Clarence Thomas v. John R. Brinkley
Davis & Evans for defendant, Hawkins & McMechen for plaintiff.
Suit filed June 3, 1924. Plaintiff claimed that he loaned defendant
$300 to help buy a car, with the agreement that he would pay the plaintiff
back after the car had been fully paid off. Debt was not repaid and
plaintiff filed suit for repayment and for an injunction preventing defendant
from selling the car. Defendant ordered to pay $300 by Court, December
4, 1924. Fi Fa filed on April 11, 1925 to recover all $300, which
the defendant evidently did not pay; returned nulla bona (no goods to seize).
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2 (Equity Docket A) Thomas v. Brinkley, 1924, 33A, p. 167, case no. 14454A [T996-33, 0/62/14/4]
Erria Lee v. John C. Bevans and H. Hill Edelen
Davis and Evans for the plaintiff. Suit filed January 7, 1924.
Plaintiff purchased a house for $1590, with Bevans advising her during
the process. She claimed that Bevans had convinced her to get two
mortgages, which left her owing $2632, much of it to Bevans and Edelen.
Injunction issued against defendants on January 7, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) Lee v. Bevans and Edelen, 1924, 64A, p. 8, case no. A12610 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Ex Parte In the Matter of the Adoption of James E. Curtis, an
infant
Davis and Evans for James E. and Annie Branch. Filed February 4, 1924;
assent of Court granted same day. James born out of wedlock on January
5, 1922 to Grace Smith.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) In Re James E. Curtis, 1924, 64A, p. 53, case no. A12655 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Ex Parte In the Matter of Margaret Williams
Davis & Evans for Margaret Williams, who petitioned the court to
name a guardian over her; petition filed June 2, 1924. James Henry
Johnson named as guardian the same day. Williams was twenty years
old, and as a minor was unable to withdraw money held in a trust for her
because the trustee, Harvey Williams, had died. The money was in a bank
in Philadelphia, but Williams was in poor health, and filed for a guardian
as a resident of Baltimore for that reason. Williams died March 21,
1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) In Re Margaret Williams, 1924, 64A, p. 279, case no. A12878 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Ex Parte In the Matter of the Estate of Alice Brogden
Davis for Elizabeth Hall. Petition filed July 24, 1924. Hall's mother,
Alice Brogden, "was rendered insane as a result of notice of her husband
having been lost in the fire of the Steamer Three Rivers." Hall petitioned
for the creation of a committee to oversee Brogden's estate and financial
affairs. Approved by the court, and Hall appointed to manage her
mother's affairs. Brogden died sometime in 1925 or 1926.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) In Re Alice Brogden, 1924, 64A, p. 393, case no. A12986 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Ex Parte In the Matter of the Estate of William Hitchens
Davis & Evans for James Hitchens, the brother of William.
Petition filed October 8, 1924, asking that William be declared incompetent,
and that James be appointed as his guardian. Evidently William's
aunt Emma Hitchens was serving as caretaker but neglecting her duties.
Petition granted same day, James named as guardian and the Century Trust
Co. as the administrator of William's estate.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) In Re William Hitchens, 1924, 64A, p. 575, case no. A13160 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Ex Parte In the Matter of the Adoption of William Smith, an infant
Davis & Evans for Charles and Cassie Jones. Petition for adoption
filed November 3, 1924. William Smith, son of Mildred Smith, was
born out of wedlock on January 24, 1923. Adoption approved by the
court on November 3, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) In Re William Smith, 1924, 64A, p. 630, case no. A13211 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Ex Parte In the Matter of Maggie Blake, sometimes called Maggie
Walton, an infant
Davis & Evans for Ultruss Walton. Petition filed December
11, 1924 seeking custody of Maggie Walton/Blake. Maggie was an eight-year-old
ward of the state of Virginia who had been placed in the custody of Ultruss
and his wife Laura Walton. Laura had moved to Baltimore, taking Maggie
with her, and begun divorce proceedings against her husband, who she alleged
did not support Laura or Maggie. Divorce proceedings allegedly stalled
by Ultruss' refusal to pay counsel fee and alimony. The Virginia State
Board of Public Welfare asked that the court remove Maggie from her mother's
custody for violation of the original custody agreement, which stipulated
that the child could not be moved out of Virginia, as well as possible
neglect and adultery. The court's final order, issued on August 30,
1927, sent Maggie back to the custody of the State Board of Public Welfare.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket A) In Re Maggie Blake, sometimes called Maggie Walton, 1924, 64A, pps. 703, 790, case no. A13277 [T55-67, 0/64/4/4]
Rosa S. Newby v. Henry Newby
Davis & Evans for defendant. Suit for divorce, grounds of abandonment
and adultery. Filed February 6, 1924. Defendant left plaintiff about
a month after marriage and moved in with a woman known as Midget. Divorce
decree issued August 28, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2 (Equity Docket B) Newby v. Newby, 1924, 33B, p. 63, case no. 23680B [T997-33, 3/18/7/27]
Wilhemina Henny v. Frank Henny
Davis & Evans for defendant. Suit for divorce, filed July 10, 1924.
