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September 21, 1889
The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
August L. Scott, alias 'The Count,' beaten George W. Smith with his umbrella on Park Row after a request to carry it differently, jabbing his eye. Scott held on $1,000 bail for assault; Smith's sight preserved after hospital treatment.
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THE "COUNT'S" UMBRELLA.
After Beating Mr. Smith With It He Jabs Him in the Eye.
August L. Scott, a familiar figure on down-town streets, where he was known as "The Count," was held in $1,000 bail for trial in the Tombs Police Court this morning on a charge of assault preferred by George W. Smith, of 114 Nassau street.
The "Count" was taking his customary stroll along Park Row last evening, with his umbrella under his arm.
Smith requested him to carry it differently, when the "Count" struck him several blows with it, and finally jabbed the ferule in Mr. Smith's left eye.
The Count was taken to the Oak street station, and Mr. Smith had his eye dressed at the Chambers Street Hospital. The sight was not destroyed.
After Beating Mr. Smith With It He Jabs Him in the Eye.
August L. Scott, a familiar figure on down-town streets, where he was known as "The Count," was held in $1,000 bail for trial in the Tombs Police Court this morning on a charge of assault preferred by George W. Smith, of 114 Nassau street.
The "Count" was taking his customary stroll along Park Row last evening, with his umbrella under his arm.
Smith requested him to carry it differently, when the "Count" struck him several blows with it, and finally jabbed the ferule in Mr. Smith's left eye.
The Count was taken to the Oak street station, and Mr. Smith had his eye dressed at the Chambers Street Hospital. The sight was not destroyed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Umbrella Assault
Count Scott
Park Row Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
August L. Scott
George W. Smith
Where did it happen?
Park Row
Story Details
Key Persons
August L. Scott
George W. Smith
Location
Park Row
Event Date
Last Evening
Story Details
August L. Scott, known as 'The Count,' assaulted George W. Smith with his umbrella on Park Row after Smith requested he carry it differently, striking him several times and jabbing the ferule into his left eye. Scott was held in $1,000 bail for trial on assault charges, while Smith had his eye treated at Chambers Street Hospital without loss of sight.