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December 7, 1933
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Little Rock, Arkansas, white residents forcibly ejected a Black family from a house on the 1300 block of Rock Street owned by Gustay Breitke. George C. Cope assaulted Breitke after protesting the rental to Negroes. Police arrived after the eviction; Breitke swore out warrants against Cope and others.
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WHITES FORCIBLY EJECT FAMILY FROM HOUSE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Rabid white residents of the 1300 block of Rock street assembled last Thursday night and forcibly ejected a colored family from a house in that block. The property is said to be owned by Gustay Breitke, vice-president of the Oaklawn Dairy Company.
About eight o'clock George C. Cope appeared at Police Headquarters and inquired of the Sergeant how much it would cost to plead guilty of fighting. He explained that he and his neighbors had protested to Breitke against renting the property in that neighborhood to Negroes. A heated discussion followed and Cope admitted that he knocked down Breitke. Cope was advised to return home and wait until complaint was made.
About midnight the owner of the property complained that several men were attacking his tenants. The police went to the scene, but said that the evacuation had been effected when they arrived. Breitke has sworn out a warrant against Cope and others.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Rabid white residents of the 1300 block of Rock street assembled last Thursday night and forcibly ejected a colored family from a house in that block. The property is said to be owned by Gustay Breitke, vice-president of the Oaklawn Dairy Company.
About eight o'clock George C. Cope appeared at Police Headquarters and inquired of the Sergeant how much it would cost to plead guilty of fighting. He explained that he and his neighbors had protested to Breitke against renting the property in that neighborhood to Negroes. A heated discussion followed and Cope admitted that he knocked down Breitke. Cope was advised to return home and wait until complaint was made.
About midnight the owner of the property complained that several men were attacking his tenants. The police went to the scene, but said that the evacuation had been effected when they arrived. Breitke has sworn out a warrant against Cope and others.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Social Manners
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Racial Ejection
White Mob
Little Rock
Police Response
Assault
Warrant
What entities or persons were involved?
George C. Cope
Gustay Breitke
Where did it happen?
1300 Block Of Rock Street, Little Rock, Ark.
Story Details
Key Persons
George C. Cope
Gustay Breitke
Location
1300 Block Of Rock Street, Little Rock, Ark.
Event Date
Last Thursday Night
Story Details
White residents protested rental of Breitke's property to a colored family, leading to Cope assaulting Breitke and a mob forcibly ejecting the family at midnight; police arrived too late, and Breitke obtained warrants.