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February 11, 1920
Weekly Journal Miner
Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In New York on Feb. 9, young widow Mrs. Emily Havre shot her 12-year-old daughter Margaret dead in despondency over financial worries, intending suicide but losing courage. Police found her beside the body; she confessed and was held without bail.
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MOTHER SLAYS DAUGHTER IN DESPONDENCY
(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.—Mrs. Emily Havre, a young widow, was found by the police today sitting in her apartment beside the body of her 12 year old daughter Margaret, who had been killed by a revolver.
The police reported that the mother shot the child Saturday in a period of despondency, intending to kill herself, but lost her courage.
When charged with homicide, Mrs. Havre confessed shooting her daughter, claiming that financial worries had temporarily unbalanced her mind, according to the police. She was held without bail.
(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.—Mrs. Emily Havre, a young widow, was found by the police today sitting in her apartment beside the body of her 12 year old daughter Margaret, who had been killed by a revolver.
The police reported that the mother shot the child Saturday in a period of despondency, intending to kill herself, but lost her courage.
When charged with homicide, Mrs. Havre confessed shooting her daughter, claiming that financial worries had temporarily unbalanced her mind, according to the police. She was held without bail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Mother Slays Daughter
Despondency
Homicide
Financial Worries
Suicide Attempt
Widow
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Emily Havre
Margaret
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Emily Havre
Margaret
Location
New York
Event Date
Feb. 9
Story Details
Mrs. Emily Havre, a young widow, shot her 12-year-old daughter Margaret with a revolver in a period of despondency due to financial worries, intending to kill herself but failing. She was found by police sitting beside the body and confessed to the homicide, claiming temporary mental unbalance. She was held without bail.