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Domestic News
September 12, 1867
The Daily Phoenix
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Farmville, Va., on September 10, soldiers from the 21st United States troops fought with local Black residents after beating men for refusing to sell liquor, resulting in one stabbing and multiple beatings; order was restored by additional troops.
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RICHMOND, September 10.
A telegram from Farmville, Va., to-night, reports a fight there this morning, between some soldiers of the 21st United States troops and the town negroes. The soldiers had beaten a colored man for refusing to sell them liquor last night, and this morning beat another, when the negroes rallied and a street fight ensued. The citizens closed their stores, and a company of soldiers were sent in from the camp, who restored order. One soldier was stabbed in the melee and about a dozen soldiers and blacks badly beaten.
A telegram from Farmville, Va., to-night, reports a fight there this morning, between some soldiers of the 21st United States troops and the town negroes. The soldiers had beaten a colored man for refusing to sell them liquor last night, and this morning beat another, when the negroes rallied and a street fight ensued. The citizens closed their stores, and a company of soldiers were sent in from the camp, who restored order. One soldier was stabbed in the melee and about a dozen soldiers and blacks badly beaten.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Military
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Farmville Fight
Soldiers Vs Negroes
Street Brawl
Liquor Refusal
Stabbing
Beatings
Where did it happen?
Farmville, Va.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Farmville, Va.
Event Date
September 10
Outcome
one soldier stabbed; about a dozen soldiers and blacks badly beaten; order restored.
Event Details
Soldiers beat a colored man for refusing to sell liquor last night and another this morning, leading negroes to rally and a street fight to ensue; citizens closed stores; additional soldiers from camp restored order.