Saturday, September 26, 2015

An Attempt at Double Murder

South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa.  Phillip Huesam, returned from work last evening to his home on Larkin's alley, South Side, and announced his intention to kill his wife and daughter because supper was not ready. He then drew a revolver and the women screamed for help. Frank Foster, a resident of the neighborhood, rushed in and grappled with Huesam. In the struggle the latter attempted to shoot Foster, but the bullet just grazed his left wrist.  Other neighbors came to Foster's assistance and Huesam being overpowered, gave up the fight and escaped over Mt. Oliver. He has not yet been captured.

August 28, 1888, Page 5
The Pittsburgh Press

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