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Domestic News
January 28, 1857
The Lancaster Ledger
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Frequent robberies reported in Charleston; specific incident on Saturday night where a robber entered a Tradd Street home, chloroformed the wife, and stole clothing while the owner was away. Citizens warned to be vigilant.
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ROBBERIES
Robberies are said to be of very frequent occurrence now in Charleston. The following is from a late number of the Evening News.
"A gentleman residing in Tradd street, had his house entered on Saturday night, while he was from home, by a robber, who administered chloroform to his wife, and then proceeded to search the house for valuables. He failed, however, to find any money, and his operations were confined to a wardrobe, where he helped himself to some valuable articles of clothing."
Robberies are now of nightly occurrences and we would again warn our citizens to be on the alert, and use every precaution to guard their premises against the incursions of these nocturnal marauders. A few examples would have a tendency to check the amusement, by convincing those who follow it, that it is an unsafe and precarious investment.
Robberies are said to be of very frequent occurrence now in Charleston. The following is from a late number of the Evening News.
"A gentleman residing in Tradd street, had his house entered on Saturday night, while he was from home, by a robber, who administered chloroform to his wife, and then proceeded to search the house for valuables. He failed, however, to find any money, and his operations were confined to a wardrobe, where he helped himself to some valuable articles of clothing."
Robberies are now of nightly occurrences and we would again warn our citizens to be on the alert, and use every precaution to guard their premises against the incursions of these nocturnal marauders. A few examples would have a tendency to check the amusement, by convincing those who follow it, that it is an unsafe and precarious investment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Charleston Robberies
House Breaking
Chloroform
Tradd Street
Nightly Thefts
What entities or persons were involved?
A Gentleman Residing In Tradd Street
His Wife
Where did it happen?
Charleston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston
Event Date
Saturday Night
Key Persons
A Gentleman Residing In Tradd Street
His Wife
Outcome
robber administered chloroform to the wife; stole valuable articles of clothing from wardrobe; no money found
Event Details
A robber entered the gentleman's house on Tradd street while he was away, administered chloroform to his wife, searched for valuables but found none, and took clothing from the wardrobe. Robberies are frequent in Charleston.