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 Dispatch, 17 April 1935, Page 1 (via Newspaper Archive).
Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 17 April 1935
Indicate Brown Not to Return
St. Paul—Clifford Brown, arrested in Brainerd and returned to Chicago to face trial on an abduction charge, probably will remain there even though he may have been illegally removed from this state, it was indicated today in a letter received by Gov. Floyd B. Olson from Governor Henry Horner of Illinois.
Horner’s letter was in reply to a communication from Olson which pointed out that Brown was not granted an opportunity to fight extradition. Horner did not say that Brown would be returned and then extradited through proper legal channels. Neither did he say that he would refuse return if specifically asked by Olson.
Horner tended to lay the blame for Brown’s removal on local offices at Brainerd, contending they should have been familiar with extradition requirements and so informed the officer who to Brown to Chicago.
Authorities here, it was understood did not intend pursuing the matter any further.
Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago Today By 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, Page 1, column 2 (Thanks to Newspaper Archive).
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Jacksonville Daily Journal, April 11, 1935, Page 1, column 2.
WANTS MAN RETURNED
St. Paul, April 10—(AP)—Governor Floyd B. Olson today asked Governor Henry Horner of Illinois to return Clifford Brown, arrested in Brainerd, Minn., on a warrant charging abduction in Chicago and taken to Illinois with extradition hearing.
Brown, charged with having kidnaped the 3-year-old daughter of Mrs. Donna Clark, Chicago night club entertainer, was taken to Illinois by Chicago officers yesterday after issuance of an extradition warrant.
Olson told Horner that the 24 hours permitted for a writ of habeas corpus had not elapsed between the warrant and the departure.
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From this article, we learn that the Associated Press (AP) picked up the story. Jacksonville, Illinois, is about 35 miles west of the capital, Springfield.
Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago Today By 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 officers.
From the Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 10, 1935, Page 1.
Appeal to Illinois
Governor Illegal
Removal of Brown
Brainerd Daily Dispatch – Apr 10, 1935 – pg 1.
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 in Chicago, The Daily DISPATCH was advised.
He was granted a continuance of his case until April 22 and was remanded to jail.
Governor Olson has protested to Governor Horner of Illinois against the apparently Illegal removal of Clifford Brown from Brainerd to Chicago, to face a charge of abduction, according to a letter received by Chief of Police Thomas Templeton here.
Olson, in a communication to Horner, pointed out that Brown was not allowed 24 hours in which to decide whether or not he would waive extradition. He was removed by Harold Enright of the Illinois state’s attorney’s office, and started for Chicago by automobile shortly after a warrant from Olson a office was received in Brainerd.
The warrant, Olson’s letter pointed out, cited that Brown should be allotted 24 hours and permission to consult counsel before being removed unless he reversed a previous decision and waived extradition. The letter said local officers were advised that Brown did not wish to be extradited without a hearing.
Olson said, however, he would abide by Horner’s decision as to whether Brown should be immediately returned to Minnesota for an extradition hearing, or whether he should be kept in Chicago to face the abduction charge, the United Press reported to The Daily DIS- PATCH.
Mrs. Donna Clark, who swore out the warrant for Brown’s arrest, left for Chicago late Tuesday with her 3-year-old daughter whom Brown is alleged to have abducted. Brown says he is the father of the child but that he and Mrs. Clark are unmarried.
Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago Today By 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 officers.
From the Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 9, 1935, Page 1.
Probe Whether Trickery Used by Chicago
Officer for Illegal Removal of Local Man
Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 09, 1935 Pg. 1, Brainerd, Minnesota, US via Newspaper Archive
Voluntary return of Clifford Brown, local man apparently illegally removed from Minnesota by Chicago officers, will be asked of Gov. Henry Horner of Illinois by Gov. Floyd B. Olson if it develops force or trickery was used in gaining custody special advices to the Daily DISPATCH at 3 p.m. today day.
