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Story
March 3, 1768
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Bristol on December 10, a drunken butcher at the Ring of Bells pub in Tower Lane threatened the landlady with a knife during an argument, causing her husband, Mr. Savery, to die instantly from fright.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
BRISTOL, Dec. 10. Monday last a butcher in liquor went to Mr. Savery's, the Ring of Bells in Tower lane, and after having a pint was desired by the landlord to go home, on which he began cursing and abusing him and his wife, and insisted on staying there; but after several words on both sides, he drew out his knife and said that he would as soon run it into her as he would stick a pig; and making some advances towards her, the husband was so struck with the fright that he dropped down on the spot and expired instantly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Drunken Threat
Knife Assault
Death By Fright
Pub Brawl
What entities or persons were involved?
Butcher
Mr. Savery
Mrs. Savery
Where did it happen?
Ring Of Bells In Tower Lane, Bristol
Story Details
Key Persons
Butcher
Mr. Savery
Mrs. Savery
Location
Ring Of Bells In Tower Lane, Bristol
Event Date
Monday Last (Circa Dec. 10)
Story Details
A drunken butcher argues with landlord Mr. Savery at the pub, threatens his wife with a knife, causing Mr. Savery to die of fright on the spot.