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Domestic News October 3, 1906

Americus Times Recorder

Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

What is this article about?

In Hudson, N.Y., a hoard of $50,000 in gold, silver, and bills was found hidden in the home of recluse Miss Frances Caroline Robinson, who was discovered dead four weeks earlier. Her will divides the estate among four charitable societies, but New York relatives plan to contest it.

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Recluse Hoarded $50,000.

New York, Oct. 2. - A special to a morning paper from Hudson, N. Y., says that gold, silver and bills aggregating $50,000 were found in the Robinson homestead, where Miss Frances Caroline Robinson, a recluse, was found dead four weeks ago. The treasure was stuffed in pots, cups and vases, which were hidden in nooks and corners. Miss Robinson left a will, dividing her estate among four charitable societies. It is said that relatives living in New York will make a contest.

What sub-type of article is it?

Death Or Funeral Legal Or Court Economic

What keywords are associated?

Recluse Hoard Hudson Ny Will Contest Charitable Societies Hidden Treasure

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Frances Caroline Robinson

Where did it happen?

Hudson, N. Y.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Hudson, N. Y.

Event Date

Four Weeks Prior To Oct. 2

Key Persons

Miss Frances Caroline Robinson

Outcome

miss robinson found dead; $50,000 hoard discovered; will to four charitable societies; relatives to contest

Event Details

Gold, silver and bills aggregating $50,000 found hidden in pots, cups and vases in nooks and corners of the Robinson homestead in Hudson, N. Y., where recluse Miss Frances Caroline Robinson was found dead four weeks ago. She left a will dividing her estate among four charitable societies. Relatives in New York will contest it.

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