Monday, February 22, 2016

Sunday Paper: Stabbed to Death

Part One: 10 Nov 1880


On 10 Nov 1880, James Monroe Klinck found himself in some most unfortunate trouble. At the time, Monroe was about 36 years old; he was married and had a 5 year-old daughter, Lillian, and a 3 year-old son, Jack. As is noted in both articles, he was working as a night watchman at the Southern Oil Works.


The following article appeared in the Daily Appeal on 11 November 1880:





The following article appeared in the evening edition of the Public Ledger, 10 November 1880. Note the slightly different tone.



Read Part 2: 14 Nov 1880


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