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January 24, 1912
The Adair County News
Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
In Algiers, Marius Yvorra confesses to stabbing Berge to death but is dismissed by police until he submits a written statement; he then vanishes. Reported in Le Matin, Paris.
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OCR Quality
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Climax Of Red Tape.
This is a tale of a self-confessed murderer who wished to be arrested as related by a writer in Le Matin Paris.
Some time ago a man named Berge was stabbed to death at Algiers. Three men were arrested on suspicion, but as they proved their innocence, they were released and the matter was shelved.
A few days ago a man called at the office of the local police commissary and said to that official:
"My name is Marius Yvorra. I killed Berge, and this is how I did it."
The commissary listened to the man's confession, and, after a little reflection said:
"Now, look here, my good man, this is not the way to get arrested. You must write us a letter confirming the oral statement made to us. Then we shall be able to attend to you. Now, get along."
The man left the office, and, perhaps because he was not a good writer, he has not been seen since in Algiers.
This is a tale of a self-confessed murderer who wished to be arrested as related by a writer in Le Matin Paris.
Some time ago a man named Berge was stabbed to death at Algiers. Three men were arrested on suspicion, but as they proved their innocence, they were released and the matter was shelved.
A few days ago a man called at the office of the local police commissary and said to that official:
"My name is Marius Yvorra. I killed Berge, and this is how I did it."
The commissary listened to the man's confession, and, after a little reflection said:
"Now, look here, my good man, this is not the way to get arrested. You must write us a letter confirming the oral statement made to us. Then we shall be able to attend to you. Now, get along."
The man left the office, and, perhaps because he was not a good writer, he has not been seen since in Algiers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Confession
Red Tape
Police Bureaucracy
Self Surrender
Algiers Crime
What entities or persons were involved?
Marius Yvorra
Berge
Commissary
Where did it happen?
Algiers
Story Details
Key Persons
Marius Yvorra
Berge
Commissary
Location
Algiers
Event Date
Some Time Ago; A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Marius Yvorra confesses orally to murdering Berge by stabbing but is instructed by the police commissary to provide a written confirmation before arrest; he leaves and is not seen again.