The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY) 12 Jun 1921, Sun, pg 1
ENGINEER SHOOTS FELLOW WORKER
Fires As He Tries to Enter Factory Where They Work; Police Seeking Motive.
An argument ended abruptly shortly after 9:00 last night when B. H. King, night engineer at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant, obtained an old pistol and fired a bullet into the body of the day engineer, William Adamson.
King turned, as Adamson fell, and going to a telephone he called the police.
"I've shot a man. He's lying here," he said.
Adamson's wound may prove fatal, it was announced at the City Hospital. He was unable to make a statement.
King was not taken to the police headquarters, as he was the only man on duty at the plant. It was necessary, therefore, to station a policeman with him while he continued at his task.
Two With Adamson---
King said that, "I am right, even if I hang for it." He said he has ordered to allow no one to enter the building at night. He declared that Adamson and two other men alighted from an automobile. Adamson started through the door, King said, but he was stopped.
According to King, he told Adamson that he would not be permitted to enter because of the orders.
Adamson wanted to know "who's going to stop me," King said, and reached for his hip pocket. King disappeared for a minute, but returned with the pistol. He declared that Adamson made a motion with his hand, and that he believed he had a weapon.
King fired. Adamson, who weighs 200 pounds or more fell. His two companions remained at a safe distance.
King declared that Adamson and his two companions were intoxicated. Adamson, he said, had whisky in the building and had been after it twice before. On one visit last night King declared that Adamson went into a corner of the room and fired a pistol twice.
For that reason, King said, he believed Adamson was armed when he fired. King's statement was corroborated by his stepbrother, Richard Felker, an employee of the company who witnessed the shooting.
King, 43 years old, resides at 2141 Rowan Street. The victim is 38 years old and resides at 2724 West Market Street. Both men are married. King has four children and Adamson has a daughter.
The police are investigating, seeking an underlying cause which they believe exists. Both men were friendly, until last night, according to their wives, and it was not unusual for Adamson to visit the plant.
Mrs. Adamson said King often called their house at night and talked to her husband in regard to business. She said that he was the chief engineer and was entitled to enter the building….
Adamson will be removed to SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital this morning if his condition permits.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY) 13 Jun 1921, Mon, pg 1 EXCERPTS
ENGINEER, SHOT BY FELLOW, DIES
Pistol User Held and Arrest of Three Others, Including Woman, is Ordered.
William Adamson, 38 years old, died at 7:40 last night from a bullet wound in the abdomen, which was inflicted at 9:00 Saturday night by B. H. King, 43, at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant. Adamson was the day engineer at the plant. King is the night engineer. He is charged with murder.
Following Adamson's death, B. F. Griffin, Night Chief of Police, ordered the arrests of J. R. McAdams…; Hunter Hall…; and Mrs. Lena Branch.
McAdams and Hall were with Adamson. They, and Mrs. Branch are charged with disorderly conduct, but are at liberty under bond….
Mrs. Branch declared that she was acquainted with King, as she had often stopped in the building for a drink of water. She did not know the other men, she said….
Adamson regained consciousness yesterday morning. According to Lieut. Harry Cook, he denied that he had attempted to take a woman into the building. He denied, also, that he was armed, Lieut Cook said.
The pistol which Adamson is said to have carried has not been located. McAdams said someone hid it following the shooting. According to McAdams, Adamson's wife obtained the pistol at the City Hospital.
The police are working on the theory that Adamson fired the two shots in the building during the argument. Eye witnesses said that this is not so.
King refused to discuss the case last night, it was announced at the County Jail.
Adamson resided at 2724 West Market Street. He is survived by a widow and a daughter….
Kentucky Death Certificate records William C. Adamson, a 36 year old married white male, chief engineer, died on 12 June 1921 in Louisville, KY of gunshot wound of the abdomen (homicide).
Parents – David Adamson and Margaret Morgan, both born Scotland.
Informant/Spouse – Mrs. Wm. C. Adamson
Burial – Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Will Adamson married Lula Malfay on 29 June 1904 in Louisville KY
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ENGINEER SHOOTS FELLOW WORKER
Fires As He Tries to Enter Factory Where They Work; Police Seeking Motive.
