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January 31, 1915
The Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Alton, Illinois, Reverends Reese and Biederwolf receive anonymous threats to leave town after their anti-gambling crusade leads to indictments. Reese, beaten earlier on December 17, defies the warning; Biederwolf publicizes his. Tension rises among reformers.
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VICE CRUSADERS WARNED FROM ALTON
Rev. C. W. Reese and Rev. D. E. Biederwolf of Alton have received letters warning them to "leave town while the leaving is good," according to statements they made yesterday to members of their congregations.
Mr. Reese recently led a morality movement in which were obtained the indictment and conviction of several Alton men on the charge of gambling.
The letter stated his days are numbered. He said he would ignore the warning. The letter was signed, "One of 240 Who Will Stand Pat."
Mr. Biederwolf was warned to leave town by last night, with the explanation that no one would know why he went if he kept the letter a secret. He read the letter before a large audience in the Tabernacle at Alton.
Intense excitement prevails among the antivice crusaders in Alton as a result of these letters.
Mr. Reese, who is the pastor of the Unitarian church of Alton, was beaten the night of December 17 in Mitchell, Ill., by a gang of men. The men were not identified. It was through the efforts of Messrs. Reese and Biederwolf that the Madison County grand jury of Edwardsville returned indictments against twelve alleged gamblers.
Rev. C. W. Reese and Rev. D. E. Biederwolf of Alton have received letters warning them to "leave town while the leaving is good," according to statements they made yesterday to members of their congregations.
Mr. Reese recently led a morality movement in which were obtained the indictment and conviction of several Alton men on the charge of gambling.
The letter stated his days are numbered. He said he would ignore the warning. The letter was signed, "One of 240 Who Will Stand Pat."
Mr. Biederwolf was warned to leave town by last night, with the explanation that no one would know why he went if he kept the letter a secret. He read the letter before a large audience in the Tabernacle at Alton.
Intense excitement prevails among the antivice crusaders in Alton as a result of these letters.
Mr. Reese, who is the pastor of the Unitarian church of Alton, was beaten the night of December 17 in Mitchell, Ill., by a gang of men. The men were not identified. It was through the efforts of Messrs. Reese and Biederwolf that the Madison County grand jury of Edwardsville returned indictments against twelve alleged gamblers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Vice Crusaders
Threatening Letters
Anti Gambling Campaign
Indictments
Alton Threats
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. C. W. Reese
Rev. D. E. Biederwolf
Where did it happen?
Alton, Illinois
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. C. W. Reese
Rev. D. E. Biederwolf
Location
Alton, Illinois
Event Date
December 17
Story Details
Reverends Reese and Biederwolf receive threatening letters to leave Alton after leading a morality movement that resulted in indictments and convictions of gamblers. Reese, previously beaten, ignores the warning. Biederwolf reads his letter publicly. Excitement prevails among crusaders.