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October 2, 1909
Jerome News
Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Ricardo Bosch arrested in Jerome for luring 18-year-old Marie Mers from Mexico to work in prostitution under false marriage promises, violating immigration laws. He faces trial; she will testify then be deported. (187 chars)
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RICARDO BOSCH
IS BOUND OVER
Will Stand Trial in the
U. S. Court for Luring
Pretty Marie Mers to Jerome
and Living at Expense of
Her Life of Shame,
Pretty Marie Mers, a girl of 18, and Ricardo Bosch, were arrested a few days ago by United States Immigration officer Chas. T. Connell of Douglas, Arizona, and Marshal Fred Hawkins of Jerome charged with violation of the immigration laws, and Thursday after a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Rutherford, that official put Bosch under a $2,500 bond to appear before the next U. S. grand jury that meets in Prescott.
The girl was taken to Tucson by Officer Connell at which place she will be held till after Bosch's trial against whom she will be the principal witness, when she will be deported to Torres, Mexico, her home.
Bosch was for several years a resident of Jerome, being employed as a miner by the United Verde company. Last January he paid a visit to the girl at her home, and under promises of marriage he induced her to leave her home and come to Jerome and immediately upon their arrival here, he placed her in the red light district and, as testified to by her, took the money she made from her life of shame.
IS BOUND OVER
Will Stand Trial in the
U. S. Court for Luring
Pretty Marie Mers to Jerome
and Living at Expense of
Her Life of Shame,
Pretty Marie Mers, a girl of 18, and Ricardo Bosch, were arrested a few days ago by United States Immigration officer Chas. T. Connell of Douglas, Arizona, and Marshal Fred Hawkins of Jerome charged with violation of the immigration laws, and Thursday after a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Rutherford, that official put Bosch under a $2,500 bond to appear before the next U. S. grand jury that meets in Prescott.
The girl was taken to Tucson by Officer Connell at which place she will be held till after Bosch's trial against whom she will be the principal witness, when she will be deported to Torres, Mexico, her home.
Bosch was for several years a resident of Jerome, being employed as a miner by the United Verde company. Last January he paid a visit to the girl at her home, and under promises of marriage he induced her to leave her home and come to Jerome and immediately upon their arrival here, he placed her in the red light district and, as testified to by her, took the money she made from her life of shame.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Immigration Violation
Luring Girl
Prostitution
Arrest
Trial
What entities or persons were involved?
Ricardo Bosch
Marie Mers
Chas. T. Connell
Fred Hawkins
U. S. Commissioner Rutherford
Where did it happen?
Jerome
Story Details
Key Persons
Ricardo Bosch
Marie Mers
Chas. T. Connell
Fred Hawkins
U. S. Commissioner Rutherford
Location
Jerome
Event Date
Last January
Story Details
Ricardo Bosch lured 18-year-old Marie Mers from her home in Torres, Mexico, to Jerome under promises of marriage, then placed her in the red light district and took her earnings. They were arrested for immigration violations; Bosch bound over for trial, Mers to be witness then deported.