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May 16, 1912
Burlington Weekly Free Press
Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Johnstown, Pa., choir singer Miss Fern Davis died from shock of blows by George Henderson, her supposed love, during a church service. Henderson reacted hysterically in Ebensburg jail upon hearing the news.
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DIED FROM THE SHOCK.
Choir Singer Struck by Man She Loved -He Screams in Cell.
Johnstown, Pa., May 12.-As the church choir of which she was a member sang the "Processional" to-day, Miss Fern Davis died from blows inflicted several days ago. George Henderson, who many times has listened to her singing, learned of her death while in a cell at Ebensburg. He began to scream and tear his clothes. Persons passing the jail could hear him and it was not until late to-night that he was quieted. The alleged blows did not fracture the skull nor did they form a blood clot. It is believed that the shock of the man, she is supposed to have loved, inflicting the punishment resulted in death.
Choir Singer Struck by Man She Loved -He Screams in Cell.
Johnstown, Pa., May 12.-As the church choir of which she was a member sang the "Processional" to-day, Miss Fern Davis died from blows inflicted several days ago. George Henderson, who many times has listened to her singing, learned of her death while in a cell at Ebensburg. He began to scream and tear his clothes. Persons passing the jail could hear him and it was not until late to-night that he was quieted. The alleged blows did not fracture the skull nor did they form a blood clot. It is believed that the shock of the man, she is supposed to have loved, inflicting the punishment resulted in death.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Love
What keywords are associated?
Choir Singer Death
Assault Shock
Jail Inmate Reaction
Fern Davis
George Henderson
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Fern Davis
George Henderson
Where did it happen?
Johnstown, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Fern Davis
George Henderson
Location
Johnstown, Pa.
Event Date
Several Days Before May 12
Story Details
Miss Fern Davis died from shock caused by blows inflicted by George Henderson, whom she is supposed to have loved, while her church choir sang. Henderson, in jail at Ebensburg, screamed upon learning of her death.