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March 8, 1908
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
Charles Hickman, Waters-Pierce Oil Co. agent in Torreon, vanished weeks ago with $18,000. James E. Lucy of American Surety Co. (Hickman's $10,000 bond issuer) visited on Mar. 3 to pursue leads on the fugitive.
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OIL CO. AGENT AT TORREON.
Missing With $18,000 And Badly Wanted.
Torreon, Mar. 3.--Nothing has been heard here of the whereabouts of Charles Hickman, who left here suddenly several weeks ago and who, it is reported, got away with $18,000 while he was in Torreon for the Waters-Pierce Oil Co.
The latest development in the case is the visit to Torreon of James E. Lucy, Austin, Texas who is the manager for Texas of the American Surety Co., of New York. When seen, Mr. Lucy declined to discuss the matter further than to say: "We would like to get a line on the whereabouts of Hickman." He said that Hickman's bond was in the sum of $10,000. Mr. Lucy would not say as to whether or not formal charges had been made against Hickman. That Hickman is badly wanted and is being looked for, is evident. While here, Mr. Lucy has secured a description of Hickman and it is believed that his company will have the search for the missing man well prosecuted.
Missing With $18,000 And Badly Wanted.
Torreon, Mar. 3.--Nothing has been heard here of the whereabouts of Charles Hickman, who left here suddenly several weeks ago and who, it is reported, got away with $18,000 while he was in Torreon for the Waters-Pierce Oil Co.
The latest development in the case is the visit to Torreon of James E. Lucy, Austin, Texas who is the manager for Texas of the American Surety Co., of New York. When seen, Mr. Lucy declined to discuss the matter further than to say: "We would like to get a line on the whereabouts of Hickman." He said that Hickman's bond was in the sum of $10,000. Mr. Lucy would not say as to whether or not formal charges had been made against Hickman. That Hickman is badly wanted and is being looked for, is evident. While here, Mr. Lucy has secured a description of Hickman and it is believed that his company will have the search for the missing man well prosecuted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Embezzlement
Missing Agent
Oil Company Fraud
Surety Investigation
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Hickman
James E. Lucy
Where did it happen?
Torreon
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Hickman
James E. Lucy
Location
Torreon
Event Date
Mar. 3
Story Details
Charles Hickman, agent for the Waters-Pierce Oil Co., left Torreon suddenly several weeks ago, reportedly taking $18,000. James E. Lucy, manager for the American Surety Co., visited to investigate, seeking Hickman's whereabouts; Hickman had a $10,000 bond.