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April 5, 1890
The Helena Independent
Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Oklahoma, Capt. Couch, leader of the boomers, was shot in the leg by J.C. Adams during a dispute over valuable land claims. Couch and his son were setting fence posts when Adams intervened, leading to Couch disarming and firing at Adams, who then shot back with a rifle.
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Boomer Couch Shot,
Kansas City, April 4.—A special to the Times from Oklahoma says: Capt. Couch, leader of the boomers, was shot in the leg this afternoon by J. C. Adams. Capt. Couch was contesting for valuable claims on which Adams has a filing. This afternoon he and his son began to set posts for a fence and Adams ordered them to desist and the shooting followed. There are several versions of the shooting, but the one which seems nearest right is that Couch disarmed Adams and discharged at him the entire load of a revolver. Adams retreated to his house, procured a Winchester rifle and shot Couch.
Kansas City, April 4.—A special to the Times from Oklahoma says: Capt. Couch, leader of the boomers, was shot in the leg this afternoon by J. C. Adams. Capt. Couch was contesting for valuable claims on which Adams has a filing. This afternoon he and his son began to set posts for a fence and Adams ordered them to desist and the shooting followed. There are several versions of the shooting, but the one which seems nearest right is that Couch disarmed Adams and discharged at him the entire load of a revolver. Adams retreated to his house, procured a Winchester rifle and shot Couch.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Boomers
Land Claims
Shooting
Fence Dispute
Oklahoma
Winchester Rifle
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Couch
J. C. Adams
Couch's Son
Where did it happen?
Oklahoma
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Couch
J. C. Adams
Couch's Son
Location
Oklahoma
Event Date
April 4
Story Details
Capt. Couch and his son began setting posts for a fence on contested valuable land claims filed by J. C. Adams. Adams ordered them to stop, leading to a confrontation where Couch disarmed Adams and fired a revolver at him. Adams retreated, got a Winchester rifle, and shot Couch in the leg.