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A DOUBLE MURDER.Tomcat* ra Jake Kill* Two in-dlaao.The Tuscarora Times of the 12th instant says: A shooting affray occurred at the Indian camp the other side of the Grand Prize mine, about 8 o’clock this morning, which resulted in the killing of Captain Jim and the fatal wounding 'of his brother, Big George, by Tuscarora Jake. As near as can be ascertained the particulars are as follows: Jake, who was drunk, wasbeating his squaw when Captain Jiniinterfered and made Jake stop. Jake then procured a Winchester rifle and advancing to within about twenty feet of Jim fired, the bullet striking Jim in the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple and passed through, breaking the neck, and killing him instantly. Jake then turned the rifle on Big George, who was standing near. He shot George twice, one bullet striking at the base of the left shoulder, passing through the arm, and entering the body through the armpit, lodged in the thorax. The other bullet struck about two inches below the first, and ranged backward into the body. The wounds are fatal, and George will die. Both victims were quiet, inoffensive men,and were looked upon as leaders inthe tribe. Tuscarora Jake, the murderer, is a worthless, drunken fellow and has been in several scrapes before. After the shooting Jake took to the mountains and has not as yet been captured. Jake, whose Indian name is Baughannoika is about 5 feet 9 inches in height and weighs about 150 pounds, has a peaked face. At the time of the shooting lie had on a red shirt, black hat (the same as worn by the Indian police), with a brass band around the crown. He worked on Joe Jarrett’s ranch for several years. The Indians think he will try and reach the railroad.
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Reno Weekly Gazette and Stockman
Reno, Nevada, US
Thu, Apr 18, 1889
Page 2
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FL, USA 26 Oct 2018
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