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Foreign News November 12, 1770

The Massachusetts Spy

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

What is this article about?

Last week, villains tried to break into a house in Shiremoor near Shields while the family was at hay-harvest. A girl locked inside threatened to shoot them, fired and wounded one, then scared off the rest with another gun, preventing the burglary.

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Last week some villains attempted to break into a house at Shiremoor, near Shields, while the family were at hay-harvest, except a girl, who had locked herself in, who told them, when they wanted to force open the door, to desist, or she would shoot them; they did not regard her threats, and she fired upon them, and wounded one of them so much that he was obliged to be borne away. After this the others renewed the attack, but as she presented another gun they made off without their booty, greatly intimidated by the bravery of the Tynemouthshire heroine.

What sub-type of article is it?

Burglary Attempt Heroic Defense

What keywords are associated?

Burglary Attempt House Break In Girl Shoots Intruder Shiremoor Tynemouthshire Heroine

What entities or persons were involved?

Tynemouthshire Heroine

Where did it happen?

Shiremoor, Near Shields

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Shiremoor, Near Shields

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Tynemouthshire Heroine

Outcome

one villain wounded and carried away; others fled without booty

Event Details

Villains attempted to break into a house while the family was at hay-harvest, except a girl who locked herself in. She warned them to desist or she would shoot; they ignored her, so she fired, wounding one severely. The others renewed the attack but fled when she presented another gun, intimidated by her bravery.

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