Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1901 — Shoots an Ex-Pugilist Dead. [ARTICLE]

Shoots an Ex-Pugilist Dead.

C. E. Cox shot his brother-in-law, George M. Galbraith, dead in front of his residence in Colorado Springs Col. Galbraith was an ex-pugilist, addicted to drink and quarrelsome when intoxicated. He had threatened the life of his wife, to whom he was married eight years ago. She finally left him, obtaining a home with her sister,' Mrs. Cox. Galbraith was intoxicated when lie aroused Cox by pounding on the door. He had threatened to kill Cox, who shot him, as he in selfdefense.