MOB OF OUTLAWS
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(United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright.)
DESCENT ON A COURTHOUSE
JUDGE, SHEK..F kiND ATTORNEY KILLED.
(Received March 15, 11 a.m.)
NEW YORK. March 14.
At Roanoke, Virginia, a mob of mountain outlaws assassinated Judge Massie, the Sheriff (Mr Webb), and the District Attorney (Mr Foster). An outlaw was being tried for some offence, when his companions descended on the courthouse.
A pitched battle ensued, resulting in the deaths of the Court officials mentioned. The outlaws' losses are unknown.
A posse of citizens is pursuing the outlaws to the mountains. More bloodshed is likely.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10585, 16 March 1912, Page 5
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99MOB OF OUTLAWS Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10585, 16 March 1912, Page 5
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