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January 22, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
John Shields Jr., 15-year-old son of John Shields of the city, was assaulted by four ruffians on Front Street near Edward Fox's auction store. He resisted but was overpowered, pursued, thrown down, and had his leg broken while escaping. Information on the assailants sought at 22 Chestnut Street. Dated January 21.
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JOHN SHIELDS, Jun. second son of
Mr. John Shields, of this city, was assaulted
by four ruffians in Front street, near the
Auction Store of Edward Fox. Esq. He
made all the resistance in the power of a youth
of fifteen ;--finding himself overpowered by
numbers, he endeavored to escape; one of
the fellows pursued him, threw him, jumped
on his leg and broke it. Any person that
can give any information of the name or place
of abode of any of the four, will confer a
favor by calling at No. 22. Chestnut street.
January 21.
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Mr. John Shields, of this city, was assaulted
by four ruffians in Front street, near the
Auction Store of Edward Fox. Esq. He
made all the resistance in the power of a youth
of fifteen ;--finding himself overpowered by
numbers, he endeavored to escape; one of
the fellows pursued him, threw him, jumped
on his leg and broke it. Any person that
can give any information of the name or place
of abode of any of the four, will confer a
favor by calling at No. 22. Chestnut street.
January 21.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Assault
Ruffians
Broken Leg
Youth Attack
Information Sought
What entities or persons were involved?
John Shields, Jun.
Mr. John Shields
Edward Fox. Esq.
Four Ruffians
Where did it happen?
Front Street, Near The Auction Store Of Edward Fox. Esq., This City
Story Details
Key Persons
John Shields, Jun.
Mr. John Shields
Edward Fox. Esq.
Four Ruffians
Location
Front Street, Near The Auction Store Of Edward Fox. Esq., This City
Event Date
January 21.
Story Details
John Shields Jr. was assaulted by four ruffians, resisted as a 15-year-old, tried to escape but was pursued, thrown down, and had his leg broken. Information on the assailants is requested.