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February 14, 1846
Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Cincinnati, Wm. F. Doherty, hired to draw a deed for a sick old lady, stole her money, chemise, night caps, medicine, and forged the deed to convey her property to himself. She recovered, and the stolen items were found in his possession.
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
An UNMITIGATED RASCAL.-An old lady in Cincinnati has complained of one Wm. F. Doherty, of stealing from her, while she was sick and likely to die, her money, chemise, night caps, and even medicine. He swept the house clean, but the old woman got well, and the property was found in his possession. He had been employed by her to draw a deed, and by it, conveyed all her property to himself. Doherty is a fool to cramp his genius in that small way at Cincinnati. He will find a wider field for his benevolent operations in Indianapolis, where crime is transformed into virtue by sanctimonious professions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Theft
Fraud
Deed Forgery
Elderly Victim
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. F. Doherty
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati
Story Details
Key Persons
Wm. F. Doherty
Location
Cincinnati
Story Details
Wm. F. Doherty stole from a sick old lady in Cincinnati, including money, clothing, and medicine, and forged a deed to take her property. She recovered, leading to his exposure.