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May 27, 1843
The Radical
Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Burglars entered St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany on the night of the 6th inst., stealing the chalice, silver ornaments, and charity box contents worth ~$100. The thief left a chalk note 'I want no more!' and used keys for most boxes.
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DEPRIVITY.--On the night of the 6th inst., we learn from the Albany Atlas, St. Mary's (Catholic) Church in Chapel st., was entered and the chalice and silver ornaments of the altar and the contents of the charity boxes were taken. The value of the plunder could not have amounted to more than $100, but the scoundrel who took it appeared satisfied, for he wrote with chalk on the table in the vestry the words "I want no more!" The church was entered at one of the windows, but the rascal must have had keys fitting the charity boxes as only two were broken open and the other three were unlocked.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Church Burglary
Albany Theft
Chalice Stolen
Charity Boxes
Thief Note
Where did it happen?
St. Mary's (Catholic) Church In Chapel St., Albany
Story Details
Location
St. Mary's (Catholic) Church In Chapel St., Albany
Event Date
Night Of The 6th Inst.
Story Details
On the night of the 6th inst., St. Mary's Catholic Church was entered through a window. The chalice, silver altar ornaments, and contents of the charity boxes were stolen, valued at about $100. The thief wrote 'I want no more!' with chalk on the vestry table and used keys to unlock most charity boxes, breaking only two.