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August 11, 1897
The Jersey City News
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
In Rosenhayn, NJ, Russian emigrant Isaac Gershirker accuses Joseph Houstein of stealing $350 after a swindled property deal worth $2,400, leading to Houstein's jailing on Aug. 11, 1897.
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SENT TO JAIL FOR THEFT.
An Emigrant From Russia Says He Was Swindled and Robbed.
[Special to "The Jersey City News."]
BRIDGETON, Aug. 11, 1897.- Joseph Houstein was committed to the County Jail by Justice Dare, of Rosenhayn, on a charge of stealing $350 out of Isaac Gershirker's pocket. Gershirker came from Russia about three weeks ago to Rosenhayn, bringing about $2,800 with him. He gave Houstein $2,400 for a property and tinsmith business in that village, and after transfer of the property was made it transpired that mortgages and chattel mortgages covered everything to its full value.
Gershirker had $350 left, he claims, and this, he declares Houstein stole out of his pocket. Houstein admits having the money, but says Gershirker paid it to him for the stock of his tin store.
An Emigrant From Russia Says He Was Swindled and Robbed.
[Special to "The Jersey City News."]
BRIDGETON, Aug. 11, 1897.- Joseph Houstein was committed to the County Jail by Justice Dare, of Rosenhayn, on a charge of stealing $350 out of Isaac Gershirker's pocket. Gershirker came from Russia about three weeks ago to Rosenhayn, bringing about $2,800 with him. He gave Houstein $2,400 for a property and tinsmith business in that village, and after transfer of the property was made it transpired that mortgages and chattel mortgages covered everything to its full value.
Gershirker had $350 left, he claims, and this, he declares Houstein stole out of his pocket. Houstein admits having the money, but says Gershirker paid it to him for the stock of his tin store.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Theft
Swindle
Emigrant
Property Fraud
Russia
Jail Commitment
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Houstein
Isaac Gershirker
Justice Dare
Where did it happen?
Rosenhayn, Near Bridgeton
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph Houstein
Isaac Gershirker
Justice Dare
Location
Rosenhayn, Near Bridgeton
Event Date
Aug. 11, 1897
Story Details
Joseph Houstein was committed to jail by Justice Dare for stealing $350 from Isaac Gershirker's pocket. Gershirker, an emigrant from Russia, brought $2,800 and paid Houstein $2,400 for a property and tinsmith business, which was fully mortgaged. Gershirker claims Houstein stole the remaining $350, while Houstein says it was payment for tin store stock.