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April 21, 1935
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Atlantic City, 70-year-old Arthur Edwards, a cripple, is charged with stealing a crate of eggs from J. B. Weiss's warehouse but is freed by Judge Altman after claiming he bought them from two boys for $5, promising to help police find them as a witness.
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Aged Cripple Is Freed of Theft
ATLANTIC City (Special)
Arthur Edwards, 70 of 16 Overton Terrace, supported by a pair of crutches, as he appeared in court Monday morning to face the charge of stealing a crate of eggs from the warehouse of J. B. Weiss, 114, N. South Carolina avenue, won his freedom when he told the court that he bought the eggs from two youngsters for $5.00.
In his statement Edwards said that the boys brought the eggs to him and asked him for $5.00 for them. At that time he did not have but $4.00 with him, he gave them the understanding that in a few days he would pay the balance. The boys, however, he said never did come back.
The officers who made the arrest said that when they visited the suspect's home they found the crate of eggs, with only a half dozen missing from the entire crate.
Judge Altman, in his decision after learning of Edward's record, said that he did not believe the accused man actually stole the eggs, therefore he dismissed the case but held Edwards on bail, which he was allowed to sign himself as a material witness, and to help the police find these boys.
ATLANTIC City (Special)
Arthur Edwards, 70 of 16 Overton Terrace, supported by a pair of crutches, as he appeared in court Monday morning to face the charge of stealing a crate of eggs from the warehouse of J. B. Weiss, 114, N. South Carolina avenue, won his freedom when he told the court that he bought the eggs from two youngsters for $5.00.
In his statement Edwards said that the boys brought the eggs to him and asked him for $5.00 for them. At that time he did not have but $4.00 with him, he gave them the understanding that in a few days he would pay the balance. The boys, however, he said never did come back.
The officers who made the arrest said that when they visited the suspect's home they found the crate of eggs, with only a half dozen missing from the entire crate.
Judge Altman, in his decision after learning of Edward's record, said that he did not believe the accused man actually stole the eggs, therefore he dismissed the case but held Edwards on bail, which he was allowed to sign himself as a material witness, and to help the police find these boys.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Egg Theft
Court Dismissal
Aged Cripple
Witness Bail
Boys Sale
What entities or persons were involved?
Arthur Edwards
J. B. Weiss
Judge Altman
Where did it happen?
Atlantic City
Story Details
Key Persons
Arthur Edwards
J. B. Weiss
Judge Altman
Location
Atlantic City
Event Date
Monday Morning
Story Details
Arthur Edwards is accused of stealing eggs but claims he bought them from two boys, pays partially, and they don't return; officers find nearly full crate; judge dismisses case believing him and makes him witness to find boys.