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September 4, 1883
The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Uniontown, Pa., Prosecuting Attorney Young struggles to find counsel for the trial of young Nutt, who shot Dukes after the latter killed Nutt's father and claimed to have debauched his sister and daughter. Offers of defense counsel abound; trial begins September 6.
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Plenty to Defend, Few to Prosecute.
UNIONTOWN, Pa., Sept. 4.
It has been difficult to obtain counsel to assist Prosecuting Attorney Young in the trial of young Nutt, who shot Dukes, after the latter had killed his (Nutt's) father, and written a letter announcing that he had debauched the sister and daughter. David Patterson, of Pittsburgh, appears in the case, and Assistant District Attorney Johnson. The trial begins September 6. Many gratuitous offers of counsel for the defendant have been made, but it is not yet known who will appear in the case.
UNIONTOWN, Pa., Sept. 4.
It has been difficult to obtain counsel to assist Prosecuting Attorney Young in the trial of young Nutt, who shot Dukes, after the latter had killed his (Nutt's) father, and written a letter announcing that he had debauched the sister and daughter. David Patterson, of Pittsburgh, appears in the case, and Assistant District Attorney Johnson. The trial begins September 6. Many gratuitous offers of counsel for the defendant have been made, but it is not yet known who will appear in the case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
Revenge
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Family Honor
Defense Counsel
Prosecution Difficulty
Revenge Shooting
What entities or persons were involved?
Young Nutt
Dukes
Prosecuting Attorney Young
David Patterson
Assistant District Attorney Johnson
Where did it happen?
Uniontown, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Young Nutt
Dukes
Prosecuting Attorney Young
David Patterson
Assistant District Attorney Johnson
Location
Uniontown, Pa.
Event Date
Sept. 4
Story Details
Young Nutt shot Dukes after Dukes killed Nutt's father and claimed in a letter to have debauched Nutt's sister and daughter. Prosecuting Attorney Young faces difficulty securing counsel for the upcoming trial, while many offers support the defense.