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Domestic News March 15, 1898

The Sun

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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Municipal Court saw more than usual prisoners before Judge Ball yesterday morning, with cases of disorderly conduct, drunkenness, trespass, and assaults resulting in fines, a continuance, and a dismissal.

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MUNICIPAL COURT CASES.

Large Number of Cases Disposed of Before Judge Ball in Municipal Court.

In Municipal Court yesterday morning there was more than the usual array of prisoners that were compelled to appear before Judge Ball.

William Warraven charged by officer Ralston with being disorderly on the street. Was fined $5 and costs.

Samuel Nutter, a drunk, was fined $1 and costs.

John Rogers and William Maladay were charged with trespass. They were arrested in a vacant house and were under the influence of liquor. A fine of $5 and costs each was imposed.

Elmer Johnson and Samuel Hill were charged with disorderly conduct. Officer Hurley testified that they were part of a gang of young men who created considerable disorder beyond Eleventh street bridge. They were rated at $3 and costs each.

Charles Donovan and William Stafford were charged with assault and battery on Frank Burdoski. The case was continued until next Monday night.

James Campbell was charged with assault and battery on Samuel Pollock. The case was dismissed upon payment of costs.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Crime

What keywords are associated?

Municipal Court Court Cases Disorderly Conduct Trespass Assault Fines

What entities or persons were involved?

Judge Ball William Warraven Officer Ralston Samuel Nutter John Rogers William Maladay Elmer Johnson Samuel Hill Officer Hurley Charles Donovan William Stafford Frank Burdoski James Campbell Samuel Pollock

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Event Date

Yesterday Morning

Key Persons

Judge Ball William Warraven Officer Ralston Samuel Nutter John Rogers William Maladay Elmer Johnson Samuel Hill Officer Hurley Charles Donovan William Stafford Frank Burdoski James Campbell Samuel Pollock

Outcome

william warraven fined $5 and costs; samuel nutter fined $1 and costs; john rogers and william maladay fined $5 and costs each; elmer johnson and samuel hill rated at $3 and costs each; charles donovan and william stafford case continued until next monday night; james campbell case dismissed upon payment of costs.

Event Details

In Municipal Court, a large number of cases were disposed of before Judge Ball. William Warraven charged with being disorderly on the street. Samuel Nutter charged with being drunk. John Rogers and William Maladay charged with trespass in a vacant house while under the influence of liquor. Elmer Johnson and Samuel Hill charged with disorderly conduct as part of a gang beyond Eleventh street bridge. Charles Donovan and William Stafford charged with assault and battery on Frank Burdoski. James Campbell charged with assault and battery on Samuel Pollock.

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