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Story August 20, 1907

The Topeka State Journal

Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas

What is this article about?

In Leavenworth, barber J.A. Macy arrested for violating Sunday closing law by shaving four customers; pleaded not guilty, trial Thursday, to settle with union; fine up to $25.

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FOR SUNDAY SHAVING.
Leavenworth Barber Charged With Violating the Law.
Leavenworth, Aug. 20.--J. A. Macy, proprietor of the barber shop at Seventh and Shawnee streets, was arrested Monday morning for violation of the Sunday closing law. It was alleged in the complaint that he entered his place of business Sunday and shaved four men.
Macy pleaded not guilty when arraigned in court and his trial was set for next Thursday. In the meantime, it is said, Macy will settle with the barbers' union, which filed the complaint against him conducting a business of this kind on Sunday is a fine not exceeding $25.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Sunday Shaving Barber Arrest Closing Law Violation Leavenworth Barbers Union

What entities or persons were involved?

J. A. Macy Barbers' Union

Where did it happen?

Leavenworth, Seventh And Shawnee Streets

Story Details

Key Persons

J. A. Macy Barbers' Union

Location

Leavenworth, Seventh And Shawnee Streets

Event Date

Aug. 20

Story Details

J. A. Macy arrested for violating Sunday closing law by shaving four men; pleaded not guilty, trial set for Thursday, plans to settle with barbers' union which filed complaint; fine up to $25.

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