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January 6, 1879
The Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Wm. Campbell refused to pay for a meal at a restaurant, assaulted the owner, escaped police custody with aid from John Styre, but both were arrested and fined by the Mayor. Location: Third and Market streets.
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A BAD CUSTOMER.
On Saturday evening about ten o'clock Wm. Campbell went to the restaurant of Wm. Downing, corner of Third and Market streets, and called for something to eat. After his wants had been supplied he refused to pay for them, and upon the proprietor remonstrating with him, he not only refused to pay but struck Mr. Downing in the face. Word was sent to the police office, and officer Payne was detailed to arrest the obstreperous person. Upon arriving at the scene he arrested Campbell and started with him to the hall. While going up Market street, they were met by a man named John Styre who endeavored to rescue Campbell from the officer. In the scuffle that ensued Campbell escaped, but was subsequently arrested by the same officer at Front and Market streets and taken to the City Hall. A warrant was procured for the arrest of Styre who was arrested later in the evening. At a hearing before the Mayor yesterday morning Campbell was required to pay $3 and costs, and Styre $10 and costs.
On Saturday evening about ten o'clock Wm. Campbell went to the restaurant of Wm. Downing, corner of Third and Market streets, and called for something to eat. After his wants had been supplied he refused to pay for them, and upon the proprietor remonstrating with him, he not only refused to pay but struck Mr. Downing in the face. Word was sent to the police office, and officer Payne was detailed to arrest the obstreperous person. Upon arriving at the scene he arrested Campbell and started with him to the hall. While going up Market street, they were met by a man named John Styre who endeavored to rescue Campbell from the officer. In the scuffle that ensued Campbell escaped, but was subsequently arrested by the same officer at Front and Market streets and taken to the City Hall. A warrant was procured for the arrest of Styre who was arrested later in the evening. At a hearing before the Mayor yesterday morning Campbell was required to pay $3 and costs, and Styre $10 and costs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Restaurant Dispute
Refusal To Pay
Assault
Arrest
Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. Campbell
Wm. Downing
Officer Payne
John Styre
Where did it happen?
Corner Of Third And Market Streets
Story Details
Key Persons
Wm. Campbell
Wm. Downing
Officer Payne
John Styre
Location
Corner Of Third And Market Streets
Event Date
Saturday Evening
Story Details
Wm. Campbell refused to pay for food at Wm. Downing's restaurant, struck the proprietor, escaped arrest once with help from John Styre, but was recaptured and both fined by the Mayor.