Allegation of adultery. Defendant ordered to pay $7.50 in alimony.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2 (Equity Docket B) Henny v. Henny, 1924, 33B, p. 325, case no. 24197B [T997-33, 3/18/7/27]
George Dawson v. Agnes Dawson
Davis & Evans, Golbert McBeth for defendant. Suit for divorce,
grounds of adultery, filed on August 22, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2 (Equity Docket B) Dawson v. Dawson, 1924, 33B, p. 399, case no. 24343B [T997-33, 3/18/7/27]
Genevieve Marshall v. Edward Marshall
Davis & Evans for defendant. Suit for divorce, alleging cruelty.
Filed October 3, 1924; cross-bill filed on October 10, 1924. Cross bill
alleged cruelty on the part of the wife.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2 (Equity Docket B) Marshall v. Marshall, 1924, 33B, p. 473, case no. 24484B [T997-33, 3/18/7/27]
Josephene L. Fairfax v. David Fairfax
Davis & Evans, Hawkins & McMechen for plaintiff. Suit for divorce,
filed December 9, 1924. Allegation of abandonment; plaintiff also claimed
husband was cruel and would not let her leave their apartment; also said
that "he had all kinds of effeminate men coming over there," and that he
"was unnatural." Davis & Evans joined case October 30, 1925.
Decree issued June 15, 1926.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2 (Equity Docket B) Fairfax v. Fairfax, 1924, 33B, p. 579, case no. 24680B [T997-33, 3/18/7/27]
John D. Gainey v. Alida Gainey
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for divorce, filed January 28, 1924. Grounds
of desertion. Decree issued November 30, 1926
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Gainey v. Gainey, 1924, 64B, p. 71 case no. B26492 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
William H. Chew v. Susie B. Chew
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed February 20,
1924. Grounds of desertion.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Chew v. Chew, 1924, 64B, p. 127, case no. B26605 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Martina Slocum v. James Slocum
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce, filed on February
20, 1924. Grounds of abandonment, also allegations of adultery and cruelty;
wife caught husband in bed with a man and a woman. No decree issued because
costs not paid; unfilled payment slip found in court papers.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Slocum v. Slocum, 1924, 64B, p. 128, case no. B26606 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
James Ware v. Henrietta Ware
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce, filed February 23,
1924. Grounds of adultery and desertion, which occurred in 1904.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Ware v. Ware, 1924, 64B, p. 137, case no. B26624 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Bennie Cook v. Estella Cook
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce filed on February 26,
1924, alleging desertion and adultery. Cross-bill filed April 24,
1924 claimed that Bennie Cook had in fact committed adultery and deserted
his wife. Decree issued in cross-bill, May 20, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Cook v. Cook, 1924, 64B, p. 139, case no. B26629 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Mary Estella Burns v. William Cane Burns
Davis and Evans for plaintiff, suit for divorce. Filed March 12, 1924.
Grounds of desertion. Case dismissed by request of plaintiff, March 20,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Burns v. Burns, 1924, 64B, p. 174, case no. B26699 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Rosena E. West v. Richard E. West
Davis and Evans for plaintiff; George L. Pendleton for defendant.
Suit for divorce a mensa et thoro (legal separation), filed March 20, 1924.
Grounds of cruelty. Defendant ordered to pay $6.00 a week for support of
wife and three children. Attachments filed on December 23, 1926; June 3,
1927, for which he was arrested and committed July 8, 1927, and held until
July 16; and May 17, 1928, by which point he owed $400 in support.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) West v. West, 1924, 64B, p. 194, case no. B26739 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
William J. Simms v. Marie Compton Simms
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce, filed March 21, 1926.
Grounds of abandonment. Deposition taken in 1924, but not filed until 1928.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Simms v. Simms, 1924, 64B, p. 195, case no. B26740 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Anita Slater v. William B. Slater
Davis and Evans for plaintiff, suit for divorce. Filed March 21, 1924.
Grounds of abandonment.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Slater v. Slater, 1924, 64B, p. 195, case no. B26741 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Irving W. Finks v. Minnie L. Finks
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce, filed on March 21,
1924. Grounds of desertion. Decree issued July 25, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Finks v. Finks, 1924, 64B, p. 196, case no. B26742 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Rachael Williams Johnson v. R. Grafton Johnson
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed March 30, 1924.
Grounds of desertion. Respondent's answer filed by Josiah F. Henry, Jr.
on Davis stationary, with Henry's name written in.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Johnson v. Johnson, 1924, 64B, p. 217, case no. B26785 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Ruth Watts v. Richard Watts
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Grounds of adultery.
Filed April 16, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Watts v. Watts, 1924, 64B, p. 256, case no. B26860 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Charlotte Alcott Lucas v. Samuel Lucas
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed April 21, 1924.
Grounds of desertion; defendant's answer alleged desertion by plaintiff.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Lucas v. Lucas, 1924, 64B, p. 262, case no. B26872 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Dominic Duncan v. Emma Duncan
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed May 3, 1924.
Grounds of desertion and adultery; wife living with another man as her
common-law husband. Decree issued October 4, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B ) Duncan v. Duncan, 1924, 64B, p. 292, case no. B26930 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Washington Benson v. Portia Benson
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed May 8, 1924.
Grounds of desertion and adultery.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Benson v. Benson, 1924, 64B, p. 302, case no. B26950 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Lillian Rowlett v. Alexander Rowlett
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed May 22, 1924.
Grounds of adultery and abandonment.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Rowlett v. Rowlett, 1924, 64B, p. 340, case no. B27025 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Edward James v. Annie James
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed June 9, 1924.
