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June 1, 1928
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia on May 24, Louis Weston, an usher at Miller Memorial Baptist Church, shot and killed his wife after she ignored his pleas to stay home from a party, then committed suicide. Mrs. Weston was a choir member from Alexandria, Va.
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Usher Kills Wife:
Commits Suicide
(By Associated Negro Press)
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.--Louis Weston, who formerly bore an excellent recommendation, being an usher in the Miller Memorial Baptist church, of which the Rev. E. W. Jones, is pastor, shot his wife, killing her instantly. Mrs. Weston, herself a member of the church and a singer in the choir, according to information given to a reporter for this paper by neighbors, spent several nights each week attending wild parties and cabarets. Her husband, remonstrated with her. However, on Friday night when she was at the dinner table, Weston asked her not to go out. To this she paid no attention, but cleared up the dishes and went upstairs and donned her best clothes.
Coming downstairs, Mrs. Weston remarked that she was going out and that, using an oath, "You mind the kids yourself." As she was about to leave the house, Weston shot her. He then went into a corner of the room and blew his brains out. Mrs. Weston was formerly of Alexandria, Va.
Commits Suicide
(By Associated Negro Press)
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.--Louis Weston, who formerly bore an excellent recommendation, being an usher in the Miller Memorial Baptist church, of which the Rev. E. W. Jones, is pastor, shot his wife, killing her instantly. Mrs. Weston, herself a member of the church and a singer in the choir, according to information given to a reporter for this paper by neighbors, spent several nights each week attending wild parties and cabarets. Her husband, remonstrated with her. However, on Friday night when she was at the dinner table, Weston asked her not to go out. To this she paid no attention, but cleared up the dishes and went upstairs and donned her best clothes.
Coming downstairs, Mrs. Weston remarked that she was going out and that, using an oath, "You mind the kids yourself." As she was about to leave the house, Weston shot her. He then went into a corner of the room and blew his brains out. Mrs. Weston was formerly of Alexandria, Va.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Domestic Dispute
Church Usher
Choir Singer
What entities or persons were involved?
Louis Weston
Mrs. Weston
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Louis Weston
Mrs. Weston
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
May 24
Story Details
Louis Weston shot his wife dead after she prepared to attend a party despite his objections, then killed himself. She was a church choir singer known for frequenting wild parties.