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March 13, 1909
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Mary Harrison, housekeeper to aged Wilson Laraway, arrested as the only witness to his shooting death during a claimed struggle over a revolver. Warrant issued by prosecutor Allen B. Noll; arrested by Constable Wolf and jailed pending hearing.
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HOUSEKEEPER IS ARRESTED.
Only Witness to Death of Wilson Lar-
away is Brought Here for Trial.
From The World of Wednesday:
Prosecuting attorney, Allen B. Noll, yesterday had a warrant issued for the arrest of Miss Mary Harrison, who was housekeeper for the aged Wilson Laraway who was found dead in his room on Sunday morning. The woman is the only witness to the tragedy and claimed that the old man was shot while they were struggling for the possession of the revolver.
Constable Wolf went to the home of Laraway yesterday where he arrested the woman and brought her to this city when she was placed in jail to await a hearing.
Only Witness to Death of Wilson Lar-
away is Brought Here for Trial.
From The World of Wednesday:
Prosecuting attorney, Allen B. Noll, yesterday had a warrant issued for the arrest of Miss Mary Harrison, who was housekeeper for the aged Wilson Laraway who was found dead in his room on Sunday morning. The woman is the only witness to the tragedy and claimed that the old man was shot while they were struggling for the possession of the revolver.
Constable Wolf went to the home of Laraway yesterday where he arrested the woman and brought her to this city when she was placed in jail to await a hearing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Housekeeper Arrest
Shooting Death
Revolver Struggle
Warrant Issued
What entities or persons were involved?
Mary Harrison
Wilson Laraway
Allen B. Noll
Constable Wolf
Where did it happen?
Laraway's Home And This City
Story Details
Key Persons
Mary Harrison
Wilson Laraway
Allen B. Noll
Constable Wolf
Location
Laraway's Home And This City
Event Date
Sunday Morning And Yesterday (From Wednesday)
Story Details
Aged Wilson Laraway found shot dead in his room; housekeeper Mary Harrison, sole witness, claims accidental shooting during revolver struggle; arrested on warrant by prosecutor Allen B. Noll and jailed by Constable Wolf pending hearing.