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Domestic News
August 11, 1891
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In New Richmond, Wis., on Aug. 11, two burglars attempted to blow open the safe at Tode's store with dynamite but failed. They stole silverware but fled after shooting and wounding Officer Waltenberg in the arm, dropping their loot during pursuit.
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An Officer Winged.
New Richmond, Wis., Aug. 11. - Between 4 and 5 o'clock a. m. a desperate attempt at burglary was made here. During the early morning two professional crooks forced an entrance to Tode's store and made an unsuccessful attempt to blow open the safe. Their charge of dynamite was too small. Then they sacked a large quantity of silverware and were making off when officer Waltenberg ordered them to halt. They immediately opened fire upon him, one shot taking effect in his arm. They were pursued but escaped, after dropping their booty.
New Richmond, Wis., Aug. 11. - Between 4 and 5 o'clock a. m. a desperate attempt at burglary was made here. During the early morning two professional crooks forced an entrance to Tode's store and made an unsuccessful attempt to blow open the safe. Their charge of dynamite was too small. Then they sacked a large quantity of silverware and were making off when officer Waltenberg ordered them to halt. They immediately opened fire upon him, one shot taking effect in his arm. They were pursued but escaped, after dropping their booty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
New Richmond
Officer Shot
Dynamite Safe
Silverware Theft
What entities or persons were involved?
Waltenberg
Tode
Where did it happen?
New Richmond, Wis.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Richmond, Wis.
Event Date
Aug. 11
Key Persons
Waltenberg
Tode
Outcome
officer waltenberg shot in the arm; burglars escaped after dropping stolen silverware.
Event Details
Two professional crooks forced entry into Tode's store between 4 and 5 a.m., unsuccessfully tried to blow open the safe with dynamite, stole silverware, shot at Officer Waltenberg when ordered to halt, and escaped during pursuit.