Mythical $12 Million Will Hoax Targets San Antonio
The alleged Elias Dawton estate in San Antonio prompts inquiries from locals and English supposed heirs. County Clerk Frank Newton denies any probate and notes no such Dawson residence exists. Investigators view the matter as either a large scam or hoax with Chicago roots and England connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Dawton
San Antonio
Chicago
England
Frank i Newton
Bexar County
Elias Dawson
Sanntonio
Letter from Sheffield Man Says Chicago Enclosed
A letter from W. J. Dawson of Sheffield England claims a prior letter was received from W. C. Waminghey of Chicago containing an enclosure. The fragment notes a communication trace but provides no further details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dawson
Sheffield
England
W. C. Waminghey
Chicago
Hoax claims $100,000 from Elias Dawson estate in Texas
A San Antonio law firm reports a bogus probate scam tied to Elias Dawson. County Clerk Newton finds no Dawson estate in Bexar records after receive requests from New York lawyers and a Chicago letter promising a $100,000 share to the English Dawson. An investigation in Texas deems the whole matter a possible swindle.
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Lawson
Bexar County
Texas
Mr. Dawson
Newton
New York
Elias Dawson
Elias’ Dawson
San Antonio
Chicago
Til
U.S. A
J. W. Dawson
Esquire
Sheffield
England
Missouri
Colorado
East
Seventy eighth street letter to WAMMGHEY
A brief dated note on Seventy eighth street addressed to a Sir, signed by WWW. Cc. WAMMGHEY, conveying formal respectful sentiment in a personal correspondence style.
Wigwam Presents Four First Run Pictures and Plaza Singers
The Wigwam shows four first run pictures today two comedies and two dramas for 5c with matinee and night performances by Martinette and Lewis, the Plaza singers, delivering rag and sentimental songs alongside good music. Old furniture made new. Carter Mullaly Transfer Co.
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Martinette
Lewis
Plaza
Obituary notices for Gillespie and Chapman families in San Antonio
The San Antonio paper reports the death of 61 year old Irish native James Gillespie at his East Houston Street home after a weeks long illness. He leaves a widow, son Dan and six daughters in Texas and Dallas. funeral at St Marys Catholic Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Also noted are obituaries for Lois Keas Clara Baker and William Albert Chapman. Keas, 13, Beeville native, died and was buried at City Cemetery No 3. Baker, 41, Texas native, died and was buried at City Cemetery No 3. Chapman, 45, Kentucky born real estate dealer, died at 111 Callaghan Avenue. funeral at residence with interment in Mission burial grounds. survived by his widow, son Samuel A Chapman and several siblings.
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Alma
Florence Gillespie
San Antonio
J. W. Pratt
Dallas
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
North
H&ckberry Street
City Cemetery No. 3
Beeville
Baker
Clara Baker
Riebe Undertaking Company
Texas
Chapman
William Albert Chapman
Callaghan Avenue
Mn Chapman
Carlton
Onne
Samuel A. Chapman
Kentucky
Missouri
Mission Burial Grounds
Old furniture made new by Carter Mullaly Transfer Co
Local service brief notes that Carter Mullaly Transfer Co offers furniture moving and refinishing options. Details are limited to the business name and its trade in restoring furnishings.
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Astor
Fifth Avenue
Sixty-first Street
John Jacob Astor
Madeline Soa Astor
S. S.S
S.S. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Stotts & Codinc
DR. Stotts & CO
St. Mary’s and
Houston Streets
Guoter
Dawson
Felows
Kaufman
Boys' Union
Warner
Little Fellows
Aufman
Tual
Childrens
Carter
Mullaly Transfer Co
Walton
Vici
Keas
Lois Keas
Carter- Mullaly Transfer Co
A. Colman
Main Ave
Fletcher
Fata As
Sorruepsy Lone Star Brewing Company
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