Iowa Old Press

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
September 28, 1927

HEIDT BOUND OVER; CHARGE HE TOOK MONEY
Accuser Declares He Snatched Purse and Ran Away with It.

    Charles Heidt, who lives on Cook's point, was today ordered held to the grand jury under bond of $1,000 following arraignment in police court on a charge of larceny from person. Carl Haagen, who accused Heidt, testified he was walking near Heidt's home on South Howell street Saturday evening when Heidt asked him for a quarter. Haagen took out his purse, gave Heidt the sum for which he asked and then before he could return the purse to his pocket, Heidt grabbed it and ran, Haagen said.
     Heidt denied any connection with the case, said he did not see Haagen until late Saturday night and asserted he had no reason for stealing his accuser's purse.
    However, there was some variance in certain details of the testimony so Heidt was ordered held to the grand jury.

Submitted by C.J.L., Dec 2005