FxrAndy Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 A Crash Course in Spin-Doctoring > > Judy Wallman, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered > that Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, was hanged > for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. > > The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the > gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription: 'Remus > Rodham; horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1883, > escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by > Pinkerton detectives, convicted, and hanged in 1889.' > > Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton for comments. Hillary's staff sent > back the following biographical sketch: > > 'Remus Rodham was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His > business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian > assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in > 1883, he devoted several years of his life to service at a > government facility, finally taking leave in 1887 to resume his > dealings with the railroad. Subsequently, he was a key player in a > vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. > In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held > in his honor, when the platform on which he was standing collapsed.' > And that is how it's done, folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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