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December 28, 1931
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
In Black River Falls, Wis., E. A. Pearth and Shirley Lea face manslaughter charges for a Dec. 11 auto accident that killed teacher Marian Nash and farmer Pliny Peterson after their vehicles collided while assessing prior crash damage.
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BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis.—E. A. Pearth, La Crosse school teacher, and Shirley Lea, a truck driver, faced arraignment today on charges of fourth degree manslaughter growing out of an automobile accident which was fatal Dec. 11 to Miss Marian Nash, another teacher, and Pliny Peterson, 35 years old, a farmer.
The accident occurred after Lea had parked his truck to make repairs. Miss Nash and a friend, Thora Brazer, were driving home and crashed into the truck. They sought the aid of Peterson and his brother, Price, farmers living nearby.
While the four were looking over the damage, Pearth's car crashed into them, killing Miss Nash and Pliny. A coroner's jury held that negligence of Pearth and the truck driver was responsible.
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis.—E. A. Pearth, La Crosse school teacher, and Shirley Lea, a truck driver, faced arraignment today on charges of fourth degree manslaughter growing out of an automobile accident which was fatal Dec. 11 to Miss Marian Nash, another teacher, and Pliny Peterson, 35 years old, a farmer.
The accident occurred after Lea had parked his truck to make repairs. Miss Nash and a friend, Thora Brazer, were driving home and crashed into the truck. They sought the aid of Peterson and his brother, Price, farmers living nearby.
While the four were looking over the damage, Pearth's car crashed into them, killing Miss Nash and Pliny. A coroner's jury held that negligence of Pearth and the truck driver was responsible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Auto Crash
Manslaughter Charges
Fatal Accident
Negligence
Coroner's Jury
What entities or persons were involved?
E. A. Pearth
Shirley Lea
Marian Nash
Pliny Peterson
Thora Brazer
Price
Where did it happen?
Black River Falls, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
E. A. Pearth
Shirley Lea
Marian Nash
Pliny Peterson
Thora Brazer
Price
Location
Black River Falls, Wis.
Event Date
Dec. 11
Story Details
Shirley Lea parked his truck for repairs; Marian Nash and Thora Brazer crashed into it and sought help from Pliny and Price Peterson. While inspecting damage, E. A. Pearth's car struck them, killing Nash and Pliny. Pearth and Lea charged with fourth-degree manslaughter based on coroner's jury finding of negligence.