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January 21, 1864
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Mr. John S. Anderson, messenger for L. Johnson & Co. in Washington, was robbed of $1,015.50 on the street last Friday afternoon by two men. One, George Payne, was captured after a chase, but the other escaped with the money.
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Mr. John S. Anderson, messenger of the banking house of L. Johnson & Co., of Washington, was robbed on the street on Friday afternoon last of $1,015.50, which he had just received from the Bank of Washington. Two men hurriedly approached him, one asking him a question and while he turned to answer, the other came violently against him. They both then ran, and Mr. A. immediately found he had been robbed of his wallet containing the money. Chase was given, and one of the parties, who gives his name as George Payne, was captured, but the other escaped with the money.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Robbery
Street Crime
Bank Messenger
Arrest
Washington
What entities or persons were involved?
John S. Anderson
George Payne
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
John S. Anderson
George Payne
Location
Washington
Event Date
Friday Afternoon Last
Story Details
Mr. John S. Anderson was robbed of $1,015.50 by two men on the street after receiving it from the Bank of Washington; one robber, George Payne, was captured, the other escaped with the money.