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August 31, 1913
East St. Louis Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Demoted detective Frank Florence recovers a $2500 stolen car from an East St. Louis garage shortly after reassignment, leading to an arrest in St. Louis and earning a share of the $100 reward offered by the insurer.
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DAILY JOURNAL, EAST ST. LOUIS, SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 1913
LABOR DAY FIREWORKS DETECTIVE FLORENCE AT LANSDOWNE PARK RECOVERS STOLEN AUTO
PLAIN CLOTHES MAN RECENTLY REDUCED FROM RANK OF CHIEF BY CARSON COMMISSIONERS, WILL PARTICIPATE IN SUBSTANTIAL REWARD
The second day after Frank Florence, ex-Chief of Detectives, had reported for work as a plainclothes man he located a $2500 automobile which had been stolen from in front of 620 Washington avenue, St. Louis, on the morning of June 26.
In connection with the capture of the large automobile the man who had it in his possession was taken and is now being held at the police headquarters in St. Louis. For locating the auto and assisting in making the arrest Florence will receive a portion of the $100 reward which was offered by the American Insurance Company for the recovery of the car.
The machine, a 1913 model, 32-horse power Dorris, was located in an East St. Louis garage. When found the machine was in the back of the garage and was covered with a tarpaulin. The man under arrest in St. Louis claims that he bought the machine from two strangers.
Detective Florence was recently reduced from the rank of Chief of Detectives to a plainclothes man by the Carson Fire and Police Board. He is considered as one of the best detectives in the service by the members of the police department.
LABOR DAY FIREWORKS DETECTIVE FLORENCE AT LANSDOWNE PARK RECOVERS STOLEN AUTO
PLAIN CLOTHES MAN RECENTLY REDUCED FROM RANK OF CHIEF BY CARSON COMMISSIONERS, WILL PARTICIPATE IN SUBSTANTIAL REWARD
The second day after Frank Florence, ex-Chief of Detectives, had reported for work as a plainclothes man he located a $2500 automobile which had been stolen from in front of 620 Washington avenue, St. Louis, on the morning of June 26.
In connection with the capture of the large automobile the man who had it in his possession was taken and is now being held at the police headquarters in St. Louis. For locating the auto and assisting in making the arrest Florence will receive a portion of the $100 reward which was offered by the American Insurance Company for the recovery of the car.
The machine, a 1913 model, 32-horse power Dorris, was located in an East St. Louis garage. When found the machine was in the back of the garage and was covered with a tarpaulin. The man under arrest in St. Louis claims that he bought the machine from two strangers.
Detective Florence was recently reduced from the rank of Chief of Detectives to a plainclothes man by the Carson Fire and Police Board. He is considered as one of the best detectives in the service by the members of the police department.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Stolen Automobile
Detective Recovery
Arrest
Reward
Demotion
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Florence
Where did it happen?
St. Louis, East St. Louis
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank Florence
Location
St. Louis, East St. Louis
Event Date
Morning Of June 26
Story Details
Ex-Chief of Detectives Frank Florence, recently demoted to plainclothes man, locates a stolen $2500 1913 Dorris automobile in an East St. Louis garage two days after starting his new role, leading to the arrest of the possessor who claims to have bought it from strangers; Florence to receive part of $100 reward.