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May 23, 1938
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Saluda, switchman Tom Stuart was assaulted at gunpoint and knocked unconscious by two men who stole his car around midnight on a Friday. Police began searching for the thieves.
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MEN ARE SOUGHT IN ASSAULT AND AUTO ROBBERY IN SALUDA
SALUDA. May 23.--About midnight on Friday, Tom Stuart, switchman at safety switch No. 1 was assaulted and his car taken from him. Stuart had just gone to the garage, taken out the car and was about to drive away when he was ordered to put up his hands and a pistol pointed at him. He sprang at his assailant and was wrestling with him when a second man knocked him senseless with a heavy blow on the head. When Stuart regained consciousness he called the Saluda police and search was begun for the thieves and the car.
SALUDA. May 23.--About midnight on Friday, Tom Stuart, switchman at safety switch No. 1 was assaulted and his car taken from him. Stuart had just gone to the garage, taken out the car and was about to drive away when he was ordered to put up his hands and a pistol pointed at him. He sprang at his assailant and was wrestling with him when a second man knocked him senseless with a heavy blow on the head. When Stuart regained consciousness he called the Saluda police and search was begun for the thieves and the car.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Assault
Auto Robbery
Saluda
Tom Stuart
Thieves
Police Search
What entities or persons were involved?
Tom Stuart
Where did it happen?
Saluda
Story Details
Key Persons
Tom Stuart
Location
Saluda
Event Date
About Midnight On Friday, Prior To May 23
Story Details
Tom Stuart was assaulted by two men who stole his car after he left the garage; he fought back but was knocked out and later called police who began a search.