When was it published?

March 20, 1874 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News March 20, 1874

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest, Religious Event

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cleveland Mob, Saloons Prayer, Ladies Injured, Police Assault, Temperance Disturbance

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

In Cleveland, Ohio, on March 19, ladies visiting saloons for prayer faced a hostile mob, leading to injuries to one woman, intervening gentlemen, and a policeman; the group abandoned their plans due to the violence.

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Cleveland, O., March 19.—This afternoon the ladies visited several saloons. On leaving one of them the ladies encountered a mob and were so rudely treated that they abandoned their original programme. One of the bands was assailed with yells and insulting remarks. The ladies were threatened with violence, and one of them was quite severely injured. A number of gentlemen, who interfered in behalf of the ladies, were badly beaten. A policeman was struck on the head with a brick while attempting to keep the mob back and is very seriously injured. The results of the day's work are very discouraging, and it is believed the plan of praying at the saloons will be abandoned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Cleveland Mob Saloons Prayer Ladies Injured Police Assault Temperance Disturbance

Where did it happen?

Cleveland, O.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cleveland, O.

Event Date

March 19.

Outcome

one lady severely injured; gentlemen badly beaten; policeman seriously injured by brick to head. plan of praying at saloons to be abandoned.

Event Details

Ladies visited several saloons that afternoon and encountered a mob upon leaving one, treated rudely, threatened with violence, and assailed with yells and insults; one band targeted; gentlemen who interfered beaten; policeman struck while holding back mob.