An argument ended abruptly shortly after 9:00 last night when B. H. King, night engineer at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant, obtained an old pistol and fired a bullet into the body of the day engineer, William Adamson.
King turned, as Adamson fell, and going to a telephone he called the police.
"I've shot a man. He's lying here," he said.
Adamson's wound may prove fatal, it was announced at the City Hospital. He was unable to make a statement.
King was not taken to the police headquarters, as he was the only man on duty at the plant. It was necessary, therefore, to station a policeman with him while he continued at his task.
Two With Adamson---
King said that, "I am right, even if I hang for it." He said he has ordered to allow no one to enter the building at night. He declared that Adamson and two other men alighted from an automobile. Adamson started through the door, King said, but he was stopped.
According to King, he told Adamson that he would not be permitted to enter because of the orders.
Adamson wanted to know "who's going to stop me," King said, and reached for his hip pocket. King disappeared for a minute, but returned with the pistol. He declared that Adamson made a motion with his hand, and that he believed he had a weapon.
King fired. Adamson, who weighs 200 pounds or more fell. His two companions remained at a safe distance.
King declared that Adamson and his two companions were intoxicated. Adamson, he said, had whisky in the building and had been after it twice before. On one visit last night King declared that Adamson went into a corner of the room and fired a pistol twice.
For that reason, King said, he believed Adamson was armed when he fired. King's statement was corroborated by his stepbrother, Richard Felker, an employee of the company who witnessed the shooting.
King, 43 years old, resides at 2141 Rowan Street. The victim is 38 years old and resides at 2724 West Market Street. Both men are married. King has four children and Adamson has a daughter.
The police are investigating, seeking an underlying cause which they believe exists. Both men were friendly, until last night, according to their wives, and it was not unusual for Adamson to visit the plant.
Mrs. Adamson said King often called their house at night and talked to her husband in regard to business. She said that he was the chief engineer and was entitled to enter the building….
Adamson will be removed to SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital this morning if his condition permits.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY) 13 Jun 1921, Mon, pg 1 EXCERPTS
ENGINEER, SHOT BY FELLOW, DIES
Pistol User Held and Arrest of Three Others, Including Woman, is Ordered.
William Adamson, 38 years old, died at 7:40 last night from a bullet wound in the abdomen, which was inflicted at 9:00 Saturday night by B. H. King, 43, at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant. Adamson was the day engineer at the plant. King is the night engineer. He is charged with murder.
Following Adamson's death, B. F. Griffin, Night Chief of Police, ordered the arrests of J. R. McAdams…; Hunter Hall…; and Mrs. Lena Branch.
McAdams and Hall were with Adamson. They, and Mrs. Branch are charged with disorderly conduct, but are at liberty under bond….
Mrs. Branch declared that she was acquainted with King, as she had often stopped in the building for a drink of water. She did not know the other men, she said….
Adamson regained consciousness yesterday morning. According to Lieut. Harry Cook, he denied that he had attempted to take a woman into the building. He denied, also, that he was armed, Lieut Cook said.
The pistol which Adamson is said to have carried has not been located. McAdams said someone hid it following the shooting. According to McAdams, Adamson's wife obtained the pistol at the City Hospital.
The police are working on the theory that Adamson fired the two shots in the building during the argument. Eye witnesses said that this is not so.
King refused to discuss the case last night, it was announced at the County Jail.
Adamson resided at 2724 West Market Street. He is survived by a widow and a daughter….
Kentucky Death Certificate records William C. Adamson, a 36 year old married white male, chief engineer, died on 12 June 1921 in Louisville, KY of gunshot wound of the abdomen (homicide).
Parents – David Adamson and Margaret Morgan, both born Scotland.
Informant/Spouse – Mrs. Wm. C. Adamson
Burial – Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Will Adamson married Lula Malfay on 29 June 1904 in Louisville KY
[Provided by CatheaC #47339429]
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY) 12 Jun 1921, Sun, pg 1
ENGINEER SHOOTS FELLOW WORKER
Fires As He Tries to Enter Factory Where They Work; Police Seeking Motive.
