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Story February 19, 1871

Nashville Union And American

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

In a quarrel on Cedar street near the Commercial Hotel, Perry assaulted Knelly with rocks, inflicting severe head wounds possibly fracturing his skull. Perry was arrested, charged with intent to kill, and bound over on $1,000 bail. Knelly's injuries, treated by Dr. Hughes, are not considered dangerous.

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A Furious Assault.

Yesterday two men on Cedar street, near the Commercial Hotel, named Perry and Knelly, became involved in a quarrel, in the course of which Perry assaulted Knelly with rocks, striking him twice on the head, cutting him in a frightful manner, and, it was thought, fracturing his skull. Perry was in a perfect rage, and had he not been prevented would probably have killed Knelly. One of the stones which he threw went in at the window of the hotel, smashing the glass to pieces. He was arrested and brought before Justice Albert, charged with an assault with intent to kill, and his Honor required him to give a bond in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance before him at 3 o'clock on Monday, for a further examination. Dr. Hughes dressed the wounds received by Mr. Knelly, and although they are very severe, are not considered dangerous.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Assault Quarrel Rock Throwing Head Injury Arrest Bond

What entities or persons were involved?

Perry Knelly Justice Albert Dr. Hughes

Where did it happen?

Cedar Street, Near The Commercial Hotel

Story Details

Key Persons

Perry Knelly Justice Albert Dr. Hughes

Location

Cedar Street, Near The Commercial Hotel

Event Date

Yesterday

Story Details

Perry assaulted Knelly with rocks during a quarrel, striking him twice on the head and causing severe cuts and possible skull fracture. Perry was arrested for assault with intent to kill and required to post $1,000 bond for further examination. Dr. Hughes treated Knelly's wounds, which are severe but not dangerous.

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