Word: mcbrides
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Dates: during 1884-1884
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...with drawn revolver, acted as a rear guard for his brother officers by keeping the infuriated crowd at bay. The stationhouse was soon reached and the prisoner was put trembling before the bar. Officer Murphy had his blood up; he went outside the door and shortly appeared with Mr. McBride of the Arts" senior class. A joint charge of breach of the peace was made against Mr. McBride and the little prisoner, George Derby, of No. 4,000 Chestnut street. The prisoners were taken before Magistrate Randall. Here they were met by Provost Pepper, who had them released...
...police, hurling bricks, stones and tin cans at them. Officer Murphy was struck on the head with a brick, and Officer Conner received a blow from a stone. Four pistol-shots were fired during the disturbance, and one man claimed to have been shot in the hand. J. W. McBride was subsequently arrested in front of the station house for inciting to a breach of the peace. Fully 500 students followed the policemen to the station house, howling and growling at them...