Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1890 — FEMALE SANDSAGGERS. [ARTICLE]

FEMALE SANDSAGGERS.

A few nights ago Miss Lida Coons wa assaulted on Eighth street, Kansas City, by two women aud sandbagged until she was unconscious. Her assailants were cutting off her hair, when her soreams brought neighbors to the rescue. The young lady was carried to a house not far distant, and a doctor summoned. Her injuries worn not fatal, though severe. Miss Coons failed to recognize her assailants, who disappeared hurriedly, but she has her suspicions. It is said that jealousy caused the assault on Miss Coons, two society companions having been jilted by a young man who subsequently paid assiduous attention to Miss Coons.