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September 20, 1905
Potosi Journal
Potosi, Washington County, Missouri
What is this article about?
John B. O'Meara, former lieutenant-governor of Missouri, was attacked and slashed in the face by an unknown robber on the porch of his St. Louis home on September 18 evening; he fought back but the assailant escaped.
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ATTACKED ON HIS OWN PORCH
Former Lieut.-Gov. O'Meara, of Missouri, Murderously Attacked by Unknown Assailant.
St. Louis, Sept. 19.—John B. O'Meara, former lieutenant-governor of Missouri and present secretary of the Hill-O'Meara Construction Co., was held up while sitting on the porch of his home at 4429 Washington boulevard about eight o'clock last night.
Mr. O'Meara grappled with the would-be robber, and in the struggle which ensued was badly slashed across the cheek with a knife, his assailant making his escape.
Former Lieut.-Gov. O'Meara, of Missouri, Murderously Attacked by Unknown Assailant.
St. Louis, Sept. 19.—John B. O'Meara, former lieutenant-governor of Missouri and present secretary of the Hill-O'Meara Construction Co., was held up while sitting on the porch of his home at 4429 Washington boulevard about eight o'clock last night.
Mr. O'Meara grappled with the would-be robber, and in the struggle which ensued was badly slashed across the cheek with a knife, his assailant making his escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Assault
Robbery Attempt
Lieutenant Governor
Knife Attack
St Louis
What entities or persons were involved?
John B. O'meara
Unknown Assailant
Where did it happen?
4429 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis
Story Details
Key Persons
John B. O'meara
Unknown Assailant
Location
4429 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis
Event Date
Sept. 19, About Eight O'clock Last Night
Story Details
John B. O'Meara was held up on his porch by an unknown robber, grappled with him, was slashed across the cheek with a knife, and the assailant escaped.