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Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

12 Aug 1903

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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1903

Page

5

Diamond Queen Mamie DeCris Flogged at Georgia Prison

Milledgeville August 11 special Mamie DeCris the diamond queen recounts the flogging by Warden Allagood during a private interview. She describes twenty lashes and brutal sun exposure, detailing pain, bruising, and fear while insisting she violated no prison rules. The warden’s solemn pledge to not punish was tested as she speaks of the punishment and its motive.

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E. C. Bruffey Milledgeville Wamte DeCris Amagood Ison Yard Warden Allagood Mamie Mamie DeCrie Thoug Promii Har Va Alisgeed Mamie DeCria Allagood Wilde Constitution Foster Warden Allagond Miss DeCris
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Warden Flogs Convict Woman in Georgia Camp

Mamie DeCris, a Black convict, was flogged twenty times by Warden Allagood with Dr Adams present to oversee safety. The punishment followed alleged insubordination and a promise to obey prison rules, described as brutal by supporters and harsher than typical whipping. The incident raised questions about brutality and prison discipline at the Georgia camp.

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Mamle Adams Nou Mamie Deuris
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Convict Camp Abuses Reported In Mamie DeCris Case

A Georgia convict camp case centers on Mamie DeCris forced to hoe under scorching sun, flogging claims, guards and captains clashing with warden over her treatment. The investigation unfolds as officials seek truth about punishment tools and daily routines.

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Mamie DeCris Captain Poster Captain Foster Ife Anagood Feld Antil
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Miss Dechris Bors Dr. Adame Ashe Miss Denris Warden Atlanta Miss de Cris Georgia Poison Farm Miss DeCris Cross Stewart Waeden MR. Bruffey DR. Adams Mrs. Allagood Mm Alla Rood Mre Allagood Jash Milas DeCris South Aallgood Dr. Adama Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton Atlanta Daily Constitution B. Root Kilmer Binghamton, N Muse Knox Whitehall
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