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June 25, 1902
The Star
Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Jefferson, Iowa, City Marshal Swearingen was shot dead by S.M. Shipman while serving arrest warrants over a dispute with two boys. An angry mob then surrounded and fired upon Shipman's house, killing him with bullets.
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MOB'S QUICK REVENGE.
Riddles With Bullets House of Man Who Killed City Marshall.
City Marshall Swearingen, of Jefferson, Ia., was shot and instantly killed by S. M. Shipman, whom he sought to arrest. The latter was killed by a mob. The trouble originated when two boys on the way to a circus passed some remark about Shipman, which caused the latter to throw stones at them. They swore out warrants for Shipman's arrest. When the city marshal visited Shipman's house to serve them, Shipman fired twice, killing Swearingen instantly. News of the shooting spread, and an excited mob surrounded Shipman's house. The house was literally riddled with bullets. That from the sheriff's revolver is believed to have inflicted the fatal wound.
Riddles With Bullets House of Man Who Killed City Marshall.
City Marshall Swearingen, of Jefferson, Ia., was shot and instantly killed by S. M. Shipman, whom he sought to arrest. The latter was killed by a mob. The trouble originated when two boys on the way to a circus passed some remark about Shipman, which caused the latter to throw stones at them. They swore out warrants for Shipman's arrest. When the city marshal visited Shipman's house to serve them, Shipman fired twice, killing Swearingen instantly. News of the shooting spread, and an excited mob surrounded Shipman's house. The house was literally riddled with bullets. That from the sheriff's revolver is believed to have inflicted the fatal wound.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Mob Revenge
Shooting Death
Arrest Attempt
Jefferson Iowa
What entities or persons were involved?
Swearingen
S. M. Shipman
Where did it happen?
Jefferson, Ia.
Story Details
Key Persons
Swearingen
S. M. Shipman
Location
Jefferson, Ia.
Story Details
City Marshal Swearingen attempts to arrest S.M. Shipman over a stone-throwing incident with two boys but is shot dead. A mob then surrounds and bullets Shipman's house, killing him.