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May 30, 1884
The Londonderry Sifter
South Londonderry, Windham County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Charles Taylor, a Black brakeman on the Houston & Texas Central railroad, was shot and killed near Hempstead, Texas, apparently due to his efforts to seat Black passengers in first-class coaches. The bullet entered through a train window, striking him in the forehead.
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WAR OF THE RACES,
Dastardly Murder of a Negro Brakeman for Courtesy to Colored Men.
Charles Taylor, a colored brakeman on the Houston & Texas Central railroad, was shot and instantly killed near Hempstead, Tex., recently. Taylor had previously been conspicuous in placing negroes in first-class coaches, and to this his sudden and mysterious taking off is attributed. At the time of the shooting he was about in the centre of the sleeper. The bullet passed through an open window and struck him in the middle of the forehead.
Dastardly Murder of a Negro Brakeman for Courtesy to Colored Men.
Charles Taylor, a colored brakeman on the Houston & Texas Central railroad, was shot and instantly killed near Hempstead, Tex., recently. Taylor had previously been conspicuous in placing negroes in first-class coaches, and to this his sudden and mysterious taking off is attributed. At the time of the shooting he was about in the centre of the sleeper. The bullet passed through an open window and struck him in the middle of the forehead.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Racial Tension
Brakeman
Train Shooting
First Class Coaches
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Taylor
Where did it happen?
Near Hempstead, Tex., On The Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Taylor
Location
Near Hempstead, Tex., On The Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Charles Taylor, a colored brakeman, was shot and killed in a train sleeper near Hempstead, Texas, attributed to his practice of placing negroes in first-class coaches.