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February 22, 1860
Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Davies County, Indiana court at Washington, an insane man pointed a pistol at Judge Clements during session but was quickly seized by bystanders on the judge's call, requiring effort from several men.
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While the Davies County, Ind., Common Pleas Court was in session at Washington, Ind, some days since, Judge Clements presiding, a stalwart stranger stepped up in front of the Judge, and, pointing a pistol toward him remarked, "Now, old gentleman, I've got you!" Judge Clements instantly called upon the bystanders to seize him, which was instantly done with great difficulty, and the pistol taken from him—requiring the united exertion of half a dozen men to arrest the weapon from his hand. It was subsequently ascertained that the man was insane.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Madness
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Court Incident
Insane Assailant
Pistol Threat
Judge Clements
Bystander Intervention
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Clements
Stalwart Stranger
Where did it happen?
Davies County, Ind., Washington, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Clements
Stalwart Stranger
Location
Davies County, Ind., Washington, Ind.
Event Date
Some Days Since
Story Details
A stalwart stranger, later found to be insane, entered the Davies County Common Pleas Court session in Washington, Indiana, pointed a pistol at Judge Clements, and was subdued by bystanders after the judge called for help.