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This image displays a piece of aged, tan-colored paper, likely from a scrapbook or archive file, with two newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The paper has two punched holes on its left edge, indicating it was stored in a binder.

There are two distinct newspaper articles concerning the infamous 1973 Fogg Museum coin heist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Both articles are from the Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, as indicated by handwritten dates in pencil at the top of each clipping.

Left Article:

• Headline: “U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case”
• Byline: By HOWARD L. FRANT
• Date: Handwritten as “Crimson 10/15/74”
• Content Summary: This article reports that U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis released two men, Louis Mathis of Cambridge and Darl R. Dixon of Jamaica Plain, from federal custody. Though charged with conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines, the judge found insufficient evidence to hold them. The article notes that while they are free for now, they could still be indicted by a federal grand jury. It recounts the robbery, which occurred on December 2, 1973, and mentions that 9 men have been arrested in connection with the case, and 4 have already been released. It also references a confession from Martin G. Reagan, who led police to about 40% of the stolen coins, and notes the FBI's ongoing efforts to recover a significant portion of the $2 million worth of rare coins.

Right Article:

• Headline: “D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist”
• Byline: By DIANE SHERLOCK
• Date: Handwritten as “Crimson 11/20/74”
• Content Summary: This article reports that the Middlesex district attorney’s office dismissed armed robbery charges against Leonard Plaza of Lynn, MA. The dismissal came because there was insufficient evidence to support an indictment. Plaza, who had a prior criminal record and was previously convicted of unrelated crimes, had been identified by two eyewitnesses. However, District Attorney Robert J. Barker concluded that the evidence did not properly suggest his participation in the Fogg robbery. The article notes that Daniel Steiner, general counsel to Harvard, was “encouraged” by the dismissal, as it indicated the FBI was still working hard to recover the remaining coins. It also mentions that James L. Nephew, FBI special agent, attributed the dismissal to “an interpretation of the law” and noted that the investigation continued, primarily focused on the New England area.

Overall Context:
Together, these articles illustrate the evolving legal landscape in the aftermath of the Fogg Museum robbery, showing how charges were dismissed or suspects released due to lack of evidence, even as the investigation and search for the remaining stolen coins and perpetrators continued. The documents serve as a historical record of how the case unfolded nearly a year after the crime.

The handwritten dates suggest these clippings were collected and organized by someone keeping track of the case developments.

The image shows a document that appears to be a scanned copy of two news articles from a publication dated 1974. The articles are related to a criminal case involving the theft of rare coins from the Fogg Museum in Harvard University.

• The left article, titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case," reports on the release of two individuals by a U.S. judge after an investigation. The article details the investigation by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, the releases of some suspects, and the ongoing search for more evidence to possibly charge the remaining suspects. It also mentions that the two released individuals were not charged with armed robbery, which is a state crime, but could still face federal charges if new evidence were to come to light.

• The right article, titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist," discusses the dismissal of charges against a suspect by the Middlesex district attorney's office. The article explains that the charges were dropped due to a lack of sufficient evidence to support an indictment. It notes that the dismissal closed the case against the only suspect who had been prosecuted by the state of Massachusetts, and it provides additional details about the suspect and the ongoing investigation to recover the stolen coins.

Both articles are from a publication dated 1974 and are presented on a single page with a yellowed background, suggesting the document is quite old.

This image shows two newspaper clippings pasted onto a piece of beige cardboard. The clippings are from "The Crimson," a newspaper.

The left clipping, dated 10/18/74, is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" and is written by Howard L. Frant. It discusses the release of two men by U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis in a case involving the robbery of the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins. The article details the investigation and the reasons for the release of the suspects.

The right clipping, dated 11/20/74, is titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist" and is written by Diane Sherlock. It reports on the dismissal of armed robbery charges against a suspect in last year's Fogg coin theft due to insufficient evidence. The article also mentions the ongoing efforts to find the right suspect and the recovery of some of the stolen coins.

The image is a document with a brown background and a white sheet of paper in the center. The sheet of paper has black text written on it, and it is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case." The text is written in a bold font and is placed in the center of the sheet of paper. Below the text, there is a smaller text that reads "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist." The text is written in a smaller font and is placed below the main text.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or article about a coin heist case involving the Fogg Art Museum. The article is divided into two sections, with the top section titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" and the bottom section titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist".

The top section of the article reports that two men, Willie J. Davis and Dart R. Dixon, who were charged with robbing the Fogg Art Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins in December 1973, have been released from custody by a U.S. magistrate judge. The article states that there was not enough evidence to convict the two men, but they were still being considered suspects in the case.

The bottom section of the article reports that the Middlesex district attorney's office has dropped armed robbery charges against a suspect in the Fogg Art Museum coin heist because there was insufficient evidence to support an indictment. The article mentions that the Middlesex district attorney's office is working with federal authorities to find the "right" man responsible for the crime.

The image also includes a small excerpt from the article that mentions that a coin was found in Canada, but the informant, as well as the FBI, says it is still looking for one suspect. The article also mentions that the November 5 arrests culminated an 11-month investigation by the FBI and state, Cambridge, Arlington, and Cumberland police.

