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October 22, 1902
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
James Younger, youngest of the notorious Younger brothers who rode with Jesse and Frank James from 1866-1873, committed suicide by shooting in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 19 after parole from Stillwater prison for the 1876 Northfield bank raid.
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St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 19.--James Younger, one of the famous Younger brothers, compatriots of Jesse James, committed suicide today by shooting. Younger was recently paroled from the Stillwater penitentiary where he and his brother, Coleman, were serving life sentences for participation in the Northfield bank raid in 1876. James Younger was the youngest of three brothers, Robert, Coleman and James, who, between the years 1866 and 1873, gained great notoriety through their association with Jesse and Frank James.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
James Younger
Suicide
Younger Brothers
Jesse James
Northfield Bank Raid
Stillwater Penitentiary
What entities or persons were involved?
James Younger
Coleman Younger
Robert Younger
Jesse James
Frank James
Where did it happen?
St. Paul, Minn.
Story Details
Key Persons
James Younger
Coleman Younger
Robert Younger
Jesse James
Frank James
Location
St. Paul, Minn.
Event Date
Oct. 19
Story Details
James Younger, recently paroled from Stillwater penitentiary where he served a life sentence with brother Coleman for the 1876 Northfield bank raid, committed suicide by shooting. He was the youngest of three brothers notorious for association with Jesse and Frank James between 1866 and 1873.