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Domestic News
July 8, 1914
The Daily Missoulian
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Baltimore, Louis Kappalman, a trusted employee, was arrested for stealing $6,000 in diamonds from a local jewelry company, part of $50,000 in thefts over 15 months, with most items pawned in New York.
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BIG DIAMOND SWINDLE WORKED IN BALTIMORE
Baltimore, July 7.--One of the largest diamond swindles here in recent years came to light tonight with the arrest of Louis Kappalman, accused or stealing gems valued at $6,0oo from a local jewelry company. It is understood that in the 15 months the alleged thefts have been going on about $50,000 in jewelry has been taken. Kappalman was one of the most trusted employes of the firm that suffered the loss. Most of the jewelry is said to have been pawned in New York.
Baltimore, July 7.--One of the largest diamond swindles here in recent years came to light tonight with the arrest of Louis Kappalman, accused or stealing gems valued at $6,0oo from a local jewelry company. It is understood that in the 15 months the alleged thefts have been going on about $50,000 in jewelry has been taken. Kappalman was one of the most trusted employes of the firm that suffered the loss. Most of the jewelry is said to have been pawned in New York.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Diamond Swindle
Baltimore Theft
Louis Kappalman
Jewelry Theft
Pawned New York
What entities or persons were involved?
Louis Kappalman
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
July 7
Key Persons
Louis Kappalman
Outcome
arrest of louis kappalman; gems valued at $6,000 stolen, total about $50,000 in jewelry taken over 15 months; most pawned in new york
Event Details
Louis Kappalman, a trusted employee of a local jewelry company, accused of stealing diamonds in one of the largest swindles in recent years; thefts ongoing for 15 months