September 30, 1905 – In a daring late-night raid, Captain Patrice D. Tyrrell and his team took down a notorious crew of counterfeiters in Ottumwa, Iowa. The gang, led by the cunning Fred Biebush, had been evading capture for months, leaving a trail of deceit and forgery in their wake.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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