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Domestic News
October 30, 1890
Wood County Reporter
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Ex-Alderman William P. Whelan was shot and killed by gambler George H. Hathaway during a barroom altercation in Matt Hogan's saloon in Chicago on October 26. Hathaway was arrested.
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WHELAN MURDERED
One of Chicago's Ex-Aldermen Shot Down
in a Saloon.
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 27.-Ex-Alderman
William P. Whelan was shot and fatally
wounded at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning by George H. Hathaway, a
gambler. The shooting occurred in Matt
Hogan's saloon, at 334 State street.
Whelan died at the Michael Reese hospital at 2:30 in the afternoon. The
shooting was the result of a trivial barroom fight. Whelan was eating breakfast when Hathaway came in to
pay for a check he had left behind a few days before. Seated at
the table with Whelan were Matt
Hogan and John McGuinness, a city
employee. Hathaway saw Whelan and
walked over and spoke to him. Whelan
glanced up at the gambler, and said he
did not want to know him. Other words
followed, and Whelan followed Hathaway
who backed against the door screen. McGuinness and Hogan both took hold of
Hathaway. Whelan then tried to strike
Hathaway with a heavy cane. Hathaway
pulled a revolver and fired. The murderer was arrested the same afternoon.
One of Chicago's Ex-Aldermen Shot Down
in a Saloon.
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 27.-Ex-Alderman
William P. Whelan was shot and fatally
wounded at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning by George H. Hathaway, a
gambler. The shooting occurred in Matt
Hogan's saloon, at 334 State street.
Whelan died at the Michael Reese hospital at 2:30 in the afternoon. The
shooting was the result of a trivial barroom fight. Whelan was eating breakfast when Hathaway came in to
pay for a check he had left behind a few days before. Seated at
the table with Whelan were Matt
Hogan and John McGuinness, a city
employee. Hathaway saw Whelan and
walked over and spoke to him. Whelan
glanced up at the gambler, and said he
did not want to know him. Other words
followed, and Whelan followed Hathaway
who backed against the door screen. McGuinness and Hogan both took hold of
Hathaway. Whelan then tried to strike
Hathaway with a heavy cane. Hathaway
pulled a revolver and fired. The murderer was arrested the same afternoon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Whelan Murder
Chicago Shooting
Ex Alderman Killed
Barroom Fight
Hathaway Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
William P. Whelan
George H. Hathaway
Matt Hogan
John Mcguinness
Where did it happen?
Chicago, Ill.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago, Ill.
Event Date
Oct. 26
Key Persons
William P. Whelan
George H. Hathaway
Matt Hogan
John Mcguinness
Outcome
whelan shot and died at michael reese hospital; hathaway arrested.
Event Details
Whelan was eating breakfast in Matt Hogan's saloon when Hathaway entered to pay a check. After an exchange of words, Whelan tried to strike Hathaway with a cane; Hathaway fired a revolver, fatally wounding Whelan.