When was it published?

November 22, 1898 in The Evening Bulletin

Domestic News November 22, 1898

The Evening Bulletin

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Chas. C. Moore, Prof. J. J. Rucker

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bluegrass Blade, Chas Moore, Prof Rucker, Georgetown, Free Love Article, Arrest, Insanity Warning

Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky

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What is this article about?

In Georgetown, erratic newspaper editor Chas. C. Moore confronted Prof. J. J. Rucker, accusing him of marking and sending a 'free love' article from the Bluegrass Blade to Washington authorities, leading to Moore's arrest. Moore, on the verge of insanity, warned Rucker to stay away. Friends may place Moore in a sanitarium.

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Chas. C. Moore, the erratic editor of the Bluegrass Blade, notified Prof. J. J. Rucker personally a few days ago at Georgetown, that in the future the latter must never again cross his path. Moore accuses Prof. Rucker of sending a copy of the Blade to the authorities at Washington in which Rucker marked an article on "free love," and which article caused the arrest of Moore. The latter stated he was on the verge of insanity, and warned Rucker to keep out of his path. It is said Moore's friends will try to have him placed in a sanitarium.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Bluegrass Blade Chas Moore Prof Rucker Georgetown Free Love Article Arrest Insanity Warning

What entities or persons were involved?

Chas. C. Moore Prof. J. J. Rucker

Where did it happen?

Georgetown

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Georgetown

Event Date

A Few Days Ago

Key Persons

Chas. C. Moore Prof. J. J. Rucker

Outcome

moore's arrest due to the article; potential placement in sanitarium

Event Details

Moore personally notified and warned Rucker not to cross his path, accusing him of sending a marked copy of the Blade's 'free love' article to Washington authorities, causing Moore's arrest; Moore stated he was on the verge of insanity.