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Seven shot riot at Ernest fills town with tension
The Ernest riot left seven shot as deputies and authorities moved quickly. Investigations followed with warrants and arrests, bail set at 15,000 dollars for seven defendants and 1,000 extra for Constable North. Nichola Necare, later identified as Nichola Ne care, died. a post mortem and burial at St Barnards followed.
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Justice of the Peace
Ernest
Jacob Wattling
James L. Peterman
Company Oficias
Nichola Necaro
Aric
Defeo
J.C. Carnahan
Creekaide
John Reed
Coal Company
William Reed
Ernest Works
William North
Andrew Anderson
J. H. Mayfiald
J. I. Booth
R. M. Davidson
J. M. Kidd
M. T. B. Ward
State Constabulary
J. E. Lardin
J. H. Randolph
John Henry
Francis A. Zehringer
Diaz
Garret
Hirnest
North
Tony Macro
Macro
Creekside
Cait
Garrett
Indiana
Telford
Mr. North
Lucius W. Robinson
Savings & ‘Treat Company
Greensburg
W. D. Gates
W. A. Simpson
H. J. Shaukis
St. Barnards Cemetery
Nichola Macher