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December 28, 1931
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A burglar entered the home of Douglass Van Dyke at 1305 North Prospect ave. early yesterday, stealing $1,100 in heirloom jewelry belonging to Mrs. E. O. Silver. The thief was interrupted by nurse Mrs. E. J. Robinson.
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BURGLAR LOOTS VAN DYKE HOME OF $1,100 GEMS
The home of Douglass Van Dyke, 1305 North Prospect ave., was entered by a burglar early yesterday who escaped with jewelry valued at $1,100.
He was interrupted by a nurse, Mrs. E. J. Robinson, who is attending Mrs. E. O. Silver, mother-in-law of Mr. Van Dyke. The loot included a diamond ring, a diamond pin and a watch, all heirlooms.
Gems of Mrs. Silver.
The jewelry belonged to Mrs. Silver. The ring was given to her by her husband on the day they became engaged, nearly 50 years ago.
The burglar entered by removing a pane of glass from a rear window. Mr. Van Dyke is attorney and secretary of the Van Dyke Knitting Co. His family is prominent in society.
The home of Douglass Van Dyke, 1305 North Prospect ave., was entered by a burglar early yesterday who escaped with jewelry valued at $1,100.
He was interrupted by a nurse, Mrs. E. J. Robinson, who is attending Mrs. E. O. Silver, mother-in-law of Mr. Van Dyke. The loot included a diamond ring, a diamond pin and a watch, all heirlooms.
Gems of Mrs. Silver.
The jewelry belonged to Mrs. Silver. The ring was given to her by her husband on the day they became engaged, nearly 50 years ago.
The burglar entered by removing a pane of glass from a rear window. Mr. Van Dyke is attorney and secretary of the Van Dyke Knitting Co. His family is prominent in society.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
Jewelry Theft
Heirloom Gems
Van Dyke Family
What entities or persons were involved?
Douglass Van Dyke
Mrs. E. O. Silver
Mrs. E. J. Robinson
Burglar
Where did it happen?
1305 North Prospect Ave.
Story Details
Key Persons
Douglass Van Dyke
Mrs. E. O. Silver
Mrs. E. J. Robinson
Burglar
Location
1305 North Prospect Ave.
Event Date
Early Yesterday
Story Details
Burglar breaks into Van Dyke home via rear window, steals heirloom jewelry valued at $1,100 from Mrs. Silver including engagement ring, diamond pin, and watch; interrupted by attending nurse Mrs. Robinson.