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October 18, 1901
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Kenosha, Wis., on Oct. 18, an angry crowd tried to mob referee Sig Hart after a prize fight between Adam Ryan and Joe Percente, but police intervened to protect him and disperse the mob.
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ANGRY CROWD
Attempted to Mob Referee at
a Prize Fight.
Kenosha, Wis., Oct. 18-During a bout
between Adam Ryan of Chicago and Joe
Percente of Milwaukee, last night, the
crowd became incensed at the decision of
the referee, and some men made a rush for
the stage threatening to mob Sig Hart,
the referee.
Six policemen lined up in front of the
stage, held the crowd back until the ref-
eree could leave the building. When the
crowd left the opera house they made
a rush for the hotel where Hart was
stopping. Two
hours later the police
managed to disperse the crowd.
Attempted to Mob Referee at
a Prize Fight.
Kenosha, Wis., Oct. 18-During a bout
between Adam Ryan of Chicago and Joe
Percente of Milwaukee, last night, the
crowd became incensed at the decision of
the referee, and some men made a rush for
the stage threatening to mob Sig Hart,
the referee.
Six policemen lined up in front of the
stage, held the crowd back until the ref-
eree could leave the building. When the
crowd left the opera house they made
a rush for the hotel where Hart was
stopping. Two
hours later the police
managed to disperse the crowd.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Prize Fight
Angry Crowd
Referee Mob
Police Protection
What entities or persons were involved?
Adam Ryan
Joe Percente
Sig Hart
Where did it happen?
Kenosha, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
Adam Ryan
Joe Percente
Sig Hart
Location
Kenosha, Wis.
Event Date
Oct. 18
Story Details
During a prize fight between Adam Ryan of Chicago and Joe Percente of Milwaukee, the crowd became angry at the referee's decision and attempted to mob Sig Hart. Police protected him and dispersed the crowd.