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Domestic News
October 5, 1902
The Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In Anadarko, O.T., on Oct. 4, a stranger at the train depot had his $100 purse stolen by an unknown man who asked to change a bill. A fake officer helped the robber escape custody.
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SNATCHED HIS PURSE
Stranger Arrives at Anadarko and He Is Out $100.
Anadarko, O. T., Oct. 4.—Just before the departure of the west bound train last evening, a stranger, standing on the depot platform, was accosted by an unknown man, who requested him to change a bill. The stranger took out his purse, which was immediately seized by the man who made the request. Another man falsely representing himself to be an officer, took the robber into custody and succeeded in getting him out of the way of the officers. The purse contained $100.
Stranger Arrives at Anadarko and He Is Out $100.
Anadarko, O. T., Oct. 4.—Just before the departure of the west bound train last evening, a stranger, standing on the depot platform, was accosted by an unknown man, who requested him to change a bill. The stranger took out his purse, which was immediately seized by the man who made the request. Another man falsely representing himself to be an officer, took the robber into custody and succeeded in getting him out of the way of the officers. The purse contained $100.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Purse Snatching
Anadarko
Robbery
Train Depot
Where did it happen?
Anadarko, O. T.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Anadarko, O. T.
Event Date
Oct. 4
Outcome
stranger lost purse containing $100.
Event Details
Just before the departure of the west bound train last evening, a stranger on the depot platform was accosted by an unknown man who requested to change a bill. The stranger took out his purse, which was seized by the man. Another man, falsely claiming to be an officer, took the robber into custody and got him away from the officers.