When was it published?

April 27, 1872 in The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Domestic News April 27, 1872

The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mob Threats, Cass County, Holden Missouri, Bond Robbers, Citizen Alert, Suspicious Characters

Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming

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What is this article about?

In Holden, Missouri, on April 26, intense excitement grips the town due to reported mob threats from Cass County. Suspicious characters spotted nearby, prompting patrols and citizen vigilance to protect homes. The threats may target W. H. Nichols, an alleged bond robber, and his 25 bondsmen among local citizens.

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HOLDEN, Mo., April 26.—There is the greatest excitement here to-night on account of reported threats of the mob in Cass county: A squad of suspicious characters have been seen within a few miles of town, and it is not known at what moment there will be an attack. A number of patrolmen are stationed at different points, and all citizens are on the alert and will defend their homes to the utmost. W. H. Nichols, one of the alleged bond robbers, lives here, and also about twenty-five of his bondsmen, who are some of the best citizens of the place.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Crime

What keywords are associated?

Mob Threats Cass County Holden Missouri Bond Robbers Citizen Alert Suspicious Characters

What entities or persons were involved?

W. H. Nichols

Where did it happen?

Holden, Mo.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Holden, Mo.

Event Date

April 26

Key Persons

W. H. Nichols

Outcome

no attack reported; citizens and patrolmen on high alert to defend homes.

Event Details

Greatest excitement in Holden due to reported threats from a mob in Cass county. Suspicious characters seen nearby, potential attack imminent. Patrolmen stationed, citizens alert and ready to defend. Related to W. H. Nichols, alleged bond robber, and his 25 bondsmen living locally.