Author Archives: Don Taylor

Appeal to Illinois

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Don Taylor

Appeal to Illinois Governor Illegal Removal of Brown Brainerd Man Granted Continuance on Abduction Charge After Appearing in Felony Court Clifford Brown, arrested in Brainerd on an abduction warrant and returned to Chicago late yesterday, today appeared in felony court … Continue reading →

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Was Trickery Used Against Grandpa Brown?

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News88 Years Ago TodayBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself in the news again. He had abducted my mom from Illinois and brought her to Minnesota. He was then apparently removed from Minnesota illegally by Chicago … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Brown Fights Extradition.

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago TodayBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown abducted mom and was in custody at Brainerd, awaiting extradition. From the Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 8, 1935, Page 1. To Fight Extradition on Charge of Child … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Rich, Rideout & Riley

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Don Taylor

This week, I identified three of five people in my photo sets:
Nurse Edith Rich, circa 1935.
Reid Rideout, circa 1935 (age 1).
Nurse Marcella Riley, circa 1936,
& possibly Ira Rindsay Continue reading →

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Grandpa Brown Charged with Abduction

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago Today By Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself again. He had abducted mom and was being held for the Chicago Police. From the Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 6, 1935, Page 1. Brainerd … Continue reading →

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