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Domestic News July 11, 1871

The Cairo Daily Bulletin

Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois

What is this article about?

Five-year-old Frederick Lieb has been missing from Quincy since June 26, suspected to have been kidnapped by gypsies or others. A $300 reward is offered for his recovery. Last seen on Main and Sixth streets.

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SUPPOSED KIDNAPPING OF A CHILD
(From the St. Louis Republican, July 8.)

The mayor of Quincy has communicated with Capt. O'Neil, acting chief of police, in regard to Frederick Lieb, son of W. H. Lieb of that town. The boy is five years of age, and has been missing since the 26th of June. A reward of $300 is offered for his recovery or any information that will restore him to his afflicted parents. When last seen, more than a week ago, the child was on the corner of Main and Sixth street, Quincy. It is supposed he has been kidnapped by gypsies or other parties. The most thorough search has been made for him in Quincy without success. His parents hold a respectable position in society. The child is well-built, has a fair complexion, round face, dimple on chin and cheeks, and his hair is curled.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Quincy Kidnapping Missing Child Frederick Lieb Gypsies Reward Offered

What entities or persons were involved?

Frederick Lieb W. H. Lieb Capt. O'neil

Where did it happen?

Quincy

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Quincy

Event Date

Since The 26th Of June

Key Persons

Frederick Lieb W. H. Lieb Capt. O'neil

Outcome

missing since june 26; thorough search in quincy without success; $300 reward offered for recovery or information

Event Details

The mayor of Quincy communicated with Capt. O'Neil regarding five-year-old Frederick Lieb, son of W. H. Lieb, missing since June 26. Last seen on corner of Main and Sixth street. Supposed kidnapped by gypsies or other parties. Parents respectable; child well-built, fair complexion, round face, dimples on chin and cheeks, curled hair.

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