On a fateful November 16th, 1894, the quiet streets of Elmira, New York, witnessed a senseless tragedy that would shake the very foundations of the community. John H. Straight, a respectable businessman and owner of a flour and feed store, unleashed a torrent of violence on his estranged wife and her sister, leaving them fighting for their lives.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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