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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1912
Page
10
A large gathering is planned to promote humane treatment of animals tied to a crusade started by The Constitution. The plan includes forming clubs and a broader organization to advocate for animal welfare, with support from citizens, businessmen, and the community.
Sergeant William Barfield was severely wounded in a 1 am arrest attempt in a Crew street alley between Woodward and Falr streets. He shot the unconscious suspect after a clash over a burglary, both men taken to Grady hospital. Barfield's injuries are not expected to be serious.
W W Moon, 55, was gored by a bull at his Bennett Street home while trying to capture two year old Durhim after it escaped. His son Li Moon aided, the bull was subdued. He was taken to Grady Hospital with severe abdominal and lung injuries.
Joseph I Nutting brother of Alderman J R Nutting announces his run for city council from the eighth ward and is preparing to campaign.
A fragmentary list outlines Gideon assignments and church pulpit coverage in Atlanta during a convention. The document mentions Methodist and Baptist participants, local pastors, and a closing service plan with sermon topics and orders of worship.
John Slaton spoke to veterans of the Gray post during a street visit. The speech praised Confederate veterans and highlighted Slaton’s ongoing campaign outreach. Slaton plans to return to Atlanta for further events.
Officer Gantt arrested a man named Sylvester Harris on Capitol Avenue near Crew Street last night suspected of stealing valuable ferns. Harris claimed ownership and offered no address or occupation details.
Witheville Virginia July 27 Claude Allen III one of the Hillsville outlaws was convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of Commonwealth Attorney William McFester. He also was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killings of Siete Thornton and Masse Ty. His sister D Proyd Allen is the other defendant. After hours of courtroom dispute the jury returned the verdict and the judge set the penalty for electric chair. Allen broke down, as did his fiancée.
Wesley Hirhburg reports Joseph Fo Nutting declares active candidacy among voters. Nutting has lived in Atlanta all his life and is a prominent young businessman in real estate with Huddle Nutting Incorporated after previously working in The Atlanta Georgian advertising department. Modern irrigation system touted in Kimballville on Sunday.
Violent clash erupts in Plainville as Sheriff Owens and posse ride to negro quarters and are ambushed. Desperate gunfight follows with several wounded. Tensions rose after a white mob attacked Minnie Beard’s neighbor and a white boy was struck, sparking broader violence as blacks seek refuge.
Sheriff Owens and posse were ambushed while approaching houses. Reports indicate several Regroes shot and the sheriff mortally wounded. Incidents unfold with unclear settlement and ongoing danger to lawmen in the area.
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