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February 3, 1938
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Bob Rupe in Juneau's Gastineau Hotel receives humorous extortion notes from floor-mates demanding Scotch for his 'kidnapped' phonograph radio attachment, agreeing to pay to retrieve it.
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Bob Rupe
Is Victim
Of Extortion
Authorities in Juneau today washed their hands of a "kidnapping" case in the Gastineau Hotel.
Bob Rupe, who lives on the third floor, has received extortion letters from an unnamed number of extortionist-kidnapers on the same floor who demand "one quart of Scotch" for the safe return of Rupe's pride and joy.
Furthermore, the notes said, if payment is not made by Saturday, the ransom goes up to "two quarts."
Mr. Rupe, duly alarmed, today agreed to come to terms and asked the extortionists to name their intermediary.
Mr. Rupe's sleep-preventing automatic phonograph record radio attachment will be returned intact, it is said.
Is Victim
Of Extortion
Authorities in Juneau today washed their hands of a "kidnapping" case in the Gastineau Hotel.
Bob Rupe, who lives on the third floor, has received extortion letters from an unnamed number of extortionist-kidnapers on the same floor who demand "one quart of Scotch" for the safe return of Rupe's pride and joy.
Furthermore, the notes said, if payment is not made by Saturday, the ransom goes up to "two quarts."
Mr. Rupe, duly alarmed, today agreed to come to terms and asked the extortionists to name their intermediary.
Mr. Rupe's sleep-preventing automatic phonograph record radio attachment will be returned intact, it is said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Extortion
Kidnapping Hoax
Phonograph Ransom
Scotch Demand
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob Rupe
Where did it happen?
Gastineau Hotel, Juneau
Story Details
Key Persons
Bob Rupe
Location
Gastineau Hotel, Juneau
Story Details
Bob Rupe receives extortion letters from unnamed extortionist-kidnappers on his hotel floor demanding one quart of Scotch for the return of his automatic phonograph record radio attachment, with the ransom increasing to two quarts if not paid by Saturday; Rupe agrees to terms and asks for an intermediary.