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October 2, 1943
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
In Atlanta, 16-year-old Willie London Page was indicted by the Fulton grand jury for making improper remarks to white store clerk Maggie Rousey on September 16. After denying the incident when questioned by another employee, he was arrested despite neighbors' attempts to settle the matter.
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For Wrong Report To White Woman
ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The Fulton grand jury returned true bills Friday against Willie London Page, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Page, 938 Parsons St.
Page was arrested and jailed a week ago in connection with a misunderstanding which had developed between him and Maggie Rousey, white woman clerk in a Forrest 5 cent and 10 cent Store, located at the corners of Ashby and Hunter Streets.
On a first count for misdemeanor, the jury charges Page with making improper remarks to the Rousey woman, when he is alleged to have said to her after she asked why he didn't go away, "Come and go with me." It is reported that Page made this remark on September 16, but going away nothing was done about it until he had returned to the store on Friday.
Upon entering the store, Gladys Cassidy, another white woman employee at the store, is reported to have questioned the Page boy about the statement. He denied making the remark. Neighbors undertook to effect an adjustment of the incident, and stated that they were impressed that the thing had been settled. But later the arresting officers came and got the Page boy.
ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The Fulton grand jury returned true bills Friday against Willie London Page, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Page, 938 Parsons St.
Page was arrested and jailed a week ago in connection with a misunderstanding which had developed between him and Maggie Rousey, white woman clerk in a Forrest 5 cent and 10 cent Store, located at the corners of Ashby and Hunter Streets.
On a first count for misdemeanor, the jury charges Page with making improper remarks to the Rousey woman, when he is alleged to have said to her after she asked why he didn't go away, "Come and go with me." It is reported that Page made this remark on September 16, but going away nothing was done about it until he had returned to the store on Friday.
Upon entering the store, Gladys Cassidy, another white woman employee at the store, is reported to have questioned the Page boy about the statement. He denied making the remark. Neighbors undertook to effect an adjustment of the incident, and stated that they were impressed that the thing had been settled. But later the arresting officers came and got the Page boy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Grand Jury Indictment
Misdemeanor Charge
Improper Remarks
Arrest
Misunderstanding
Store Clerk
What entities or persons were involved?
Willie London Page
Maggie Rousey
Gladys Cassidy
Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Page
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Ga., Corners Of Ashby And Hunter Streets
Story Details
Key Persons
Willie London Page
Maggie Rousey
Gladys Cassidy
Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Page
Location
Atlanta, Ga., Corners Of Ashby And Hunter Streets
Event Date
September 16
Story Details
Willie London Page, 16, made improper remark 'Come and go with me' to clerk Maggie Rousey on September 16; denied it when questioned by Gladys Cassidy on Friday; neighbors tried to settle, but he was arrested and indicted by Fulton grand jury for misdemeanor.