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May 23, 1880
The Dallas Daily Herald
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Indianapolis on May 22, church member William Patterson arrested pastor Rev. George B. Young and George Evans for criminal libel and sued the Daily News for $10,000 over a defamatory statement, following a church fight in which Patterson was beaten.
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Church Scandal
Indianapolis, May 22.—This evening William Patterson, a member of the Edwin Ray Methodist church, caused the arrest of Rev. George B. Young, the pastor, and George Evans for criminal libel, and he also instituted a $10,000 damage suit against the Daily News for publishing a statement by Young which reflected upon the integrity of the plaintiff. These suits are the outgrowth of a discussion in the church which resulted in a fight night before last in the house of God, during which Patterson was severely beaten by the friends of William Young.
Indianapolis, May 22.—This evening William Patterson, a member of the Edwin Ray Methodist church, caused the arrest of Rev. George B. Young, the pastor, and George Evans for criminal libel, and he also instituted a $10,000 damage suit against the Daily News for publishing a statement by Young which reflected upon the integrity of the plaintiff. These suits are the outgrowth of a discussion in the church which resulted in a fight night before last in the house of God, during which Patterson was severely beaten by the friends of William Young.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Church Scandal
Criminal Libel
Damage Suit
Church Fight
Indianapolis
What entities or persons were involved?
William Patterson
Rev. George B. Young
George Evans
William Young
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis, Edwin Ray Methodist Church
Story Details
Key Persons
William Patterson
Rev. George B. Young
George Evans
William Young
Location
Indianapolis, Edwin Ray Methodist Church
Event Date
May 22
Story Details
William Patterson, a church member, caused the arrest of pastor Rev. George B. Young and George Evans for criminal libel and filed a $10,000 damage suit against the Daily News for publishing Young's defamatory statement, arising from a church discussion that led to a fight where Patterson was beaten by friends of William Young.