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March 29, 1945
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Washington, cooks William R. Pressley, 40, and Amos Harris, 20, at the Harrington Hotel argued over hamburger preparation, fought with butcher knives, and fatally stabbed each other, interrupting lunch service.
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Two Cooks In Argument Over Hamburger Finish In Double Knife Murder
WASHINGTON. March 28.-(AP) --An argument police said began over a pan of hamburger ended today in the double stabbing to death of two cooks at the Harrington hotel Police listed the victims as William R. Pressley, 40, and Amos Harris, 20. They said witnesses told them Pressley accused Harris of being too slow in delivering hamburger to him and that the men fought with butcher knives. Waitresses ran screaming into the dining room. Service was interrupted at the top of the luncheon hour.
WASHINGTON. March 28.-(AP) --An argument police said began over a pan of hamburger ended today in the double stabbing to death of two cooks at the Harrington hotel Police listed the victims as William R. Pressley, 40, and Amos Harris, 20. They said witnesses told them Pressley accused Harris of being too slow in delivering hamburger to him and that the men fought with butcher knives. Waitresses ran screaming into the dining room. Service was interrupted at the top of the luncheon hour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Double Stabbing
Hamburger Argument
Kitchen Murder
Butcher Knives
Hotel Cooks
What entities or persons were involved?
William R. Pressley
Amos Harris
Where did it happen?
Harrington Hotel, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
William R. Pressley
Amos Harris
Location
Harrington Hotel, Washington
Event Date
March 28
Story Details
An argument over a pan of hamburger between cooks William R. Pressley and Amos Harris escalated into a fight with butcher knives, resulting in both being stabbed to death during the luncheon hour.