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August 22, 1878
Daily Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In St. Paul, saloon keeper Henry Orlemann has John W. Cronn arrested for fraudulently inducing him to endorse two protested drafts in May 1877, costing Orlemann $65.16; Cronn, who fled to Winnipeg, faces bail.
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DUSTING DRUMMER.
Henry Orlemann's
Memory Proves Too
Much for the Consequential Cronn, Who
is in a Tight Box.
The most interesting case upon which
Judge Flint was called yesterday to adjudicate was that of John W. Cronn. As far back as May, 1877, Cronn came to this city and represented himself to Henry Orlemann, saloon keeper, 91 West Third street,
as the accredited agent of the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. billiard table manufacturers, of Chicago. Cronn is a first-rate talker. He is also a first-class billiard player, or,
rather, is much above the average run.
Representing to Orlemann
that he
was short of funds.
Cronn persuaded Orlemann to endorse two drafts upon J. M. Brunswick & Balke company. The amounts were small, one being for $25 and the other for $35, but they were intended, so Cronn represented, to merely tide over a day or two,
until remittances could be had. The drafts were protested, and cost Orlemann $65.16 at much personal inconvenience. But he bided his time. Cronn, having received the money, cleared for Winnipeg, and, probably
thinking the matter had blown over, came to St. Paul yesterday, and Orlemann obtained scent of his presence. The trains were watched, but it remained for Officer Cook to net him as he stood near the Merchants, being pointed out by the keeper of the billiard tables in the hotel and by Orlemann. Cronn was committed in default of $250 bail until this morning. Mr. Orlemann has documentary evidence very damaging to the prisoner, among which is a letter acknowledging the signing of the drafts.
Henry Orlemann's
Memory Proves Too
Much for the Consequential Cronn, Who
is in a Tight Box.
The most interesting case upon which
Judge Flint was called yesterday to adjudicate was that of John W. Cronn. As far back as May, 1877, Cronn came to this city and represented himself to Henry Orlemann, saloon keeper, 91 West Third street,
as the accredited agent of the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. billiard table manufacturers, of Chicago. Cronn is a first-rate talker. He is also a first-class billiard player, or,
rather, is much above the average run.
Representing to Orlemann
that he
was short of funds.
Cronn persuaded Orlemann to endorse two drafts upon J. M. Brunswick & Balke company. The amounts were small, one being for $25 and the other for $35, but they were intended, so Cronn represented, to merely tide over a day or two,
until remittances could be had. The drafts were protested, and cost Orlemann $65.16 at much personal inconvenience. But he bided his time. Cronn, having received the money, cleared for Winnipeg, and, probably
thinking the matter had blown over, came to St. Paul yesterday, and Orlemann obtained scent of his presence. The trains were watched, but it remained for Officer Cook to net him as he stood near the Merchants, being pointed out by the keeper of the billiard tables in the hotel and by Orlemann. Cronn was committed in default of $250 bail until this morning. Mr. Orlemann has documentary evidence very damaging to the prisoner, among which is a letter acknowledging the signing of the drafts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Fraud
Endorsed Drafts
Con Artist
Arrest
St. Paul
What entities or persons were involved?
John W. Cronn
Henry Orlemann
Where did it happen?
St. Paul
Story Details
Key Persons
John W. Cronn
Henry Orlemann
Location
St. Paul
Event Date
May 1877
Story Details
John W. Cronn posed as agent for J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. and tricked saloon keeper Henry Orlemann into endorsing two small drafts totaling $60, which were protested costing Orlemann $65.16. Cronn fled to Winnipeg but returned to St. Paul where he was arrested by Officer Cook on behalf of Orlemann, who has damaging evidence including a letter from Cronn.