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June 1, 1928
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
William Johnson, 38, died from gunshot wounds after a pistol duel with his common-law wife Anna Watts, 36, at their home on Madison Street. The fight started when she threatened to end their relationship; she was seriously wounded but expected to recover.
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VICTIM DIES OF WOUNDS
WIFE MAKES
Tragedy Ends Love Affair of Steel City Resident
WOMAN ALSO WOUNDED
Threat To 'Quit Him Leads To Pistol Battle of Pair
William Johnson, age 38, is dead and his common-law wife, Anna Watts, age 36, lies on a cot in St. Antonio's hospital as the result of a pistol duel fought between them in their liaison home at 1641 Madison street.
The shooting took place about 7:30 last Friday morning when the common-law wife expressed her intentions of terminating the illicit relationship.
The "husband" resented the idea and drew his gun. The woman also found a gun and the battle was on.
Neighbors heard the pistol shots and summoned police. When police arrived they found the woman weak from loss of blood, lying in the street in front of the house almost unconscious.
In the house they found Johnson lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the abdomen and another in the right arm. The woman was shot in the left leg and just above the right eye.
They were rushed to St. Antonio's hospital where the man died some time later.
The woman's injuries are serious, but it is said that she will recover.
WIFE MAKES
Tragedy Ends Love Affair of Steel City Resident
WOMAN ALSO WOUNDED
Threat To 'Quit Him Leads To Pistol Battle of Pair
William Johnson, age 38, is dead and his common-law wife, Anna Watts, age 36, lies on a cot in St. Antonio's hospital as the result of a pistol duel fought between them in their liaison home at 1641 Madison street.
The shooting took place about 7:30 last Friday morning when the common-law wife expressed her intentions of terminating the illicit relationship.
The "husband" resented the idea and drew his gun. The woman also found a gun and the battle was on.
Neighbors heard the pistol shots and summoned police. When police arrived they found the woman weak from loss of blood, lying in the street in front of the house almost unconscious.
In the house they found Johnson lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the abdomen and another in the right arm. The woman was shot in the left leg and just above the right eye.
They were rushed to St. Antonio's hospital where the man died some time later.
The woman's injuries are serious, but it is said that she will recover.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Love
What keywords are associated?
Pistol Duel
Common Law Wife
Domestic Shooting
Tragic Death
Illicit Relationship
What entities or persons were involved?
William Johnson
Anna Watts
Where did it happen?
1641 Madison Street, St. Antonio's Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
William Johnson
Anna Watts
Location
1641 Madison Street, St. Antonio's Hospital
Event Date
About 7:30 Last Friday Morning
Story Details
William Johnson and his common-law wife Anna Watts engaged in a pistol duel at their home after she threatened to end their illicit relationship, resulting in his death from abdominal and arm wounds and her serious injuries to the leg and above the eye; she is expected to recover.