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Domestic News
May 30, 1788
The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
On May 7, counterfeiters from New York attempted to pass fake money in Elizabeth-Town, were detected, two escaped, and one was captured near Newark; stolen plate was found in their baggage.
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ELIZABETH-TOWN, May 28.
The 7th instant some jockeys from New-York, full freighted with counterfeit money, came to this town, and made a feeble attempt the same evening, to impose it on an inhabitant of this place, which led to a detection of their nefarious scheme. Steps were used for securing them, but in the process of the business, two found means to make their escape, and only one solitary fellow now bemoans his hapless fate in the purlieus of Newark. Some plate, which has since been claimed, was found among their baggage.
The 7th instant some jockeys from New-York, full freighted with counterfeit money, came to this town, and made a feeble attempt the same evening, to impose it on an inhabitant of this place, which led to a detection of their nefarious scheme. Steps were used for securing them, but in the process of the business, two found means to make their escape, and only one solitary fellow now bemoans his hapless fate in the purlieus of Newark. Some plate, which has since been claimed, was found among their baggage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Counterfeit Money
New York Jockeys
Elizabeth Town
Detection
Escape
Arrest
Stolen Plate
Where did it happen?
Elizabeth Town
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Elizabeth Town
Event Date
7th Instant
Outcome
two counterfeiters escaped; one captured near newark; stolen plate found and claimed.
Event Details
Jockeys from New-York arrived with counterfeit money and attempted to pass it on a local inhabitant, leading to detection. Efforts to secure them resulted in two escapes, with one remaining in custody near Newark. Stolen plate was discovered in their baggage.