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June 17, 1901
Event 1 of 2
The Portland Daily Press
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
William Meinhoffer shot Mary Bolte, leading to both their deaths in Fordham hospital; motive believed to be jealousy following a recent quarrel.
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JEALOUSY THE MOTIVE.
New York, June 16.-William Meinhoffer, the young man who last night shot Mary Bolte, died today at Fordham hospital where a few hours earlier Miss Bolte also died. The immediate cause of the tragedy may never be known though the motive is believed to have been jealousy. Meinhoffer, who was 23 years old, was the son of a retired banker. He and Miss Bolte had a quarrel recently. She formerly lived in Los Angeles, Cali., and is said to have lately come into a small fortune.
New York, June 16.-William Meinhoffer, the young man who last night shot Mary Bolte, died today at Fordham hospital where a few hours earlier Miss Bolte also died. The immediate cause of the tragedy may never be known though the motive is believed to have been jealousy. Meinhoffer, who was 23 years old, was the son of a retired banker. He and Miss Bolte had a quarrel recently. She formerly lived in Los Angeles, Cali., and is said to have lately come into a small fortune.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Jealousy Motive
Shooting
Murder Suicide
Fordham Hospital
What entities or persons were involved?
William Meinhoffer
Mary Bolte
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
William Meinhoffer
Mary Bolte
Location
New York
Event Date
June 16
Story Details
William Meinhoffer shot Mary Bolte, leading to both their deaths in Fordham hospital; motive believed to be jealousy following a recent quarrel.