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July 18, 1911
Ottumwa Tri Weekly Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
What is this article about?
In Albia, Sheriff Griffin attempted to seize a carload of beer arriving in Hocking based on a tip, but could not because it was billed to a private individual for family use, which is legal under statutes. Onlookers watched from hilltops.
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SEES BEER BUT
CANNOT SEIZE IT
SHERIFF GRIFFIN WATCHES FOR
CAR LOAD, BUT FINDS IT IS
FOR FAMILY USE.
Albia, July 17.--Sheriff Griffin was notified last week that a car of beer would reach Hocking Saturday morning and at 4 a. m. of that day the sheriff was on hand to receive the consignment. It came, but was billed to private individual, for family use, which is permissible under the statutes. The maneuvers were watched from the hilltops surrounding the town by men with field glasses. This home was ready for business, had not the law prevented the seizure.
CANNOT SEIZE IT
SHERIFF GRIFFIN WATCHES FOR
CAR LOAD, BUT FINDS IT IS
FOR FAMILY USE.
Albia, July 17.--Sheriff Griffin was notified last week that a car of beer would reach Hocking Saturday morning and at 4 a. m. of that day the sheriff was on hand to receive the consignment. It came, but was billed to private individual, for family use, which is permissible under the statutes. The maneuvers were watched from the hilltops surrounding the town by men with field glasses. This home was ready for business, had not the law prevented the seizure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Sheriff Griffin
Beer Consignment
Family Use
Legal Seizure
Hocking Arrival
What entities or persons were involved?
Sheriff Griffin
Where did it happen?
Albia, Hocking
Story Details
Key Persons
Sheriff Griffin
Location
Albia, Hocking
Event Date
July 17
Story Details
Sheriff Griffin was tipped off about a carload of beer arriving in Hocking and waited to seize it at 4 a.m., but found it billed to a private individual for family use, permissible by law, preventing seizure despite readiness for business.