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Domestic News
September 20, 1824
New Hampshire Statesman
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Robbers broke into Mr. Laronet's house in New Orleans last Saturday night. The lady of the house grabbed one intruder, who escaped after tearing his clothing. A pistol was fired at her but missed. Nearby patrol arrested two suspects, one marked 'M' for a prior offense in Mississippi.
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NEW-ORLEANS, Aug. 11.
Last Saturday night, some villains entered the house of Mr. Laronet. The lady of the house being awakened by the noise, laid her hands on one of the robbers, who, in his exertions to escape, tore off that part of his clothing which she held; she then called for help, and one of the villains fired a pistol at her, but fortunately missed his aim; the patrol, who happened to be in the vicinity, hastened to the spot, and succeeded in taking two of the villains. One of them has the mark M. in his hand, for some offence committed in the State of Mississippi.
Last Saturday night, some villains entered the house of Mr. Laronet. The lady of the house being awakened by the noise, laid her hands on one of the robbers, who, in his exertions to escape, tore off that part of his clothing which she held; she then called for help, and one of the villains fired a pistol at her, but fortunately missed his aim; the patrol, who happened to be in the vicinity, hastened to the spot, and succeeded in taking two of the villains. One of them has the mark M. in his hand, for some offence committed in the State of Mississippi.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
New Orleans Robbery
House Break In
Patrol Arrest
Pistol Shot
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Laronet
Lady Of The House
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Orleans
Event Date
Last Saturday Night
Key Persons
Mr. Laronet
Lady Of The House
Outcome
no injuries; two villains arrested; one has mark m. in hand for offence in mississippi
Event Details
Villains entered the house; lady awakened and grabbed one robber who tore off clothing to escape; she called for help; one villain fired pistol at her but missed; patrol arrived and took two villains.