, on Nov. 30, 1923, and returned to Rock Island. He was getting out of his car just after midnight when shots were fired. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. After the riots, raids were carried out on prostitution houses. Looney was indicted for the murder of William Gabel and for running a theft ring which spanned several states, but Looney fled to Ottawa, Illinois and then to New Mexico. Sangamon, others under blowing dust warning; storms potentially Routt struggles forward after the loss of a second classmate, Multiple deaths, dozens of injuries in dust storm crash on Interstate 55, Western Illinois University announces spring honor graduates. [4] However, by 1908, Looney was desperate for money to keep all of his operations afloat, so he was forced to sell Rock Island News to W.W. [1], Looney was later charged and convicted of the murder of Willam Gabel and prosecuted in Galesburg. All public gatherings were banned, and all saloons were closed. According to accounts, Looney asked the Mayor of Rock Island, Harry M. Schriver, not to prosecute Billburg. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. With its influence gone, The News ceased publication. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Rock Island. John Patrick Looney (1865-1947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. [6] The second fire started the day before the insurance was canceled, causing $75,000 worth of damage to the Mirror building. Parents: Margaret & Patrick Looney. Weve updated the security on the site. One bullet hit him in the head and he died instantly. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. He served only eight and a half years. WebPatrick A. Looney, 75, of Browns Mills, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at home while being held by his wife Beth. Birth. 0 cemeteries found in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. This account has been disabled. He died March 4, 1942. [4], Ethan Iverson mentions in his detailed online bibliography for Donald E. Westlake, that Collins adapted some dialogue in the graphic novel (later included in altered form in the film adaptation) from a very similar scene in the Parker novel, Butcher's Moon.[5]. He went on the run but was captured two years later. Bill Russell. In 1922, before a national convention of the fremasonic Grotto, Looney's thugs provided i.e. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. After Schriver refused, Looney published an article on the front page of his paper accusing him of having an affair in Peoria. After military service in Bataan during World War II, he returns to the world of organized crime to seek revenge on other gangsters who had been complicit in his father's death. John Looney fled to the hotel, while his son, Connor, 21, returned fire before he slumped to the ground.
