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December 7, 1902
The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
Orie Lawson accidentally shot and killed Charley Allen during a scuffle over a sack of tobacco ten miles northwest of Berwyn on November 27. Lawson was tried for murder but the case was dismissed by Commissioner Robnett as purely accidental.
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KILLED OVER SACK OF TOBACCO.
Orie Lawson and Charley Allen Scuffle—Latter Accidentally Killed.
Yesterday Orie Lawson was tried before Commissioner Robnett on the charge of murder. After hearing the evidence the commissioner dismissed the case, as the evidence clearly showed that the killing of Allen by Lawson was purely accidental.
It seems that on the 27th of November, ten miles northwest of Berwyn, Lawson and Allen got to scuffling over the ownership of a sack of tobacco, and Lawson having a shot gun in his hand, the same was accidentally discharged, the load of bird shot taking effect in Allen's right side.
Orie Lawson and Charley Allen Scuffle—Latter Accidentally Killed.
Yesterday Orie Lawson was tried before Commissioner Robnett on the charge of murder. After hearing the evidence the commissioner dismissed the case, as the evidence clearly showed that the killing of Allen by Lawson was purely accidental.
It seems that on the 27th of November, ten miles northwest of Berwyn, Lawson and Allen got to scuffling over the ownership of a sack of tobacco, and Lawson having a shot gun in his hand, the same was accidentally discharged, the load of bird shot taking effect in Allen's right side.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Accidental Killing
Scuffle Over Tobacco
Murder Trial
Case Dismissed
Shotgun Discharge
What entities or persons were involved?
Orie Lawson
Charley Allen
Commissioner Robnett
Where did it happen?
Ten Miles Northwest Of Berwyn
Story Details
Key Persons
Orie Lawson
Charley Allen
Commissioner Robnett
Location
Ten Miles Northwest Of Berwyn
Event Date
27th Of November
Story Details
Orie Lawson and Charley Allen scuffled over a sack of tobacco, during which Lawson's shotgun accidentally discharged, killing Allen with bird shot to the right side. Lawson was tried for murder but the case was dismissed as accidental.