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April 23, 1904
The Cecil Whig
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Burglars broke into the North East post office on Thursday night, blew open the safe, and stole $8 in small change, leaving minimal damage and no clues.
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Safe Blowers At North East
Some time during Thursday night, the rear door of the post-office at North East, located in the building adjoining C. W. Simpers' store, was forced by unknown parties who blew open the safe, one of the York Safe and Lock Company's make and about three feet square. The burglars got about $8 in small coin for their trouble. Postmaster West closed the office at 7:30 p. m., on Thursday, and knew nothing of the burglars' visit until yesterday morning. Very little damage was done by the robbers to whose identity no clue has been obtained.
Some time during Thursday night, the rear door of the post-office at North East, located in the building adjoining C. W. Simpers' store, was forced by unknown parties who blew open the safe, one of the York Safe and Lock Company's make and about three feet square. The burglars got about $8 in small coin for their trouble. Postmaster West closed the office at 7:30 p. m., on Thursday, and knew nothing of the burglars' visit until yesterday morning. Very little damage was done by the robbers to whose identity no clue has been obtained.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Safe Blowing
Post Office Burglary
North East
Burglars
Small Coin Theft
What entities or persons were involved?
Postmaster West
C. W. Simpers
Unknown Burglars
Where did it happen?
Post Office At North East, Adjoining C. W. Simpers' Store
Story Details
Key Persons
Postmaster West
C. W. Simpers
Unknown Burglars
Location
Post Office At North East, Adjoining C. W. Simpers' Store
Event Date
Thursday Night
Story Details
Unknown parties forced the rear door of the post-office at North East and blew open the safe, obtaining about $8 in small coin. Postmaster West closed the office at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and discovered the burglary the next morning. Little damage was done, and no clues to the robbers' identity were found.