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December 30, 1920
The Guthrie Daily Leader
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
In Lobdell, Mississippi, on December 30, posses and bloodhounds hunted Louis Fletcher, a Black tenant farmer accused of shooting and killing Earl Bullock, assistant manager of the Virginia plantation, after a dispute over leaving the farm.
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Negro Slayer Followed By Blood Hounds
Lobdell, Miss., Dec. 30—Posses with the aid of blood-hounds were searching today for Louis Fletcher, negro tenant farmer, alleged slayer of Earl Bullock, assistant manager of the Virginia plantation here, who was shot to death late yesterday.
Fletcher is said to have opened fire on Bullock when the latter remonstrated with him for moving from the plantation after agreeing to remain and pay for supplies furnished him. Several hundred citizens have joined in the hunt for the negro.
Lobdell, Miss., Dec. 30—Posses with the aid of blood-hounds were searching today for Louis Fletcher, negro tenant farmer, alleged slayer of Earl Bullock, assistant manager of the Virginia plantation here, who was shot to death late yesterday.
Fletcher is said to have opened fire on Bullock when the latter remonstrated with him for moving from the plantation after agreeing to remain and pay for supplies furnished him. Several hundred citizens have joined in the hunt for the negro.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Manhunt
Murder
Plantation Dispute
Bloodhounds
Tenant Farmer
What entities or persons were involved?
Louis Fletcher
Earl Bullock
Where did it happen?
Lobdell, Miss., Virginia Plantation
Story Details
Key Persons
Louis Fletcher
Earl Bullock
Location
Lobdell, Miss., Virginia Plantation
Event Date
Dec. 30
Story Details
Louis Fletcher allegedly shot and killed Earl Bullock after a dispute over leaving the plantation without paying for supplies; posses with bloodhounds and hundreds of citizens are hunting Fletcher.