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Confesses to Big Jewelry Robbery in Missoula
Robert Burke signed a full written confession admitting he robbed the Thatcher residence at Pueblo Colorado on February 3 of 11000 in precious stones and jewelry. He was arrested in Missoula February 26 after another man Felix Sorbet was suspected while trying to dispose of diamonds in a saloon. Sorbet, jailed at Butte, said he obtained the stones from Burke who arrived in Missoula February 24. Burke admits being the sole perpetrator of the robbery.
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