Grounds of desertion. Decree issued February 25, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) James v. James, 1924, 64B, p. 375, case no. B27092 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Joseph T. Kennard v. Mollie Kennard
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce, filed June 18, 1924.
Grounds of desertion.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Kennard v. Kennard, 1924, 64B, p. 398, case no. B27134 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Annabelle Pollard v. Major B. Pollard
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed June 18, 1924.
Grounds of adultery.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Pollard v. Pollard, 1924, 64B, p. 398, case no. B27135 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Samuel H. Heath v. Mary P. Heath
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Grounds of desertion
and adultery; desertion took place on June 12, 1924. Suit filed July 9,
1924. Plaintiff deposed in September, 1924, but no further action taken
in case until 1929. Delay possibly due to insufficient time between abandonment
and filing of complaint; three years abandonment required. Defendant
filed motion to have decree pro confesso from 1924 vacated, and filed a
cross-bill filed on April 30, 1929. Cross-bill alleges abandonment by husband
on December 21, 1925. Decree issued in cross-bill, April 16, 1930.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Heath v. Heath, 1924, 64B, p. 446, case no. B27227 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Harrison Dodd v. Elizabeth Dodd
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed July 23, 1924.
Grounds of abandonment. Parties agreed on $5.00 a week alimony and child
support be paid to defendant, and a decree issued July 25, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Dodd v. Dodd, 1924, 64B, p. 498, case no. B27330 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Theodore Harris v. Mary Harris
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed July 23, 1924.
Grounds of abandonment. Plaintiff ordered to pay $25.00 counsel fee and
either $5.00 or $8.00 per week in child support (there are two orders in
the papers, each with the same date). Plaintiff charged with contempt for
failure to pay, October 20, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Harris v. Harris, 1924, 64B, p. 499, case no. B27332 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
William A. Liggens v. Lillie Liggens
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed August 8,
1924. Grounds of adultery. Alimony of $5.00 per week and counsel
fee of $25.00 awarded to defendant.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Liggens v. Liggens, 1924, 64B, p. 541, case no. B27412 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Charlotte Woorard v. Edward Woodard
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed August 18,
1924. Grounds of adultery.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Woodard v. Woodard, 1924, 64B, p. 568, case no. B27463 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Milford Wilson v. Margaret Wilson
Davis & Evans for plaintiff, appearance entered October 23, 1925;
Louis Hollander initial attorney. Suit for divorce. Filed August 26, 1924.
Grounds of adultery. Charles G. Turner, defendant's attorney, seems to
have disappeared in late 1924, as several court motion sent to him were
returned "non est," and the court papers contained an unopened letter from
the examiner to him giving notice of scheduled depositions in the case.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Wilson v. Wilson, 1924, 64B, pps. 590, 973, case no. B27507 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Joseph N. Thomas, Jr. v. Melinee R.C. Thomas
Davis & Evans for defendant. Suit for divorce. Filed September
4, 1924. Grounds of desertion. Decree issued on June 11, 1925, awarding
custody of one child to plaintiff and of the other three children to defendant,
as well as $6.00 per week child support.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Thomas v. Thomas, 1924, 64B, p. 618, case no. B27564 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Walter Quickley v. Maggie Quickley
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed September 24, 1924. Grounds
of desertion. Defendant "non est."
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Quickley v. Quickley, 1924, 64B, p. 673, case no. B27671 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Nelson Hughes v. Juanitia Hughes
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed October 6, 1924.
Grounds of cruelty
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Hughes v. Hughes, 1924, 64B, p. 705, case no. B27734 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
John Taliaferro v. Ardella Taliaferro
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed October 6,
1924. Grounds of adultery.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Taliaferro v. Taliaferro, 1924, 64B, p. 706, case no. B27735 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Carrie Loatman v. Samuel Loatman
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed October 14,
1924. Grounds of desertion. No action taken in case beyond filing of bill
of complaint.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Loatman v. Loatman, 1924, 64B, p. 726, case no. B27774 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
William Robinson v. Laura Robinson
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed December 11,
1924. Grounds of adultery. Decree issued April 16, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Robinson v. Robinson, 1924, 64B, p. 884, case no. B28074 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
Georgia Gaskins v. Andrew Gaskins
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed December 17,
1924, grounds of adultery and desertion. Decree issued January 19, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Gaskins v. Gaskins, 1924, 64B, p. 902, case no. B28109 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
William Small v. Georiga Small
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for divorce. Filed December 18,
1924. Grounds of abandonment. Decree issued April 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Docket B) Small v. Small, 1924, 64B, p. 905, case no. B28114 [T464-50, 3/4/2/50]
George Brown v. United Railway & Electric Co.
Davis for plaintiff. Suit filed February 2, 1924, asking for
$1,500 in damages. Plaintiff was driving a car that was hit by a streetcar.
Jury found for defendant, September 21, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Brown v. United Railways & Electric Co., 1924, 55A, Feb. RD 163, p. 291, "box 1236" [T556-50, 3/34/3/8]
Annie Watkins v. Security Life Insurance Co.
