In a brazen heist, thieves struck the Southampton shipping line, making off with valuable cargo bound for New York. The crime was allegedly perpetrated on the 30th of October, with the stolen goods set to arrive in New York around the 4th and 25th of November. The thieves had a window of opportunity, as the Southampton-bound steamship was scheduled to arrive in Liverpool around the 17th of November.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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