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...Roachford, a waiter at Memorial Hall, shot and seriously injured H. Hughes, a fellow waiter, early yesterday afternoon. The trouble started in the servants' dressing room with a dispute over dishes; the men became excited and were soon engaged in a lively brawl. A. Terry, another waiter, attempted to separate the fighters, whereupon, Roachford pulled a revolver and fired several shots at Hughes, striking him in the arm and abdomen. Roachford immediately ran out of the Hall, pursued by Jones, a waiter, and Gale, who is employed in the office. Gale and Jones lost track of Roachford on Harvard street...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MEMORIAL SHOOTING FRAY | 4/1/1911 | See Source »

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