In a shocking turn of events, Edward N Welch, a man recently arrested by a Pinkerton agent, has confessed to being involved in the daring $20,900 robbery that shook the small town of Brownsville, Texas. Welch’s admission comes after months of investigation into the brazen heist, which left the community reeling. The First National Bank’s cashier, Edward P. Coshier, has also been arrested on suspicion of complicity in the crime.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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