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April 24, 1900
The Saint Paul Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
James Harris confesses to murdering wealthy merchant John Allen in Ottumwa, implicating Allen's wife in the plot to gain his property and insurance so they could marry. Both arrested amid fears of lynching Harris.
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HARRIS MAY BE LYNCHED
CONFESSES A MURDER AND IMPLICATES WIFE OF VICTIM
BURLINGTON, Kan., April 23.-James Harris, the young man who was arrested at Ottumwa Saturday, charged with the murder of John Allen, a wealthy merchant of that place, has made a written confession in the presence of Deputy Sheriff Grentan. On the strength of the confession Mrs. Allen, wife of the victim, has been arrested. Harris alleged Mrs. Allen knew her husband was to be shot, and that she arranged things so there would be no hitch. Harris confessed that he and Mrs. Allen wanted to get married, but neither had money, and that they planned to get Allen's property and life insurance.
Harris is twenty-six years old. Mrs. Allen is thirty-eight years old and has three daughters, one of whom is married.
The feeling in Ottumwa against both Harris and Mrs. Allen is strong and it is feared Harris will be lynched. The officers are taking every precaution.
CONFESSES A MURDER AND IMPLICATES WIFE OF VICTIM
BURLINGTON, Kan., April 23.-James Harris, the young man who was arrested at Ottumwa Saturday, charged with the murder of John Allen, a wealthy merchant of that place, has made a written confession in the presence of Deputy Sheriff Grentan. On the strength of the confession Mrs. Allen, wife of the victim, has been arrested. Harris alleged Mrs. Allen knew her husband was to be shot, and that she arranged things so there would be no hitch. Harris confessed that he and Mrs. Allen wanted to get married, but neither had money, and that they planned to get Allen's property and life insurance.
Harris is twenty-six years old. Mrs. Allen is thirty-eight years old and has three daughters, one of whom is married.
The feeling in Ottumwa against both Harris and Mrs. Allen is strong and it is feared Harris will be lynched. The officers are taking every precaution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
Love
What keywords are associated?
Murder Confession
Adultery Plot
Lynching Fear
Property Scheme
Life Insurance
What entities or persons were involved?
James Harris
John Allen
Mrs. Allen
Deputy Sheriff Grentan
Where did it happen?
Ottumwa
Story Details
Key Persons
James Harris
John Allen
Mrs. Allen
Deputy Sheriff Grentan
Location
Ottumwa
Event Date
April 23
Story Details
James Harris confesses to shooting John Allen with Mrs. Allen's prior knowledge and arrangement to secure his property and life insurance for their marriage plans.