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May 15, 1909
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Boston on May 14, thief James Reilly stole a suitcase with battleship plans from naval architect Myron W. Buchanan at North Station. Patrolman Murphy quickly arrested Reilly, recovering the items before Buchanan reported the theft.
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STOLE PLANS OF A WARSHIP
Sneak Thief Gets Naval Architect's Suit Case While He Is Buying a Ticket.
Boston, May 14.—Plans and specifications for a battleship were among the things in the suit case which James Reilly stole from Myron W. Buchanan, a naval architect of Washington, while he was buying a ticket at the North Station last evening. Fifteen minutes later when he reported to the police his property had already been recovered, and he continued to the navy yard at Portsmouth.
Patrolman Murphy had noticed a shabbily dressed man carrying a suit case which seemed out of keeping with his garb and arrested him. He said he was James Reilly of South Boston and pleaded guilty to stealing the suit case.
Sneak Thief Gets Naval Architect's Suit Case While He Is Buying a Ticket.
Boston, May 14.—Plans and specifications for a battleship were among the things in the suit case which James Reilly stole from Myron W. Buchanan, a naval architect of Washington, while he was buying a ticket at the North Station last evening. Fifteen minutes later when he reported to the police his property had already been recovered, and he continued to the navy yard at Portsmouth.
Patrolman Murphy had noticed a shabbily dressed man carrying a suit case which seemed out of keeping with his garb and arrested him. He said he was James Reilly of South Boston and pleaded guilty to stealing the suit case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Theft
Naval Plans
Battleship
Arrest
Suitcase
What entities or persons were involved?
James Reilly
Myron W. Buchanan
Patrolman Murphy
Where did it happen?
Boston, North Station
Story Details
Key Persons
James Reilly
Myron W. Buchanan
Patrolman Murphy
Location
Boston, North Station
Event Date
May 14, Last Evening
Story Details
James Reilly stole a suitcase containing battleship plans from naval architect Myron W. Buchanan at Boston's North Station while he bought a ticket. Patrolman Murphy arrested Reilly shortly after, and the property was recovered before Buchanan reported it.