William Streeseman assaults John Allen · Digital Harlem: Everyday Life 1915-1930

Title of event: William Streeseman assaults John Allen
Type of event: Assault
Address of event: William Streeseman assaults John Allen Happened Primarily at 50, W 135th St
Report on event: William Streeseman assaults John Allen Main report referencing event John Allen against William Streeseman
Start date / time: February 5, 1917
Start (general time of day): Unknown
Description: The defendant [Streeseman] "did then and there strike deponent [Allen] several violent blows on both of deponent's arms with the handle of a shovel... breaking both arms."; The defendant [Streeseman] "did then and there strike deponent [Allen] several violent blows on both of deponent's arms with the handle of a shovel... breaking both arms."