Daily globe., 1879-05-04
IS ITA MURDER?
Mysterious Disappearance of Woman At
ter Threats by Her Husband.

Mysterious Disappearance of a Woman At
ter Threats by Her Husband.
The recent and mysterious disappearance,
in this city, of a woman named Mrs. Anna
Swoboda, together with the peculiar circun-
stances connected with the antecedents of the
parties concerned, has given rise to suspicious
of the most foul and villainous treatment
The more recent developments in the case may
be recalled when it is remembered that Mrs.
Swoboda was before Judge O'Gorman, about
one month ago, charged by her husband with
insanity, full account of her examination and
acquittal appearing in the GLOBE at the time
of the examination.
It was also stated in the narrative alluded to
that the charge of insanity, as preferred by
Swoboda, originated from desire to get rid
| OF bis wife, the result of many years of conju-
gal infeicity. For several years past MIR. and
| Mrs. Swoboda have resided in separate houses,
forming part of the mixed settlement stu
ated between Hill street and the river, within
| a stones throw of Tlird street. Although not
living together, the twain have never been
| legally separated, and during the time specified
their life is reported as having been marked
with incessant quarrels and chickering's.
The history Of the couple previous to their
removal to this city is not known, with the ex-
ception of few hints given from time to time
by Mrs. Swoboda to the neighbors the state
ment being made, among other things that she
had brought several thousand dollars to her
husband at the time of their marriage Pre-
vious to their separation the couple resided in
a shanty in the above named settlement, the
husband Francis Swoboda, following the occu-
patton of a carpenter, while the wife con.
} tributed to the income by taking in washing
and doing general housework. Accord:
ing to the subsequent statements Of
Mrs.. Swoboda, the life of the
couple was comparatively free from quarrelt
until after the wife became too ill for work
when Swobada commenced course Of syste
matte persecution, terminating at last in thei
; final separation, since when Mrs. swobada ha'
! supported herself from the rent of q shanty il
the settlement, and the proceeds of the sale OF
l a house previous to their separation. Imme
diately after her acquital from the charge O.
insanity, Mrs. Swobada took possession of tn
house she had formerly occupied, expressin,
the utmost fear of her husband, whom sh
e stated had threatened, on more than on
: occasion, to kill her. few evening
{ previous to her disappearance, she calle,
( at the house of neighbor and requested t.
be allowed the privilege Of remaining owe
night, stating that during the day her HUSBAND
had bolted the doors. making it impossible t.
effect an entrance. The request was granted
and during the conversation that ensued Mrs
: 8. stated that her husband was trying to ge
her out OF the way and that he had previousl
Il threatened to put plaster over her mout
4 and throw her into the river. She also re
n AAaA heu Susat ueSlShs laQ Deel maze on 1er III
:. previous te their removal to 6his city.
a About three weeks ago Mrs. s. suddenly dis
4 appeared, her strange absence being the genera
: topic OF conversation among che neighbors, on
v of whom finally reported the matter to the pe
y lice.
: In order to learn the true status of the cas-,
i visit was made to the locality by Chief Webe
is and GLOBE reporter, yesterday. The tw
A. houses of the husband and wife are about tive,
# ty yerds apart the doors and windows of th
latter being found securely fastened. An e,
# trance was effected to the house, showing tn;
n none OF the furniture or clothing of the missir
woman had been molested. Among 9TH
,. things, two trunks were found, one Of whie
|. being open, was found to be packed with art
is cles OF wearing apparel, the statement beir
made by neighbor that when last seen. Mr.
swoboda wore scarcely enough clothing to a
pear decent. As will be seen by the above tt
1t peculiar nature Of the case makes it extreme
l. difficult to hazard theory, as it may be tn
t, the woman was after all really insane, havil
lie wandered away by her own free will, but {
a things considered the case is one that calls f
1e thorough investigation.