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September 5, 1903
The Lancaster Ledger
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In New York on September 2, Henry Edson, son of former Mayor Franklin Edson, shot and killed Mrs. Fannie Pulten due to insane jealousy and a refused elopement proposal, then killed himself in front of his brother and others. Both were highly connected; Edson had recently quarreled with his wife.
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Killed Woman and Self.
New York, September 2.- Henry Edson, son of former Mayor Franklin Edson, shot and killed Mrs. Fannie Pulten, this morning and then killed himself, dying instantly. He is said to have been insanely jealous of the woman and wanted her to elope with him.
The killing occurred in the presence of his brother and two others.
Both parties were highly connected.
Recently Edson had quarreled with his wife and left her. He sent for Mrs. Pulten, who came to his house not knowing what was wanted.
Several persons were talking together when Edson suddenly asked Mrs. Pulten to elope with him. She indignantly refused and turned to leave, when the shooting occurred.
New York, September 2.- Henry Edson, son of former Mayor Franklin Edson, shot and killed Mrs. Fannie Pulten, this morning and then killed himself, dying instantly. He is said to have been insanely jealous of the woman and wanted her to elope with him.
The killing occurred in the presence of his brother and two others.
Both parties were highly connected.
Recently Edson had quarreled with his wife and left her. He sent for Mrs. Pulten, who came to his house not knowing what was wanted.
Several persons were talking together when Edson suddenly asked Mrs. Pulten to elope with him. She indignantly refused and turned to leave, when the shooting occurred.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Jealousy
Elope
New York
Shooting
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Edson
Mrs. Fannie Pulten
Franklin Edson
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Edson
Mrs. Fannie Pulten
Franklin Edson
Location
New York
Event Date
September 2
Story Details
Henry Edson, insanely jealous, shot and killed Mrs. Fannie Pulten after she refused to elope with him at his house, then killed himself in front of witnesses including his brother.