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German Officer Impersonator Arrives in Chicago in Custody
Theodore Schude alias Theodore La Grade a former German Army officer is reported in Chicago after arrival in custody of U S Deputy Marshals. He faces charges of impersonating Lieutenant Arthur Kinkaide and having drawn 1600 of the officer’s pay. Schude, said to be ready to confess, denies being a German spy and cannot return to Germany where he reportedly faces a death sentence for an alleged murder.
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Theodore “Schude
Theodore la Grade
Arthur Kinkaide
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Chicago
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Marshalls
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