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March 22, 1912
The Lakeland Evening Telegram
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida
What is this article about?
A moving picture crew re-enacted the assassination of a judge and court officials by the Allens in Hillsville, filming the event for nationwide viewing. The text humorously notes it would have been ironic if Sidna Allen appeared during filming.
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A moving picture crew visited Hillsville and re-enacted the whole gruesome tragedy of the assassination of the judge and other court officials, and the films will show people all over the country just how the Allens did it. It would have been a joke on the moving picture gents if old man Sidna Allen, or one of his boys, had been attracted by the firing and shown up in person to see what the rucus was about. Those moving picture folks would be moving yet, and so rapidly that photography couldn't catch em.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Hillsville Assassination
Allen Family
Moving Picture Re Enactment
Court Officials Killing
Sidna Allen
What entities or persons were involved?
Sidna Allen
Allens
Where did it happen?
Hillsville
Story Details
Key Persons
Sidna Allen
Allens
Location
Hillsville
Story Details
Moving picture crew re-enacts the Allens' assassination of the judge and court officials in Hillsville for films to show nationwide; humorous speculation if Sidna Allen appeared during filming.