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July 3, 1870
The Carson Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
What is this article about?
On June 1, 1860s Nevada, a stagecoach 12 miles from Silver Peak was robbed at noon by three masked men with shotguns, who took Wells Fargo's express box and $1,000-$5,000 in bullion. Robbers fled on horses toward Wadsworth or Belmont; $1,500 reward offered.
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STAGE ROBBERY.-We find the following dispatch in yesterday's Enterprise:
Aurora, June 1.-Last Tuesday at noon the stage, when about 12 miles from Silver Peak was stopped by three masked men with shotguns. They ordered the driver to deliver Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express box and the bullion he had on board, which he did. The value of the bullion is $1,000 or $5,000. The robbers had three riding horses and one pack animal. They are supposed to be on their way to Wadsworth or Belmont. Wells Fargo & Co. have offered a reward of $1,500 for their arrest and conviction and the recovery of the treasure.
Aurora, June 1.-Last Tuesday at noon the stage, when about 12 miles from Silver Peak was stopped by three masked men with shotguns. They ordered the driver to deliver Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express box and the bullion he had on board, which he did. The value of the bullion is $1,000 or $5,000. The robbers had three riding horses and one pack animal. They are supposed to be on their way to Wadsworth or Belmont. Wells Fargo & Co. have offered a reward of $1,500 for their arrest and conviction and the recovery of the treasure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Stage Robbery
Masked Men
Wells Fargo
Bullion Theft
Reward
What entities or persons were involved?
Three Masked Men
Wells Fargo & Co.
Driver
Where did it happen?
12 Miles From Silver Peak
Story Details
Key Persons
Three Masked Men
Wells Fargo & Co.
Driver
Location
12 Miles From Silver Peak
Event Date
Last Tuesday At Noon
Story Details
Stage stopped by three masked men with shotguns who took Wells Fargo express box and bullion worth $1,000 or $5,000. Robbers on three riding horses and one pack animal, heading to Wadsworth or Belmont. Reward of $1,500 offered for arrest and recovery.