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July 10, 1877
New York Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Captain Foley of the Tenth Precinct conducted a raid on houses of bad character, arresting about 40 persons at addresses on Forsyth and Canal streets. Prisoners remained unconcerned, singing and shouting in cells.
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MORE DESCENTS BY CAPTAIN FOLEY.
Capt. Foley, of the Tenth Precinct, made another descent last night, upon the houses of bad character in his precinct, and arrested about forty persons. The houses closed with the number arrested at each are as follows: No. 70 Forsyth-st., eleven persons; No. 109 Forsyth, five persons; No. 132 Forsyth, three persons: No. 140 Forsyth, five persons: No. 101 Canal, six persons; No. 123 Canal, 8 persons. The prisoners did not seem to feel uncomfortable about their arrest, and amused themselves by singing ribald songs and shouting to each other from cell to cell.
Capt. Foley, of the Tenth Precinct, made another descent last night, upon the houses of bad character in his precinct, and arrested about forty persons. The houses closed with the number arrested at each are as follows: No. 70 Forsyth-st., eleven persons; No. 109 Forsyth, five persons; No. 132 Forsyth, three persons: No. 140 Forsyth, five persons: No. 101 Canal, six persons; No. 123 Canal, 8 persons. The prisoners did not seem to feel uncomfortable about their arrest, and amused themselves by singing ribald songs and shouting to each other from cell to cell.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Police Raid
Arrests
Houses Of Bad Character
Tenth Precinct
Captain Foley
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Foley
Where did it happen?
Tenth Precinct, New York (Forsyth St. And Canal)
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Foley
Location
Tenth Precinct, New York (Forsyth St. And Canal)
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Captain Foley raided houses of bad character in the Tenth Precinct, arresting about 40 persons from specific addresses. The arrested individuals remained cheerful, singing and shouting in cells.