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February 2, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Three boys hunting rabbits in a vacant lot in Buffalo, N.Y., discovered a bag containing about $10,000 in cash, watches, rings, and keys. Police are holding the money for up to 90 days to check for claims.
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Boy Rabbit Hunters Find Hidden Treasure
BUFFALO, N. Y., (AP) -- What everybody dreams of - finding hidden treasure -- has come true for three youngsters who found $10,000 cash in a vacant lot.
Now all they have to do is wait and see if anyone also claims it. Under state law the police can hold the money 30 days. However, the police say they might keep it 90 days just to be on the safe side.
The boys were hunting rabbits Saturday when Jimmy Weiglein, 11, stumbled on a large paper bag. He called over the other two, Otis Montgomery, 13, and Roy Anderson, 14.
The cash was in bills from $1 to $100, plus $87.75 in coins. Police counted $9,514.75, and estimated other torn bills might be worth another $500.
The bag also contained three wrist watches, three rings and two small keys.
BUFFALO, N. Y., (AP) -- What everybody dreams of - finding hidden treasure -- has come true for three youngsters who found $10,000 cash in a vacant lot.
Now all they have to do is wait and see if anyone also claims it. Under state law the police can hold the money 30 days. However, the police say they might keep it 90 days just to be on the safe side.
The boys were hunting rabbits Saturday when Jimmy Weiglein, 11, stumbled on a large paper bag. He called over the other two, Otis Montgomery, 13, and Roy Anderson, 14.
The cash was in bills from $1 to $100, plus $87.75 in coins. Police counted $9,514.75, and estimated other torn bills might be worth another $500.
The bag also contained three wrist watches, three rings and two small keys.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Treasure Discovery
Boys Find Cash
Rabbit Hunting
Hidden Money
Police Hold Funds
What entities or persons were involved?
Jimmy Weiglein
Otis Montgomery
Roy Anderson
Where did it happen?
Buffalo, N. Y., Vacant Lot
Story Details
Key Persons
Jimmy Weiglein
Otis Montgomery
Roy Anderson
Location
Buffalo, N. Y., Vacant Lot
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Three boys hunting rabbits found a bag with $10,000 cash, watches, rings, and keys in a vacant lot; police hold the money for potential claims.