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Domestic News
August 4, 1846
The Northern Galaxy
Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont
What is this article about?
James L. Schoolcraft, brother of explorer Henry R. Schoolcraft, was murdered by Tanner at Sault St. Marie. Tanner burned his house, fired shots, and fled; soldiers and Indians pursue him with a $100 reward offered by J. K. Livingston.
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James L. Schoolcraft (killed by Tanner, at Sault St. Marie,) was a younger brother of Henry R. Schoolcraft, the distinguished explorer and naturalist. The night before the murder Tanner set fire to and burnt his own house, and fired random shots at several persons during the day. A party of soldiers with a large number of Indians started at once in pursuit, but by the last accounts, had not yet caught him. One of the soldiers had a glimpse of him in the woods and fired, but missed him. Mr. J. K. Livingston has offered a reward of one hundred dollars for his capture.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Sault St Marie
Murder
Tanner
Schoolcraft
Pursuit
Reward
What entities or persons were involved?
James L. Schoolcraft
Tanner
Henry R. Schoolcraft
J. K. Livingston
Where did it happen?
Sault St. Marie
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Sault St. Marie
Key Persons
James L. Schoolcraft
Tanner
Henry R. Schoolcraft
J. K. Livingston
Outcome
james l. schoolcraft killed; tanner at large, pursuit ongoing with reward offered
Event Details
Tanner murdered James L. Schoolcraft at Sault St. Marie after burning his own house and firing shots at people; soldiers and Indians pursue him without success so far