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January 12, 1898
The Saint Paul Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In Sleepy Eye, Minn., on Jan. 11., a saloon quarrel between William Eich and Wallace Green escalated: after Eich knocked Green down, Green later stabbed Eich, who responded by shooting and killing Green, a 26-year-old with a wife and two children. Inquest pending.
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FATAL SALOON ROW
Wallace Green Shot and Killed at Sleepy Eye.
Special to the Globe.
SLEEPY EYE, Minn., Jan. 11.—A saloon row tonight between William Eich and Wallace Green resulted in the death of the latter. Both were in Berg's saloon when the quarrel took place, when Eich knocked Green down and went away. Later on both met, and Green drew a knife and stabbed Eich, and the latter shot three times, killing him. Green was twenty-six years old and leaves a wife and two children. Coroner Rothenberg has been telegraphed for, and an inquest will be held tomorrow.
Wallace Green Shot and Killed at Sleepy Eye.
Special to the Globe.
SLEEPY EYE, Minn., Jan. 11.—A saloon row tonight between William Eich and Wallace Green resulted in the death of the latter. Both were in Berg's saloon when the quarrel took place, when Eich knocked Green down and went away. Later on both met, and Green drew a knife and stabbed Eich, and the latter shot three times, killing him. Green was twenty-six years old and leaves a wife and two children. Coroner Rothenberg has been telegraphed for, and an inquest will be held tomorrow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Saloon Row
Shooting
Stabbing
Fatal Fight
Sleepy Eye
What entities or persons were involved?
William Eich
Wallace Green
Coroner Rothenberg
Where did it happen?
Sleepy Eye, Minn., Berg's Saloon
Story Details
Key Persons
William Eich
Wallace Green
Coroner Rothenberg
Location
Sleepy Eye, Minn., Berg's Saloon
Event Date
Jan. 11.
Story Details
Quarrel in Berg's saloon between William Eich and Wallace Green; Eich knocked Green down and left. Later, Green stabbed Eich with a knife, and Eich shot Green three times, killing him. Green was 26, leaves wife and two children. Inquest to be held tomorrow.