Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-06-25
JESSE BAKER OF NORTH
BALTIMORE KILLED BY
ROBBERS.
THE MURDERERs ESCAPED.
Blood-Hounds Hot on the Trail-The
Criminals Were Trying to Rob
the Postoffice, When the
Tragedy Took Place.
A Suspect Captured at Liberty Cen
ter Tuesday.

NORTH BALTIMORE, o., June 21.-
This village was the scene of a terri
BILE murder at an early hour this morn
ing, in which city policeman Jesse
Baker, was the victim. A bullet fired
by one of three unknown robbers
killed him.
AT about 2 o'clock the desperate
trio made o bold attempt to force
their way into the postoffice through
a rear window. Marshal Baker, ac-
companied by a large bulldog was
making his regular rounds when he
heard noise in the backyard of the
Office.
He promptly investigated and was
soon upon the three marauders, Just
as they were about to enter the build
ing. He drew a revolver and called
upon the men to throw up their hands.
Not by a d-n sight" said one
OF the robbers, and without another
word he pulled revolver at the Off
GERS head and fired. Baker was but
three or four feet away when the bull
let was sent on its cruel errand. The
ball struck the brave officer just above
the left eye and came out at the base
of the brain. Death was almost in
Simultaneous.
The robbers then took to their
heels and escaped. One of them was
badly bitten by the bulldog who
jumped upon him after his master
had been shot down.
Sheriff Biggs, of Bowling Green,
was Immediately notified, and word
was sent to City Marshal Griffith, of
Kenton, asking him to send at once
the two bloodhounds used by the po-
lice of that city.
The animal detectives were on the
scene soon after daylight. The scent
was followed for about half mile,
where it led to a swamp. There the
scent was lost.
Late yesterday afternoon two sus-
picious characters were arrested at
Findlay. They are believed to be
members of the murderous trio.
In the haste of their flight the rob-
bers left behind a full set of burglar
tools.
The tragic death of Marshal Baker
has cast a gloom over the entire com
munity. He has been at the head OF
the local police department for many
years and was courageous and eff
ticient officer. 1t is probable that the
mayor will offer a reward for the cap
ture OF the marshaFs slayers.
The most important arrest of any
of those under suspicion was made
by Marshal Miller of Liberty Center
Tuesday afternoon. A notorious
character of North Baltimore, Mana
han, was inthat city when the shoot
ing occurred, and when search was
made for him as suspect about ar
hour afterwards he turned up miss
ing. A description of him was sent
throughout the state, and Tuesday
Marshal Miller spotted the man
hanging around the Wabash tracks
at Liberty. He could give only 8
poor account of himself and was
brought to Napoleon and locked il
the county Jail Tuesday evening
Word was sent to North Baltimore
and yesterday morning City Marsha
Reese and Policeman Rockwell ar
rived, and upon seeing Manahan
pronounced him the man they were
after. He is without much doubt
a member of the trio who murdered
Marshal Baker, and was taken back
to North Baltimore yesterday morn
ing by Messrs. Reese and Rockwell.