Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1901 — Scalds Drunken Man to Death. [ARTICLE]

Scalds Drunken Man to Death.

William Hall, a bachelor coal miner, 64 years old, died at Washington, Ind., from the effects of being drenched with boiling water, which was thrown upon him from a second story window. Hall was in a helpless state of intoxication at the time and was never able to explain from what building the water was thrown. When found by the police he was still drunk, but was suffering terribly from his burns. He was taken to Walter’s Hotel, where death relieved his sufferings. The police think some woman is responsible for the old man’s death, and are working on that theory.