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August 24, 1900
The Clarksburg Telegram
Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In New York, Representative William Astor Chanler ejects a rude negro from a moving streetcar on Broadway to protect a young girl from his annoying behavior, using his cane to warn before acting.
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DOWNING A COLORED BRUTE.
Major Chanler's Commendable Method of Protecting a Girl from Insolent Conduct.
One day not long ago Representative William Astor Chanler was riding in an open car on Broadway in New York, says an exchange of that city. In front of him sat a young pretty girl. Into the seat with stepped a burly negro, who soon began to annoy her with his rudeness. Chanler carried a light cane. With the cane he touched the negro on the shoulder.
"Don't do that," he remarked, in a quiet but firm tone, and the negro glared angrily at him. A moment later the annoying attentions were resumed. Once again Chanler touched the negro with his cane.
"Don't do that," he remarked. "I really do not like it."
"And who the devil are you?" said the colored man, angrily.
Chanler laid his cane on the chair. Then he arose, seized the negro by the shoulder, threw him bodily into the street while the car was running at full speed, settled back again in his seat and lighted a cigarette and smiled.
Major Chanler's Commendable Method of Protecting a Girl from Insolent Conduct.
One day not long ago Representative William Astor Chanler was riding in an open car on Broadway in New York, says an exchange of that city. In front of him sat a young pretty girl. Into the seat with stepped a burly negro, who soon began to annoy her with his rudeness. Chanler carried a light cane. With the cane he touched the negro on the shoulder.
"Don't do that," he remarked, in a quiet but firm tone, and the negro glared angrily at him. A moment later the annoying attentions were resumed. Once again Chanler touched the negro with his cane.
"Don't do that," he remarked. "I really do not like it."
"And who the devil are you?" said the colored man, angrily.
Chanler laid his cane on the chair. Then he arose, seized the negro by the shoulder, threw him bodily into the street while the car was running at full speed, settled back again in his seat and lighted a cigarette and smiled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Heroic Intervention
Streetcar Ejection
Protecting Woman
Racial Confrontation
What entities or persons were involved?
William Astor Chanler
Young Pretty Girl
Burly Negro
Where did it happen?
Broadway In New York, On An Open Car
Story Details
Key Persons
William Astor Chanler
Young Pretty Girl
Burly Negro
Location
Broadway In New York, On An Open Car
Event Date
One Day Not Long Ago
Story Details
Representative William Astor Chanler protects a young girl from a rude negro's advances on a streetcar by warning him twice with his cane, then throwing him out while the car is moving.