Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
April 21, 1939
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Chicago court, comedian Stepin Fetchit faced assault charges from porter Lou Franklin but countered with his valet's beating claim; Judge Borelli dismissed the case as even.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Stepin Fetchit
Gets "Tit For
Tat" Decision
CHICAGO, Apr. 19 (UNP) -
Stepin Fetchit it was alleged last week by Lou Franklin, a Negro porter at a Chicago Hotel, to have hit Franklin over the head when he brought to the comedian a steak which the comedian said he did not order.
Appearing in court Fetchit, exhibited his valet with his head bandaged very heavily. The "injured" man testified that upon entering a restaurant to select a steak for his boss, he had been pounced upon and beaten by two Negroes.
Step had allegedly beaten a porter, Step's valet had allegedly been beaten by hoodlums. "I think it's even," declared Judge Francis Borelli, and dismissed the case.
Gets "Tit For
Tat" Decision
CHICAGO, Apr. 19 (UNP) -
Stepin Fetchit it was alleged last week by Lou Franklin, a Negro porter at a Chicago Hotel, to have hit Franklin over the head when he brought to the comedian a steak which the comedian said he did not order.
Appearing in court Fetchit, exhibited his valet with his head bandaged very heavily. The "injured" man testified that upon entering a restaurant to select a steak for his boss, he had been pounced upon and beaten by two Negroes.
Step had allegedly beaten a porter, Step's valet had allegedly been beaten by hoodlums. "I think it's even," declared Judge Francis Borelli, and dismissed the case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Stepin Fetchit
Court Case
Assault Allegation
Tit For Tat
Valet Beating
What entities or persons were involved?
Stepin Fetchit
Lou Franklin
Judge Francis Borelli
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Stepin Fetchit
Lou Franklin
Judge Francis Borelli
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Stepin Fetchit allegedly hit porter Lou Franklin over the head for bringing an unrequested steak. In court, Fetchit's bandaged valet testified to being beaten by two Negroes while selecting a steak. Judge Borelli declared it even and dismissed the case.