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June 21, 1892
Deseret Evening News
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
What is this article about?
Rumor circulates that Mayor Baskin will dismiss City Detective Johnson tonight over allegations of operating a house of ill-fame on Main Street run by Southern octoroons. Further departmental firings are anticipated at the session.
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HIS TIME IS SHORT.
It is Said That Mayor Baskin Will
Relieve Detective Johnson
of
His Star Tonight.
There is a well founded rumor today
among those who are on the 'inside'
to the effect that Mayor Baskin will relieve
City Detective Johnson of his
official star tonight. The contemplated
discharge of this officer grows out of
the expose that he was the alleged
keeper of a house of ill-fame on Main
street, run by a couple of Southern
States octoroons.
Decapitations in other departments
are also promised.
The session will be
an interesting one.
It is Said That Mayor Baskin Will
Relieve Detective Johnson
of
His Star Tonight.
There is a well founded rumor today
among those who are on the 'inside'
to the effect that Mayor Baskin will relieve
City Detective Johnson of his
official star tonight. The contemplated
discharge of this officer grows out of
the expose that he was the alleged
keeper of a house of ill-fame on Main
street, run by a couple of Southern
States octoroons.
Decapitations in other departments
are also promised.
The session will be
an interesting one.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Mayor Baskin
Detective Johnson
Firing
Scandal
House Of Ill Fame
Octaroons
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Baskin
Detective Johnson
Where did it happen?
Main Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Mayor Baskin
Detective Johnson
Location
Main Street
Event Date
Tonight
Story Details
Mayor Baskin plans to relieve Detective Johnson of his badge due to allegations of keeping a house of ill-fame on Main Street run by Southern octoroons; additional firings expected.