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Domestic News August 28, 1900

Americus Times Recorder

Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

What is this article about?

In a New York race riot, John Davis was held in $1,000 bail for shooting John Brennan, whose injuries are pending. Herbert Brooks was held in $1,000 bail for assaulting James Langley in the same incident.

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Held In $1,000 Bail.

New York, Aug. 27.—John Davis, the negro who shot John Brennan, white, in the race riot here, was held today in $1,000 bail to await the result of Brennan's injuries. Herbert Brooks, another negro in the same riot, was held for further examination in $1,000 bail for assaulting James Langley.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Race Riot New York Bail Shooting Assault

What entities or persons were involved?

John Davis John Brennan Herbert Brooks James Langley

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Aug. 27.

Key Persons

John Davis John Brennan Herbert Brooks James Langley

Outcome

john brennan shot and injured; both john davis and herbert brooks held in $1,000 bail

Event Details

John Davis, the negro who shot John Brennan, white, in the race riot, was held in $1,000 bail to await the result of Brennan's injuries. Herbert Brooks, another negro in the same riot, was held for further examination in $1,000 bail for assaulting James Langley.

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