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April 2, 1905
The Cairo Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Springfield, Ill., Edgar Copeland was convicted in Christian County Circuit Court of murdering Henry Green, a farmer who objected to Copeland's attentions to his daughter. Sentenced to 14 years after a previous death sentence was overturned.
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14 YEARS IN PRISON
Given Man Who Killed His Daughter's Sweetheart.
Springfield, Ill., April 1.-In the Christian county circuit court today Edgar Copeland was convicted of the murder of Henry Green, a prominent farmer of Walshville, and sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
Copeland had been found guilty in Montgomery county, where the jury fixed his punishment at death, but he was granted a new trial.
He shot and killed Green on the highway. Green objected to Copeland's attentions to his daughter.
Given Man Who Killed His Daughter's Sweetheart.
Springfield, Ill., April 1.-In the Christian county circuit court today Edgar Copeland was convicted of the murder of Henry Green, a prominent farmer of Walshville, and sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
Copeland had been found guilty in Montgomery county, where the jury fixed his punishment at death, but he was granted a new trial.
He shot and killed Green on the highway. Green objected to Copeland's attentions to his daughter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Conviction
Father Kills Suitor
Death Sentence Overturned
What entities or persons were involved?
Edgar Copeland
Henry Green
Where did it happen?
Springfield, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Edgar Copeland
Henry Green
Location
Springfield, Ill.
Event Date
April 1
Story Details
Edgar Copeland shot and killed Henry Green on the highway after Green objected to Copeland's attentions to his daughter. Convicted in Christian County after a previous death sentence in Montgomery County was overturned, sentenced to 14 years in prison.