Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Domestic News
November 18, 1858
The Lambertville Press
Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
The body of John Dougherty, an Irish farmhand in Denville, was found dead near Morris Plains depot with injuries suggesting possible murder or accidental fall while intoxicated after election day in Morristown.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Supposed Murder In Morris County. -
The body of John Dougherty, an Irishman employed on the farm of Mr. J. B. Bassinger at Denville, was found lying dead near the depot at Morris Plains on Wednesday morning of last week, under suspicious circumstances. Upon examination, scratches were discovered on his face and nose, and a gash on the back part of his head, and it was at first supposed he had been lying on or near the track, and been struck by the engine of the freight train and killed. A pool of blood was, however, subsequently discovered by the side of the public road, about a third of a mile from the depot, and drops of blood were noticed every few feet between. An examination of the case was commenced, and it was ascertained that deceased and a companion named John Coleman, also in the employ of Bassinger, were in Morristown on election day, that they started for home together, and subsequently parted. A suspicion of murder has therefore been raised, but it is generally believed that the death of deceased was caused by injuries from a fall, while intoxicated.
The body of John Dougherty, an Irishman employed on the farm of Mr. J. B. Bassinger at Denville, was found lying dead near the depot at Morris Plains on Wednesday morning of last week, under suspicious circumstances. Upon examination, scratches were discovered on his face and nose, and a gash on the back part of his head, and it was at first supposed he had been lying on or near the track, and been struck by the engine of the freight train and killed. A pool of blood was, however, subsequently discovered by the side of the public road, about a third of a mile from the depot, and drops of blood were noticed every few feet between. An examination of the case was commenced, and it was ascertained that deceased and a companion named John Coleman, also in the employ of Bassinger, were in Morristown on election day, that they started for home together, and subsequently parted. A suspicion of murder has therefore been raised, but it is generally believed that the death of deceased was caused by injuries from a fall, while intoxicated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Morris County
Supposed Murder
John Dougherty
Death
Intoxication
Election Day
What entities or persons were involved?
John Dougherty
J. B. Bassinger
John Coleman
Where did it happen?
Morris County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Morris County
Event Date
Wednesday Morning Of Last Week
Key Persons
John Dougherty
J. B. Bassinger
John Coleman
Outcome
death of john dougherty from possible murder or fall while intoxicated
Event Details
Body of John Dougherty found dead near Morris Plains depot with facial scratches, head gash, and blood trail from public road; he and companion John Coleman were in Morristown on election day, parted on way home; initial suspicion of train strike disproved.