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Fred Nelson. .'I:i. 1(135 Thirtieth avenue, Is in llerwyn Hospital onChicago's north side, recovering from the effects of a beating hr rerrlvrd when hr was slugged and robbed by a Chicago taxi driverTuesday evening.The Kenoshnn had gone to Chi eago by bus Tuesday evening rn route to Harrisburg. Ill , and upon reaching Chicago found that liecouldn't get bus transportation toHarrisburg until Wednesday. Tnka taxi in an effort to find a train that would complete bis trip. Nrl son talked with the caii driver vyho said he would lake Nelson toHarrisburg fur a fee of $14 Arrrptrd Itiile OfferNelson accepted Ihr taxi driver's offer and they started for Harrlshurg, hut by a roundaboutroute that led eventually to a de sorted section of North Riverside drive There the cab driver stoppedand heat Nelson into unconsciousness| When he regained consciousness. Nelson found that the cab driver had fled with ills baggage, wallet, and idenl ifieal ion papers. Nelson said that even his shoes were taken by the robber. Nelson, in seriouscondition from a blow on the head, staggered to a nearby house. Hewas taken to the Herwyn hospital where loll extent of bis Injuriesawaited determination today. His brothers, Clyde and llershel Nel sou, Kenosha, wrrr notified today
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Kenosha Evening News
Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
Thu, Sep 27, 1945
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