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August 24, 1932
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In Centreville, Miss Beatrice L. Wheeler, a beauty parlor proprietor, was waylaid in her second-floor apartment doorway, knocked unconscious, and robbed of $21 by an unknown assailant who escaped. Theatre-goers passed nearby unnoticed. She was found by Mr. and Mrs. Hines Hardesty and revived by a physician.
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Centreville Woman Left Unconscious in Doorway by Assailant
Miss Beatrice L. Wheeler, proprietor of a beauty parlor, was waylaid in the doorway of her second-floor apartment, knocked unconscious and robbed of $21 while theatre-goers passed on a sidewalk within a few feet. Her assailant escaped. Miss Wheeler was found lying in the doorway by Mr. and Mrs. Hines Hardesty when they turned from visiting relatives. When Miss Wheeler was revived by a physician, she told of how the attack had occurred. She had stepped out of the shop, when she noticed a dark figure crouching in a corner. Then she felt a blow on the head and lost consciousness. Her empty handbag was found in the living room.
Miss Beatrice L. Wheeler, proprietor of a beauty parlor, was waylaid in the doorway of her second-floor apartment, knocked unconscious and robbed of $21 while theatre-goers passed on a sidewalk within a few feet. Her assailant escaped. Miss Wheeler was found lying in the doorway by Mr. and Mrs. Hines Hardesty when they turned from visiting relatives. When Miss Wheeler was revived by a physician, she told of how the attack had occurred. She had stepped out of the shop, when she noticed a dark figure crouching in a corner. Then she felt a blow on the head and lost consciousness. Her empty handbag was found in the living room.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Assault
Robbery
Unconscious
Beauty Parlor
Centreville
Doorway Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Beatrice L. Wheeler
Mr. And Mrs. Hines Hardesty
Assailant
Where did it happen?
Centreville, Second Floor Apartment Doorway
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Beatrice L. Wheeler
Mr. And Mrs. Hines Hardesty
Assailant
Location
Centreville, Second Floor Apartment Doorway
Story Details
Miss Wheeler was attacked in her apartment doorway by a dark figure who knocked her unconscious and robbed her of $21; assailant escaped; found by Hardestys; revived by physician; handbag empty in living room.