An argument ended abruptly shortly after 9:00 last night when B. H. King, night engineer at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant, obtained an old pistol and fired a bullet into the body of the day engineer, William Adamson.
King turned, as Adamson fell, and going to a telephone he called the police.
"I've shot a man. He's lying here," he said.
Adamson's wound may prove fatal, it was announced at the City Hospital. He was unable to make a statement.
King was not taken to the police headquarters, as he was the only man on duty at the plant. It was necessary, therefore, to station a policeman with him while he continued at his task.
Two With Adamson---
King said that, "I am right, even if I hang for it." He said he has ordered to allow no one to enter the building at night. He declared that Adamson and two other men alighted from an automobile. Adamson started through the door, King said, but he was stopped.
According to King, he told Adamson that he would not be permitted to enter because of the orders.
Adamson wanted to know "who's going to stop me," King said, and reached for his hip pocket. King disappeared for a minute, but returned with the pistol. He declared that Adamson made a motion with his hand, and that he believed he had a weapon.
King fired. Adamson, who weighs 200 pounds or more fell. His two companions remained at a safe distance.
King declared that Adamson and his two companions were intoxicated. Adamson, he said, had whisky in the building and had been after it twice before. On one visit last night King declared that Adamson went into a corner of the room and fired a pistol twice.
For that reason, King said, he believed Adamson was armed when he fired. King's statement was corroborated by his stepbrother, Richard Felker, an employee of the company who witnessed the shooting.
King, 43 years old, resides at 2141 Rowan Street. The victim is 38 years old and resides at 2724 West Market Street. Both men are married. King has four children and Adamson has a daughter.
The police are investigating, seeking an underlying cause which they believe exists. Both men were friendly, until last night, according to their wives, and it was not unusual for Adamson to visit the plant.
Mrs. Adamson said King often called their house at night and talked to her husband in regard to business. She said that he was the chief engineer and was entitled to enter the building….
Adamson will be removed to SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital this morning if his condition permits.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY) 13 Jun 1921, Mon, pg 1 EXCERPTS
ENGINEER, SHOT BY FELLOW, DIES
Pistol User Held and Arrest of Three Others, Including Woman, is Ordered.
William Adamson, 38 years old, died at 7:40 last night from a bullet wound in the abdomen, which was inflicted at 9:00 Saturday night by B. H. King, 43, at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant. Adamson was the day engineer at the plant. King is the night engineer. He is charged with murder.
Following Adamson's death, B. F. Griffin, Night Chief of Police, ordered the arrests of J. R. McAdams…; Hunter Hall…; and Mrs. Lena Branch.
McAdams and Hall were with Adamson. They, and Mrs. Branch are charged with disorderly conduct, but are at liberty under bond….
Mrs. Branch declared that she was acquainted with King, as she had often stopped in the building for a drink of water. She did not know the other men, she said….
Adamson regained consciousness yesterday morning. According to Lieut. Harry Cook, he denied that he had attempted to take a woman into the building. He denied, also, that he was armed, Lieut Cook said.
The pistol which Adamson is said to have carried has not been located. McAdams said someone hid it following the shooting. According to McAdams, Adamson's wife obtained the pistol at the City Hospital.
The police are working on the theory that Adamson fired the two shots in the building during the argument. Eye witnesses said that this is not so.
King refused to discuss the case last night, it was announced at the County Jail.
Adamson resided at 2724 West Market Street. He is survived by a widow and a daughter….
Kentucky Death Certificate records William C. Adamson, a 36 year old married white male, chief engineer, died on 12 June 1921 in Louisville, KY of gunshot wound of the abdomen (homicide).
Parents – David Adamson and Margaret Morgan, both born Scotland.
Informant/Spouse – Mrs. Wm. C. Adamson
Burial – Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Will Adamson married Lula Malfay on 29 June 1904 in Louisville KY
[Provided by CatheaC #47339429]
ENGINEER SHOOTS FELLOW WORKER
Fires As He Tries to Enter Factory Where They Work; Police Seeking Motive.
