When was it published?

January 25, 1876 in The Silver State

Domestic News January 25, 1876

The Silver State

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Hugh Mckenzie, F. I. Bridges, Judge Bixby, Lieut. Began

Q: What keywords are associated?

Elopement, Arrest, New York, Montreal, Detectives

Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada

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What is this article about?

Wife of Sir Hugh McKenzie and F. I. Bridges arrested in New York for alleged elopement, discharged by Judge Bixby; she later abandoned children and fled with Bridges, pursued by Canadian detectives.

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The wife of Sir Hugh McKenzie, of Montreal, and F. I. Bridges, son of the General Superintendent of the Grand Trunk Railroad of Canada, were arrested in New York, last Sunday, for alleged elopement. They were discharged by Judge Bixby, and Mrs. McKenzie left the Tombs with her cousin, Lieut. Began, promising to return to Montreal. She afterward, during Began's absence, left her hotel, abandoning her children, and, with Bridges, decamped for parts unknown. It is supposed that they left for Philadelphia, and two Canadian detectives have started in pursuit.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Elopement Arrest New York Montreal Detectives

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Hugh Mckenzie F. I. Bridges Judge Bixby Lieut. Began

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Last Sunday

Key Persons

Sir Hugh Mckenzie F. I. Bridges Judge Bixby Lieut. Began

Outcome

discharged by judge bixby; mrs. mckenzie abandoned her children and decamped with bridges for parts unknown, possibly philadelphia; two canadian detectives started in pursuit.

Event Details

The wife of Sir Hugh McKenzie of Montreal and F. I. Bridges, son of the General Superintendent of the Grand Trunk Railroad of Canada, were arrested in New York for alleged elopement. They were discharged by Judge Bixby. Mrs. McKenzie left the Tombs with her cousin, Lieut. Began, promising to return to Montreal. During Began's absence, she left her hotel, abandoning her children, and with Bridges, decamped for parts unknown. It is supposed they left for Philadelphia.