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February 18, 1892
The Farmers' Alliance
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
In Lima, Ohio, Henry Thompson caused his sister's death by denying her medical care due to faith-cure beliefs, forcing her to walk while dying; he was run out of town amid public excitement.
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HAD TO QUIT THE TOWN
Henry Thompson Killed His Sister by
His Faith-Cure Ideas.
LIMA, O., Feb. 16.—Henry Thompson
was run out of the town for being the
cause of his sister's death. He was a
faith-cure exponent and refused to allow
a physician to attend her when sick. As
she was dying he dragged her from the
bed by force and attempted to compel
her to walk, telling her that all she
needed was faith. She died in his arms
as he was lifting her up. Great excitement
was occasioned by the affair and
Thompson was compelled to leave the
county.
Henry Thompson Killed His Sister by
His Faith-Cure Ideas.
LIMA, O., Feb. 16.—Henry Thompson
was run out of the town for being the
cause of his sister's death. He was a
faith-cure exponent and refused to allow
a physician to attend her when sick. As
she was dying he dragged her from the
bed by force and attempted to compel
her to walk, telling her that all she
needed was faith. She died in his arms
as he was lifting her up. Great excitement
was occasioned by the affair and
Thompson was compelled to leave the
county.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Faith Cure
Sister Death
Negligent Homicide
Town Expulsion
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Thompson
Where did it happen?
Lima, O.
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Thompson
Location
Lima, O.
Event Date
Feb. 16.
Story Details
Henry Thompson, a faith-cure exponent, refused to allow a physician to attend his sick sister, dragged her from bed to compel her to walk by faith, and she died in his arms, leading to his expulsion from town.