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Domestic News
September 30, 1904
The Herald Advance
Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In Fergus Falls, Minn., the body of missing farmer Andrew Larson was found in a burned straw stack, suggesting murder and arson to cover it up. Sheriff is investigating. (Sept. 28)
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MAY BE MURDER
Missing Farmer's Body Found in the Ashes of Burned Straw Stack.
Fergus Falls, Minn., Sept. 28.—Andrew Larson, a prominent farmer, disappeared from his home eight miles west of the city last Tuesday and it had been supposed he was drowned, as his hat was found on the river bank. Yesterday the remains of a man were found in the ashes of a strawstack in the same locality, and as the stack burned the night he disappeared, it is probable that he was murdered and fire set to destroy evidence. The sheriff has gone out to investigate.
Missing Farmer's Body Found in the Ashes of Burned Straw Stack.
Fergus Falls, Minn., Sept. 28.—Andrew Larson, a prominent farmer, disappeared from his home eight miles west of the city last Tuesday and it had been supposed he was drowned, as his hat was found on the river bank. Yesterday the remains of a man were found in the ashes of a strawstack in the same locality, and as the stack burned the night he disappeared, it is probable that he was murdered and fire set to destroy evidence. The sheriff has gone out to investigate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Andrew Larson
Missing Farmer
Suspected Murder
Straw Stack Fire
Fergus Falls
What entities or persons were involved?
Andrew Larson
Where did it happen?
Fergus Falls, Minn.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fergus Falls, Minn.
Event Date
Sept. 28
Key Persons
Andrew Larson
Outcome
remains of a man found in ashes of burned strawstack; probable murder with fire set to destroy evidence; sheriff investigating.
Event Details
Andrew Larson, a prominent farmer, disappeared from his home eight miles west of the city last Tuesday. His hat was found on the river bank, leading to supposition of drowning. Yesterday, remains were found in the ashes of a strawstack that burned the night he disappeared.