When was it published?

November 3, 1855 in The Weekly Minnesotian

Domestic News November 3, 1855

The Weekly Minnesotian

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Crime, Riot Or Protest, Social Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mayor Wood, Albert Brisbane, Thomas Hartland, John Henderson, Benjamin Henderson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Free Lovers, Arrests, Broadway Saloon, Disorderly Conduct, Mayor Wood

Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

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What is this article about?

Police under Mayor Wood arrested leaders of the 'Free Lovers' sect at a Broadway saloon gathering on the evening of the 19th, charging them with disorderly conduct and related offenses. Albert Brisbane was discharged; others held on $300 bail. The hall is now under surveillance amid intense excitement at City Hall.

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FREE LOVE.—Mayor Wood's police pounced upon a large assemblage of the new sect known as "Free Lovers," assembled in a large saloon on Broadway on the evening of the 19th, and conveyed the ringleaders to prison. The "philosophers," both in pantaloons and petticoats, were somewhat astonished and ashamed at this winding up of their "social gathering." Four men were committed to the cells, viz: Albert Brisbane, disorderly conduct; Thomas Hartland, assault and battery on an officer, and keeping disorderly house; John Henderson for interfering with the police; Benjamin Henderson for attempting to hinder a policeman in arrest of a prisoner. The next morning, Mr. Brisbane was discharged, and the others Hartland and the two Hendersons were held in $300 to appear. The Mayor has given orders that the hall of the club be put under a strict surveillance. The excitement about the City Hall during the proceedings was intense.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Riot Or Protest Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Free Lovers Arrests Broadway Saloon Disorderly Conduct Mayor Wood

What entities or persons were involved?

Mayor Wood Albert Brisbane Thomas Hartland John Henderson Benjamin Henderson

Where did it happen?

Broadway

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Broadway

Event Date

Evening Of The 19th

Key Persons

Mayor Wood Albert Brisbane Thomas Hartland John Henderson Benjamin Henderson

Outcome

albert brisbane discharged next morning; thomas hartland, john henderson, and benjamin henderson held in $300 bail; hall under strict surveillance

Event Details

Police arrested ringleaders of 'Free Lovers' sect at a large assemblage in a Broadway saloon, charging them with disorderly conduct, assault and battery, interfering with police, and hindering arrest