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Domestic News
March 25, 1905
The Superior Times
Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Sheriff Cochrane in Janesville alerted nearby towns of potential bank robbers after a rumored confession from a confederate, leading to heightened bank security in Beloit, Evansville, Milton, and Clinton.
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Bank Robbers About.
Janesville—Mystery surrounds the alarm concerning bank robbers which was sent out by Sheriff Cochrane recently. Beloit, Evansville, Milton and Clinton were notified by the sheriff that three suspicious characters, thought to be bank robbers, might pay them a visit, and a close watch has been maintained at all of the banks. It is rumored that a confederate of the robbers confessed to the proposed plans to the sheriff, and gave him a description of the men who were to carry them out.
Janesville—Mystery surrounds the alarm concerning bank robbers which was sent out by Sheriff Cochrane recently. Beloit, Evansville, Milton and Clinton were notified by the sheriff that three suspicious characters, thought to be bank robbers, might pay them a visit, and a close watch has been maintained at all of the banks. It is rumored that a confederate of the robbers confessed to the proposed plans to the sheriff, and gave him a description of the men who were to carry them out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Bank Robbers
Sheriff Cochrane
Janesville Alarm
Beloit
Evansville
What entities or persons were involved?
Sheriff Cochrane
Where did it happen?
Janesville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Janesville
Event Date
Recently
Key Persons
Sheriff Cochrane
Outcome
banks placed under close watch; no robbery reported.
Event Details
Sheriff Cochrane sent an alarm to Beloit, Evansville, Milton, and Clinton about three suspicious characters believed to be bank robbers. A confederate reportedly confessed the plans and described the men.