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February 4, 1904
The Oskaloosa Herald
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
What is this article about?
John Romoser reported being robbed of $52 by two women, Mamie Jones and Annie Woodson, near McMillan grocery and Royal Cafe. They were arrested but released due to lack of evidence after a search and trial.
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HIS MONEY IS MISSING
But Romoser could Not Fix Guilt on Colored Girls.
One John Romoser made complaint to the police Friday evening that he had been robbed of fifty-two dollars by a couple of colored girls, between the McMillan grocery corner and the Royal Cafe. He was standing in a stairway in the block when the two colored women who give the names of Mamie Jones and Annie Woodson, approached him. One of the women bumped into him and rubbed against him, saying at the time: "You all's from Muchakinock, 'ain't you?" Romoser replied that he lived in Oskaloosa. The women tried to scrape up an acquaintance, but he says he turned and walked away. On the way home he thought of paying a bill and found that his money was missing. He immediately thought of the colored women and went after the police.
A warrant was issued by Justice Stanley and the women were soon found and arrested. Their apartments were searched but the money was not found. The trial of the women was conducted this morning before Stanley, but there being no direct evidence connecting them with the loss of the money, they were discharged and the case dismissed.
But Romoser could Not Fix Guilt on Colored Girls.
One John Romoser made complaint to the police Friday evening that he had been robbed of fifty-two dollars by a couple of colored girls, between the McMillan grocery corner and the Royal Cafe. He was standing in a stairway in the block when the two colored women who give the names of Mamie Jones and Annie Woodson, approached him. One of the women bumped into him and rubbed against him, saying at the time: "You all's from Muchakinock, 'ain't you?" Romoser replied that he lived in Oskaloosa. The women tried to scrape up an acquaintance, but he says he turned and walked away. On the way home he thought of paying a bill and found that his money was missing. He immediately thought of the colored women and went after the police.
A warrant was issued by Justice Stanley and the women were soon found and arrested. Their apartments were searched but the money was not found. The trial of the women was conducted this morning before Stanley, but there being no direct evidence connecting them with the loss of the money, they were discharged and the case dismissed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Robbery
Pickpocketing
Arrest
Dismissed Case
Theft Accusation
What entities or persons were involved?
John Romoser
Mamie Jones
Annie Woodson
Justice Stanley
Where did it happen?
Between The Mcmillan Grocery Corner And The Royal Cafe
Story Details
Key Persons
John Romoser
Mamie Jones
Annie Woodson
Justice Stanley
Location
Between The Mcmillan Grocery Corner And The Royal Cafe
Event Date
Friday Evening
Story Details
John Romoser was bumped by two women who attempted to engage him in conversation; later discovered his $52 missing and accused them. Police arrested Mamie Jones and Annie Woodson, searched their apartments, but found no money. Trial resulted in dismissal due to lack of evidence.