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June 17, 1897
The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Atlanta, Ga., on June 16, Policeman Coogler confronted two negroes in an alley, causing one to die of heart failure from fright at the sight of his uniform.
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BRASS BUTTONS A TERROR.
Negro Drops Dead When Suddenly Confronted by a Policeman.
Atlanta, Ga., June 16.-Brass buttons have been known to work great havoc before, but that was generally when they had a military commission behind them and the object of attack was the fair sex.
To-day the record was broken. Policeman Coogler entered an alley and confronted two negroes. One of them immediately threw up his hands and expired.
The cause is said to have been heart failure aggravated by the fright that the police uniform sometimes inspires in the breast of the average African.
Negro Drops Dead When Suddenly Confronted by a Policeman.
Atlanta, Ga., June 16.-Brass buttons have been known to work great havoc before, but that was generally when they had a military commission behind them and the object of attack was the fair sex.
To-day the record was broken. Policeman Coogler entered an alley and confronted two negroes. One of them immediately threw up his hands and expired.
The cause is said to have been heart failure aggravated by the fright that the police uniform sometimes inspires in the breast of the average African.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Police Confrontation
Heart Failure
Fright Death
Negro
Brass Buttons
Atlanta
What entities or persons were involved?
Policeman Coogler
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Ga., Alley
Story Details
Key Persons
Policeman Coogler
Location
Atlanta, Ga., Alley
Event Date
June 16
Story Details
Policeman Coogler confronts two negroes in an alley; one dies instantly from heart failure due to fright from the police uniform.