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March 13, 1884
Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In San Antonio's Vaudeville Theatre, Ben Thompson and Ning Fisher shot each other dead during a Tuesday night altercation in the dress circle. Joe Foster, attempting to intervene, was shot in the leg and may die from hemorrhage. The theater cleared quickly amid panic.
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"Ben" Thompson and "Ning" Fisher shot each other dead in the Vaudeville Theatre, in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday night. "Joe" Foster, who attempted to quiet the combatants, was shot in the leg, and will probably die of hemorrhage. The fight occurred in the dress circle, which was quickly cleared, the occupants jumping into the parquette below and through the side windows into the street. The bodies of the two victims were taken in charge by a host of friends, and the funeral arrangements have been ordered on the grandest scale, regardless of expense.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Theater Fight
San Antonio
Fatal Duel
Vaudeville Theatre
Hemorrhage Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
"Ben" Thompson
"Ning" Fisher
"Joe" Foster
Where did it happen?
Vaudeville Theatre, In San Antonio, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
"Ben" Thompson
"Ning" Fisher
"Joe" Foster
Location
Vaudeville Theatre, In San Antonio, Texas
Event Date
Tuesday Night
Story Details
"Ben" Thompson and "Ning" Fisher shot each other dead in the Vaudeville Theatre during a fight in the dress circle. "Joe" Foster was shot in the leg while trying to intervene and may die of hemorrhage. The area cleared in panic, and grand funerals are planned.