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October 13, 1908
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
William Jones, who attempted to kill Garfield's assassin Guiteau, is held for murdering John A. McPherson on a farm near Washington, D.C., claiming self-defense after a drinking incident.
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JONES HELD FOR MURDER.
Man Who Tried to Kill Guiteau Says He Shot McPherson in Self-Defence.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—William Jones, the man who tried to kill Guiteau, the murderer of President Garfield, was held to-day for the Grand Jury by the Coroner for killing John A. McPherson last night. McPherson was formerly attached to the Marine Corps. Jones killed him on the Bates farm, one mile north of Brookland, D. C. Jones's wife was a Miss Bates and they lived at the Bates homestead. Jones asserts that he shot McPherson in self-defence. McPherson had been living at the farm with them.
Jones told the police that he believed McPherson had a sinister motive in coming to live with him and that after they had been at the clubhouse drinking together and returned home McPherson raised a rifle to shoot him and he (Jones) grabbed the gun and shot McPherson.
Man Who Tried to Kill Guiteau Says He Shot McPherson in Self-Defence.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—William Jones, the man who tried to kill Guiteau, the murderer of President Garfield, was held to-day for the Grand Jury by the Coroner for killing John A. McPherson last night. McPherson was formerly attached to the Marine Corps. Jones killed him on the Bates farm, one mile north of Brookland, D. C. Jones's wife was a Miss Bates and they lived at the Bates homestead. Jones asserts that he shot McPherson in self-defence. McPherson had been living at the farm with them.
Jones told the police that he believed McPherson had a sinister motive in coming to live with him and that after they had been at the clubhouse drinking together and returned home McPherson raised a rifle to shoot him and he (Jones) grabbed the gun and shot McPherson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Self Defense
Shooting
Bates Farm
Washington Dc
What entities or persons were involved?
William Jones
John A. Mcpherson
Guiteau
Where did it happen?
Bates Farm, One Mile North Of Brookland, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
William Jones
John A. Mcpherson
Guiteau
Location
Bates Farm, One Mile North Of Brookland, D. C.
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
William Jones shot and killed John A. McPherson on the Bates farm after they drank together and McPherson allegedly raised a rifle to shoot him; Jones claims self-defense and is held for the Grand Jury.