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Show GIANT NEGRO ACTOR SLAIN BY HIS WIFE MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 25. George Bell 25 a negro, playing the role of Giaiit in the Chu Chin Chow company, which is appearing here, was shpt to death early this morning by his common law wife. Maceo Kaly. Bell was a giant in stature, being seven feet eleven inches tall. . , The shooting occurred during a quarrel. The woman, who was also traveling with the theatrical company, told the police that Bell had left her after the show last night to attend a party given by colored folks, without her. When he returned thev had a quarrel, she said, and that Bell threatened to kill her. He went for his revolver, but she grabbed it before he could reach it, she claims, and fired two shots at him. He died instantly. The woman is being held by the police. |