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February 26, 1874
Worcester Daily Press
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A respectable-appearing woman boarding at a first-class Washington hotel, active in church and charities, was escorted to New York by a detective as one of the continent's most adroit sneak thieves, who stole jewelry from unoccupied rooms.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Washington correspondence of Boston Journal.
ROMANTIC.
One of the best looking and best dressed of the lady boarders at a first class hotel here who has been a regular attendant at church and taken a deep interest in several private charities, was invited this morning to return to New York by a gentlemanly detective of that city. She left, not with "gyves upon her wrists," but well watched by her escort, who says that she is one of the most adroit sneak thieves on this continent. Her plan here has been to enter rooms while the lady occupants were out, and if surprised to say that she found the door open, and so waited the lady's return. Her booty has probably been remunerative, as numerous articles of jewelry, gold thimbles, etc., missing, were probably stolen by her, but she has been taken to New York on a graver charge.
ROMANTIC.
One of the best looking and best dressed of the lady boarders at a first class hotel here who has been a regular attendant at church and taken a deep interest in several private charities, was invited this morning to return to New York by a gentlemanly detective of that city. She left, not with "gyves upon her wrists," but well watched by her escort, who says that she is one of the most adroit sneak thieves on this continent. Her plan here has been to enter rooms while the lady occupants were out, and if surprised to say that she found the door open, and so waited the lady's return. Her booty has probably been remunerative, as numerous articles of jewelry, gold thimbles, etc., missing, were probably stolen by her, but she has been taken to New York on a graver charge.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Sneak Thief
Female Criminal
Hotel Theft
Detective Escort
Jewelry Theft
What entities or persons were involved?
Lady Boarder
Gentlemanly Detective
Where did it happen?
First Class Hotel In Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Lady Boarder
Gentlemanly Detective
Location
First Class Hotel In Washington
Event Date
This Morning
Story Details
A well-dressed lady boarder at a Washington hotel, posing as churchgoer and charity supporter, was identified as a sneak thief who entered unoccupied rooms to steal jewelry and other items, claiming open doors if caught; she was escorted to New York by a detective on a serious charge.