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The Worcester Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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In Washington Square, 60-year-old Theodore Benjamin of Shrewsbury was struck by a horse-drawn carriage driven by J. H. Washburn but was found to be drunk rather than injured. Officers Burke and Sinnott arrested him for intoxication at Station 1, where he was discovered carrying $117.95 and refused to name relatives.
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Theodore Benjamin, 60 years old, of Shrewsbury was knocked down by a horse and carriage at Washington Square driven by J. H. Washburn about 10.30 o'clock yesterday morning. It was at first thought that Benjamin was badly injured, but he soon recovered sufficiently to show that he was simply under the influence of liquor. He was arrested by Officers James J. Burke and Joseph A. Sinnott and was booked for drunkenness at Station 1. When searched he was found to have $117.95 in his clothing. He refused to tell anything about his relatives.
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Washington Square
Event Date
Yesterday Morning About 10.30 O'clock
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no injuries; arrested for drunkenness; found with $117.95
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Theodore Benjamin, 60 years old, of Shrewsbury was knocked down by a horse and carriage driven by J. H. Washburn at Washington Square. Initially thought injured, he recovered to reveal he was under the influence of liquor. Arrested by Officers James J. Burke and Joseph A. Sinnott, booked for drunkenness at Station 1, and searched, revealing $117.95. He refused to disclose relatives.