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June 26, 1957
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Robert Lockton, suing for divorce, entered landlady Alice Taylor's home at 43 Norre Gade on June 21 to search his wife Betty's papers. Betty confronted him at attorney James Bough's office, grabbing some papers before he fled. Taylor reported to police, who consulted the DA. A pre-trial conference occurred Monday in District Court.
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Bob Locktons Tussle In And Out of Court
Mrs. Alice Taylor of 43 Norre Gade reported to the police that on June 21 Robert Lockton, owner of the Spanish Main, entered her home, brushed past her maid, and proceeded to search through a stack of papers belonging to his wife, who is a boarder in the house. Mrs. Taylor said that Mrs. Betty Lockton confronted her husband in the office of Atty. James Bough, Mr. Lockton's counsel, and tried to grab the papers out of his hands but she succeeded in getting only a few pieces. Thereupon, Mrs. Taylor said, Mr. Lockton dashed out through a back door. She asked for the filing of charges by the police, who were consulting with the District Attorney.
Mr. Lockton is suing for divorce and a pre-trial conference in connection with the suit was held on Monday in the District Court.
Mrs. Alice Taylor of 43 Norre Gade reported to the police that on June 21 Robert Lockton, owner of the Spanish Main, entered her home, brushed past her maid, and proceeded to search through a stack of papers belonging to his wife, who is a boarder in the house. Mrs. Taylor said that Mrs. Betty Lockton confronted her husband in the office of Atty. James Bough, Mr. Lockton's counsel, and tried to grab the papers out of his hands but she succeeded in getting only a few pieces. Thereupon, Mrs. Taylor said, Mr. Lockton dashed out through a back door. She asked for the filing of charges by the police, who were consulting with the District Attorney.
Mr. Lockton is suing for divorce and a pre-trial conference in connection with the suit was held on Monday in the District Court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Family
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Divorce Suit
Home Intrusion
Papers Search
Police Report
Pre Trial Conference
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Lockton
Mrs. Alice Taylor
Mrs. Betty Lockton
Atty. James Bough
Where did it happen?
43 Norre Gade
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Lockton
Mrs. Alice Taylor
Mrs. Betty Lockton
Atty. James Bough
Location
43 Norre Gade
Event Date
June 21
Story Details
Robert Lockton entered his landlady's home to search his wife's papers amid divorce proceedings; wife confronted him at attorney's office, partial retrieval occurred before he fled; landlady sought police charges; pre-trial conference held Monday.