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December 24, 1896
The Jersey City News
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Thomas Reinhart, a colored man, surrendered to police after shooting William Swails in the arm at his Third Street home. He claimed self-defense against a knife attack by Swails while seeking Charles Payne. Justice Potts committed Reinhart and held Swails as witness.
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SWAILS' ASSAILANT ARRESTED
Thomas Reinhart, the colored man who shot William Swails, of No. 395 Third street in the arm Tuesday night, surrendered himself to the police this morning. He told Justice Potts that he went to Swails' house looking for Charles Payne, who he wanted to go out and shovel snow with him. Swails, he asserts, ordered him out of the house and then attacked him with a knife, cutting his clothes and stabbing him in the chest. He shot in self defense, he says. Justice Potts committed him and held Swails as a witness.
Thomas Reinhart, the colored man who shot William Swails, of No. 395 Third street in the arm Tuesday night, surrendered himself to the police this morning. He told Justice Potts that he went to Swails' house looking for Charles Payne, who he wanted to go out and shovel snow with him. Swails, he asserts, ordered him out of the house and then attacked him with a knife, cutting his clothes and stabbing him in the chest. He shot in self defense, he says. Justice Potts committed him and held Swails as a witness.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Arrest
Shooting
Self Defense
Knife Attack
Police Surrender
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Reinhart
William Swails
Charles Payne
Justice Potts
Where did it happen?
No. 395 Third Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Reinhart
William Swails
Charles Payne
Justice Potts
Location
No. 395 Third Street
Event Date
Tuesday Night
Story Details
Thomas Reinhart shot William Swails in the arm during a confrontation at Swails' house while looking for Charles Payne. Reinhart claims self-defense after Swails attacked him with a knife. He surrendered to police and was committed by Justice Potts, who held Swails as a witness.