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Story June 4, 1894

The Evening Herald

Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

Burglars broke into Sam Block's store on South Main Street early Sunday morning, stealing a revolver, watches, jewelry worth $50 via forced entry through a kitchen window and store door. Discovered at 4 AM by Policeman Wolaitis; Block suspects the perpetrators.

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BOLD BURGLARY.

A South Main Street Store Entered Yesterday Morning.

Burglars entered Sam Block's store on South Main street early on Sunday morning and carried off a revolver, two watches, charms, cuff buttons and other jewelry to the value of fifty dollars.

The cracksmen entered the house by forcing a kitchen window and then made their way into the store by unscrewing a hasp from the door. The proprietor was apprised of his loss by Policeman Wolaitis, who in making his rounds at 4 o'clock found a rear door open. The robbery is supposed to have been committed shortly before that hour as the family retired after one o'clock. Mr. Block believes he knows where to locate the perpetrators.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Burglary Store Robbery Jewelry Theft Forced Entry

What entities or persons were involved?

Sam Block Policeman Wolaitis

Where did it happen?

South Main Street

Story Details

Key Persons

Sam Block Policeman Wolaitis

Location

South Main Street

Event Date

Early Sunday Morning

Story Details

Burglars forced a kitchen window to enter the house, unscrewed a hasp to access the store, and stole a revolver, two watches, charms, cuff buttons, and other jewelry valued at fifty dollars. The robbery occurred shortly before 4 o'clock, when Policeman Wolaitis discovered the open rear door during his rounds. The family had retired after one o'clock. Mr. Block believes he knows the location of the perpetrators.

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