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November 23, 1920
The Nenana Daily News
Nenana, Alaska
What is this article about?
John H. Doughty, former secretary to Ambrose Small, arrested in Portland on charges of kidnapping Small in Toronto a year ago and stealing $100,000 in bonds. Small, a theatrical magnate, vanished after depositing a million-dollar check from theater sale; a $50,000 reward was offered.
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Oregon man is arrested ON CHARGE OF KIDNAPING
PORTLAND, Nov. 23--John H. Doughty, until recently in the employ of the paper mill at Oregon City, was placed under arrest in this city today on the charge of kidnaping Ambrose Small, at Toronto, a year ago. It is also alleged that Doughty stole bonds valued at approximately $100,000.
The sudden disappearance of Ambrose Small, local theatrical magnate, about a year ago, proves one of the most mystifying cases the police of this city ever encountered.
On the day he disappeared, Small deposited a million-dollar check with a local bank, the check representing the proceeds of the sale of theater interests. A few days later Doughty, who was Small's secretary, also disappeared. A reward of $50,000 was offered for any information that would lead to the unraveling of the mystery and a world-wide search for the missing man was instituted.
PORTLAND, Nov. 23--John H. Doughty, until recently in the employ of the paper mill at Oregon City, was placed under arrest in this city today on the charge of kidnaping Ambrose Small, at Toronto, a year ago. It is also alleged that Doughty stole bonds valued at approximately $100,000.
The sudden disappearance of Ambrose Small, local theatrical magnate, about a year ago, proves one of the most mystifying cases the police of this city ever encountered.
On the day he disappeared, Small deposited a million-dollar check with a local bank, the check representing the proceeds of the sale of theater interests. A few days later Doughty, who was Small's secretary, also disappeared. A reward of $50,000 was offered for any information that would lead to the unraveling of the mystery and a world-wide search for the missing man was instituted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Kidnapping Charge
Arrest Portland
Ambrose Small Disappearance
Stolen Bonds
Theatrical Magnate
Secretary Vanished
What entities or persons were involved?
John H. Doughty
Ambrose Small
Where did it happen?
Portland, Toronto, Oregon City
Story Details
Key Persons
John H. Doughty
Ambrose Small
Location
Portland, Toronto, Oregon City
Event Date
Nov. 23, About A Year Ago
Story Details
John H. Doughty arrested in Portland for kidnapping Ambrose Small in Toronto a year prior and stealing $100,000 in bonds. Small, a theatrical magnate, disappeared after depositing a million-dollar check; Doughty, his secretary, vanished soon after. A $50,000 reward led to a worldwide search.