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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1900

Page

9

Flanagan Called to Higher Court in Georgia Murder Case

The judge ordered Edward Flanagan moved to a different jail section after physicians reported his grave condition. Nurses News and Reagan watched the madman, who later died. crowds gathered to view his body as the public recounted his chilling tale from 1896 to the present.

John 3. Candler Flanagan County Phyaician Goss Candee Ed News Thm Reagan Sheritt Talley Plomigan Sheriff Yalley Decatur Rushley Edward C. Flanagan Mary Allen Ruth Slack George Allen Mlanagan Georgia DeKalb County Edward Managan Alania Poplar Spring Avanta Leskalb County Leila Allen Leila

Florida man Flanagan's sensational double murder and insanity plea

A Georgia court hears the Flanagan case after a deadly supper table shooting. George Allen, Mrs. Nancy Allen, and Ruth Slack are slain as Flanagan confronts a plot against him. Insanity and paranoia are debated. a first verdict finds him sane, bayonet clashes at the courthouse surround the second trial where he is found guilty and sentenced to hang.

T. H. Boyle Chesut Street West Newton Mass Flanagan Allens George Allen Nancy Allen Ruth Slack Dan Rountree George Spence Georgia Lella Alen Nis Hee Candler Derlkeath

Flanagan Murder Trial Lawyers Express Regret

Attorneys George C. Spence and Dan iel W. Rountree, who would have represented murderer Flanagan, regret his death after a prolonged illness. They note his paranoia and insist his brain will be examined in an autopsy to prove insanity. Flanagan, poor and childless, may be buried in Potter's Field unless his Tennessee brother claims the body.

George C. Spence Daniel W. Rountree Meusra George Spencs D. W Rountree Flanagan Spence William C. Glenn Glenn Mr. Rountree Boence Aald Hountree White Rauly Tennessee Potter's Field Joantree DeKalb County Glen

Death and Escapes Surround Flanagan Trial Legacy

Long recount of Flanagan’s incarceration and failed appeals, noting doctors disagreed on sanity and the court's failure to instruct on insanity. His life in jail, escape attempts, and the debate over capital punishment are tied to a four year ordeal ending with his death and calls for humane treatment.

Candler Ipaantty Glenn Dica Flanagan Rountree Spence Jill Jai Hfe Atlamia Decatur DeKalb Dixon Allen George Allen

Brumby Association Plans Monument Subscriptions Drive

The Brumby Monument Association will meet Thursday at 4 PM in Chief Joyner's office to discuss securing funds for the monument to the gallant naval hero. Joyner said bad weather delayed work, but with clear skies they will press the fundraising effort and aim to raise the required amount soon.

Brumby Joyner

The Girl with Auburn Locks at Columbia Matinee

The Wilbur Kirwin opera company presents The Girl with the Auburn Locks this afternoon at the Columbia with Chimes of Normandy and Baby Beatle drawing women and children. A big audience is expected as seats are scarce and principal performers receive enthusiastic applause. Tonight Cyrano de Bergerac starring Richard Mansfield arrives at the Grand with scenery and troupe.

Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Company Columbia Aeats Wealer Normandy Richard Manstie d Cyrano de Bergerac America Coquelin France England Mandfleld Bernhardt Prance Irving Great Autor Mansfield

Strike Ties Up Pensacola Ferry Pass Log Run

A logman strike in Ferry Pass near Pensacola halts export timber. About 2000 workers are involved in a sympathetic action against Simpson & Co of Bagdad for employing non union labor. Several steamships are tied up or arriving on time charter as the dispute disrupts shipping.

Pensacola Fla Ferry Pass Diia City Simpson & Co Bagdad

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