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June 17, 1881
The Columbian
Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Patrick Rielly, recently released from Danville Insane Asylum, attempted to assassinate Rev. Father O'Rourke during Sunday mass in a church near Carbondale, but was stopped by several men before firing his rifle.
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Patrick Rielly, of Smoketown, near Carbondale, attempted to assassinate Rev. Father O'Rourke, during the celebration of mass Sunday morning. Rielly returned home from the Danville Insane Asylum a few months ago, and has been frantic at times since then. On Sunday morning he marched through the streets to the church, carrying a loaded repeating rifle. Arrived there he passed up the centre aisle to the altar and aimed his gun at the priest. Several men caught him before he could fire and forced him from the church.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Madness
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Assassination Attempt
Insane Asylum
Church Incident
Rifle Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
Patrick Rielly
Rev. Father O'rourke
Where did it happen?
Smoketown, Near Carbondale
Story Details
Key Persons
Patrick Rielly
Rev. Father O'rourke
Location
Smoketown, Near Carbondale
Event Date
Sunday Morning
Story Details
Patrick Rielly, recently released from an insane asylum and acting frantically, entered a church during mass armed with a rifle, aimed at the priest Rev. Father O'Rourke at the altar, but was seized by men before he could shoot.