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Joseph W. Robinson
DOINGS AT HOME.
Joseph W. Robinson, a gas-well contractor, who had charge of the Michigan City gas-well last year was murdered last week at Francisville by Mike Reinhart. The men had previously had some trouble and Robinson proposed friendship when Reinhart deliberately pulled out a revolver and shot Robinson behind the ear, killing him almost instantly. The murderer attempted to escape, but was captured.
Newspaper: The Tribune
Date of Publication: September 20, 1888
Volume Number: 5
Issue Number: 23
Page: 4
Column(s): 1
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