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1907: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Gastonia, NC

Gaston June 28, 1907 Gastonia (Gaston County) North Carolina Yorkville Enquirer Library of Congress Gaston, NC – Gastonia Gazette, June 25 … An ordinance passed by the city council last week places a penalty of $50 on the owner of … Continue reading

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1907: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Gainesville FL

Three Ordinances Passed at Adjourned Session Wednesday Afternoon Gainesville Daily Sun October 26, 1907 Gainsville, Florida Library of Congress The ordinance providing that bulldogs running at large upon the streets must be muzzled, and providing a penalty for the failure … Continue reading

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1907 Fatal Pit Bull Attack – Lena Smith

February 1907, Philadelphia County, PA Lena Smith, Adult Fatal dog attack: bulldog (pit bull-type) Gainsville Daily Sun February 16, 1907 Library of Congress Woman Killed by Vicious Dog Philadelphia, Feb. 15 — Mrs. Lena Smith of this city, who was … Continue reading

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1907 Fatal Pit Bull Attack – Baby Doe Miller

May 1907, Knox County, IN Baby Doe Miller, 2 Fatal dog attack: bulldog (pit bull-type) Fierce Dog Mangles Wee Girl The 2-year old daughter of William Miller of Vincennes, IND., was attacked by a bulldog and fatally injured. The beast … Continue reading

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1907 Fatal Pit Bull Attack – Baby Doe Manning

July 1907, Logan County, OK Baby Doe Manning Fatal dog attack: bulldog (pit bull-type) Bulldog Killed a Child Animal Took the Baby from Cradle and Mutilated It Guthrie, OK July 4 – A savage bulldog entered the home of Don … Continue reading

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1907 Fatal Pit Bull Attack – Jefferson Norris

September 1907, Philadelphia County, PA Jefferson Norris, adult Fatal dog attack: bulldog (pit bull-type) In a desperate fight with a ferocious bulldog Jefferson Norris, of No. 2425 Moore street, last night had his body so badly chewed that he is … Continue reading

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