Category Archives: 88 Years Ago

Items in the news from 88 years ago.
Grandpa Brown’s abduction of mom, Sylvia.

Brown Gets Six Months on Charges – 29 Apr 1935

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago TodayBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself in the news again. He had abducted my 3-year-old mother from Illinois and brought her to Minnesota. There he was arrested and returned to Illinois … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Brown In the News – 24 April 1935

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Don Taylor

Status of Brown – Detailed Letter – Local Attorney Title 88 Years Ago TodayBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself in the front page news once again. He had abducted mom and was being held by the Chicago Police. However, … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Brown Will Not Be Returned

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Don Taylor

88 Years Ago TodayIn the NewsBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself on the front page of the Daily Dispatch again. He had abducted his daughter (my mom) and was being held by the Chicago Police. From the Brainerd Daily … Continue reading →

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Wants [Grandpa Brown] Returned

Posted on April 11, 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 Mom and was being held for the Chicago Police. From the Jacksonville Daily Journal (Jacksonville, IL), April 11, 1935, … Continue reading →

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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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