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July 24, 1914
Sierra County Advocate
Truth Or Consequences, Hillsboro, Kingston, Sierra County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
R. P. Cowley, a former Kingston man, faces preliminary examination in San Diego for murdering Frank Wessock by stabbing during a drunken fight on July 4; Cowley claims self-defense after being beaten.
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Former Kingston Man in Trouble.
Col. J. P. Parker has handed us a copy of the San Diego, California, Evening Tribune, which contains the following:
"The preliminary examination of R. P. Cowley on charge of murder for the fatal stabbing of Frank Wessock in a waterfront shack on the afternoon of July 4, was called in Justice Solon Bryan's court this morning, It was brought out that the parties were both drunk, and Cowley claimed that he struck Wessock with the large blade of a pocketknife in selfdefense after he (Cowley) had been badly beaten by Wessock. Cowley's face bore evidence of a terrific beating. The preliminary examination was not concluded at this morning's session of the court, and was continued for further hearing till the afternoon."
Col. J. P. Parker has handed us a copy of the San Diego, California, Evening Tribune, which contains the following:
"The preliminary examination of R. P. Cowley on charge of murder for the fatal stabbing of Frank Wessock in a waterfront shack on the afternoon of July 4, was called in Justice Solon Bryan's court this morning, It was brought out that the parties were both drunk, and Cowley claimed that he struck Wessock with the large blade of a pocketknife in selfdefense after he (Cowley) had been badly beaten by Wessock. Cowley's face bore evidence of a terrific beating. The preliminary examination was not concluded at this morning's session of the court, and was continued for further hearing till the afternoon."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Charge
Stabbing
Self Defense
Drunken Fight
Preliminary Examination
What entities or persons were involved?
R. P. Cowley
Frank Wessock
Col. J. P. Parker
Justice Solon Bryan
Where did it happen?
San Diego, California, Waterfront Shack
Story Details
Key Persons
R. P. Cowley
Frank Wessock
Col. J. P. Parker
Justice Solon Bryan
Location
San Diego, California, Waterfront Shack
Event Date
Afternoon Of July 4
Story Details
R. P. Cowley charged with murder for stabbing Frank Wessock to death in a drunken altercation; claims self-defense after severe beating, with examination ongoing in court.