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December 5, 1896
The Dickinson Press
Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In Clinton, Minn., on Dec. 2, bank president J. L. Erickson finds evidence of a break-in but no theft. The burglar, Frank Schultz, is arrested after taking refuge in the Odd Fellows hall and lighting a fire.
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An Empty Bank Robber.
Clinton, Minn., Dec. 2.-J. L. Erickson, president of the Bank of Clinton, saw a faint light in the bank yesterday morning, and, upon entering heard some one make a hasty exit the back way. He found the back door had been pried open. No damage was done to safe or contents. Search was made and tracks were found to lead up the rear entrance to the Odd Fellows hall, where the burglar had taken refuge and had a good fire in the stove in the ante room, where he was enjoying himself. He was placed under arrest and gave his name as Frank Schultz.
Clinton, Minn., Dec. 2.-J. L. Erickson, president of the Bank of Clinton, saw a faint light in the bank yesterday morning, and, upon entering heard some one make a hasty exit the back way. He found the back door had been pried open. No damage was done to safe or contents. Search was made and tracks were found to lead up the rear entrance to the Odd Fellows hall, where the burglar had taken refuge and had a good fire in the stove in the ante room, where he was enjoying himself. He was placed under arrest and gave his name as Frank Schultz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Bank Burglary
Failed Robbery
Arrest
Odd Fellows Hall
Clinton Minn
What entities or persons were involved?
J. L. Erickson
Frank Schultz
Where did it happen?
Clinton, Minn.
Story Details
Key Persons
J. L. Erickson
Frank Schultz
Location
Clinton, Minn.
Event Date
Dec. 2
Story Details
Bank president J. L. Erickson discovers a burglar who pried open the back door but did no damage to the safe. The burglar fled to the Odd Fellows hall, lit a fire, and was arrested as Frank Schultz.