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Heavy Robbery

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Parent Issue
Day
27
Month
March
Year
1896
Copyright
Public Domain
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Chicaöo, March , 25 - Christopher Schrage, 70 years old. was bound and gagged in his home. 711 South Jofferson stroct, Tuesilay eveniug ac 6:30 o'clock and robbed of the following val uablo papers and money: County and city bonds, $45,050; registerod government bonds, 1900; currency, I50U; Rold, $100; gold watch, Í125; silver watch, Í20; breastpln, fáO. Two men committed the crime, which Is one of the most darlng ever prepetrated in the city. No arresta were made and the pólice are at, a loss which way to turn In the matter. Schrage was alone when the men entered his home and assaulted and robbed him, and it was half an hour before the pólice found him. Lieutenant Ream was the flrst to enter tho house. The old man was sitting in the rear of the flrst flat, having freed his hands and removed the gag, although the cords still hung about him.

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Ann Arbor Argus
Old News