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November 20, 1857
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Mrs. Eleanor Paulding was robbed of her reticule containing a $50 check by a highwayman on Grand Street. Passersby chased and captured the robber, identified as Rob Laton, who was arrested by Officer Holmes. The reticule was recovered.
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A WOMAN ROBBED BY A HIGHWAYMAN.
At an early hour on Wednesday evening, as Mrs.
Eleanor Paulding, residing at No. 246 Charlton street,
Was passing through Grand-st, a ruffian quickly came
Alongside of her, and seizing her reticule, which among
Other articles of value contained a check for $50 on
The Pacific Bank, jerked it from her grasp and ran off.
Her cries for assistance attracted the attention of sev-
Eral passers by, who gave chase to the robber—others
Headed him off, and he was finally seized by a citizen
And handed over to the custody of Officer Holmes.
The fellow gave his name as Rob Laton, and was
Locked up for examination. In his flight he threw
Away the reticule, but it was found and returned to its
Owner.
At an early hour on Wednesday evening, as Mrs.
Eleanor Paulding, residing at No. 246 Charlton street,
Was passing through Grand-st, a ruffian quickly came
Alongside of her, and seizing her reticule, which among
Other articles of value contained a check for $50 on
The Pacific Bank, jerked it from her grasp and ran off.
Her cries for assistance attracted the attention of sev-
Eral passers by, who gave chase to the robber—others
Headed him off, and he was finally seized by a citizen
And handed over to the custody of Officer Holmes.
The fellow gave his name as Rob Laton, and was
Locked up for examination. In his flight he threw
Away the reticule, but it was found and returned to its
Owner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Highwayman Robbery
Woman Robbed
Chase And Capture
Arrest
Reticule Stolen
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Eleanor Paulding
Rob Laton
Officer Holmes
Where did it happen?
Grand St, No. 246 Charlton Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Eleanor Paulding
Rob Laton
Officer Holmes
Location
Grand St, No. 246 Charlton Street
Event Date
Wednesday Evening
Story Details
Mrs. Eleanor Paulding was robbed of her reticule containing a $50 check by a ruffian on Grand Street. Passersby chased him, he was captured and arrested as Rob Laton by Officer Holmes, and the reticule was recovered.