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Domestic News
January 11, 1905
The Manning Times
Manning, Clarendon County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Holly Hill, 14-year-old Jim Russell accidentally shot himself Thursday morning while handling his father's believed-unloaded pistol, with the bullet passing through his hand and into his leg above the knee. He is resting comfortably; wounds not serious but will take time to heal.
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The Unloaded Pistol.
A dispatch from Holly Hill to The State says Jim Russell, the 14-year-old son of Mr. T. S. Russell, who resides near Holly Hill, accidentally shot himself Thursday morning with the proverbial "unloaded pistol." In taking his father's old pistol, which was believed to be unloaded, from a bureau drawer it was accidentally discharged, the ball passing through his hand and entering his leg just above the knee. The ball was not taken out but the boy is resting quietly Thursday night. The wounds are not thought to be serious, but will be some time in healing.
A dispatch from Holly Hill to The State says Jim Russell, the 14-year-old son of Mr. T. S. Russell, who resides near Holly Hill, accidentally shot himself Thursday morning with the proverbial "unloaded pistol." In taking his father's old pistol, which was believed to be unloaded, from a bureau drawer it was accidentally discharged, the ball passing through his hand and entering his leg just above the knee. The ball was not taken out but the boy is resting quietly Thursday night. The wounds are not thought to be serious, but will be some time in healing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Accidental Shooting
Unloaded Pistol
Jim Russell
Holly Hill
What entities or persons were involved?
Jim Russell
Mr. T. S. Russell
Where did it happen?
Holly Hill
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Holly Hill
Event Date
Thursday Morning
Key Persons
Jim Russell
Mr. T. S. Russell
Outcome
bullet passed through hand and entered leg above knee; ball not removed; resting quietly thursday night; wounds not serious but will take time to heal
Event Details
Jim Russell accidentally discharged his father's old pistol, believed to be unloaded, while taking it from a bureau drawer