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Story August 10, 1897

The Evening Bulletin

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky

What is this article about?

Bill Tassy, a negro, shot and wounded Joe Price, another negro, near Lewisburg on Sunday morning without exchanging words. The Commonwealth's case against Tassy was called before 'Squire Howe on Monday afternoon, with witnesses testifying; adjourned to Wednesday when Price may appear. The bullet entered Price's left leg near the body.

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The case of the Commonwealth against Bill Tassy, the negro who shot and wounded Joe Price, another negro, near Lewisburg Sunday morning was called before 'Squire Howe Monday afternoon.

Several witnesses testified for the prosecution, and court then adjourned until Wednesday at 10 a. m. when Price may be able to appear. The evidence introduced Monday disclosed the fact that the men met on the pike in front of the "Half Way House" and without exchanging any words Tassy pulled his pistol and shot twice at Price. One of the balls entered Price's left leg, close up to the body, and has not been located.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Shooting Court Case Assault Lewisburg Pistol Shot Wounding

What entities or persons were involved?

Bill Tassy Joe Price 'Squire Howe

Where did it happen?

Near Lewisburg, On The Pike In Front Of The "Half Way House"

Story Details

Key Persons

Bill Tassy Joe Price 'Squire Howe

Location

Near Lewisburg, On The Pike In Front Of The "Half Way House"

Event Date

Sunday Morning

Story Details

Bill Tassy shot Joe Price twice with a pistol without words after meeting at the Half Way House; one ball entered Price's left leg near the body. The case was heard Monday before 'Squire Howe with prosecution witnesses, adjourned to Wednesday for Price's possible appearance.

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