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Domestic News
November 28, 1877
The Dallas Daily Herald
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Tarrant County, Texas, Mr. Strickland's horse was stolen near Mansfield. Stable keeper Silverstein reported a suspicious sale attempt by Butts to Marshal Morton. Sheriff Moon identified the horse, leading to Butts' arrest and jailing.
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Arrest of a Horse Thief.
A short time since a Mr. Strickland, living near Mansfield, in Tarrant county, had a horse stolen from him. Sheriff Moon was notified of the fact, and a description of the horse given him. Early yesterday morning a stable keeper named Silverstein informed Marshal Morton that a man who gave his name as Butts had the day before offered him a horse for twenty-five dollars, the animal being worth more than double that sum: that he had offered to advance him five dollars.
Upon being questioned by the marshal, he became indignant, stoutly denying that the horse was stolen, at first refusing to go with him, but finally consented to do so, being persuaded by a navy six. Sheriff Moon identified the horse as the one answering the description, and upon looking up Mr. Strickland, the owner, who chanced to be in the city, he at once recognized the animal as his property. Butts was jailed.
A short time since a Mr. Strickland, living near Mansfield, in Tarrant county, had a horse stolen from him. Sheriff Moon was notified of the fact, and a description of the horse given him. Early yesterday morning a stable keeper named Silverstein informed Marshal Morton that a man who gave his name as Butts had the day before offered him a horse for twenty-five dollars, the animal being worth more than double that sum: that he had offered to advance him five dollars.
Upon being questioned by the marshal, he became indignant, stoutly denying that the horse was stolen, at first refusing to go with him, but finally consented to do so, being persuaded by a navy six. Sheriff Moon identified the horse as the one answering the description, and upon looking up Mr. Strickland, the owner, who chanced to be in the city, he at once recognized the animal as his property. Butts was jailed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Horse Theft
Arrest
Tarrant County
Sheriff Moon
Marshal Morton
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Strickland
Sheriff Moon
Silverstein
Marshal Morton
Butts
Where did it happen?
Tarrant County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tarrant County
Event Date
Early Yesterday Morning
Key Persons
Mr. Strickland
Sheriff Moon
Silverstein
Marshal Morton
Butts
Outcome
butts was jailed
Event Details
A horse was stolen from Mr. Strickland near Mansfield. Sheriff Moon received a description. Silverstein reported Butts offering the horse cheaply. Butts denied theft but was questioned and persuaded to go with marshal. Horse identified and recognized by owner.