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June 3, 1911
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Plymouth, N.H., on May 27, J. Walter Shields, a former Philadelphian, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter for killing woodsman 'Christie' Kenney. He was fined $600 plus costs, paid immediately, and released.
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FINED $600 FOR KILLING MAN
J. W. Shields Convicted of Second Degree Manslaughter.
Plymouth, N. H., May 27.--J. Walter Shields, a former Philadelphian, was convicted of manslaughter in the second degree in the superior court, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $600 and the costs of the prosecution.
The money was immediately forthcoming, and within a short time Mr. Shields walked out of the court, a free man. He left the courtroom with his brothers-in-law, who have been his constant companions throughout the trial.
Shields was placed on trial before Judge Pike on a charge of manslaughter for the killing of "Christie" Kenney, a woodsman.
J. W. Shields Convicted of Second Degree Manslaughter.
Plymouth, N. H., May 27.--J. Walter Shields, a former Philadelphian, was convicted of manslaughter in the second degree in the superior court, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $600 and the costs of the prosecution.
The money was immediately forthcoming, and within a short time Mr. Shields walked out of the court, a free man. He left the courtroom with his brothers-in-law, who have been his constant companions throughout the trial.
Shields was placed on trial before Judge Pike on a charge of manslaughter for the killing of "Christie" Kenney, a woodsman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Manslaughter Conviction
Second Degree
Fine Payment
Court Trial
Woodsman Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Walter Shields
"Christie" Kenney
Judge Pike
Where did it happen?
Plymouth, N. H.
Story Details
Key Persons
J. Walter Shields
"Christie" Kenney
Judge Pike
Location
Plymouth, N. H.
Event Date
May 27
Story Details
J. Walter Shields convicted of second-degree manslaughter for killing woodsman 'Christie' Kenney, fined $600 and costs, paid fine and released immediately after trial before Judge Pike.