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Domestic News August 4, 1909

East Oregonian : E.O

Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon

What is this article about?

Chicago police discover three unclaimed trunks from St. Louis matching those of alleged kidnappers who abducted children; trunks may contain bodies. Suspect Turrissi reportedly seen with children; several suspects detained, but whereabouts unknown.

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FIND TRUNKS OF
SUPPOSED KIDNAPERS

St. Louis, Aug. 4. - The Chicago police today found three trunks expressed to "Bernadotte Louis" from St. Louis, which are unclaimed. They correspond to the description of the trunks sent from St. Louis by persons alleged to have taken the children from their home.

As soon as the St. Louis detectives arrive the trunks will be opened.

There is a possibility that they may contain the children's bodies though no odor is noticeable.

St. Louis, Aug. 4. - Turrissi is alleged to have been seen with the children since they were gone. Several suspects are held. So far the police haven't any clue to the whereabouts of the children.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Kidnapping St Louis Chicago Trunks Turrissi Missing Children

What entities or persons were involved?

Turrissi Bernadotte Louis

Where did it happen?

St. Louis

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Louis

Event Date

Aug. 4

Key Persons

Turrissi Bernadotte Louis

Outcome

children missing; several suspects held; trunks unopened, possibly containing bodies; no clue to whereabouts.

Event Details

Chicago police found three unclaimed trunks addressed to 'Bernadotte Louis' from St. Louis, corresponding to those of persons alleged to have taken children from home. St. Louis detectives to open trunks upon arrival. Turrissi alleged seen with children after disappearance.

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