Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1909 — WHITLA KIDNAPING AGAIN [ARTICLE]

WHITLA KIDNAPING AGAIN

Report That $50,000 Ha* Been Raised to Free Helen Boyle. Pittsburg, Nov. 5. —There has been filed for Helen Boyle, sent to prison for twenty-five years for aiding in the kidnaping of Willie Whitla, an appeal for a new trial outside of Mercer county. It is said a purse of $50,000 has been raised for Mrs. Boyle. It is understood the Whitla interests, which include those of Frank Buhl, a steel millionaire, will spend $1,000,000 to keep Helen Boyle in prison. There were hints during the trial of the Boyles that for family reasons the Whitlas were forced to prosecute vigorously.