A familiar mourner and a grieving city
Scene: While investigating a stolen car, Aurora patrol officer Thompson Richardson is shot by 17-year-old Delmar Miller. Wounded on the streets of downtown Aurora, Richardson shoots Miller, then drags him to the police station where they both collapse. Meanwhile, Miller's car thief partner, 19-year-old Francis Houston, flees the scene as bystanders watch.

An abandoned car and a hidden gun
 Scene setter: An Aurora man has reported to Aurora patrol officer Thompson Richardson that he had a suspicious accident with two boys, who fled the scene. Richardson believes the accident might be related to another stolen vehicle case and has been sent to investigate.

A suspicious accident and a stolen Chrysler
10:15 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 1928

An immune gunman and a creative defense
Scene: 3 p.m. Oct. 29, 1918

A violent past and a tragic mistake
Scene setter: nearly 1 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1918

In the line of duty
A newspaper's job is to be current and fresh. News that's 24 hours too late is about as useful as day-old medical assistance.

A sugar argument and a stolen Buick
Gus Cordogan was adamant. No. More. Sugar.