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September 21, 1904
The News & Observer
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
John Moore was seriously shot and beaten by Mr. Kirks near Clayton, N.C., on Sunday night due to a dispute over cattle bought from Kirks' estranged wife. Officers are searching for Kirks while Dr. Young attends to Moore.
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SHOT AND THEN BEAT HIM.
Moore in a Serious Condition and Officers Searching for Kirks.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Clayton, N. C., Sept. 20.—John Moore, of near Clayton, was seriously shot Sunday night by a Mr. Kirks. After shooting him Kirks beat him with his gun. Moore is reported to be in a serious condition. The trouble grew out of the fact that Moore had bought some cattle from the wife of Kirks. Kirks and his wife had separated some time ago.
Officers are in search of Kirks and Dr. Young has gone to Moore.
Moore in a Serious Condition and Officers Searching for Kirks.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Clayton, N. C., Sept. 20.—John Moore, of near Clayton, was seriously shot Sunday night by a Mr. Kirks. After shooting him Kirks beat him with his gun. Moore is reported to be in a serious condition. The trouble grew out of the fact that Moore had bought some cattle from the wife of Kirks. Kirks and his wife had separated some time ago.
Officers are in search of Kirks and Dr. Young has gone to Moore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Assault
Cattle Dispute
Manhunt
Domestic Separation
What entities or persons were involved?
John Moore
Mr. Kirks
Dr. Young
Where did it happen?
Near Clayton, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
John Moore
Mr. Kirks
Dr. Young
Location
Near Clayton, N. C.
Event Date
Sunday Night
Story Details
John Moore was shot and beaten with a gun by Mr. Kirks after buying cattle from Kirks' estranged wife, leaving Moore in serious condition; officers are searching for Kirks.