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February 17, 1904
The Times And Democrat
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Bill Hunter, a Black man, tries to steal a chicken from Berry Epps in Union, gets caught, runs and falls into a railroad cut, breaking his thigh and the bird's neck; he is rescued but seriously injured. (Reported in Spartanburg Herald.)
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Fate of a Thief.
The Spartanburg Herald says a few nights ago Bill Hunter, colored, decided he wished a morsel of chicken and having observed that Berry Epps of Union had a fat chanticleer, he sought him on his roost. Just as he grasped his coveted bird, he was discovered and there began a race for life. Forgetful of the lay of the land Bill ran on, when suddenly he plunged down an embankment into a deep railroad cut. The fall broke Bill's thigh, and also the unoffending rooster's neck. The man's wild cries for help were heard far and near, and he was soon found and given medical attention. His condition is still serious.
The Spartanburg Herald says a few nights ago Bill Hunter, colored, decided he wished a morsel of chicken and having observed that Berry Epps of Union had a fat chanticleer, he sought him on his roost. Just as he grasped his coveted bird, he was discovered and there began a race for life. Forgetful of the lay of the land Bill ran on, when suddenly he plunged down an embankment into a deep railroad cut. The fall broke Bill's thigh, and also the unoffending rooster's neck. The man's wild cries for help were heard far and near, and he was soon found and given medical attention. His condition is still serious.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Chicken Theft
Thief Fall
Railroad Cut Injury
Broken Thigh
What entities or persons were involved?
Bill Hunter
Berry Epps
Where did it happen?
Near Union
Story Details
Key Persons
Bill Hunter
Berry Epps
Location
Near Union
Event Date
A Few Nights Ago
Story Details
Bill Hunter attempts to steal a chicken from Berry Epps, is discovered, flees, falls into a deep railroad cut breaking his thigh and the chicken's neck, cries for help, is found, and receives medical attention but remains in serious condition.