Category Archives: 88 Years Ago

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

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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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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Grandpa Brown in Jail on Abduction

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago Today By Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself again. This time based upon a telegram from the Illinois State Attorney. He knew there was going to be trouble, but…. From the Brainerd … Continue reading →

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