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed February 15, 1924,
asking for $150. Plaintiff was named beneficiary of a policy held by Willie
Hudson, but was denied payment upon his death. One of the defendant's prayers
indicated that Hudson was killed in self defense by William Murray. Jury
verdict for defendant, September 22, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Watkins v. Security Life Insurance Co., 1924, 55A, March RD 39, p. 340, "box 1163" [T556-50, 3/34/3/8]
Gertrude Anderson v. F.W. Woolworth Co.
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed February 18, 1924. $5,000
in damages. Bill of complaint somewhat vague, and claims that plaintiff
was assaulted and imprisoned while a customer at Woolworth's; plaintiff
waperhapss suspected of shoplifting. Plaintiff default, non pros, verdict
for defendant, October 30, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Anderson v. F.W. Woolworth Co., 1924, 55A, March RD 47, p. 343, "box 1170" [T556-50, 3/34/3/8]
Sarah Clark v. Joseph Finkel, trading as Finkel's Ladies Ready
To Wear Store and Morris Hamburger
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed February 28, 1924, asking
for $15,000 in damages. Plaintiff was accused of stealing from the defendants'
store, and arrested for larceny February 12, 1924. Suit claimed charges
made maliciously. Plaintiff default, non pros, verdict for defendant, February
24, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Clark v. Finkel, et. al., 1924, 55A, March RD 115, p. 366, "box 1191" [T556-50, 3/34/3/8]
Claude M. Dutcher v. Lillian Carr and Jessie A. Ried
Davis and Evans for defendants. Suit filed June 27, 1924, stemming
from car accident between plaintiff and defendants, claiming $3,000 in
damages.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Dutcher v. Carr and Ried, 1924, 55C, June RD, p. 1080, "box 1189" [T556-52, 3/34/3/10]
Arthur M. Segoins v. Trustees of Sharp Street Memorial M.E. Church
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed April 10, 1924. Plaintiff
claimed to be owed $370.96, due for either building or repairing the church.
Non pros by Davis & Evans, jury found for defendant, December 1, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Segoins v. Trustees of Sharp Street Memorial M.E. Church, 1924, 55B, April RD 241, p. 605, "box 1175" [T556-53, 3/34/3/9]
Anna C. McKee v. Ringgold Dorsey
Davis & Evans for defendant. Plaintiff was hit by defendant's car
while crossing the street. Filed June 7, 1924, claiming damages $5,000.
Case satisfied, March 8, 1926.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) McKee v. Dorsey, 1924, 55B, June RD 213, p. 786, "box 1168" [T556-53, 3/34/3/9]
Mary Adams v. James Guy Young
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed July 21, 1924. Claiming
$50,000 in damages. Plaintiff hit by car while crossing street. Plaintiff
default, non pros, jury found for defendant, September 21, 1925. Also heard
in Court of Common Pleas.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Adams v. Young, 1924, 55C, Aug RD 45, "box 1167," p. 1152 [T556-54, 3/34/3/10]
Elmer Brown, by his father and next friend, Louis Brown v. Consolidated
Electric Gas Light & Power Co.
Davis & Evans, Paul Berman for plaintiff. Suit filed August 7,
1924. $5,000 in damages. Plaintiff hit by Consolidated Electric Gas Light
truck. oAppearancef Paul Berman entered for Plaintiff, June 9, 1925.
Agreed and settled, October 1, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Brown v. Consolidated Electric Gas Light & Power Co., 1924, 55C, Aug RD 195, "box 1246," p. 1203 [T556-54, 3/34/3/10]
Rassil McCoy, Jr., by his father and next friend, Rassil
McCoy, Sr. v. Joseph Hendrix
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Filed August 7, 1924. $10,000 in damages.
Plaintiff hit by car. Jury verdict for defendant, October 15, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) McCoy v. Hendrix, 1924, 55C, Aug RD 196, "box 1167," p. 1203 [T556-54, 3/34/3/10]
Charles Statham, by his mother and next friend, Emma Statham v.
William Heathrick
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Filed August 7, 1924. $10,000 in damages.
Plaintiff hit by car. Agreed and settled, April 8, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Statham v. Heathrick, 1924, 55C, Aug RD 197, "box 1207," p. 1203 [T556-54, 3/34/3/10]
Annie Beatty, known as Mrs. Charles Beatty v. Peet Lavin
Davis for plaintiff. Suit filed November 7, 1924. Unable to locate
papers.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Beatty v. Lavin, 1924, 55D, Nov RD 195, p. 1721, "box 1179" [T556-55, 3/34/3/11]
Annie Beatty, know as Mrs. Charles Beatty v. Peet Lavin, garnishee
of the same
Davis for plaintiff. Filed November 7, 1924. Attachment against non-resident
debtor, debt $187.30. Condemnation nisi, November 10, 1924. Unable
to locate papers.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Beatty v. Lavin, garnishee, 1924, 55D, Nov RD 196, p. 1721, "box 1179" [T556-55, 3/34/3/11]
William Johnson v. Austin Breckenridge
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed November 20, 1924. Plaintiff
hit by car, claimed damages of $5,000. Plaintiff default, non pros,
jury found for defendant, May 15, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Johnson v. Breckenridge, 1924, 55D, Dec RD 83, p. 1766, "box 1213" [T556-55, 3/34/3/11]
G. Joseph Walpert v. Rev. F.L. Jones, Israel Baptist Church No.
2, Winfield Halsley, Samuel Coles, Joseph Neal, William Wright, Trustees
of Israel Baptist Church No. 2, and Joseph Williams
Davis & Evans for defendants, except Joseph Williams. Suit filed
December 3, 1924, to recover $144 owed to the plaintiff, somehow related
to brick-work done on the church by James Williams. Possibly Williams owed
money to Walpert, and Williams told the church to pay Walpert directly.
