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Story July 29, 1844

The Daily Madisonian

Washington, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

Two men posing as lawyers, Bolinski and Ferdinand O'Kilemski, were arrested in Cincinnati for stealing law books and clothing from unattended offices by pretending to be attorneys.

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Two fellows, with the sounding names of Bolinski and Ferdinand O'Kilemski, have been arrested at Cincinnati, on charges of committing depredations on a somewhat original plan. They appeared to have some acquaintance with the law, they paraded about with green bags on their dexter arm. At times full of books and at others only partially so. In consequence of this display, many thought them to be real bona fide lawyers, and for the purpose of keeping up the character, they were accustomed to pop into the offices of various legal gentlemen—any one happened to be in, a trivial inquiry was the result of their call, but if no one was present they punished the owner's negligence, in leaving his property unguarded, by walking off with a pocket full of law books—generally constituting the plunder. Clothing, &c. were not scorned. Unfortunately for them, however, their prosperous trade has been broken up by the merciless hands of the constable.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Deception Fraud

What themes does it cover?

Deception Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Fake Lawyers Law Book Theft Cincinnati Arrest Depredations Green Bags

What entities or persons were involved?

Bolinski Ferdinand O'kilemski

Where did it happen?

Cincinnati

Story Details

Key Persons

Bolinski Ferdinand O'kilemski

Location

Cincinnati

Story Details

Two men disguised as lawyers with green bags stole law books and clothing from empty offices in Cincinnati, but were arrested by constables.

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