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November 25, 1837
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A mob in Alton, Illinois, attacked a warehouse to destroy an abolitionist press for the Alton Observer, killing Rev. E. P. Lovejoy and a man named Bishop, and wounding seven others.
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FROM THE ALTON (ILL.) TELEGRAPH.
MOB AT ALTON, ILLINOIS—THE REV. E. P.
LOVEJOY KILLED, AND HIS ABOLITION
PRESS DESTROYED.
It is with the deepest regret that we stop the press in
order to state, that at a late hour last night, an attack
was made by a large number of persons, on the warehouse
of Messrs Godfrey, Gilman, & Co. for the purpose of
destroying a press intended for the revival of the Alton
Observer; which, shocking to relate, resulted in the
death of two individuals—the Rev. E. P. Lovejoy, late
editor of the Observer, and a man named Bishop. Seven
others were wounded; two severely, and the others
slightly. We can add no more at this time, than that the
assailants succeeded in effecting their object.
MOB AT ALTON, ILLINOIS—THE REV. E. P.
LOVEJOY KILLED, AND HIS ABOLITION
PRESS DESTROYED.
It is with the deepest regret that we stop the press in
order to state, that at a late hour last night, an attack
was made by a large number of persons, on the warehouse
of Messrs Godfrey, Gilman, & Co. for the purpose of
destroying a press intended for the revival of the Alton
Observer; which, shocking to relate, resulted in the
death of two individuals—the Rev. E. P. Lovejoy, late
editor of the Observer, and a man named Bishop. Seven
others were wounded; two severely, and the others
slightly. We can add no more at this time, than that the
assailants succeeded in effecting their object.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Mob Attack
Lovejoy Killed
Abolition Press Destroyed
Alton Illinois
Warehouse Assault
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. E. P. Lovejoy
Bishop
Messrs Godfrey, Gilman, & Co.
Where did it happen?
Alton, Illinois
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. E. P. Lovejoy
Bishop
Messrs Godfrey, Gilman, & Co.
Location
Alton, Illinois
Event Date
At A Late Hour Last Night
Story Details
A large mob attacked the warehouse of Messrs Godfrey, Gilman, & Co. to destroy a press for reviving the Alton Observer, resulting in the deaths of Rev. E. P. Lovejoy and Bishop, and wounding seven others; the assailants succeeded.