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Domestic News
January 31, 1875
Lyon County Times
Yerington, Silver City, Dayton, Lyon County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Mysterious disappearance of eccentric Scotsman Mr. Rogers, aged about 50, who camped near Monserratte in San Diego County for two years and had thousands in savings banks. His camp shows no recent use since last rain; foul play suspected.
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San Diego, Jan. 30.—The people of Monserratte, in this county, is somewhat disturbed over the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Rogers, a Scotchman, about 50 years of age, who has been camping in this vicinity for about two years, was rather eccentric, and was supposed to have several thousand dollars deposited in the San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles Savings Bank. Books were found in his last camp at Monserrate. Two horses, blankets and cooking utensils were also found at the camp, but no fire had been made there since the last rain. It is thought he has been foully dealt with.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Mr Rogers Disappearance
Monserratte
Foul Play
Eccentric Camper
Scotchman
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Rogers
Where did it happen?
Monserratte, San Diego County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Monserratte, San Diego County
Event Date
Jan. 30
Key Persons
Mr. Rogers
Outcome
mysterious disappearance; suspected foul play
Event Details
Mr. Rogers, a 50-year-old eccentric Scotsman camping near Monserratte for two years with savings in multiple banks, vanished. His camp contained books, two horses, blankets, and utensils, but no fire since the last rain.