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September 12, 1931
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Taxi Drivers Section of Transportation Workers Industrial League calls mass meeting on September 14 at New Harlem Casino to protest police officer Edward Morrel's cold-blooded murder of unarmed Robert Hasse, proven non-gangster by witnesses and investigation.
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To Protest Police Murder Of Hasse
Taxi Drivers to Hold Meet Sept. 14
The Taxi Drivers Section of the Transportation Workers. Industrial League is calling a mass meeting on Monday. September 14. at New Harlem Casino, 116th St. end Lenox Ave. at 8 p.m., to protest against the cold-blooded murder of Hasse by police officer Pat Edward Morrel.
A thorough investigation on the recent killing of Robert Hasse proved conclusively that Hasse was no gangster. nor did he have any connections with the underworld whatever. He was murdered in cold blood by police bullets. There are numerous witnesses who saw Hasse stick his hands above his head and surrender to the cops. But in spite of the fact that he raised his hands the policeman, Edward Morrel, shot and killed him. Every witness that was called made positive statements to the fact that they saw the police search Hasse, and no gun was found.
Taxicab Driver's Life
What is the truth. is a man who works 12 hours or more a day for a miserable starving wage a gangster?
In view of the above findings the Transportation Workers Industrial League is calling a mass protest meeting. The league recognized that only through organization and mass action can the name of Hasse be cleared. Not only that. but in the future the police will not shoot down a worker and then label him gangster.
Taxi Drivers to Hold Meet Sept. 14
The Taxi Drivers Section of the Transportation Workers. Industrial League is calling a mass meeting on Monday. September 14. at New Harlem Casino, 116th St. end Lenox Ave. at 8 p.m., to protest against the cold-blooded murder of Hasse by police officer Pat Edward Morrel.
A thorough investigation on the recent killing of Robert Hasse proved conclusively that Hasse was no gangster. nor did he have any connections with the underworld whatever. He was murdered in cold blood by police bullets. There are numerous witnesses who saw Hasse stick his hands above his head and surrender to the cops. But in spite of the fact that he raised his hands the policeman, Edward Morrel, shot and killed him. Every witness that was called made positive statements to the fact that they saw the police search Hasse, and no gun was found.
Taxicab Driver's Life
What is the truth. is a man who works 12 hours or more a day for a miserable starving wage a gangster?
In view of the above findings the Transportation Workers Industrial League is calling a mass protest meeting. The league recognized that only through organization and mass action can the name of Hasse be cleared. Not only that. but in the future the police will not shoot down a worker and then label him gangster.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Police Murder
Taxi Drivers Protest
Robert Hasse
Police Brutality
Worker Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Hasse
Edward Morrel
Where did it happen?
New Harlem Casino, 116th St. And Lenox Ave.
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Hasse
Edward Morrel
Location
New Harlem Casino, 116th St. And Lenox Ave.
Event Date
September 14
Story Details
Taxi drivers call mass meeting to protest police murder of Robert Hasse, who surrendered unarmed but was shot by officer Edward Morrel; investigation clears Hasse of gangster ties; league seeks organization to prevent future killings of workers.