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Domestic News June 13, 1905

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

What is this article about?

Mrs. W. J. Connors, wife of the Buffalo News and Courier owner, was robbed of $2,000 worth of jewelry from her bedroom at the Hotel Cadillac in Detroit, Mich., a few days before June 13. The thief, possibly a woman, escaped after being heard in the room.

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Woman Robbed Mrs. Connors.

DETROIT, Mich., June 13.--Mrs. W. J. Connors of Buffalo, wife of the owner of the Buffalo News and Courier, was robbed here a few days ago of $2,000 worth of jewelry in the Hotel Cadillac. The jewelry was stolen from Mrs. Connors' bedroom while she was in the bathroom adjoining. The thief was heard moving about the room by Mrs. Connors, but before she could give the alarm had decamped with all the jewelry in sight, including some diamond rings, a watch and chain and brooch. It is thought that the thief was a woman.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Detroit Robbery Mrs Connors Hotel Cadillac Jewelry Theft Woman Thief

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. W. J. Connors

Where did it happen?

Detroit, Mich.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Detroit, Mich.

Event Date

A Few Days Before June 13

Key Persons

Mrs. W. J. Connors

Outcome

jewelry worth $2,000 stolen, including diamond rings, watch and chain, and brooch; thief escaped without arrest.

Event Details

Mrs. Connors was robbed in her bedroom at the Hotel Cadillac while in the adjoining bathroom. She heard the thief moving about but could not raise the alarm in time. The thief took all visible jewelry and fled; believed to be a woman.

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