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Domestic News
July 20, 1897
The Wilmington Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Policeman J. F. Welch faced a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer from Wm. Duling over investigating a crying baby complaint prompted by neighbor Frank White; the Police Commission dismissed the charge after testimony.
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The Charge Dismissed.
Policeman J. F. Welch was before the Police Commission last night upon a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer, preferred by Wm. Duling of No. 1302 French street. The cause of the trouble was a crying baby in the Duling home. It appeared from the testimony that Frank White, who lives a square away, was bothered by Duling's baby crying. He went to the house of the policeman and spoke about the child crying and said that he had heard that it was being cruelly treated. Welch went back with Mr. White to the Duling house and went inside to investigate. After hearing the testimony the charge against the officer was dismissed.
Policeman J. F. Welch was before the Police Commission last night upon a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer, preferred by Wm. Duling of No. 1302 French street. The cause of the trouble was a crying baby in the Duling home. It appeared from the testimony that Frank White, who lives a square away, was bothered by Duling's baby crying. He went to the house of the policeman and spoke about the child crying and said that he had heard that it was being cruelly treated. Welch went back with Mr. White to the Duling house and went inside to investigate. After hearing the testimony the charge against the officer was dismissed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Policeman Charge
Conduct Unbecoming
Crying Baby
Police Commission
Charge Dismissed
What entities or persons were involved?
J. F. Welch
Wm. Duling
Frank White
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Last Night
Key Persons
J. F. Welch
Wm. Duling
Frank White
Outcome
the charge against the officer was dismissed.
Event Details
Policeman J. F. Welch was charged with conduct unbecoming an officer by Wm. Duling of No. 1302 French street due to a crying baby. Neighbor Frank White complained to Welch about the crying and suspected cruel treatment. Welch investigated at the Duling home. After testimony, the Police Commission dismissed the charge.