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February 23, 1870
The Evening Telegraph
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Thieves robbed silverware from a home on North Thirteenth Street on Tuesday afternoon. Henry Smith, a known offender, was arrested with stolen items after an inmate raised the alarm. He faces a hearing at Central Police Station.
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ROBBERY ON NORTH THIRTEENTH STREET.—On Tuesday afternoon the residence No. 1443 North Thirteenth street was entered by thieves, who carried off a quantity of silver-ware. As they were leaving the premises they were noticed by one of the inmates and an alarm given. An individual giving the name of Henry Smith was arrested upon the charge of having committed the robbery. In his possession were recovered a number of the stolen articles. Smith is an old offender and has frequently been in custody. He will have a hearing at the Central Police Station this afternoon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Robbery
Silverware Theft
Arrest
Repeat Offender
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Smith
Where did it happen?
No. 1443 North Thirteenth Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Smith
Location
No. 1443 North Thirteenth Street
Event Date
Tuesday Afternoon
Story Details
Thieves entered the residence at No. 1443 North Thirteenth street and stole silver-ware. An inmate noticed them leaving and raised an alarm. Henry Smith was arrested with some stolen articles in his possession. He is a repeat offender and will have a hearing at the Central Police Station.