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May 4, 1906
The Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In Grant's Pass, Ore., on May 3, Ed Williams shot W. I. Harrington in the leg during a street altercation over Williams' wife amid a pending divorce. Williams fired three times, is jailed facing prison, while Harrington, a top miner, recovered quickly.
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SHOOTING AT GRANT'S PASS.
Ed Williams Fires Three Shots at W. I. Harrington in City Streets.
GRANT'S PASS, Ore., May 3.—Ed Williams shot W. I. Harrington in the right leg last night and is in jail, with the penitentiary staring him in the face.
Williams fired three times, but only one shot took effect. The encounter arose concerning Williams' wife, although a divorce suit is pending. The case was to have been heard yesterday, but for some reason was not called.
Williams had considerable trouble about a year ago, when he left for Portland, returning about a month ago.
Harrington is a miner and one of the champion drillers of this section. He was walking about on the streets today as though nothing had happened.
Ed Williams Fires Three Shots at W. I. Harrington in City Streets.
GRANT'S PASS, Ore., May 3.—Ed Williams shot W. I. Harrington in the right leg last night and is in jail, with the penitentiary staring him in the face.
Williams fired three times, but only one shot took effect. The encounter arose concerning Williams' wife, although a divorce suit is pending. The case was to have been heard yesterday, but for some reason was not called.
Williams had considerable trouble about a year ago, when he left for Portland, returning about a month ago.
Harrington is a miner and one of the champion drillers of this section. He was walking about on the streets today as though nothing had happened.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Crime Punishment
Family
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Divorce Dispute
Jealousy
Miner Wounded
Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
Ed Williams
W. I. Harrington
Where did it happen?
Grant's Pass, Ore.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ed Williams
W. I. Harrington
Location
Grant's Pass, Ore.
Event Date
Last Night, May 3
Story Details
Ed Williams fired three shots at W. I. Harrington over a dispute concerning Williams' wife amid a pending divorce suit, wounding Harrington in the right leg. Williams is in jail facing penitentiary time. Harrington, a champion miner, walked the streets the next day as if unharmed.