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May 7, 1872
The Bloomfield Times
New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, building association treasurer W. S. Johnson was attacked and nearly robbed after a meeting carrying $2,000. A policeman rescued him and captured assailant Frank McFalls, a notorious character, who was tried, convicted, and sentenced to 17 years in Eastern Penitentiary the next day by Judge Allison.
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Speedy Justice.
W. S. Johnson, treasurer of a building association in Philadelphia, on the night of the 10th ult., attended a meeting of that association. When he left he carried with him two thousand dollars. Near his home he was attacked, knocked down, and an attempt made to rob him, but his cries saved him. A policeman came to his rescue, and captured his assailant, Frank McFalls, who was afterwards recognized as a notorious character. - McFalls was taken into court the next afternoon, tried, convicted, and sentenced by Judge Allison to seventeen years' imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary.
W. S. Johnson, treasurer of a building association in Philadelphia, on the night of the 10th ult., attended a meeting of that association. When he left he carried with him two thousand dollars. Near his home he was attacked, knocked down, and an attempt made to rob him, but his cries saved him. A policeman came to his rescue, and captured his assailant, Frank McFalls, who was afterwards recognized as a notorious character. - McFalls was taken into court the next afternoon, tried, convicted, and sentenced by Judge Allison to seventeen years' imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Attempted Robbery
Policeman Rescue
Speedy Trial
Sentencing
Eastern Penitentiary
What entities or persons were involved?
W. S. Johnson
Frank Mcfalls
Judge Allison
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
W. S. Johnson
Frank Mcfalls
Judge Allison
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Night Of The 10th Ult.
Story Details
W. S. Johnson was attacked near his home after carrying $2,000 from a meeting; cries alerted a policeman who captured Frank McFalls; McFalls was tried and sentenced to 17 years the next day.