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October 13, 1797
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
At City Hospital, the Steward catches a nurse stealing public property and, on confession, searches John Brown's home, recovering stolen goods and leading to his commitment to prison by Alderman Jennings. Others are exonerated, and Constable Matthew Brown is thanked for assistance.
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TO THE PUBLIC
Apprehensions having arisen in the breast of the Steward, that illicit practices were carried on at the City Hospital, under his care, diligent attention was paid night and day, in order to bring to conviction the parties concerned, and yesterday morning at half past one o'clock, one of the nurses was taken by the Steward, with a bag full of sundries belonging to the public. On a promise of forgiveness to him, confession was made of property to a considerable amount, being lodged in the house of John Brown (another of the nurses), the clerk at a very early hour rode to town, and obtained a Search Warrant from alderman Jennings, when the fact was immediately proved, and Brown committed to the city prison by the said alderman. This fortunately exonerates the others employed in the public service, and must prove a particular satisfaction to the Steward and every other attendant. Matthew Brown, constable, is entitled to thanks for the readiness in which he assisted the clerk in obtaining back the property, and at a place where others might have objected to attend.
Apprehensions having arisen in the breast of the Steward, that illicit practices were carried on at the City Hospital, under his care, diligent attention was paid night and day, in order to bring to conviction the parties concerned, and yesterday morning at half past one o'clock, one of the nurses was taken by the Steward, with a bag full of sundries belonging to the public. On a promise of forgiveness to him, confession was made of property to a considerable amount, being lodged in the house of John Brown (another of the nurses), the clerk at a very early hour rode to town, and obtained a Search Warrant from alderman Jennings, when the fact was immediately proved, and Brown committed to the city prison by the said alderman. This fortunately exonerates the others employed in the public service, and must prove a particular satisfaction to the Steward and every other attendant. Matthew Brown, constable, is entitled to thanks for the readiness in which he assisted the clerk in obtaining back the property, and at a place where others might have objected to attend.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Theft
City Hospital
Nurse Arrested
Stolen Property
Search Warrant
What entities or persons were involved?
Steward
John Brown
Alderman Jennings
Matthew Brown
Where did it happen?
City Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
Steward
John Brown
Alderman Jennings
Matthew Brown
Location
City Hospital
Event Date
Yesterday Morning At Half Past One O'clock
Story Details
Steward suspects theft at City Hospital, catches a nurse with stolen goods, obtains confession leading to search of John Brown's house, recovery of property, and Brown's commitment to prison by Alderman Jennings, exonerating others.