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Domestic News
May 13, 1872
The Democrat
Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In South Glastonbury, Conn., after a quarrel and fines, Donovan gave whisky to Dalton's sister and Alice Jones, causing convulsions; one expected to die. Whisky sent to Yale for analysis.
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In South Glastonbury, Conn., lately two young men by the name of Dalton and Donovan had a quarrel. They were each fined $14 and costs before a justice of the peace; and a few nights ago Donovan purchased a bottle of whisky, which was given to the sister of Dalton and a young woman named Alice Jones. His own sister, Nellie Donovan, tasted it, and not liking it did not take more. The former two were soon seized with convulsions, and it was expected one would die. The whisky has been sent to Yale College to be analyzed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
South Glastonbury
Poisoning
Whisky
Convulsions
Quarrel
What entities or persons were involved?
Dalton
Donovan
Alice Jones
Nellie Donovan
Where did it happen?
South Glastonbury, Conn.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
South Glastonbury, Conn.
Event Date
A Few Nights Ago
Key Persons
Dalton
Donovan
Alice Jones
Nellie Donovan
Outcome
two women seized with convulsions; one expected to die. whisky sent to yale college for analysis.
Event Details
Two young men, Dalton and Donovan, quarreled and were fined $14 each and costs. Donovan purchased whisky, given to Dalton's sister and Alice Jones; Nellie Donovan tasted but did not drink more. The two women soon suffered convulsions.