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Domestic News
February 13, 1886
The Examiner
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
On Feb. 10 in New York, Alexander Slater fatally struck Samuel E. Thompson during a street altercation following a barroom quarrel, leading to Thompson's death; Slater did not flee.
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Murder in New York.
New York, Feb. 10.-Alexander Slater, aged 24 years, of 48 Eighth avenue, New York, and Samuel E. Thompson, of 68 Washington place, quarreled over some trifling matter in a barroom on Greenwich avenue. They became so abusive that the proprietor of the saloon had them put out. They had no sooner reached the street than Slater dealt Thompson a stunning blow in the face which felled him. A policeman was attracted by the moans of Thompson, and upon examination found that he was dead. Slater, who was under the influence of liquor, made no effort to escape. Thompson two years ago was worth $300,000, but lost it all in speculation.
New York, Feb. 10.-Alexander Slater, aged 24 years, of 48 Eighth avenue, New York, and Samuel E. Thompson, of 68 Washington place, quarreled over some trifling matter in a barroom on Greenwich avenue. They became so abusive that the proprietor of the saloon had them put out. They had no sooner reached the street than Slater dealt Thompson a stunning blow in the face which felled him. A policeman was attracted by the moans of Thompson, and upon examination found that he was dead. Slater, who was under the influence of liquor, made no effort to escape. Thompson two years ago was worth $300,000, but lost it all in speculation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
New York Murder
Barroom Quarrel
Street Fight
Alexander Slater
Samuel Thompson
What entities or persons were involved?
Alexander Slater
Samuel E. Thompson
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Feb. 10
Key Persons
Alexander Slater
Samuel E. Thompson
Outcome
samuel e. thompson killed by blow to the face; alexander slater apprehended without resistance
Event Details
Alexander Slater and Samuel E. Thompson quarreled in a barroom on Greenwich avenue over a trifling matter, were ejected by the proprietor, and upon reaching the street, Slater struck Thompson in the face, causing his death. A policeman discovered the body.