On October 4, 1934, two men confessed to planning the kidnapping of Bloch Brothers heiress Betty Bloch of Wheeling.
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"Foiled Kidnapers Face Long Terms" (Plan To Kidnap
Betty Bloch)
"Seek Third Person In Bloch Kidnaping" (Plan To Kidnap
Betty Bloch)
"M'Kee Denies Nervous Plotter Gave 'Tip' On Kidnaping
Plans" (Plan To Kidnap Betty Bloch)
October 4: Arthur farm purchased
On This Day in West Virginia History: October