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June 17, 1901
The Wilmington Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In Pittsburg, Pa., grocer John S. Wagener shoots and injures a burglar attempting to break into his home in Ben Avon borough on June 16.
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Shot a Burglar,
Pittsburg, Pa., June 16.--John S. Wagener, a grocer, of Ben Avon borough, early this morning was awakened by three men who were trying to force an entrance by a side door. Seizing a double-barreled shotgun he noiselessly made his way to an open window, which commanded a view of where the men were working. Pushing the muzzle of the gun through the window, Wagener asked: "Who's there and what do you want?'' Getting no reply Wagener fired. There was a howl of pain from one of the men, who was assisted away by his two companions. An hour later the injured man was found about 200 feet from the scene, with his face and neck full of shot and both eyes shot out.
Pittsburg, Pa., June 16.--John S. Wagener, a grocer, of Ben Avon borough, early this morning was awakened by three men who were trying to force an entrance by a side door. Seizing a double-barreled shotgun he noiselessly made his way to an open window, which commanded a view of where the men were working. Pushing the muzzle of the gun through the window, Wagener asked: "Who's there and what do you want?'' Getting no reply Wagener fired. There was a howl of pain from one of the men, who was assisted away by his two companions. An hour later the injured man was found about 200 feet from the scene, with his face and neck full of shot and both eyes shot out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
Shooting
Self Defense
Injured Burglar
What entities or persons were involved?
John S. Wagener
Where did it happen?
Pittsburg, Pa., Ben Avon Borough
Story Details
Key Persons
John S. Wagener
Location
Pittsburg, Pa., Ben Avon Borough
Event Date
June 16
Story Details
John S. Wagener, a grocer, shoots at three burglars trying to enter his home, injuring one who is later found with shot in his face and neck and both eyes shot out.