When was it published?

January 16, 1860 in New York Daily Tribune

Domestic News January 16, 1860

New York Daily Tribune

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

William Young, B. F. Smith & Co., Ed. Ward Jones, Justice Quackenbush

Q: What keywords are associated?

Larceny, Forgery, Arrest, William Young, Seventh Avenue, Stolen Bills

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

William Young arrested on Friday afternoon for breaking into B. F. Smith & Co.'s office at No. 136 Seventh avenue in October, stealing bills including one for $125 against Ed. Ward Jones, forging the endorsement to cash the check, and found with the other stolen bills.

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Larceny And Forgery.—William Young was arrested on Friday afternoon charged with having, in October last, broken into the office of B. F. Smith & Co., No. 136 Seventh avenue, and taking thence two bills against the Manhattan Gas Co. for a considerable amount, and one bill for $125 against Ed. Ward Jones. This latter bill was presented for payment and Mr. Jones drew his check for that amount. This check was presented at the bank, and being indorsed B. F. Smith & Co. was promptly paid. It was afterward discovered that the indorsement was a forgery. Young was arrested on suspicion, and on being searched the two bills against the Manhattan Gas Co. were found in his possession. Justice Quackenbush committed the accused for examination.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Larceny Forgery Arrest William Young Seventh Avenue Stolen Bills

What entities or persons were involved?

William Young B. F. Smith & Co. Ed. Ward Jones Justice Quackenbush

Where did it happen?

No. 136 Seventh Avenue

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

No. 136 Seventh Avenue

Event Date

October Last; Friday Afternoon

Key Persons

William Young B. F. Smith & Co. Ed. Ward Jones Justice Quackenbush

Outcome

arrested on suspicion, searched and found with stolen bills, committed for examination

Event Details

William Young broke into the office of B. F. Smith & Co., No. 136 Seventh avenue, in October last, taking two bills against the Manhattan Gas Co. for a considerable amount and one bill for $125 against Ed. Ward Jones. The latter bill was presented for payment, Mr. Jones drew a check for $125, which was endorsed B. F. Smith & Co. and paid at the bank. The endorsement was later discovered to be a forgery. Young was arrested on Friday afternoon on suspicion and the two Gas Co. bills were found in his possession.