The Macon Daily Telegraph
21 September 1914

ATTACKED BY ROBBERS

C. L. Cooper is Knocked Down and Robbed

Two White Men Jump on Him Near Cemetery Late Saturday Night While He Is En
Route Home.

While passing Rose Hill cemetery late Saturday night, just above the power
house, C. L. Cooper, head waiter at the Hotel Lanier, was attacked by two
highwaymen, both white men, and robbed of $47.20. After being knocked
down, Cooper says the larger man of the two, who wore gloves and a mask,
fell on him placing his knees on his breast and clutching his neck with
his hands.

As the big man held Cooper to the ground the smaller man went through his
pockets, securing his purse and some small change that was loose in his
pocket. After releasing him the men escaped, going in the direction of
the cemetery.

Stunned by the blow he had received in the head and still suffering from
the choking by the larger man, Cooper started towards the power house and
met Motorman Stevens.

A search was made with Stevens' lantern and near the scene of the
encounter with the highwaymen they found Cooper's purse, empty. They also
found a 25-cent piece and a trunk check that had been issued by a
Jacksonville, Fla., concern. This check may be used in tracing the robbers.

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