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October 19, 1896
The Herald
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
What is this article about?
Jose Trujillo, editor of El Porvenir in New York, fought off burglar Kelly who broke into his home, wrested his revolver, shot him during a struggle, and Kelly escaped but was later found wounded at Bellevue Hospital.
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FOUGHT WITH A BURGLAR.
NEW YORK, Oct. 18.—Jose Trujillo, editor of El Porvenir, the Cuban newspaper in this city, was attacked early today by a burglar named Kelly. Trujillo, roused from his sleep, succeeded in wresting a revolver from the hands of the burglar after a desperate struggle. He fired the revolver at random, severely wounding the burglar. Kelly succeeded in making his escape from the residence. He was traced for blocks by the trail of blood and ultimately was discovered severely wounded at Bellevue hospital, where he was being treated as a patient.
NEW YORK, Oct. 18.—Jose Trujillo, editor of El Porvenir, the Cuban newspaper in this city, was attacked early today by a burglar named Kelly. Trujillo, roused from his sleep, succeeded in wresting a revolver from the hands of the burglar after a desperate struggle. He fired the revolver at random, severely wounding the burglar. Kelly succeeded in making his escape from the residence. He was traced for blocks by the trail of blood and ultimately was discovered severely wounded at Bellevue hospital, where he was being treated as a patient.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
Struggle
Revolver
Wounding
Escape
Hospital
What entities or persons were involved?
Jose Trujillo
Kelly
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Jose Trujillo
Kelly
Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 18.
Story Details
Jose Trujillo was attacked by burglar Kelly in his New York residence; Trujillo wrested the revolver from Kelly after a struggle, fired it wounding him, and Kelly escaped but was traced by blood to Bellevue Hospital.