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March 27, 1908
The Green Forest Tribune
Green Forest, Carroll County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
May Shaw, residing at 214 East Third Street in Little Rock with Margaret Goff, shot herself through the heart in the dining room at 5:30 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, dying instantly in front of several witnesses despite not appearing despondent beforehand.
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Woman Commits Suicide.
May Shaw, who, with Margaret Goff, lived at 214 East Third street, Little Rock, shot herself through the heart at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, and died almost instantly. The woman killed herself in the diningroom of the place in the presence of several persons. Previous to that time, it is said she had seemed to be in anything but a despondent mood. She suddenly seized a revolver, which was in the room, and, without hesitation, pointed it at her heart and fired, dying before a physician could arrive.
May Shaw, who, with Margaret Goff, lived at 214 East Third street, Little Rock, shot herself through the heart at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, and died almost instantly. The woman killed herself in the diningroom of the place in the presence of several persons. Previous to that time, it is said she had seemed to be in anything but a despondent mood. She suddenly seized a revolver, which was in the room, and, without hesitation, pointed it at her heart and fired, dying before a physician could arrive.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Shooting
Little Rock
Despondency
What entities or persons were involved?
May Shaw
Margaret Goff
Where did it happen?
214 East Third Street, Little Rock, Diningroom
Story Details
Key Persons
May Shaw
Margaret Goff
Location
214 East Third Street, Little Rock, Diningroom
Event Date
Tuesday Morning
Story Details
May Shaw suddenly seized a revolver and shot herself through the heart in the dining room, dying almost instantly before a physician could arrive, despite not seeming despondent prior.