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Domestic News
November 29, 1875
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Williamsburg, New York, Philip Brady was arrested on Nov. 29 for the supposed murder of his wife after a drunken altercation the previous night, during which he pushed her; she was found dead upon his son's return. Mrs. Reavy escaped.
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Supposed Murder.
New York, Nov. 29.-Philip Brady, a pensioner, was last night arrested, charged with the murder of his wife in Williamsburg. Brady was intoxicated all day yesterday, and late in the evening his wife, a Mrs. Reavy, and himself were drinking, when the former, feeling unwell, attempted to lay down on the bed, but was prevented from so doing by Brady, who pushed her around forcibly. His son urged him not to use his mother in that way, and was obliged to leave the room to escape injury. When he returned she was dead. Mrs. Reavy made her escape.
New York, Nov. 29.-Philip Brady, a pensioner, was last night arrested, charged with the murder of his wife in Williamsburg. Brady was intoxicated all day yesterday, and late in the evening his wife, a Mrs. Reavy, and himself were drinking, when the former, feeling unwell, attempted to lay down on the bed, but was prevented from so doing by Brady, who pushed her around forcibly. His son urged him not to use his mother in that way, and was obliged to leave the room to escape injury. When he returned she was dead. Mrs. Reavy made her escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Supposed Murder
Philip Brady
Williamsburg Arrest
Drunken Altercation
Wife Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Philip Brady
His Wife
Mrs. Reavy
His Son
Where did it happen?
Williamsburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Williamsburg
Event Date
Last Night (Reported Nov. 29)
Key Persons
Philip Brady
His Wife
Mrs. Reavy
His Son
Outcome
wife found dead; brady arrested; mrs. reavy escaped
Event Details
Philip Brady, intoxicated, pushed his unwell wife forcibly while drinking with her and Mrs. Reavy. Son left room to avoid injury, returned to find mother dead.