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Washington Telegraph
Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas
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Reverend Jeremiah Chamberlin, President of Oakland College in Mississippi, was killed by stabbing on the 5th ult. by George A. Briscoe, who then committed suicide by cutting his throat. The incident arose from political excitement in the state.
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The difficulty, it is said, grew out of the political excitement existing in that State.
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Primary Location
Oakland College, Miss.
Event Date
5th Ult.
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reverend jeremiah chamberlin killed by stabbing in the breast, knife reaching the heart; george a. briscoe cut his own throat from ear to ear.
Event Details
Briscoe rode up to the gate of the College, called for Mr. Chamberlin, abused him, got down from his horse, and stabbed him in the breast. The murderer was pursued and found the next morning on the public road having cut his own throat. The difficulty grew out of political excitement in the state.