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June 5, 1903
Newport Weekly Independent
Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
In Hot Springs, Judge Duffey issued an order to Sheriff Williams to search and burn slot machines, causing a scramble among proprietors; several machines were found and publicly burned on the streets.
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Judge Duffey Issues Warrant to Sheriff Willis For Burning
Hot Springs, sensation was created yesterday afternoon when it was learned that Judge Duffey had issued a sweeping order to Sheriff Williams to search slot machines now in the city. The proprietors of the machines heard of it immediately after it was issued and a scramble followed to get them out of the way before he located them. In defense of the games, complaints were filed with Judge McDonald. Quite a number of machines were found and the burning took place publicly on the streets in compliance with the order.
Hot Springs, sensation was created yesterday afternoon when it was learned that Judge Duffey had issued a sweeping order to Sheriff Williams to search slot machines now in the city. The proprietors of the machines heard of it immediately after it was issued and a scramble followed to get them out of the way before he located them. In defense of the games, complaints were filed with Judge McDonald. Quite a number of machines were found and the burning took place publicly on the streets in compliance with the order.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Slot Machines
Search Warrant
Burning
Hot Springs
Gambling Enforcement
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Duffey
Sheriff Williams
Judge Mcdonald
Where did it happen?
Hot Springs
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Duffey
Sheriff Williams
Judge Mcdonald
Location
Hot Springs
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Judge Duffey issued a sweeping order to Sheriff Williams to search and burn slot machines in Hot Springs; proprietors scrambled to hide them, complaints were filed with Judge McDonald, and found machines were publicly burned.