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June 2, 1890
The Jersey City News
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
David Welsh was pickpocketed of a gold watch, locket, and $9 while asleep on a Desbrosses Street ferryboat late Saturday night. A lady witnessed the theft, leading to the thief's arrest by Patrolman Helmer and commitment for trial by Justice Stilsing.
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A Ferryboat Pickpocket.
Mr. David Welsh, of Eleventh and Grove streets, went to sleep on a Desbrosses street ferryboat while crossing over to New York late Saturday night. There were but few passengers aboard. While asleep Mr. Welsh was relieved of a $260 gold watch, a present from his sister, a locket and $9 in cash. The thief was seen in the act by a lady who informed the deck hands and pointed out the thief. It was noticed that he did not get off on the other side, but returned. Somehow he escaped the vigilance of the deck hands and got off the boat on this side. Patrolman Helmer got his description and caught him hiding in the ferry house. The watch, on the outside of which was inscribed the owner's name, the locket and the money were all found in the thief's pockets. This morning Justice Stilsing committed him for trial.
Mr. David Welsh, of Eleventh and Grove streets, went to sleep on a Desbrosses street ferryboat while crossing over to New York late Saturday night. There were but few passengers aboard. While asleep Mr. Welsh was relieved of a $260 gold watch, a present from his sister, a locket and $9 in cash. The thief was seen in the act by a lady who informed the deck hands and pointed out the thief. It was noticed that he did not get off on the other side, but returned. Somehow he escaped the vigilance of the deck hands and got off the boat on this side. Patrolman Helmer got his description and caught him hiding in the ferry house. The watch, on the outside of which was inscribed the owner's name, the locket and the money were all found in the thief's pockets. This morning Justice Stilsing committed him for trial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Pickpocket
Ferryboat Theft
Arrest
New York
Gold Watch
What entities or persons were involved?
David Welsh
Patrolman Helmer
Justice Stilsing
Where did it happen?
Desbrosses Street Ferryboat
Story Details
Key Persons
David Welsh
Patrolman Helmer
Justice Stilsing
Location
Desbrosses Street Ferryboat
Event Date
Late Saturday Night
Story Details
Mr. Welsh asleep on ferryboat; thief steals watch, locket, cash; witnessed by lady; thief returns and escapes initially; caught by Patrolman Helmer in ferry house; items recovered; committed for trial by Justice Stilsing.