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May 13, 1883
The Dallas Daily Herald
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Brenham, Texas, prosperous planter Robert F. Tamplin was shot and killed in cold blood by his former employee, negro Frank Smith, near Frank Clampitt's residence. Smith, a 28-year-old mulatto, escaped after the shooting.
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BRENHAM.
A Negro Murders His Former Employer in Cold Blood
Brenham, May 12.- [Special.] -Robert F. Tamplin, a prosperous planter, of the Gay Hill neighborhood, ten miles north west of this town, was shot and instantly killed yesterday in a lane near the residence of Frank Clampitt, by a negro named Frank Smith. Tamplin was in a buggy, and was shot quartering from behind, six or eight buckshot lodging in the shoulder and head. There were no witnesses to the act. Smith had worked for Tamplin three years, and the last year or two for Clampitt.
The murderer escaped. Smith is a mulatto 28 years of age, weight 140 pounds 5 feet 7 inches in height, with a blur in one eye. This was a cold-blooded murder.
A Negro Murders His Former Employer in Cold Blood
Brenham, May 12.- [Special.] -Robert F. Tamplin, a prosperous planter, of the Gay Hill neighborhood, ten miles north west of this town, was shot and instantly killed yesterday in a lane near the residence of Frank Clampitt, by a negro named Frank Smith. Tamplin was in a buggy, and was shot quartering from behind, six or eight buckshot lodging in the shoulder and head. There were no witnesses to the act. Smith had worked for Tamplin three years, and the last year or two for Clampitt.
The murderer escaped. Smith is a mulatto 28 years of age, weight 140 pounds 5 feet 7 inches in height, with a blur in one eye. This was a cold-blooded murder.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Cold Blooded Killing
Negro Suspect
Planter Victim
Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert F. Tamplin
Frank Smith
Frank Clampitt
Where did it happen?
Gay Hill Neighborhood, Ten Miles Northwest Of Brenham
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert F. Tamplin
Frank Smith
Frank Clampitt
Location
Gay Hill Neighborhood, Ten Miles Northwest Of Brenham
Event Date
May 11
Story Details
Robert F. Tamplin was shot and killed from behind while in a buggy by Frank Smith, his former employee, in a lane near Frank Clampitt's residence. No witnesses; Smith escaped.