An argument ended abruptly shortly after 9:00 last night when B. H. King, night engineer at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant, obtained an old pistol and fired a bullet into the body of the day engineer, William Adamson.
King turned, as Adamson fell, and going to a telephone he called the police.
"I've shot a man. He's lying here," he said.
Adamson's wound may prove fatal, it was announced at the City Hospital. He was unable to make a statement.
King was not taken to the police headquarters, as he was the only man on duty at the plant. It was necessary, therefore, to station a policeman with him while he continued at his task.
Two With Adamson---
King said that, "I am right, even if I hang for it." He said he has ordered to allow no one to enter the building at night. He declared that Adamson and two other men alighted from an automobile. Adamson started through the door, King said, but he was stopped.
According to King, he told Adamson that he would not be permitted to enter because of the orders.
Adamson wanted to know "who's going to stop me," King said, and reached for his hip pocket. King disappeared for a minute, but returned with the pistol. He declared that Adamson made a motion with his hand, and that he believed he had a weapon.
King fired. Adamson, who weighs 200 pounds or more fell. His two companions remained at a safe distance.
King declared that Adamson and his two companions were intoxicated. Adamson, he said, had whisky in the building and had been after it twice before. On one visit last night King declared that Adamson went into a corner of the room and fired a pistol twice.
For that reason, King said, he believed Adamson was armed when he fired. King's statement was corroborated by his stepbrother, Richard Felker, an employee of the company who witnessed the shooting.
King, 43 years old, resides at 2141 Rowan Street. The victim is 38 years old and resides at 2724 West Market Street. Both men are married. King has four children and Adamson has a daughter.
The police are investigating, seeking an underlying cause which they believe exists. Both men were friendly, until last night, according to their wives, and it was not unusual for Adamson to visit the plant.
Mrs. Adamson said King often called their house at night and talked to her husband in regard to business. She said that he was the chief engineer and was entitled to enter the building….
Adamson will be removed to SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital this morning if his condition permits.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY) 13 Jun 1921, Mon, pg 1 EXCERPTS
ENGINEER, SHOT BY FELLOW, DIES
Pistol User Held and Arrest of Three Others, Including Woman, is Ordered.
William Adamson, 38 years old, died at 7:40 last night from a bullet wound in the abdomen, which was inflicted at 9:00 Saturday night by B. H. King, 43, at the Louisville Ice & Storage Company's plant. Adamson was the day engineer at the plant. King is the night engineer. He is charged with murder.
Following Adamson's death, B. F. Griffin, Night Chief of Police, ordered the arrests of J. R. McAdams…; Hunter Hall…; and Mrs. Lena Branch.
McAdams and Hall were with Adamson. They, and Mrs. Branch are charged with disorderly conduct, but are at liberty under bond….
Mrs. Branch declared that she was acquainted with King, as she had often stopped in the building for a drink of water. She did not know the other men, she said….
Adamson regained consciousness yesterday morning. According to Lieut. Harry Cook, he denied that he had attempted to take a woman into the building. He denied, also, that he was armed, Lieut Cook said.
The pistol which Adamson is said to have carried has not been located. McAdams said someone hid it following the shooting. According to McAdams, Adamson's wife obtained the pistol at the City Hospital.
The police are working on the theory that Adamson fired the two shots in the building during the argument. Eye witnesses said that this is not so.
King refused to discuss the case last night, it was announced at the County Jail.
Adamson resided at 2724 West Market Street. He is survived by a widow and a daughter….
Kentucky Death Certificate records William C. Adamson, a 36 year old married white male, chief engineer, died on 12 June 1921 in Louisville, KY of gunshot wound of the abdomen (homicide).
Parents – David Adamson and Margaret Morgan, both born Scotland.
Informant/Spouse – Mrs. Wm. C. Adamson
Burial – Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Will Adamson married Lula Malfay on 29 June 1904 in Louisville KY
[Provided by CatheaC #47339429]
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