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November 9, 1934
The Independent
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Miss Elizabeth M. Harrell sues Carl Goerch, publisher of The State Magazine, for $5,000 in damages over a humorous article claiming she owned 49 dogs in Henderson, which she alleges was false and defamatory.
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Asks $5,000 Damages
Carl Goerch, publisher of The State Magazine, was served with summons from Halifax County in a $5,000 libel suit. The plaintiff, Miss Elizabeth M. Harrell, alleged that an article appearing in The State about her was false and defamatory and subjected her to ridicule. The article in question appeared about a year ago. It humorously described the dogs which said Miss Harrell owned. It was entitled "She Had 49 Dogs At Her Place" and related that Miss Harrell lived in Henderson and kept 49 dogs until her neighbors objected strenuously.
Carl Goerch, publisher of The State Magazine, was served with summons from Halifax County in a $5,000 libel suit. The plaintiff, Miss Elizabeth M. Harrell, alleged that an article appearing in The State about her was false and defamatory and subjected her to ridicule. The article in question appeared about a year ago. It humorously described the dogs which said Miss Harrell owned. It was entitled "She Had 49 Dogs At Her Place" and related that Miss Harrell lived in Henderson and kept 49 dogs until her neighbors objected strenuously.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Libel Suit
Defamatory Article
49 Dogs
Halifax County
Henderson
What entities or persons were involved?
Carl Goerch
Miss Elizabeth M. Harrell
Where did it happen?
Halifax County, Henderson
Story Details
Key Persons
Carl Goerch
Miss Elizabeth M. Harrell
Location
Halifax County, Henderson
Event Date
About A Year Ago
Story Details
Miss Elizabeth M. Harrell filed a $5,000 libel suit against Carl Goerch, publisher of The State Magazine, alleging a humorous article titled 'She Had 49 Dogs At Her Place' was false and defamatory, describing her ownership of 49 dogs until neighbors objected.