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June 9, 1883
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
Mrs. Matthews is improving after assault by step-son Charles, who struck her with a flat-iron. She passed critical period and likely to recover. Charles, in jail, inquired about her and requested laudanum if she dies.
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There was an improvement, yesterday, in the condition of Mrs. Matthews, the woman who was assaulted by her step-son.
The wounds are healing rapidly and the unfavorable symptoms have abated. The critical period was on Wednesday and Thursday. This being passed, she will probably recover.
Charles Matthews, who struck his step-mother with a flat-iron, remains in his cell most of the time and talks but very little. He asked one of his acquaintances, who was in to visit him yesterday, to ascertain how his step-mother was, and if she was dead or likely to die to procure him two ounces of laudanum.
The wounds are healing rapidly and the unfavorable symptoms have abated. The critical period was on Wednesday and Thursday. This being passed, she will probably recover.
Charles Matthews, who struck his step-mother with a flat-iron, remains in his cell most of the time and talks but very little. He asked one of his acquaintances, who was in to visit him yesterday, to ascertain how his step-mother was, and if she was dead or likely to die to procure him two ounces of laudanum.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Assault
Step Mother
Flat Iron Attack
Jail
Laudanum Request
Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Matthews
Charles Matthews
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Matthews
Charles Matthews
Event Date
Yesterday, Critical Period On Wednesday And Thursday
Story Details
Step-son Charles Matthews assaults step-mother Mrs. Matthews with flat-iron, leaving her critically injured but now recovering. In jail, he inquires about her condition and requests laudanum if she dies.