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A Late Night Duel Turned Pistol Plot Into Arrest
A man walking by the canal at night faced a robber who demanded his life or purse. The would-be victim pressed the pistol against the thief, led him to a guard house, and the robber proved to be an escaped convict. The official noted the weapon as unlawful and filed charges despite the clever ruse.
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Faubourg du Temple
Ordy
Childeren
Rernesmine
United States
New York
England
France
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Europe
Valentine, Mott
Prs
T. van Buren
Carnochane
Boston
Chas P. Branch
Gratis
Gardiner
Aubridge
A. M. Mauriceau
Warren County
Warren
Stoga
Morocco
S.ces
J.T. Shepard & CO
Exchange Building
J.N. Rowe
Monius
Hunter
Cosden & Co
Post Office
Philadelphia
Ohio
Colden & Co
Buffalo
Bay
Empire State
C. C
N. Y
Hoe & Co
Win
Rowland’s Mill
L. F. Watson
William Young
WM. Young
Spruce St
Peece
Alexander C. Bar
Barry
Broadway
Canada
Mexico
West Indies
Great Britaance
Aromas W. Merchant
Lockport
Jamestown
Hollister & Co
Carver House
Peare Fowler
A. Lord
N. B
L. Fowler
William McMullen
Water Street
Exchange
Russia