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November 22, 1843
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Tavern keeper Jackson in Russelville, Pa., killed Robert Payll with an axe-helve during a dispute with drunken patrons, leading to his arrest.
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A Murder.—The Wilmington Republican says that on Thursday week "three men came to the tavern in Russelville, Chester county, Pa., kept by a man named Jackson, and commenced drinking. They kept it up pretty late and the tavern keeper ordered them out. They went out in the road, still rioting and Jackson went to bed. He was however awoke by the noise of the drunkards, and he arose, took an axe-helve, and went out, saying 'he would see who would be master.' He struck them all, but the blow he gave one man, named Robert Payll, proved fatal in a few hours. Jackson was immediately arrested and placed in prison."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Tavern Brawl
Fatal Blow
Murder Arrest
Drunken Riot
What entities or persons were involved?
Jackson
Robert Payll
Where did it happen?
Tavern In Russelville, Chester County, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Jackson
Robert Payll
Location
Tavern In Russelville, Chester County, Pa.
Event Date
Thursday Week
Story Details
Three men drinking at Jackson's tavern in Russelville were ordered out late at night. They continued rioting outside, awakening Jackson, who took an axe-helve and struck them. The blow to Robert Payll proved fatal. Jackson was arrested and imprisoned.