Plaintiff default, non pros, jury found for defendant, May 21, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Cases Instituted) Walpert v. Israel Baptist Church, et. al., 1924, 55D, Dec RD 191, p. 1807, "box 1216" [T556-55, 3/34/3/11]
Gertrude Keve, mother and next friend of Robert Keve v. Harry
Morstein and Abram Morstein
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed February 29, 1924, claiming
damages of $10,000. Robert was accused of trying to steal money from the
ticket booth at the movie theater owned by the defendants and arrested.
Plaintiff filed suit for assault and for being falsely accused. Jury cleared
Harry Morstein, but found against Abram and awarded $75.00 to the plaintiff,
February 14, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY SUPERIOR COURT (Cases Instituted) Keve v. Morstein and Morstein, 1924, SCL No. 1, March RD 176, box 2377, p. 226 [C1497-106, 2/16/12/43]
Anderson L. Harris v. The Western Maryland Dairy Co.
Davis & Evans for plaintiff; also John H. Hampton. Suit filed June
10, 1924, claiming $5,000 in damages. Harris' wife became ill after drinking
milk which had been tainted with "'Linoxyn' or some gummy substance of
the nature of paint." Jury trial. Case agreed and settled, September
19, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY SUPERIOR COURT (Cases Instituted) Harris v. Western Maryland Dairy Co., 1924, SCL No. 2, July RD 23, p. 565, "box 2411" [C1497-107, 2/16/12/44]
Louis Caplan v. Charles Carr
Davis & Evans for the defendant, also J. Howard Payne and Roy S.
Bond. Suit filed sometime before July 21, 1924; exact date unclear.
$10,000 in damages. Plaintiff default, non pros in open court, jury
found for defendant, October 5, 1925. Unable to locate papers
BALTIMORE CITY SUPERIOR COURT (Cases Instituted) Caplan v. Carr, 1924, SCL No. 2, July RD 192, p. 609, "box 2410" [C1497-107, 2/16/12/44]
William P. Bartholomay v. Charles Carr
Davis & Evans for the defendant, also J. Howard Payne and Roy S.
Bond. Suit filed September 11, 1924, claiming $1000 in damages. Plaintiff
was injured in a car accident when his car was hit by the defendant's car.
Defendant's car was being driven by his chauffeur, Jessie Reed. Traffic
Court records filed as evidence indicate that Reed had a number of traffic
violations on his records, including a number of fines for reckless driving.
Reed was fined $10.00 for reckless driving for the accident at issue in
this case, and was also involved in an accident a few months later. Caplan
v. Carr, filed in the summer of 1924, is likely of a similar nature,
although no papers could be found for it. Jury returned verdict for plaintiff,
June 13, 1925, and awarded $250.
BALTIMORE CITY SUPERIOR COURT (Cases Instituted) Bartholomay v. Carr, 1924, SCL No. 3, Oct RD 52, p. 886, "box 2396" [C1497-108, 2/216/12/45]
Bessie Anderson v. F.W. Woolworth Co.
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed February 18, 1924, claiming
$5,000 in damages. Bill of complaint somewhat vague, and claims that plaintiff
was assaulted and imprisoned while a customer at Woolworth's; plaintiff
was perhapssuspected of shoplifting. Passed for settlement, September 29,
1924. Case also filed in City Court on the same day; it was non pros.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Cases Instituted) Anderson v. F.W. Woolworth Co., 1924, March RD 49, p. 71 [T511-71, 3/2/11/26]
Sarah Clark, aunt and next friend of Lithea Reid v. Joseph Finkel,
trading as Finkel's Ladies Ready to Wear and Morris Hamburger
Davis and Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed February 28, 1924. Claiming
$5,000 in damages. Possibly removed to City Court, February 6, 1925. Unable
to locate papers.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Cases Instituted) Clark v. Finkel et. al., 1924, March RD 75, pps. 80, 95 [T511-71, 3/2/11/26]
Mary D. Adams v. James G. Young
Davis & Evans for plaintiff, also J. Irvin McCourt; McCourt's appearance
stricken out and Davis & Evans added October 6, 1924. Filed April 10,
1924, asking $15,000 in damages. Plaintiff hit by car while crossing street.
Jury found for plaintiff, and awarded $800, November 17, 1924. Also filed
in City Court; that case was filed in July, 1924; plaintiff default, verdict
for defendant.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Cases Instituted) Adams v. Young, 1924, April RD 112, p. 127 [T511-71, 3/2/11/26]
Louis Brown v. L. Gordon & Sons, Inc.
