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May 5, 1895
Birmingham Age Herald
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
What is this article about?
In this city, a man claiming to be a voice culture teacher, described as 5 feet 8 inches with red whiskers, attempts to assault a respectable young lady under the pretense of examining her throat. He is repulsed and thwarted by her friends' arrival. The police are urged to investigate via the Age-Herald office.
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Drive the Scoundrel Out.
There is a certain man in this city who claims to be a teacher of voice culture, whom the police might do well to look after. He is a man of about 5 feet, 8 inches, with red whiskers, and has methods which the public will not countenance when known. It is known that he approached a respectable young lady of this city, who is known to be thoroughly reliable and trustworthy, and in pretending to make an examination of her throat, took other liberties which the young lady resented. He, on being repulsed, attempted further liberties, and fortunately was thwarted by the appearance of friends of the young lady. The police can find further information by applying to the Age-Herald office.
There is a certain man in this city who claims to be a teacher of voice culture, whom the police might do well to look after. He is a man of about 5 feet, 8 inches, with red whiskers, and has methods which the public will not countenance when known. It is known that he approached a respectable young lady of this city, who is known to be thoroughly reliable and trustworthy, and in pretending to make an examination of her throat, took other liberties which the young lady resented. He, on being repulsed, attempted further liberties, and fortunately was thwarted by the appearance of friends of the young lady. The police can find further information by applying to the Age-Herald office.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Sexual Assault
Voice Teacher
Throat Examination
Police Warning
Scoundrel
What entities or persons were involved?
Voice Culture Teacher With Red Whiskers
Respectable Young Lady
Where did it happen?
This City
Story Details
Key Persons
Voice Culture Teacher With Red Whiskers
Respectable Young Lady
Location
This City
Story Details
A voice culture teacher approaches a young lady for a throat examination, takes liberties she resents, attempts more after repulsion, but is stopped by her friends. Police advised to investigate.