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July 15, 1927
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Japanese WWI veteran S. Nagahama, a restaurant proprietor at 442 Broadway, was fined $200 and lost his hidden Canadian whiskey after police discovered it during a visit. He claimed it was for personal use and friends.
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Japanese Veteran
Loses Hootch
S. Nagahama, a Japanese restaurant proprietor of 442 Broadway, told the judge this morning that he had taken advantage of an opportunity to buy several bottles of Canadian whiskey at a reasonable price, and the judge promptly added $200 to the amount. And in addition Nagahama lost the liquor for the whiskey was confiscated by the police.
The liquor was found by Patrolman Van Bezel and a federal agent hidden under a counter in the restaurant when they visited the place.
Nagahama told the court that he kept the liquor only for his own use and to give to friends.
It was also brought out at the arraignment that Nagahama lost a leg while in France, fighting for the United States in the World war.
Loses Hootch
S. Nagahama, a Japanese restaurant proprietor of 442 Broadway, told the judge this morning that he had taken advantage of an opportunity to buy several bottles of Canadian whiskey at a reasonable price, and the judge promptly added $200 to the amount. And in addition Nagahama lost the liquor for the whiskey was confiscated by the police.
The liquor was found by Patrolman Van Bezel and a federal agent hidden under a counter in the restaurant when they visited the place.
Nagahama told the court that he kept the liquor only for his own use and to give to friends.
It was also brought out at the arraignment that Nagahama lost a leg while in France, fighting for the United States in the World war.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Liquor Possession
Police Confiscation
Court Fine
Wwi Veteran
Japanese Proprietor
What entities or persons were involved?
S. Nagahama
Patrolman Van Bezel
Where did it happen?
442 Broadway
Story Details
Key Persons
S. Nagahama
Patrolman Van Bezel
Location
442 Broadway
Story Details
S. Nagahama bought Canadian whiskey cheaply, but it was found hidden in his restaurant by police, leading to a $200 fine and confiscation. He claimed personal use. He is a WWI veteran who lost a leg in France fighting for the US.