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July 12, 1935
Minneapolis Spokesman
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Emery W. (Buster) Lindsay arrested in St. Paul after allegedly passing a bad $25 check to taxi driver Bernard Schafer J. for a ride from Minneapolis; suspicion arose when someone greeted Lindsay by name.
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"Hello, Buster Lindsay", Lands Him In Jail
"Hello, Buster Lindsay," a friendly greeting from some well intentioned friend, caused the arrest of Emery W. (Buster) Lindsay, 426 Ronda Street, late Wednesday.
According to Bernard Schafer J. taxi driver, Lindsay hired a cab in Minneapolis to take him to St. Paul. Arriving in front of a beer tavern Lindsay is alleged to have given Schafer a check for $25 signed J. Jamie, receiving his change.
After the transaction as the driver started to drive off, someone called out, "Hello, Buster Lindsay." This aroused the cab driver's suspicion and he called police who arrested Lindsay.
Police records indicate Lindsay has served terms in the city workhouse on a similar charge. Friends of Lindsay assert he was under the influence of liquor at the time of the Wednesday occurrence.
"Hello, Buster Lindsay," a friendly greeting from some well intentioned friend, caused the arrest of Emery W. (Buster) Lindsay, 426 Ronda Street, late Wednesday.
According to Bernard Schafer J. taxi driver, Lindsay hired a cab in Minneapolis to take him to St. Paul. Arriving in front of a beer tavern Lindsay is alleged to have given Schafer a check for $25 signed J. Jamie, receiving his change.
After the transaction as the driver started to drive off, someone called out, "Hello, Buster Lindsay." This aroused the cab driver's suspicion and he called police who arrested Lindsay.
Police records indicate Lindsay has served terms in the city workhouse on a similar charge. Friends of Lindsay assert he was under the influence of liquor at the time of the Wednesday occurrence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Bad Check
Taxi Arrest
Fraud Suspicion
Prior Conviction
What entities or persons were involved?
Emery W. (Buster) Lindsay
Bernard Schafer J.
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis To St. Paul, 426 Ronda Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Emery W. (Buster) Lindsay
Bernard Schafer J.
Location
Minneapolis To St. Paul, 426 Ronda Street
Event Date
Late Wednesday
Story Details
Lindsay hired a taxi from Minneapolis to St. Paul and paid with a bad $25 check signed J. Jamie; a greeting by name aroused the driver's suspicion, leading to arrest; prior similar convictions noted.