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed November 3, 1924, claiming
$500 in damages. Plaintiff hit by car while driving his horse and wagon
in Baltimore. Agreed and settled, May 7, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Cases Instituted) Brown v. L. Gordon & Sons, 1924, Nov RD 101, p. 357 [T511-71, 3/2/11/26]
Davie Wellons v. George Gardner
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit filed November 10, 1924. Plaintiff
hit by car, claiming damages of $10,000. Plaintiff default, non pros, jury
found for defendant, September 25, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Cases Instituted) Wellons v. Gardner, 1924, Dec RD 3, p. 371 [T511-71, 3/2/11/26]
State v. Charles Sanders
Indicted for larceny and embezzlement, January 21, 1924. Acquitted,
February 1, 1924
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Sanders, 1924, case no. 41, p. 7 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Carrie Evans
Indicted for prostitution, February 11, 1924. Pleaded guilty, fined
$10.00 plus costs (total $30.00), February 18. A number of other people
were charged with prostitution and disorderly house violations, all with
the same prosecuting witness; presumably there was a raid of some sort
carried out.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Carrie Evans, 1924, case no. 98, p. 17 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Fannie Taylor
Indicted for running a disorderly house, February 11, 1924. See above
case. , Acquitted February 18, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Fannie Taylor, 1924, case no. 101, p. 17 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Louis Gittings, alias Chick and Herman Lyne, alias Coleman
Lyne
Indicted on January 28, 1924 for larceny for stealing goods worth $47.50.
Both pleaded not guilty but were convicted on one count. Gittings was sentenced
to 3 years in jail, to be served concurrently, and Lyne got 1 year, February
6, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Louis Gittings, alias Chick and Herman Lyne, alias Coleman, 1924, case no. 135, p. 23 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Louis Gittings, alias Chick and Herman Lyne, alias Coleman
Lyne
Indicted on January 28, 1924 for larceny in the amount of $26.00. Both
pleaded not guilty, February 6; Lyne was acquitted, and Gittings was sentenced
to 3 years in jail, to be served concurrently.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Louis Gittings, alias Chick and Herman Lyne, alias Coleman, 1924, case no. 136, p. 23 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Raymond Emory
Indicted for burglary on January 28, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
on one count, and sentenced to 10 days in jail, February 11.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Raymond Emory, 1924, case no. 152, p. 26 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Alexander
Indicted on February 4, 1924, for violating a city ordinance. Appearance
of Davis and J.C. Santry. Pleaded guilty and was fined $5.00 plus costs
(total $19.00), February 15, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Alexander, 1924, case no. 217, p. 37 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Alexander
Indicted on February 4, 1924, for assault with intent to murder. Appearance
of Davis and J.C. Santry. Acquitted, February 15, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Alexander, 1924, case no. 218, p. 37 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Alexander
Indicted on February 4, 1924, for assault with a deadly weapon. Appearance
of Davis and J.C. Santry. Pleaded not guilty, but convicted, February 15,
1924; received a suspended sentence.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Alexander, 1924, case no. 219, p. 37 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Floyd C. Lewis
Indicted for desertion and non-support, February 7, 1924. Stet entered,
March 4, 1924, and released.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Floyd Lewis, 1924, case no. 242, p. 41 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Henry McConaughy
Indicted for running a disorderly house, February 4, 1924. Appearance
of Davis and J.W. Krebs. Pleaded not guilty, found guilty of one count,
and fined $50.00 and costs (total $72.00), February 8, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Henry McConaughy, 1924, case no. 247, p. 42 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Stewart Knight
Indicted for receiving stolen goods, a car tire worth $20.00, February
12, 1924. Pleaded guilty, February 19, 1924, and received a suspended sentence.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Stewart Knight, 1924, case no. 390, p. 65 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Sarah Stepney
Indicted March 3, 1924, for attempting to obstruct justice. Pleaded
guilty, March 28, 1924, sentenced to one day in jail.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Stewart Knight, 1924, case no. 412, p. 69 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Albert Evans
Indicted for burglary, February 12, 1924, for staling goods worth $115.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted on one count, committed to the Bay View Asylum
for three months, February 20, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Albert Evans, 1924, case no. 434, p. 73 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Rena Lee
Indicted for larceny of $95.00, February 14, 1924. Pleaded guilty to
first count and received suspended sentence, March 18, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Rena Lee, 1924,
case no. 435, p. 73 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
case no. 435, p. 73
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for attempted burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 508, p. 85 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 509, p. 85 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary, stealing flash lights and
other goods worth $23.95. One of eleven indictments filed against the two.
Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently, February 27,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 510, p. 85 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty but was convicted and
sentenced to 4 years in prison, to be served concurrently, Bell pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 511, p. 86 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 512, p. 86 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris was convicted and sentenced to 4 years in
, prison to be served concurrently, Bell pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently, February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 513, p. 86 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 514, p. 86 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 515, p. 86 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 516, p. 86 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 517, p. 87 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris
Indicted February 21, 1924 for burglary. One of eleven indictments
filed against the two. Harris pleaded not guilty and was acquitted; Bell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, to be served concurrently,
February 27, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Bell and Joseph Harris, 1924, case no. 518, p. 87 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. John Curry
Indicted for assault on February 25, 1924. Convicted and sentenced
to 3 years in prison, March 3.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. John Curry, 1924, case no. 520, p. 87 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Sylvester Loane and James Stewart
Indicted for conspiracy, March 3, 1924. Both pleaded guilty and received
suspended sentences, March 10, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Slyvester Loane and James Stewart, 1924, case no. 675, p. 113 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Alexander Briscoe
Indicted for bastardy on March 11, 1924. Pleaded guilty and ordered
to pay $2.50 per week in child support, March 13. Evidently he didn't make
his payments, as warrants were issued for him on November 6, 1924, June
3, 1925, and March 3, 1927. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail for violating
his parole (by not paying support), March 29, 1927.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Alexander Briscoe, 1924, case no. 683, p. 114 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Harry Neal
Indicted on March 10, 1924 for attempted larceny. Pleaded guilty, sentenced
to 30 days in jail, March 12, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Harry Neal, 1924, case no. 734, p. 123 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Floyd Bundy and Walter Garrison
Indicted for burglary, goods worth $100.70, March 10, 1924. Both pleaded
not guilty but were convicted on one count, sentenced to 3 years in prison.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Floyd Bundy and Walter Garrison, 1924, case no. 772, p. 129 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Savannah Slaughter, alias Paulin
Indicted for robbery on March 11, 1924, for stealing $21.00.
