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August 20, 1888
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In Alexandria City, soldiers prevent the lynching of 60-year-old farmer Nathan M. Reed, accused of murdering his wife by choking her during an argument over his attention to her young sister. Reed, a prominent Baptist and society officer, was arrested amid public outrage.
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Soldiers Prevent a Lynching.
Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 20.—A special from Alexandria City says the Alexandria City rifles were called out to prevent the lynching of Nathan M. Reed, a farmer, 60 years old, who is accused of wife murder. Reed is a prominent member of the Baptist church and an officer in several societies. He had been married thirty years and has several children grown. Recently he has been paying attention to his wife's young sister. Reed's wife accused him of intimacy with her sister, and he became so enraged that he caught her by the throat and choked her, from the effects of which she died. Reed was arrested, and the news of his crime caused intense excitement. A lynching party was organized, and only the presence of the military saved his life.
Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 20.—A special from Alexandria City says the Alexandria City rifles were called out to prevent the lynching of Nathan M. Reed, a farmer, 60 years old, who is accused of wife murder. Reed is a prominent member of the Baptist church and an officer in several societies. He had been married thirty years and has several children grown. Recently he has been paying attention to his wife's young sister. Reed's wife accused him of intimacy with her sister, and he became so enraged that he caught her by the throat and choked her, from the effects of which she died. Reed was arrested, and the news of his crime caused intense excitement. A lynching party was organized, and only the presence of the military saved his life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Revenge
What keywords are associated?
Wife Murder
Lynching Attempt
Military Prevention
Choking Death
Adultery Accusation
What entities or persons were involved?
Nathan M. Reed
Where did it happen?
Alexandria City
Story Details
Key Persons
Nathan M. Reed
Location
Alexandria City
Event Date
Aug. 20.
Story Details
Nathan M. Reed, a 60-year-old farmer and prominent Baptist, is accused of choking his wife to death in rage after she accused him of intimacy with her young sister. Arrested amid excitement, a lynching party forms, but military intervention saves his life.