Iowa
Old Press
Postville Graphic
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
September 22, 1898
James Sullivan, indicted four years ago for the seduction of two
of his sisters, but who evaded capture until a few weeks ago when
Sheriff McGhee brought him home, was sentenced yesterday morning
to ten years in the penitentiary. A light sentence for such a
crime.
[transcribed by R.R.J., February 2013]