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May 20, 1906
The Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In Chillicothe, Ill., wealthy merchant Thomas Harris fatally shot George McWhorter after discovering him with Harris's wife, following a prior stabbing attempt. Harris surrendered and sued for divorce; the scandal involves prominent social figures.
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FATALLY WOUNDED.
CHICAGO, May 19.-A dispatch to the Tribune from Chillicothe, Ill., says: George McWhorter, a wealthy grain merchant of this town yesterday was fatally wounded by Thomas Harris, also a wealthy merchant, who fired at him with both barrels of a shot gun while he was passing along the street.
This is the second attempt Harris has made to kill McWhorter, the first made on Wednesday night when McWhorter and Harris' wife were discovered in McWhorter's office by the angry husband and the former was stabbed.
Harris gave himself up to the authorities. He has instituted a suit for divorce from his wife, who has disappeared.
Mrs. McWhorter and her daughter are prominent socially and the affair has caused a great sensation. McWhorter is a Mason and a prominent politician. He is an alderman and candidate for Mayor.
CHICAGO, May 19.-A dispatch to the Tribune from Chillicothe, Ill., says: George McWhorter, a wealthy grain merchant of this town yesterday was fatally wounded by Thomas Harris, also a wealthy merchant, who fired at him with both barrels of a shot gun while he was passing along the street.
This is the second attempt Harris has made to kill McWhorter, the first made on Wednesday night when McWhorter and Harris' wife were discovered in McWhorter's office by the angry husband and the former was stabbed.
Harris gave himself up to the authorities. He has instituted a suit for divorce from his wife, who has disappeared.
Mrs. McWhorter and her daughter are prominent socially and the affair has caused a great sensation. McWhorter is a Mason and a prominent politician. He is an alderman and candidate for Mayor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Crime Punishment
Family
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Shooting
Adultery Scandal
Divorce Suit
Prominent Merchants
What entities or persons were involved?
George Mcwhorter
Thomas Harris
Where did it happen?
Chillicothe, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
George Mcwhorter
Thomas Harris
Location
Chillicothe, Ill.
Event Date
May 19
Story Details
Thomas Harris shoots and fatally wounds George McWhorter in revenge after catching him with Harris's wife, following a prior stabbing; Harris surrenders and files for divorce amid social scandal.