Pleaded guilty to larceny, sentenced to 1 year in prison, March 20.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Savannah Slaughter, alias Paulin, 1924, case no. 788, p. 132 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Ernest Davis
Indicted for burglary, goods worth $8.20, March 17, 1924. Pleaded guilty
to one count, verdict sub curia, received suspended sentence, April 10,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Ernest Davis, 1924, case no. 816, p. 136 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Ernest Davis
Indicted for burglary, Magnifying glass worth $1.00, March 17, 1924.
Pleaded guilty to one count, verdict sub curia, received suspended sentence,
April 10, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Ernest Davis, 1924, case no. 817, p. 136 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Josephine Nelson and Bertaine Payne
Indicted for larceny on March 17, 1924, stealing $260. Appearances
of Davis and L. S. Flagg, Jr. Both pleaded not guilty, convicted of first
count, and sentenced to 2 years in prison.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Josephine Nelson and Bertaine Payne, 1924, case no. 830, p. 139 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Willie Madison
Indicted for robbery of $51.00, March 18, 1924. Pleaded not guilty,
convicted of first count and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Willie Madison, 1924, case no. 840, p. 140 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Bertina Payne
Indicted for prostitution, March 17, 1924. Stet entered by state and
released, March 18.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Bertina Payne, 1924, case no. 845, p. 141 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. John Williams
Indicted on March 24, 1924, for rape. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
of unlawful carnal knowledge under 14 years, sentenced to 6 years in prison.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. John Williams, 1924, case no. 869, p. 145 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Thelma Wade, alias Proctor
Indicted for larceny, stealing shirt worth $6.00, March 24, 1924. Pleaded
guilty and sentenced to 15 days in jail, April 2, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Thelma Wade, alias Proctor, 1924, case no. 898, p. 150 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Willie Blake
Indicted for assault, March 31, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted,
and received a suspended sentence, April 8.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Willie Blake, 1924, case no. 963, p. 161 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. George Harris
Indicted for larceny, goods worth $88.75, April 9, 1924. Pleaded
guilty to first count, received a suspended sentence, April 14, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. George Harris, 1924, case no. 1039, p. 174 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Nathaniel Jackson
Indicted for bastardy, April 14, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
and ordered to pay $1.50 per week in child support, April 16.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Nathaniel Jackson, 1924, case no. 1075, p. 180 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Susie Larson
Indicted for larceny, dress worth $8.57, April 16, 1924. Pleaded
guilty to first count and given a suspended sentence, April 21.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Susie Larson, 1924, case no. 1093, p. 183 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Lyles
Indicted for larceny, hose worth $0.59, April 15, 1924. Pleaded guilty
to first count and given suspended sentence, April 17, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Lyles, 1924, case no. 1098, p. 183 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Lyles
Indicted for larceny, dress worth $14.98, April 15, 1924. Pleaded guilty
to first count and given suspended sentence, April 17, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Lyles, 1924, case no. 1099, p. 184 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Cole and William Curry
Indicted for larceny, goods worth $14.00, April 21, 1924. Appearances
of Davis and M. Dashiell. Cole pleaded guilty to first count and
received a suspended sentence; Curry was acquitted, April 23.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Cole and William Curry, 1924, case no. 1120, p. 187 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Cole and William Curry
Indicted for larceny, goods worth $89.10, April 21, 1924. Appearances
of Davis and M. Dashiell. Both pleaded not guilty, convicted of first count,
and given suspended sentence, April 30, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Cole and William Curry, 1924, case no. 1121, p. 187 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Henry Hollins
Indicted for burglary, goods worth $55.00, April 16, 1924. Appearances
of Davis and Evans. Acquitted, April 30.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Cole and William Curry, 1924, case no. 1122, p. 188 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. George Scott
Indicted for assault, May 5, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted and sentenced to 60 days in jail, May 14.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. George Scott, 1924, case no. 1354, p. 226 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Arthur Boston
Indicted for prostitution, May 16, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty, received suspended sentence, May 21.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Arthur Boston, 1924, case no. 1390, p. 232 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Arthur Boston
Indicted on disorderly house charges, May 16, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Pleaded guilty, received suspended sentence, May 21.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Arthur Boston, 1924, case no. 1391, p. 232 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Elizabeth Jackson
Indicted for prostitution, May 16, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty, received suspended sentence, May 21.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Elizabeth Jackson, 1924, case no. 1394, p. 233 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Edward Middleton
Indicted for prostitution, May 27, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted, sentenced to one day in jail, May
29, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Edward Middleton, 1924, case no. 1493, p. 249 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Lord Brooks
Indicted for larceny, car tires worth $110, May 22, 1924. Pleaded not
guilty, convicted on first count, sentenced to 3 months in prison, May
27.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Lord Brooks, 1924, case no. 1517, p. 253 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Henry Burgan
Indicted for rape, May 27, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans. Pleaded
not guilty, convicted of one count and sentenced to 6 months in jail, June
5, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Henry Burgan, 1924, case no. 1539, p. 257 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Leo Cook
