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December 17, 1897
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In San Francisco on Dec. 17, Albert Hoff arrested for murdering Mrs. Mary Clute. Witness Mrs. L. A. Lagg identified him leaving the scene; his hand cut by the weapon, a coupling pin. Hoff claims innocence.
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ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Albert Hoff in Custody on Charge of Killing Mrs. Clute
San Francisco. Dec. 17.-The mystery attending the brutal murder of Mrs. Mary Clute Wednesday morning, has been apparently solved by the arrest of a Russian, known as Albert Hoff, who had been employed by Mrs. Clute to renovate the mattresses. The prisoner was identified. Mrs L. A. Lagg, who occupies the room directly under that in which the murder was committed saw the man leaving the house soon after Mrs. Clute's dying calls for help were heard. Hoff's hand is badly cut, as though by the sharp edge of the coupling pin with which the murder was committed. He strenuously maintains his innocence, however.
Albert Hoff in Custody on Charge of Killing Mrs. Clute
San Francisco. Dec. 17.-The mystery attending the brutal murder of Mrs. Mary Clute Wednesday morning, has been apparently solved by the arrest of a Russian, known as Albert Hoff, who had been employed by Mrs. Clute to renovate the mattresses. The prisoner was identified. Mrs L. A. Lagg, who occupies the room directly under that in which the murder was committed saw the man leaving the house soon after Mrs. Clute's dying calls for help were heard. Hoff's hand is badly cut, as though by the sharp edge of the coupling pin with which the murder was committed. He strenuously maintains his innocence, however.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Arrest
Albert Hoff
Mrs Clute
San Francisco
Coupling Pin
What entities or persons were involved?
Albert Hoff
Mrs. Mary Clute
Mrs. L. A. Lagg
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Albert Hoff
Mrs. Mary Clute
Mrs. L. A. Lagg
Location
San Francisco
Event Date
Wednesday Morning
Story Details
Albert Hoff, a Russian employed by Mrs. Mary Clute to renovate mattresses, arrested for her brutal murder. Identified by Mrs. L. A. Lagg who saw him leaving after hearing cries for help. Hoff's hand cut by the coupling pin used in the crime, but he maintains innocence.