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March 7, 1869
The Carson Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
What is this article about?
John L. Black assaulted John C. Fall with a hammer or iron bar during a business quarrel in Black's office under the Pacific Union Express, severely injuring Fall. Black posted $1,000 bond for grand jury appearance. Both are prominent Pacific coast figures.
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JOHN C. FALL, BADLY INJURED IN AN AFFRAY.--We find the following item in yesterday's Enterprise:
Yesterday John L. Black, formerly of the well known firm of Black & Howell of this city, and John C. Fall, lately interested in a mill in the Humboldt country, and well known in this State and California, quarreled about some business matter which they were discussing in Mr. Black's place of business, under the Pacific Union Express office, when Mr. Black struck Mr. Fall several times upon the head with a hammer or bar of iron, cutting him terribly. When taken to his room at the International Hotel, Mr. Fall was completely covered with blood, and we were informed last evening that his injuries might result seriously. We believe there were no witnesses to the affair--at least we could hear of none--and yesterday little was known in regard to how the trouble occurred. Both gentlemen are well and widely known on the Pacific coast, and the affray astonished all who heard of it. Mr. Black gave bonds in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance before the Grand Jury.
We sincerely hope that Mr. Fall's injuries will not prove of a serious nature. The public cannot afford the loss of so good and enterprising a citizen as he.
Yesterday John L. Black, formerly of the well known firm of Black & Howell of this city, and John C. Fall, lately interested in a mill in the Humboldt country, and well known in this State and California, quarreled about some business matter which they were discussing in Mr. Black's place of business, under the Pacific Union Express office, when Mr. Black struck Mr. Fall several times upon the head with a hammer or bar of iron, cutting him terribly. When taken to his room at the International Hotel, Mr. Fall was completely covered with blood, and we were informed last evening that his injuries might result seriously. We believe there were no witnesses to the affair--at least we could hear of none--and yesterday little was known in regard to how the trouble occurred. Both gentlemen are well and widely known on the Pacific coast, and the affray astonished all who heard of it. Mr. Black gave bonds in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance before the Grand Jury.
We sincerely hope that Mr. Fall's injuries will not prove of a serious nature. The public cannot afford the loss of so good and enterprising a citizen as he.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Affray
Assault
Business Quarrel
Hammer Attack
Injury
Bond
Grand Jury
What entities or persons were involved?
John C. Fall
John L. Black
Where did it happen?
Mr. Black's Place Of Business Under The Pacific Union Express Office, International Hotel
Story Details
Key Persons
John C. Fall
John L. Black
Location
Mr. Black's Place Of Business Under The Pacific Union Express Office, International Hotel
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
John L. Black struck John C. Fall on the head with a hammer or iron bar during a business quarrel, severely injuring him. Fall was taken to the International Hotel covered in blood. Black posted $1,000 bond for grand jury.