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Domestic News
February 11, 1811
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Counterfeiters detected at Robbinston; one, Ball, shot and killed Captain John Downs during pursuit; Ball and two accomplices arrested and confined at Eastport fort.
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Captain Stover from Eastport, informs us that a few days previous to his leaving that place, a company of counterfeiters, store keepers, &c. had been detected at Robbinston, who had been for some time committing depredations in that neighborhood.
One of the villains by the name of Ball, being closely pursued, discharged a musket at Captain John Downs, which so severely wounded him that he survived but a few hours after. Ball and two others, his confederates, have been taken and confined at the fort at Eastport.
One of the villains by the name of Ball, being closely pursued, discharged a musket at Captain John Downs, which so severely wounded him that he survived but a few hours after. Ball and two others, his confederates, have been taken and confined at the fort at Eastport.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Counterfeiters
Robbinston
Shooting
Arrest
Eastport
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Stover
Ball
Captain John Downs
Where did it happen?
Robbinston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Robbinston
Event Date
A Few Days Previous
Key Persons
Captain Stover
Ball
Captain John Downs
Outcome
captain john downs severely wounded by musket shot and died a few hours later; ball and two confederates taken and confined at eastport fort.
Event Details
A company of counterfeiters and store keepers detected at Robbinston for committing depredations; Ball shot at pursuer Captain John Downs during chase.