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Story
November 6, 1881
New York Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A confidence man using the alias George J. Williams purchased $150 diamond earrings from Tiffany's with a worthless check, tried to flee, and was arrested. Real name: Johnson. Location: New York City.
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A CONFIDENCE MAN CAUGHT.
A well-dressed man, who said that his name was George J. Williams, purchased a pair of diamond ear-rings at Tiffany's yesterday for $150 and ordered them sent to No. 10 East Fifteenth-st., where he would pay for them. The porter who delivered the ornaments received a check which he mistrusted. While he was examining it Mr. Williams attempted to run away. He was arrested and taken to Police Headquarters. The check was found to be worthless. Williams is a confidence man, whose real name is Johnson.
A well-dressed man, who said that his name was George J. Williams, purchased a pair of diamond ear-rings at Tiffany's yesterday for $150 and ordered them sent to No. 10 East Fifteenth-st., where he would pay for them. The porter who delivered the ornaments received a check which he mistrusted. While he was examining it Mr. Williams attempted to run away. He was arrested and taken to Police Headquarters. The check was found to be worthless. Williams is a confidence man, whose real name is Johnson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Confidence Man
Fake Check
Arrest
Diamond Earrings
What entities or persons were involved?
George J. Williams
Johnson
Where did it happen?
Tiffany's, No. 10 East Fifteenth St., Police Headquarters
Story Details
Key Persons
George J. Williams
Johnson
Location
Tiffany's, No. 10 East Fifteenth St., Police Headquarters
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
A well-dressed man named George J. Williams buys diamond earrings at Tiffany's with a check, attempts to flee when the porter suspects it, and is arrested; the check is worthless and his real name is Johnson.