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June 27, 1835
South Branch Intelligencer
Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A pugilistic fight in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, between miners John Simons and Edward Thomas ended fatally when Simons died from a ruptured jugular vein in the 15th round; Thomas, knocked down 11 times prior, was jailed awaiting trial.
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Full Text
Fatal Pugilism.--We learn from the Pottsville (Penn.) Journal, that a pugilistic encounter took place in that neighborhood a few days since, between two miners, named John Simons and Edward Thomas, which resulted in the death of the former, in consequence of a blow inflicted on him which ruptured the jugular vein. Previous to this catastrophe, which took place in the 15th round, the deceased had knocked down his opponent eleven times.--There had been some difference between the parties, and the fight, which terminated thus fatally, was agreed upon to determine which was "the better man." The survivor has been committed to jail to await his trial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Pugilism
Fatal Fight
Miners
Ruptured Jugular Vein
Trial
What entities or persons were involved?
John Simons
Edward Thomas
Where did it happen?
Neighborhood Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Story Details
Key Persons
John Simons
Edward Thomas
Location
Neighborhood Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Event Date
A Few Days Since
Story Details
Pugilistic encounter between miners John Simons and Edward Thomas results in Simons' death from a ruptured jugular vein in the 15th round after knocking down Thomas eleven times; fight agreed to settle differences; Thomas committed to jail awaiting trial.