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May 26, 1886
Springfield Globe Republic
Springfield, Clark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Brownsville, Texas, dairy owner Lewis Williams fatally shot an assistant out of jealousy; the other two employees shot back, killing Williams after he fatally wounded Bowers, resulting in three deaths.
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Triple Murder.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex., May 26.—A triple murder occurred Monday at Colson's dairy, four miles north of this city. Lewis Williams, owner of the dairy, became jealous of one of his three assistants, and while he was unaware of Williams' presence the latter shot him dead. The two other employes then shot at Williams inflicting a wound from which he died in a short time, but not until he had fatally wounded one of them named Bowers.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex., May 26.—A triple murder occurred Monday at Colson's dairy, four miles north of this city. Lewis Williams, owner of the dairy, became jealous of one of his three assistants, and while he was unaware of Williams' presence the latter shot him dead. The two other employes then shot at Williams inflicting a wound from which he died in a short time, but not until he had fatally wounded one of them named Bowers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Triple Murder
Jealousy Shooting
Dairy Farm Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
Lewis Williams
Bowers
Where did it happen?
Colson's Dairy, Four Miles North Of Brownsville, Tex.
Story Details
Key Persons
Lewis Williams
Bowers
Location
Colson's Dairy, Four Miles North Of Brownsville, Tex.
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Lewis Williams, owner of the dairy, jealous of one assistant, shot him dead while unaware. The two other employees shot Williams, who fatally wounded Bowers before dying.