When was it published?

January 9, 1874 in The State Journal

Domestic News January 9, 1874

The State Journal

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St Louis Arrests, Police Report, December 1873, Public Drunkenness, Recovered Property

Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri

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What is this article about?

St. Louis police monthly report ending December 31, 1873: 123 state arrests (161 males, 22 females); 1,273 city arrests (1,025 males, 248 females, mostly for public drunkenness); total increase of 148 over prior month. 240 sent to workhouse; 97 horses, 28 mules, 3 cows recovered; 160 nuisances found, 166 abated; $24,893.45 in stolen money and property restored.

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The report of arrests made by the St. Louis police force during the month ending December 31, 1873, shows 123 State cases-161 males and 22 females. The number of city cases is 1,273-1,025 males and 248 females. The majority of the latter cases were for being drunk on the street. The increase over the previous month in the grand total is 148. There were 240 persons sent to the workhouse during the month. Ninety-seven horses, 28 mules and three cows were recovered and restored to their owners; 160 nuisances were found and 166 abated. The amount of stolen money and the valuation of stolen and estray property recovered and restored to owners during the month was $24,893.45.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

St Louis Arrests Police Report December 1873 Public Drunkenness Recovered Property

Where did it happen?

St. Louis

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Louis

Event Date

Month Ending December 31, 1873

Outcome

240 persons sent to workhouse; 97 horses, 28 mules, and 3 cows recovered and restored; 160 nuisances found and 166 abated; $24,893.45 in stolen money and stolen/estray property recovered and restored.

Event Details

Report of arrests: 123 State cases (161 males, 22 females); 1,273 city cases (1,025 males, 248 females, majority for being drunk on the street); grand total increase of 148 over previous month.