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Story
July 4, 1901
Monroe City Democrat
Monroe City, Monroe County, Missouri
What is this article about?
At Stephens-Foley barber shop, Nelse White threatened Will Finks with a razor on Monday night. Finks escaped, armed himself with a gun, but Nelse hid, diffusing the potential violence. (Lots of smoke, but not much fire.)
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
There came near being blood on the granitoid Monday night, Nelse White, the saddle colored gentleman who flourishes at the Stephens-Foley tonsorial parlors, took Will Finks by the throat and with a glittering razor in his hand threatened to make the gore fly. William wrenched himself loose from the darky's grasp and went in search of a "cannon" which he soon found and returned with the intention of "stopping Nelse's clock." but Nelse had hid out so the engagement had to be declared off.
Lots of smoke, but not much fire.
Lots of smoke, but not much fire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Razor Threat
Barber Altercation
Gun Retaliation
Averted Fight
What entities or persons were involved?
Nelse White
Will Finks
William
Where did it happen?
Stephens Foley Tonsorial Parlors
Story Details
Key Persons
Nelse White
Will Finks
William
Location
Stephens Foley Tonsorial Parlors
Event Date
Monday Night
Story Details
Nelse White threatened Will Finks with a razor at the barber shop; Finks escaped, obtained a gun, but Nelse hid, preventing the confrontation.