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Burglary's link to murder told with 1900 city case
A dated narrative recounts a 1900 street murder case in which policeman John Shipp was killed by a burglar during a home invasion. The assailant fled, fought with officers, and was later captured in Indianapolis. Edwin Ruthven was tried and executed for first degree murder. The piece discusses how petty offenses can lead to deadly violence.
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John Shipp
Charles Dangler
Shipp
Charley
Henry Locke
Niagara Falls
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Cleveland
Lafayette Street
Edwin Ruthven
Ruthven
W. B. Neff
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Game
Memphis
Tenn
In- Ruthven
Pomehent
Chilly