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March 21, 1913
University Missourian
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
What is this article about?
City councilman Fountain Rothwell engaged in a fist fight with former fire department worker Jack Larue after a dispute over Larue's involvement in a house fire response on Paris road. The fight occurred at Ninth and Broadway.
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CITY COUNCILMAN IN FIST FIGHT
Fountain Rothwell and Jack Larue Settle Difficulties on Street.
Fountain Rothwell, chairman of the fire committee of the City Council, engaged in a fist fight this afternoon with Jack Larue, who worked on the fire department under former Chief A. G. Newman. According to witnesses, Rothwell was getting the better of the match when the two were separated.
Friends of Rothwell say that Larue tried to take part in fighting a fire on Paris road and later insisted on riding back to town on the motor truck, although Rothwell had given orders that no one outside the department should be allowed on the apparatus. Larue then went to the Rothwell's livery barn, where the two quarreled. Later they met at Ninth and Broadway and the fight took place.
The fire was at the home of Mrs. Martha J. Zaring, 1517 Paris road. The flue burned out and for a time threatened the house. The department made a quick run, reaching the house about three minutes after the alarm was received. The blaze was promptly extinguished with chemicals.
Fountain Rothwell and Jack Larue Settle Difficulties on Street.
Fountain Rothwell, chairman of the fire committee of the City Council, engaged in a fist fight this afternoon with Jack Larue, who worked on the fire department under former Chief A. G. Newman. According to witnesses, Rothwell was getting the better of the match when the two were separated.
Friends of Rothwell say that Larue tried to take part in fighting a fire on Paris road and later insisted on riding back to town on the motor truck, although Rothwell had given orders that no one outside the department should be allowed on the apparatus. Larue then went to the Rothwell's livery barn, where the two quarreled. Later they met at Ninth and Broadway and the fight took place.
The fire was at the home of Mrs. Martha J. Zaring, 1517 Paris road. The flue burned out and for a time threatened the house. The department made a quick run, reaching the house about three minutes after the alarm was received. The blaze was promptly extinguished with chemicals.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Fist Fight
City Councilman
Fire Department Dispute
House Fire
Quarrel
What entities or persons were involved?
Fountain Rothwell
Jack Larue
A. G. Newman
Mrs. Martha J. Zaring
Where did it happen?
Ninth And Broadway, Paris Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Fountain Rothwell
Jack Larue
A. G. Newman
Mrs. Martha J. Zaring
Location
Ninth And Broadway, Paris Road
Event Date
This Afternoon
Story Details
Fountain Rothwell and Jack Larue quarreled over Larue's unauthorized participation in a fire response at Mrs. Zaring's home and insistence on riding the fire truck, leading to a fist fight at Ninth and Broadway where Rothwell gained the upper hand before separation.