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April 3, 1887
New York Dispatch
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Commissioner questions Officer Roach over entering an oyster saloon to warm coffee in his flask, suspecting alcohol; roundsman and baker corroborate his innocent explanation amid witty remarks.
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THAT CANTEEN.
Roach, found in an oyster saloon, said he went in to get his coffee warmed up.
As he said that he planked his flask on the table.
"Let me see it," said the Commissioner. "Some of these canteens have something else than coffee—" (smelling it). "This may have had coffee last," said the Commissioner, returning the flask. "How long in there?"
"One minute."
"Roundsman, what do you know about this habit of Roach's?"
"I don't know. I passed the place and the door was closed, and went to the end of his post. When I came back I saw him come out. He said he was in getting his coffee. I asked if there was any trouble, he said no. The baker said he came in to settle a disturbance."
"Coffee is very good to settle a disturbed stomach," remarked the Commissioner.
"I just went in and poured it in the bowl, drank it and came out," said Roach.
Roach, found in an oyster saloon, said he went in to get his coffee warmed up.
As he said that he planked his flask on the table.
"Let me see it," said the Commissioner. "Some of these canteens have something else than coffee—" (smelling it). "This may have had coffee last," said the Commissioner, returning the flask. "How long in there?"
"One minute."
"Roundsman, what do you know about this habit of Roach's?"
"I don't know. I passed the place and the door was closed, and went to the end of his post. When I came back I saw him come out. He said he was in getting his coffee. I asked if there was any trouble, he said no. The baker said he came in to settle a disturbance."
"Coffee is very good to settle a disturbed stomach," remarked the Commissioner.
"I just went in and poured it in the bowl, drank it and came out," said Roach.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Canteen
Flask
Oyster Saloon
Coffee
Commissioner
Deception
What entities or persons were involved?
Roach
Commissioner
Roundsman
Baker
Where did it happen?
Oyster Saloon
Story Details
Key Persons
Roach
Commissioner
Roundsman
Baker
Location
Oyster Saloon
Story Details
Officer Roach is questioned by the Commissioner about entering an oyster saloon to warm his coffee in a flask, which the Commissioner suspects contained alcohol; the roundsman reports Roach's explanation, and the baker mentions settling a disturbance.