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May 4, 1910
The Richmond Virginian
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Williamsburg, VA, the sister-in-law of Elijah Green attacked him with an axe, inflicting head and face wounds, claiming his neglect caused his wife's recent death. Dr. J. M. Henderson treated the injuries.
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WOMAN USES AXE
ON BROTHER-IN-LAW
Claimed Williamsburg Negro
Neglect Responsible for Recent
Death of Wife.
(Special to The Richmond Virginian)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA., May 4.
The sister-in-law of Elijah Green, colored,
enticed him into a house in West Williamsburg
Tuesday night and proceeded to carve him with
an axe. She inflicted ugly wounds on the head
and face before he could escape.
Dr. J. M. Henderson sewed up and dressed
the wounds.
Green's wife died only a few weeks ago and
her people claim that her death was caused by
neglect.
ON BROTHER-IN-LAW
Claimed Williamsburg Negro
Neglect Responsible for Recent
Death of Wife.
(Special to The Richmond Virginian)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA., May 4.
The sister-in-law of Elijah Green, colored,
enticed him into a house in West Williamsburg
Tuesday night and proceeded to carve him with
an axe. She inflicted ugly wounds on the head
and face before he could escape.
Dr. J. M. Henderson sewed up and dressed
the wounds.
Green's wife died only a few weeks ago and
her people claim that her death was caused by
neglect.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Family
What keywords are associated?
Axe Attack
Family Revenge
Neglect Claim
Wife Death
Williamsburg Assault
What entities or persons were involved?
Elijah Green
Sister In Law Of Elijah Green
Dr. J. M. Henderson
Where did it happen?
West Williamsburg, Va
Story Details
Key Persons
Elijah Green
Sister In Law Of Elijah Green
Dr. J. M. Henderson
Location
West Williamsburg, Va
Event Date
Tuesday Night, May 4
Story Details
Elijah Green's sister-in-law enticed him into a house and attacked him with an axe over his alleged neglect causing his wife's death weeks earlier; he escaped with head and face wounds treated by Dr. Henderson.