When was it published?

March 21, 1866 in The Daily Empire

Domestic News March 21, 1866

The Daily Empire

Q: What keywords are associated?

Burglary, Hamilton, Railroad, Burglars, Shot, Captured, Safe Blowing

Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Two burglars broke into the Hamilton and Dayton Railroad ticket-office in Hamilton early Sunday morning, were cornered, one shot and escaped, the other captured after breaking his leg.

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Burglary In Hamilton.—At two o'clock on Sunday morning last, two burglars succeeded in getting into the ticket-office of the Hamilton and Dayton Railroad during the temporary absence of the watchman. The depot being surrounded by the watchman and others, the burglars attempted to run the blockade. One of them was shot by watchman Garrison, but not captured. The other fell in a ditch, breaking his leg in two places, and was captured. He is unknown to the citizens of Hamilton. The two were well provided with all the necessaries for safe-blowing, shooting, &c.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Burglary Hamilton Railroad Burglars Shot Captured Safe Blowing

What entities or persons were involved?

Watchman Garrison

Where did it happen?

Hamilton

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Hamilton

Event Date

Sunday Morning Last

Key Persons

Watchman Garrison

Outcome

one burglar shot but not captured; the other broke his leg in two places and was captured. both had tools for safe-blowing and shooting.

Event Details

Two burglars entered the ticket-office of the Hamilton and Dayton Railroad at two o'clock during the watchman's absence. Surrounded at the depot, they tried to escape; one was shot by Garrison and fled, the other fell in a ditch and was caught. The captured one is unknown locally.