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The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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In Chicago, federal officials arrested S. A. Potter, alias George W. Post, a notorious confidence man, for operating a scheme. They refused his $50,000 bond offer, demanding $150,000. Potter and associates allegedly profited $1,500,000; he previously forfeited a $23,000 bond in Philadelphia.
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Federal Officials Demand $150,000 for Release of Prisoner.
Chicago, Sept. 12.--S. A. Potter, alias George W. Post, said by federal officials to be one of the best known gold brick and green goods confidence men in the world, was arrested today by C. F. Dewoody, division superintendent of the department of justice, on a charge of operating a confidence game.
Potter and two companions for whom federal officers are searching are said to have netted $1,500,000 in the past few years by the operation of their schemes.
Potter offered a cash bond of $50,000 for his release but it was refused by federal officials who declared that nothing less than a cash bond of $150,000 would be accepted.
A year ago it is said that Potter and Edward Starkloff forfeited a $23,000 bond in the United States court of Philadelphia.
Potter was arrested at his home on the South side where he is said to have lived for several months.
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Chicago
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Sept. 12
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arrested; $50,000 bond refused, $150,000 demanded; two companions wanted; past $1,500,000 netted; forfeited $23,000 bond a year ago in philadelphia.
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S. A. Potter, alias George W. Post, arrested by C. F. Dewoody for confidence game at his South side home; known gold brick and green goods operator; offered $50,000 bond refused.