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February 10, 1853
Jeffersonian Republican
Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Milford, Monroe County, Pike County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Washington, James W. Schaumberg shot Edward H. Fuller in the side, seriously wounding him, after Fuller posted placards denouncing Schaumberg as a liar, coward, and swindler, leading to Schaumberg losing friends. Schaumberg was arrested amid great excitement.
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Shooting Affair.
At Washington, on Wednesday evening of last week, James W. Schaumberg shot Edward H. Fuller, wounding him in the side so as to seriously endanger his life. Mr. S. was arrested and placed in prison. Some difficulty had arisen between them, and Fuller had posted up placards, denouncing Schaumberg as a 'liar, coward, and swindler.' This being unresented by S. his friends began to cut his acquaintance; and thus he was driven to the violent act. This is the story given in the papers. A great excitement was produced.
At Washington, on Wednesday evening of last week, James W. Schaumberg shot Edward H. Fuller, wounding him in the side so as to seriously endanger his life. Mr. S. was arrested and placed in prison. Some difficulty had arisen between them, and Fuller had posted up placards, denouncing Schaumberg as a 'liar, coward, and swindler.' This being unresented by S. his friends began to cut his acquaintance; and thus he was driven to the violent act. This is the story given in the papers. A great excitement was produced.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Wounding
Arrest
Placards
Denunciation
Violence
What entities or persons were involved?
James W. Schaumberg
Edward H. Fuller
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
James W. Schaumberg
Edward H. Fuller
Location
Washington
Event Date
Wednesday Evening Of Last Week
Story Details
James W. Schaumberg shot Edward H. Fuller after Fuller posted placards denouncing him as a liar, coward, and swindler, causing Schaumberg to lose friends and commit the violent act; Schaumberg was arrested.