The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-26
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LADY IN THE CASE CAUSES
SPRINGS JOKE AND KlpNAlP'.:;.
PER CAUSES LAUGH. IS

CLEVELAND. O.. March 26.-Witn
I1,oots and jeers ringing in their ears.
James H. Boyle and his wife. arrested
here as the kidnappers Of Willie Whit
Id OF Sharon, Pa, were escorted by po.
lice to an Erie, train. just before 1t
left at 5:25 last night. n
This practically closes the case as
far as Cleveland is concerned, as
further action vii! be taken by the
PENNSYLVANIA authorities. However,
the Cleveland police have a club over
the heads OF the Boyles in Joint In
dlctmen. returned yesterday. charging
James H. Boyle and Helen Boyle.
alias Faulkner. with blackmail. This
charge is basel on the payment OF
SIC, 1000 ransom by J. P. Whith for
The recovery OF his son here last
used BY the local officials in the event
that the case In Pennsylvania falls
OF conviction.
Sheriff William Chess. Of Mercer
county, Pa. AMI! Chief Of Police
Crane, OF Sharon, arrived yesterday.
aud Immediately originated proceed
ings for their return Of the prisoners.
The Cuyahoga county officials waived
their rights to the couple and the lat
ter Informed Chief Kohler that they
would not fight extradition to the
Keystone State. 4
Woman Net Connected.
That Mrs. Boyle had nothing to do
with the actual kidnapping Of Willie
Whitla was the statement made by
the woman and her husband. Police
Prosecutor Daniel Gull and the latter
said that although he expected to be
"railroaded," when tried In Peunsyl-
vanIa there Is absolutely no way to
connect his wife with any offense
committed in that State. He referred
to Mrs. Boyle rs "tie woman"
To the Associated Press Mrs. Boyle
said she first saw "Billy" here in
Cleveland and tiaat she "had nothing
TO do with the other part OF the case"
Not "Hel:n Faulkner"
Mrs. Boyle apparently was In good
spirits. but her husband maintained
his Indifferent manner. having little
to say. Most Of the questions asked
were addressed to Mrs. Boyle anil all
eyes In the small circles Of listeners
gazed at the attractive woman.
"Why don't some one look at Mr..
Boyle?' asped Chief Kohler.
"He Is not so charming" came the
quick reply from Mrs. Boyle. Then
the man prisoner caused general
laugh by paying his wife this comnli.
ment: s
Mrs. Boyle has three leather med.
ais from tan shoes for being charm.
Ing"
Mrs. Boyle denied that she is Helen
Faulkner anil declared emphatically
that she had never been on tho stage.
"But maybe I'll get the chance now
she added merrily.
Hated to Leave Billy. s5
Mrs. Boyle also denied that she is
In any way related 10 the Wnitla
family. She sa''l she had never been
in Cleveland before. but when asked
II she Ind been In Sharon n smile at
her husband was the only answer.
"Wnat did yon think Of Bily?'
Mrs. Boyle was asked y
"He Is n dear child and I really hat.
ed to part with him." she said.
Money, Recovered, Is Placed In Box.
SHARON, Pa. Marcn G.-Guarded
by several private detectives. Jas. P.
Whltla. returned home last night
bringing with him the money which
was recovered when James Boyle and
his wife were arrested in Cleveland.
The packages OF bills. still marked as
they We're said 10 nave been when patd
to the abductors by Mr.. Whitla, were
tnla,, r., thn cafa4.. i a-a.it