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March 17, 1907
Daily Arizona Silver Belt
Globe, Miami, Gila County, Arizona
What is this article about?
William C. Savidge, a New York actor, allegedly shot and mortally wounded nurse Roslyn D. Wilbert in Brooklyn after she refused his invitation for a walk. He was arrested following a police chase.
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NEW YORK ACTOR SHOOTS A NURSE
William Savidge Arrested After Chase for Fatally Wounding Young Woman
By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 16.—William C. Savidge, an actor and formerly treasurer of the Grand opera house, was arrested in Brooklyn tonight charged with having shot Miss Roslyn D. Wilbert, a trained nurse. The latter is said to have been mortally wounded. Miss Wilbert was found in the vestibule of a house on Franklin avenue, where she was employed.
A policeman pursued Savidge several blocks and arrested him at the point of a revolver. Miss Wilbert identified Savidge as her assailant. Savidge is 31 years old and his wife is said to be in Philadelphia.
Miss Wilbert is 27 years of age and belongs to a prominent Brooklyn family. According to the woman's story she encountered Savidge, whom she had known, and he invited her to take a walk. Miss Wilbert replied that she could not leave the place. Further conversation ensued, when suddenly Miss Wilbert alleges, Savidge drew a revolver and shot her.
William Savidge Arrested After Chase for Fatally Wounding Young Woman
By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 16.—William C. Savidge, an actor and formerly treasurer of the Grand opera house, was arrested in Brooklyn tonight charged with having shot Miss Roslyn D. Wilbert, a trained nurse. The latter is said to have been mortally wounded. Miss Wilbert was found in the vestibule of a house on Franklin avenue, where she was employed.
A policeman pursued Savidge several blocks and arrested him at the point of a revolver. Miss Wilbert identified Savidge as her assailant. Savidge is 31 years old and his wife is said to be in Philadelphia.
Miss Wilbert is 27 years of age and belongs to a prominent Brooklyn family. According to the woman's story she encountered Savidge, whom she had known, and he invited her to take a walk. Miss Wilbert replied that she could not leave the place. Further conversation ensued, when suddenly Miss Wilbert alleges, Savidge drew a revolver and shot her.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Actor Shooting
Nurse Wounded
Brooklyn Arrest
Revolver Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
William C. Savidge
Roslyn D. Wilbert
Where did it happen?
Brooklyn, New York, Franklin Avenue
Story Details
Key Persons
William C. Savidge
Roslyn D. Wilbert
Location
Brooklyn, New York, Franklin Avenue
Event Date
March 16
Story Details
Actor William C. Savidge shot nurse Roslyn D. Wilbert after she refused to walk with him, mortally wounding her in a house vestibule. He fled but was chased and arrested by police; she identified him as the assailant.