Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 March 1901 — Threatens Son of Senator. [ARTICLE]

Threatens Son of Senator.

The police officials have made public the details of an attempt to swindle Charles W. Clark, son of United States Senator A. W. Clark, of Butte, Mont., out of |5,000. Mr. Clark a few days ago received a letter directing him to send the money in small bills to “Wyoz,” Butte postoffice. The writer added significantly that he was a dead shot The letter was turned over to the postoffice authorities. The general delivery window was watched for several days, and finally a small boy called for a package addressed to “Wyoz.” He was arrested and questioned. He said a masked man had given him 25 cents to call for the package. He proved his innocence.