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November 17, 1887
The Saline County Journal
Salina, Saline County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In a western town, intoxicated Dick McDonald fired a revolver on Santa Fe Avenue, narrowly missing Geo Brown in his confectionery stand, and was arrested by Marshal Chase.
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Criminal Carelessness.
Yesterday soon after dinner, a colored man by the name of Dick McDonald was painting the town red, at least he attempted to do so but with poor results. He imagined himself Wild Bill, Texas Jack, or some other equally important personage, and meandered down Santa Fe ave flourishing a 38-caliber, seven shooter, much to the inconvenience of passers by. As he passed Geo Brown's confectionery stand, just north of Aldrich & Benfield's livery stable, he pulled up his revolver and shot. The ball entered the siding near the front entrance, went clear through and up into the ceiling. Old Mr. Brown was standing just inside the door at the time of the shooting, and his head was not more than a foot from where the ball entered the building. Marshal Chase immediately arrested the gentleman of color, and he is now in jail, awaiting his trial, and meditating on the free and easy western life.
Yesterday soon after dinner, a colored man by the name of Dick McDonald was painting the town red, at least he attempted to do so but with poor results. He imagined himself Wild Bill, Texas Jack, or some other equally important personage, and meandered down Santa Fe ave flourishing a 38-caliber, seven shooter, much to the inconvenience of passers by. As he passed Geo Brown's confectionery stand, just north of Aldrich & Benfield's livery stable, he pulled up his revolver and shot. The ball entered the siding near the front entrance, went clear through and up into the ceiling. Old Mr. Brown was standing just inside the door at the time of the shooting, and his head was not more than a foot from where the ball entered the building. Marshal Chase immediately arrested the gentleman of color, and he is now in jail, awaiting his trial, and meditating on the free and easy western life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Criminal Carelessness
Drunken Shooting
Revolver Discharge
Arrest
Western Town Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Dick Mcdonald
Geo Brown
Marshal Chase
Where did it happen?
Santa Fe Ave, Near Geo Brown's Confectionery Stand, North Of Aldrich & Benfield's Livery Stable
Story Details
Key Persons
Dick Mcdonald
Geo Brown
Marshal Chase
Location
Santa Fe Ave, Near Geo Brown's Confectionery Stand, North Of Aldrich & Benfield's Livery Stable
Event Date
Yesterday Soon After Dinner
Story Details
Intoxicated Dick McDonald waved and fired a revolver while wandering Santa Fe Avenue, the bullet narrowly missing Geo Brown inside his confectionery stand; Marshal Chase arrested him, and he awaits trial in jail.