The image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a card or document. Both clippings are dated from 1974 and are related to the Fogg Coin Heist, a significant art theft involving rare coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Left Clipping:

• Headline: "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case"
• Byline: Howard L. Frant
• Date: October 16, 1974
• Content Summary:
  • A U.S. Magistrate, Willie J. Davis, released two men charged with robbing the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins the previous year.
  • The two men, Louis Mathis and Darti R. Dixon, were arrested in Canada and later extradited to the U.S.
  • They were charged with conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines.
  • The article notes that while the evidence against them is "ample," the men have not yet been indicted by a federal grand jury.
  • The men are free on custody but could still face charges if indicted.
  • The Fogg Museum was robbed on December 2, 1973, when a guard was pulled aside, and approximately 5,000 coins were stolen, valued at over $2 million.
  • The article also mentions that four suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery, but only two were released by the judge.

Right Clipping:

• Headline: "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist"
• Byline: Diane Sherlock
• Date: November 20, 1974
• Content Summary:
  • Middlesex District Attorney’s office dismissed armed robbery charges against a suspect in the Fogg coin heist.
  • The dismissal was based on insufficient evidence to support the indictment.
  • The suspect, Robert J. Barker, was one of the men arrested in connection with the heist.
  • The article states that the evidence against Barker was "not property suggest[ing] the indictment of Leonard Piazza, 34, of Lynn, Baker added that the right will continue to work in conjunction with federal authorities on finding the stolen coins."
  • Piazza, who has a long criminal record, was previously convicted of unrelated theft and is currently serving an unrelated term at Walpole.
  • Daniel Steiner, the general counsel to the university, stated that Piazza was apparently connected to the Fogg robbery, describing him as "an innocent man" who was looking for stolen coins.
  • About 40 percent of the stolen coins have been recovered, with the balance found three days later in Canada.
  • Another suspect, James L. Newton, a special agent in charge of the Boston field office of the FBI, said that the investigation is "concentrated in the New England area."
  • The article also mentions that charges were Friday dismissed against two other suspects, indicating that they may still be indicted.

Overall Context:

Both articles provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the Fogg Coin Heist, highlighting the legal proceedings, the release of some suspects, and the challenges in securing indictments due to insufficient evidence. The clippings emphasize the complexity of the case and the efforts by law enforcement to recover the stolen coins and hold the perpetrators accountable. The documents are likely part of an archive or collection related to the Fogg Coin Heist case.

This image showcases a scrapbook page containing two clipped newspaper articles related to the "Fogg Coin Heist Case." The articles provide details about legal proceedings, suspects, and updates on the investigation regarding the theft of coins valued at $92,000 from the Fogg Museum. The first article, dated "Crimson 10/18/74," is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" and narrates the temporary release of suspects due to insufficient evidence. It also recounts some suspects' actions and the ongoing investigation. The second article, dated "Crimson 1/20/74," is titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist," explaining the dismissal of charges against one suspect due to insufficient evidence.

Both articles are typed and attached to a slightly textured brown backing paper with two visible punched holes (likely for binding). The articles are typewritten in columnar format, with details about the heist's participants, legal updates, and the roles of law enforcement. The medium and presentation suggest a collected archival record.

A scrapbook-style page with two old newspaper clippings mounted on tan cardstock. The left clip is a large article headlined “U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case” (by Howard L. Frant) and is filled with dense text. The right clip is narrower, with the headline “D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist” (by Diane Sherlock), dated around 11/20/74. The page shows binder holes on the left edge and appears to be a 1970s newspaper clipping about a coin-heist case named “Fogg.”

The image shows two separate newspaper clippings mounted on a kraft paper background with a small portion of cream border visible at the top. They are affixed with a paper hole reinforcer on the left side, suggesting they could be part of a scrapbook or a filing system. Each clipping features an article concerning the "Fogg Coin Heist."

The first article is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" by Howard R. Flant and is marked with a stamped date of "Oct 15'74". The article informs about a U.S. Magistrate releasing two individuals who were charged with the theft of $2 million worth of rare coins from the Fogg Museum.

The second newspaper clipping is titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist" by Diane Sherlock and is dated "Jan 20'74" by a stamp. It discusses how the district attorney's office dropped armed robbery charges against a suspect in the last year's coin heist because there was not enough evidence to support the indictment.

Both articles mention some details about the case, indicating the involvement of multiple individuals and the ongoing investigation. The articles provide specific details about the suspects, legal proceedings, and the response of law enforcement.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings taped onto it, both related to a coin heist case.

The clipping on the left is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" by Howard L. Frant. It reports that U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis released two men charged with robbing the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins. It mentions the suspects, their connection to the robbery, and details of the investigation including arrests and charges. The article mentions that Canadian authorities arrested three other men in Montreal. The article is dated 11/15/74 with a handwritten note "Crimson" above.

The clipping on the right is titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist" by Diane Sherlock. It reports the dismissal of federal robbery charges against a suspect involved in the case due to insufficient evidence. It gives background on the investigation, mentioning Robert J. Barker and other officials involved, recovery of stolen coins, and ongoing FBI efforts. This article has a handwritten note "Crimson 11/20/74" above it.

The scrapbook page itself is light brown with three holes punched along the left edge, likely for placement in a binder or album.