07/30/1885: John M. Noble arrested for murder

Entry/Object ID

NP.0625

Collection

Newspaper Articles

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Description

John M. Noble, a colored man, was arrested on suspicion of being the murder of Mary Baldwin, at Atchison. He is a corn doctor and chloroform bottle found by Miss Baldwin, is one of a set of bottles used by Noble. Altogether, the circumstantial evidence is very strong against him, and the supposition is that the young Baldwin hired the negro to kill his sister. Later - Noble examined, released.

Date(s) of Creation

7/30/1885

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Noble, John M.

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Source Citation

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The Platte County Gazette (Parkville, MO, 1885-1970): 07/30/1885, p. 2

Copyright

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

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Atchison, Kansas

Note

1885.07.30 John Noble Mary Baldwin The_Platte_County_Gazette_1885_07_30_2.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

07/30/1885: John M. Noble arrested for murder