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Story
March 14, 1857
The Placer Herald
Rocklin, Auburn, Placer County, California
What is this article about?
In the Bay area, Mr. Thos. Loyd's 16-year-old sister was seduced by Eoff during her passage from the states. Eoff later enticed her to the Ocean House, where Loyd confronted him, got beaten, and forced her return home.
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Infamous Conduct,—The Bay papers report a case of some interest in the seduction line. It seems that a Mr. Thos. Loyd of that city, sent to the states for a sister a girl of some sixteen years old, and who on her passage out here fell into an acquaintance with a man by the name of Eoff who led her astray. A few days ago, he enticed her away from her brother's house and took her to the Ocean House, to which place the brother followed in search of her. The parties met and Loyd was badly beaten. The girl has been forced to return to her home.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Family
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Seduction
Enticed Away
Family Confrontation
Beating
Ocean House
What entities or persons were involved?
Thos. Loyd
Eoff
Loyd's Sister
Where did it happen?
The Bay, Ocean House
Story Details
Key Persons
Thos. Loyd
Eoff
Loyd's Sister
Location
The Bay, Ocean House
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Mr. Thos. Loyd sent for his 16-year-old sister from the states; she met Eoff on the passage and was led astray. Eoff enticed her from her brother's house to the Ocean House; Loyd followed, confronted them, was beaten, and the girl was forced to return home.