Unknown County ID Archives Obituaries.....Burke, James  October 1904
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Morning Oregonian October 23,1904
One Bad Man Killed
Result of Quarrel In Idaho Gambling House
Lewiston,Idaho,Oct.22- A special to the Tribune from Dublin,says: James Burke 
was shot and instantly killed at an early hour this morning by "Slim" 
Wilson,who has conducted a gambling house and boot legging joint, The shooting 
occurred in Wilson's house,and was the result of a quarrel had in Mohler about 
two weeks ago. The men had been playing cards and drinking through the 
night,but were sober at the time of the shooting.
About 5 o'clock the quarrel resulted in a fist fight in which Wilson bested 
Burke. Burke later returned to the house and resumed the quarrel,which led up 
to the shooting. Burke is said to have threatened to do up Wilson. The latter 
alleges he thought Burke had secured a gun. After the shooting Wilson made his 
escape and has not been appreciated.
The bullets entered the left breast and left neck. Burke did no tspeak after 
the first shot. Wilson is not known in these parts,having been in the country 
but three weeks. Burker was the son of a farmer near Mohler,and considered a 
dangerous character.

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