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October 8, 1912
The Dakota Chief
Gann Valley, Buffalo County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Seven young men arrested in Chicago for forging small checks to obtain $50,000 from local businesses like saloons, grocers, and druggists. They operated from a city hotel and had previously targeted St. Louis and Kansas City.
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GANG OF SUSPECTED FORGERS CAPTURED
Seven Young Men Said To Have Secured $50,000 On Worthless Checks.
Chicago, Oct. 4.--Seven young men who are alleged to have obtained $50,000 by means of forged checks for small amounts, were arrested here last night.
The headquarters of the band was a hotel in the business center of the city, where they are said to have met nightly to write checks and divide proceeds. Saloon keepers, grocers and druggists were the chief victims.
Before the gang came to Chicago, the members are said to have passed hundreds of forged checks in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Seven Young Men Said To Have Secured $50,000 On Worthless Checks.
Chicago, Oct. 4.--Seven young men who are alleged to have obtained $50,000 by means of forged checks for small amounts, were arrested here last night.
The headquarters of the band was a hotel in the business center of the city, where they are said to have met nightly to write checks and divide proceeds. Saloon keepers, grocers and druggists were the chief victims.
Before the gang came to Chicago, the members are said to have passed hundreds of forged checks in St. Louis and Kansas City.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Forged Checks
Gang Arrest
Check Fraud
Chicago Crime
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Oct. 4
Story Details
Seven young men arrested in Chicago for allegedly obtaining $50,000 through forged checks on saloon keepers, grocers, and druggists. They met nightly at a hotel to write checks and divide proceeds, having previously passed forged checks in St. Louis and Kansas City.