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September 18, 1891
Oakes Weekly Republican
Oakes, Dickey County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In Richardton, N.D., hotel laborer Fred Smith entered a young lady's room, was ejected, then shot her twice in the leg; he tried to take his own life but was prevented, and she is expected to survive.
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A Young Lady Shot.
DICKINSON, N. D., Sept. 14.—A singular shooting affair took place at Richardton, a neighboring town, during the night. Fred Smith, a laborer at the Richardton hotel, took the liberty to go into a young lady's sleeping room. She ordered him out, but he refused to go. She then hit him over the head with broom and ejected him from the room Smith returned with a cowboy revolver and fired two shots, both taking effect in her leg, just above the knee. The reports brought men to the scene, whereupon the wretch tried to take his own life, but was prevented. The girl will survive.
DICKINSON, N. D., Sept. 14.—A singular shooting affair took place at Richardton, a neighboring town, during the night. Fred Smith, a laborer at the Richardton hotel, took the liberty to go into a young lady's sleeping room. She ordered him out, but he refused to go. She then hit him over the head with broom and ejected him from the room Smith returned with a cowboy revolver and fired two shots, both taking effect in her leg, just above the knee. The reports brought men to the scene, whereupon the wretch tried to take his own life, but was prevented. The girl will survive.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Assault
Hotel Incident
Suicide Attempt
What entities or persons were involved?
Fred Smith
Where did it happen?
Richardton, Neighboring Town To Dickinson, N.D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Fred Smith
Location
Richardton, Neighboring Town To Dickinson, N.D.
Event Date
Sept. 14
Story Details
Fred Smith entered a young lady's room at the Richardton hotel, was ejected after refusing to leave, returned and shot her in the leg with a revolver; he attempted suicide but was stopped, and she will survive.