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Tombstone: Blackjack Jerome — or, What I Did on Hammett’s 121st Birthday
Earlier this year Fondas Ladis from Greece was in the burg, researching a biography of John “Blackjack” Jerome. Blackjack was a Greek, who among other activities became famous as a strikebreaker, in San Francisco and around the country. Tradition has … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alcatraz, Blackjack Jerome, Colma, Creepy Karpis, Doc Barker, Fondas Ladis, Golden Gate Bridge, Gus Konstin, Hammett Tour Book, John's Grill, Lambro's, Ma Barker, Measures of Poison, San Francisco Noir 2: The Classics
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