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July 14, 1950
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Joseph Bartholomew, a wealthy New Orleans man, was jailed for 10 hours for contempt of court after missing a witness appearance in a theft case. He bought candy, cigarettes, and ice cream for inmates, earning their appreciation.
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Plays "God" To
Jail Inmates
NEW ORLEANS (ANP)-- Joseph Bartholomew, 60, one of this city's wealthiest Negroes, was jailed for 10 hours last week on being charged with contempt of court.
Bartholomew, a witness in a theft case, did not appear in court at the requested hour, and was sentenced to spend most of the day in the parish prison.
During the short period of his incarceration, Bartholomew shared his wealth, or at least a part of it, with prison inmates, buying them candy, cigarettes and ice cream.
The prisoners regretted the departure of the man who played God. For his kindness they welcomed him back.
Jail Inmates
NEW ORLEANS (ANP)-- Joseph Bartholomew, 60, one of this city's wealthiest Negroes, was jailed for 10 hours last week on being charged with contempt of court.
Bartholomew, a witness in a theft case, did not appear in court at the requested hour, and was sentenced to spend most of the day in the parish prison.
During the short period of his incarceration, Bartholomew shared his wealth, or at least a part of it, with prison inmates, buying them candy, cigarettes and ice cream.
The prisoners regretted the departure of the man who played God. For his kindness they welcomed him back.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Contempt Of Court
Jail Kindness
Wealthy Inmate
Prison Treats
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Bartholomew
Where did it happen?
New Orleans, Parish Prison
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph Bartholomew
Location
New Orleans, Parish Prison
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Joseph Bartholomew, jailed for contempt after missing a court appearance as a witness in a theft case, buys treats for inmates during his 10-hour incarceration, earning their fondness.