At 3 p. m. this afternoon, Officer Enright had not arrived in Chicago. The state’s attorney office there insisted that “if Enrgiht [sic] took Brown from Brainerd it must have been after Brown waived extradition,” the special advices to the daily DISPATCH said.
Chief of Police Thomas Templeton, queried late this afternoon by Gov. Floyd B. Olson as to whether or not trickery was used by the Chicago officer in effecting Brown’s release, wired this reply:
“Clifford Brown released to Chicago officers on your signature, Brown told them he desired to fight extradition but apparently they took him immediately.”
Reference to the governor’s signature was made to the warrant secured by Chicago officers containing a 24-hour period clause for consideration of a demand to fight extradidion. Brown was not permitted the 24 hour period.
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Clifford Brown, Brainerd, arrested here several days ago on an abduction charge filed by Chicago authorities apparently we being returned to Illinois without having been granted a proper extradition hearing, according to attaches of the governor’s office, The Daily Dispatch learned late today.
Brown was delivered into the custody of Harold Enright, Chicago officer, whi with Mrs. Donna Clark, the complaining witness, arrived here last night. Enright immediately started back, presumably for St. Paul for an extradition hearing.
Up to a late hour today, the Chicago officer and his prisoner had failed to put in an appearance at the Governor’s office, leading to the belief that Brown was being illegally removed to Illinois.
It was pointed out, advices from St. Paul said, that Brown should have been given 24 hours to notify authorities that he wished an extradition hearing. The 24-hour period would not elapse until 9 p. m. tonight, the extradition clerk in St. Paul said.
Meanwhile, W. J. Swanson, counsel for Brown here, had notified State Attorney Courtney in Chicago and also the governor’s office that Brown would demand an extradition hearing. Swanson received a wire from State
S Attorney Courtney yesterday saying Enright and Mrs. Clark were enroute to Brainerd. Swanson expected that Enright would contact him upon his arrival but he was not informed until today that Brown had been delivered into Brainer authorities indicated that the custody of the Chicago officer. Brown had not changed his mind about fighting extradition when he was given in the hands of the Chicago officers as he reiterated at that time his rightful demand for an extradition hearing.
Failure of Officer Enright to present his charge before the extradition clerk, failure to permit him to consult his counsel, the belief that Brown refused to waive extradition and the apparent removal of Brown from the state indicated his illegal extradition.
Local authorities considered it impossible to contact Enright in view of the fact that they were traveling by auto.
The 3-year old child whom Brown is charged with abducting was given over by county authorities to Mrs. Donna Clark, who swore out the warrant for Brown’s arrest. Brown admits he is the father of the child but said that he and Mrs. Clark, said to be the mother, were unmarried.
The child had been in the care of Brown’s mother, Mrs. Mary Brown here, pending arrival of the Chicago authorities.
Mrs. Clark was expected to return to Chicago with the Child late today or tomorrow.
Grandpa Brown abducted mom and was in custody at Brainerd, awaiting extradition.
From the Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 8, 1935, Page 1.
CAPTION
To Fight Extradition on Charge of Child Abduction.
Claiming that he has as much right to the custody of the three year old child is charged with abducting as Mrs. Donna Clark, Chicago entertainer and complainant, Clifford Brown today noticed announced through his council W.J. Swanson that he would fight extradition.
Brown, in jail here, admitted that he and Mrs. Clark were unmarried by claimed that he is the father of the child. Reports from St. Paul said that extradition papers were being secured there and would be sent to Brainerd at once.
St. Paul—An extradition request from Illinois authorities for Clifford Brown, in custody at Brainerd, was received at the governor’s office today.
Papers for Brown’s return to Illinois will be mailed to Brainerd this afternoon, attaches at the governor’s office said. They will be sent to the county attorney, who will oppose Brown’s expected attempt to prevent removal.
Brown was arrested at Brainerd on a charge of abducting his three year old daughter, Sylvia. The girl brown said, is the daughter of Mrs. Donna Clark, Chicago night club entertainer. Brown said he and Mrs. Clark are not married.
