Burglars in Chicago
How they catch Negro Burglars in Chicago
Trouble sure enough when whole family Sits on him until police arrive
Chicago Ill. Feb 26 A Negro burglar was taken prisoner here early today by an entire family sitting on him.
George A. Schmidt, Jr. entered his home after attending a dance. He saw the intruder dodge behind him a portiere in the parlor. He grappled with him and when he raised a cry his father, mother, and sister cam to the rescue. Father and son succeeded in felling the burglar, and then all aided in holding him on the floor. Miss Rose Schmidt left long enough to call the police by telephone. She opened wide the door and then took her seat again beside the rest of the family on the Negro.
"Is there trouble here?" asted a husky police sergeant a few moments later, " I should say dar be trouble: please get me out of this dicament" came the Negro's husky voice
The family explained and the Negro was locked up.
2/27/1912 Macon Weekly Telegraph - Submitted by Src #121
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