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July 13, 1867
Nashville Union And Dispatch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Two women posing as Mrs. Elrich and Mrs. Stewart from New Orleans were arrested in Dr. Woodbridge's Presbyterian Church in Saratoga on Sunday, the 7th inst., after pickpocketing two porte-monnaies during service and $30 from a lady while shopping. A detective recovered the money; they were held to answer.
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Two female pickpockets were arrested on Sunday, the 7th inst., in Dr. Woodbridge's Presbyterian Church, at Saratoga, during morning service, after they had secured two porte-monnaies. These accomplished young ladies arrived there on Saturday last, and registered at the Clarendon hotel as Mrs. Elrich and Mrs. Stewart, of New Orleans. The same morning they relieved a lady while shopping of her entire pocket and contents, including thirty dollars in greenbacks. The matter was given to an expert detective, who on Sunday morning arrested them in church, and recovered the money. They were examined and held to answer.
One is rather autumnal, the other young and interesting, and both the pictures of injured innocence.
One is rather autumnal, the other young and interesting, and both the pictures of injured innocence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Pickpockets
Arrest
Church Theft
Saratoga
Stolen Money
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Elrich
Mrs. Stewart
Where did it happen?
Saratoga
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Elrich
Mrs. Stewart
Location
Saratoga
Event Date
Sunday, The 7th Inst.
Story Details
Two women registered as Mrs. Elrich and Mrs. Stewart from New Orleans at Clarendon hotel, pickpocketed a lady's pocket including $30 while shopping on Saturday, then stole two porte-monnaies in church on Sunday; arrested by detective who recovered the money; held to answer.