◆ SpookStack

\ j Patrons who were in the place at , the time—and for four “pin boys” q who were watching McGurn just q before the shooting and, presum- , ably, daw exactly what happened. So terrified were they that they fled with the others—not eve waiting for their pay. Alosio and Mascarella prof to be unable to give the names of the boys—or the names of any other patrans in the place. Alosio, questioned at the West Chicago station by Deputy Coro- ner Victor Schlaeger and Capt. Martm Mullen, at first answered routine questions reluctantly, then took refuge in sullen silence, only breaking it to shout repeatedly ‘ that he be allowed to “see his jawyer" ‘Wakened by Shots Mascarella was a little more willing to talk about the shooting —but not to give any real infor- mation. He said he had seen one of the “stick-up men,” but insisted he didn’t know him and wouldn't be able to identify him. Later Mrs. William Alosio was ized at 2020 Pierce st. and he fbr questioning. f (The inquest was set for J] a m. today at the county morgu Meanwhile three men were tak en intg, custody for questioning | when Key were seen entering a ee ‘restauramt at 307 Milwaukee miffediately after the shooting. 1141 W. Huron at., brother of William, and Charles Alazowka, 22, of 666 N. Curtis st., both said to have minor police records, and John Battaglia, 23, of 1154 W. Ohio st. None of the three bore a gun. . The police declared their con- fidence that tne murder had been carefully planned, and that at least five men-—the two “friends” and the three “bandits” —were mncluded among the plot- ters. Unravel Plot The “friends,” they believed. had been with McGurn for the entire evening, but were afraid to tackle him alone. known as a “tough guy,” one who was quick on the trigger and well able to defend nimself. The two, appointed as the ac- tual killers, lured him to the bowling alley, police believed, at a BMeftuoes was VLULLTULIL Wao - They were Sam Alosio, 21, of|fore they entered. for to do their part with extreme trepidation. They couldn't be sure that McGurn wouldn’t draw & “\yave him time to get settled ve- f They may have entered the par- | gun and open fire before the could act. ~ But as McGum whirled about at their fire, the “friends” poured . Yullets Into his head. Those shots were fired at point-blank range. | They couldn't miss—and McGurn,: carefully appointed time. But even | there, with McGurn supposedly at ease and off guard, they de- pended on the confusion created by the “stickup” to cover their | | ssault. : According to that theory, police thid, the three “stickup men” vere waiting for McGurn and the |éthers to enter. They watched ‘McGurn come to the trap and ho was No. § on Chicago's first ‘gt of public enemies. died as af ¢. Valentine’s Day victims died--: hot from behind, without ae hance. . _