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April 8, 1873
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, James Helm stabbed multiple people including a boy, three bystanders, an officer who died, respected citizen H. Benison who died, and fireman Henry Morse who may die, prompting firemen and mob to seek vengeance without trial.
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HORRIBLE BUTCHERY.—A dispatch from Baton Rouge, La., dated yesterday, says: "Last night at 10 o'clock a man calling himself James Helm drew a knife and cut a boy whose name is unknown, and in his attempt to escape attacked and cut three unoffending parties who happened to be in his way. An officer in attempting to make the arrest was the next to receive the knife, and died five minutes afterward. Mr. H. Benison, an old and respected citizen, who was one of the unfortunates, has since died, and it is thought two others will die. Henry Morse, a driver for Engine Company No. 2, it is believed will die. The firemen swear vengeance against Helm. Intense excitement prevails, and it is thought he will never be allowed by the mob to have a trial. Some of the police have already asserted their intention, if called on, to defend the jail. Helm gives his name as James Bennett Helm, of Floyd county, Virginia, and a cousin of a notorious Jack Helm, of Texas."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Knife Attack
Murder
Baton Rouge
Mob Vengeance
Lynching Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
James Helm
James Bennett Helm
Mr. H. Benison
Henry Morse
Where did it happen?
Baton Rouge, La.
Story Details
Key Persons
James Helm
James Bennett Helm
Mr. H. Benison
Henry Morse
Location
Baton Rouge, La.
Event Date
Last Night At 10 O'clock
Story Details
James Helm drew a knife and attacked an unknown boy, three unoffending parties, an officer who died, Mr. H. Benison who died, and Henry Morse who may die, leading to firemen's vengeance and mob threats against a trial.