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April 4, 1921
The Beatrice Daily Express
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska
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Mrs. W. G. Meisenholder, wife of Parkston, S.D. mayor, died late Saturday from gunshot wounds by an unidentified assailant at her home. Police suspect a burglar, but no valuables missing. She alerted help via phone groans before losing consciousness.
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SHOT IN HOME WIFE
OF MAYOR PASSES AWAY
Parkston, S. D., April 4.—Mrs. W. G. Meisenholder, wife of the mayor here, died late Saturday from gunshot wounds received from an unidentified assailant last night at her home. She did not regain consciousness.
Mrs. Meisenholder was at home alone at the time and police said they believe she had been shot by a burglar. No valuables are missing from the home however. After being shot, Mrs. Meisenholder reached a telephone and an operator, hearing her groans, notified a physician.
OF MAYOR PASSES AWAY
Parkston, S. D., April 4.—Mrs. W. G. Meisenholder, wife of the mayor here, died late Saturday from gunshot wounds received from an unidentified assailant last night at her home. She did not regain consciousness.
Mrs. Meisenholder was at home alone at the time and police said they believe she had been shot by a burglar. No valuables are missing from the home however. After being shot, Mrs. Meisenholder reached a telephone and an operator, hearing her groans, notified a physician.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Mayor Wife
Gunshot Wounds
Unidentified Assailant
Burglar
Parkston Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. W. G. Meisenholder
W. G. Meisenholder
Where did it happen?
Parkston, S. D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. W. G. Meisenholder
W. G. Meisenholder
Location
Parkston, S. D.
Event Date
April 4
Story Details
Mrs. W. G. Meisenholder, wife of the mayor of Parkston, was shot at her home by an unidentified assailant, believed to be a burglar. She died late Saturday without regaining consciousness. After being shot, she reached a telephone, and an operator notified a physician upon hearing her groans. No valuables are missing from the home.