When was it published?

September 9, 1880 in The Farmer And Mechanic

Domestic News September 9, 1880

The Farmer And Mechanic

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Salisbury Altercation, Lawyer Fight, Cane Assault

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

In Salisbury, lawyer Mr. Kerr Craig struck Mr. Ackerbach with his cane after Ackerbach demanded an apology for harsh words said in court defense; friends intervened to end the fight.

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Charlotte Observer: It was at Salisbury, a day or two ago. Mr. Kerr Craig, lawyer, in the course of a defence of his client had occasion to say some pretty hard things about a man named Ackerbach. Ackerbach approached him the next day in a threatening attitude and demanded an apology, retraction or something of that sort. Mr. Craig declined to do as requested, but reminded Mr. Ackerbach that being crippled he was not at that time in a condition to fight him. The man persisted and Mr. Craig struck him with his cane a severe blow. Before he recovered friends interfered and the fight ended.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Salisbury Altercation Lawyer Fight Cane Assault

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kerr Craig Mr. Ackerbach

Where did it happen?

Salisbury

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Salisbury

Event Date

A Day Or Two Ago

Key Persons

Mr. Kerr Craig Mr. Ackerbach

Outcome

mr. craig struck mr. ackerbach with his cane a severe blow. friends interfered and the fight ended.

Event Details

Mr. Kerr Craig, lawyer, in the course of a defence of his client had occasion to say some pretty hard things about a man named Ackerbach. Ackerbach approached him the next day in a threatening attitude and demanded an apology, retraction or something of that sort. Mr. Craig declined to do as requested, but reminded Mr. Ackerbach that being crippled he was not at that time in a condition to fight him. The man persisted and Mr. Craig struck him with his cane a severe blow. Before he recovered friends interfered and the fight ended.