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Story
April 25, 1867
The Tiffin Weekly Tribune
Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Attempted robbery of Sylvester Spain near Urbana after bank withdrawal; he wounded the attacker with a revolver. A horse theft occurred nearby the next night, likely by the same man.
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Attempt at Highway Robbery.
The Urbana Citizen says: "On Monday last Mr. Sylvester Spain, of Wayne Township, came to Urbana and drew about $200 from the bank for the Treasurer of the Township, and had a $500 bill changed for his own convenience. Some one was evidently watching his proceeding, as when he came near his home he overtook a man on horseback who was leading another horse. The man being accosted by Mr. Spain, seized and cut his bridle reins and called 'delivery.' Mr. Spain had a revolver which he drew and the robber retreated to the roadside, where he received the contents of one barrel of the pistol. We learn that the next night a horse was stolen from the stable of Mr. J. A. Linville, in the same neighborhood, and we presume the fellow who attempted the robbery is the horse thief."
The Urbana Citizen says: "On Monday last Mr. Sylvester Spain, of Wayne Township, came to Urbana and drew about $200 from the bank for the Treasurer of the Township, and had a $500 bill changed for his own convenience. Some one was evidently watching his proceeding, as when he came near his home he overtook a man on horseback who was leading another horse. The man being accosted by Mr. Spain, seized and cut his bridle reins and called 'delivery.' Mr. Spain had a revolver which he drew and the robber retreated to the roadside, where he received the contents of one barrel of the pistol. We learn that the next night a horse was stolen from the stable of Mr. J. A. Linville, in the same neighborhood, and we presume the fellow who attempted the robbery is the horse thief."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Highway Robbery
Attempted Robbery
Horse Theft
Self Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
Sylvester Spain
J. A. Linville
Where did it happen?
Urbana, Wayne Township
Story Details
Key Persons
Sylvester Spain
J. A. Linville
Location
Urbana, Wayne Township
Event Date
Monday Last
Story Details
Mr. Sylvester Spain withdrew money in Urbana and was targeted for robbery near his home by a man on horseback. Spain drew a revolver, wounding the robber who retreated. The next night, a horse was stolen from J. A. Linville's stable in the same area, presumed by the same person.