Counterfeiter Caught

Does Mr. Harrison not have a first name?

The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News;

“A COUNTERFEITER CAUGHT.

TORONTO, June 15. – Harrison, a well-known engraver of counterfeit bank notes, has been arrested. He surrendered five plates, two being of United States legal tender notes.”

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