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February 16, 1912
Newark Evening Star And Newark Advertiser
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
In Princeton on Feb. 16, farmer William Lahey was arrested at Mrs. Grover Cleveland's request due to threats against his wife and children, for mental examination to ensure family safety.
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JAILED ON REQUEST OF MRS. CLEVELAND.
PRINCETON, Feb. 16. - Arrested at the request of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, William Lahey, a local farmer, is being detained here today for examination as to his mental condition. Lahey's wife, who sells garden truck to many of the prominent residents of the college colony, recently told Mrs. Cleveland that her husband had repeatedly threatened to kill her and their children.
Mrs. Cleveland thought that for the safety of the family the farmer should be put in prison or in an asylum, and she accordingly asked Prosecutor Crossley to act.
PRINCETON, Feb. 16. - Arrested at the request of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, William Lahey, a local farmer, is being detained here today for examination as to his mental condition. Lahey's wife, who sells garden truck to many of the prominent residents of the college colony, recently told Mrs. Cleveland that her husband had repeatedly threatened to kill her and their children.
Mrs. Cleveland thought that for the safety of the family the farmer should be put in prison or in an asylum, and she accordingly asked Prosecutor Crossley to act.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
What keywords are associated?
Arrest
Mental Examination
Family Threats
Grover Cleveland
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Grover Cleveland
William Lahey
Lahey's Wife
Prosecutor Crossley
Where did it happen?
Princeton
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Grover Cleveland
William Lahey
Lahey's Wife
Prosecutor Crossley
Location
Princeton
Event Date
Feb. 16
Story Details
William Lahey arrested at Mrs. Cleveland's request after his wife reported his threats to kill her and children; detained for mental examination to protect family.