Indicted for rape, May 27, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one
count, unlawful carnal knowledge between 14 and 16 years old, sentenced
to 6 months in prison, June 4.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Leo Cook, 1924, case no. 1540, p. 257 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Leo Cook
Indicted for rape, May 27, 1924. Acquitted, June 4.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Leo Cook, 1924, case no. 1541, p. 257 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Edward Stamp
Indicted for larceny, watch worth $68.00, May 23, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one count, received
suspended sentence, May 28.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Edward Stamp, 1924, case no. 1551, p. 259 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Charles Watts
Indicted for burglary, adding machine worth $250, May 26, 1924. Pleaded
not guilty, convicted on one count and received suspended sentence, June
4.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Watts, 1924, case no. 1562, p. 261 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Joseph Kemp
Indicted for false pretense (forgery), May 28, 1924. Appearance of
Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted, received suspended sentence,
June 27.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Joseph Kemp, 1924, case no. 1610, p. 269 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Joseph Holland, alias Thomas
Indicted for larceny, furs worth $125, June 5, 1924. Appearance of
Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one count, sentenced
to 6 months in prison, June 5.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Joseph Holland, alias Thomas, 1924, case no. 1727, p. 288 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Edgar Sisco
Indicted for larceny, sugar worth $9.00, June 2, 1924. Appearance of
Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one count and given
suspended sentence, June 5, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Edgar Sisco, 1924, case no. 1737, p. 290 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Louis J. Boston
Indicted for burglary, dresses $435, June 4, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods, suspended sentence,
June 9, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Louis J. Boston, 1924, case no. 1765, p. 295 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Walter Lee
Indicted for assault with intent to murder, June 9, 1924. Pleaded guilty,
received suspended sentence, June 12.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Walter Lee, 1924, case no. 1782, p. 297 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Jack? Flemming
Indicted for assault with intent to murder, June 9, 1924. Pleaded not
guilty, convicted on one charge, sentenced to 1 year in prison, June 14,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Jack? Flemming, 1924, case no. 1810, p. 302 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. George T. Lindsey and Frank Jenkins
Indicted for larceny, June 10, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Both pleaded not guilty, Lindsey was convicted on one count and sentenced
to 6 months in jail, Jenkins was acquitted, June 13.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. George T. Lindsey and Frank Jenkins, 1924, case no. 1833, p. 306 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Raymond Linian
Indicted for burglary, shoes worth $10.00, June 10, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one count, and sentenced
to 18 months in prison, June 13. Sentence reconsidered and stricken out,
parole entered, June 18.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Raymond Linian, 1924, case no. 1838, p. 307 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Moore
Indicted for larceny, $4.65, June 12, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty and convicted of one count, suspended sentence,
June 17, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Moore, 1924, case no. 1873, p. 313 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Kenidy
Indicted for burglary, June 16, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
of one count, given suspended sentence, June 19.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Kenidy, 1924, case no. 1894, p. 316 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Kenidy
Indicted for burglary, June 16, 1924. Acquitted, June 19.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Kenidy, 1924, case no. 1895, p. 316 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Sayle
Indicted for larceny, knives worth $34.80, June 25, 1924. Pleaded guilty
to one count, verdict sub curia, sentenced to one year in prison; sentenced
suspended, July 1.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Sayle, 1924, case no. 2015, p. 336 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Clarence Holt
Indicted for larceny, hand bag worth $25.00, June 30, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted on one count and sentenced
to 5 days in jail, October 2, 1924. Bail noted as forfeited September 8,
1924; stricken out October 2.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Clarence Holt, 1924, case no. 2047, p. 342 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Albert Evans and Ora Gains
Indicted for larceny, shirt worth $5.00, July 1, 1924. Pleaded guilty,
Evans sentenced to one years in prison, to be served concurrently, Gains
received a suspended sentence, September 9, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Albert Evans and Ora Gains, 1924, case no. 2086, p. 348 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Albert Evans and Ora Gains
Indicted for larceny, sweater worth $2.00, July 1, 1924. Pleaded guilty,
Evans sentenced to one years in prison, to be served concurrently, Gains
received a suspended sentence, September 9, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Albert Evans and Ora Gains, 1924, case no. 2087, p. 348 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William A. Turner
Indicted for larceny, a "Kodak" valued at $22.00, July 7, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, suspended sentence, September 10,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Turner, 1924, case no. 2133, p. 356 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Hazel Borders, alias Green and Samuel Green
Indicted for larceny, a diamond ring worth $180, July 11, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans, P.L. Woodsbury. Non pros, October 7, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Hazel Borders, alias Green and Samuel Green, 1924, case no. 2226, p. 371 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Joseph Johnson
Indicted for larceny, $115, July 17, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Stet entered by state, September 25, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Joseph Johnson, 1924, case no. 2272, p. 379 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Birkley
Indicted for assault, July 28, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted, sentenced to 2 years in prison, August 13,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Birkley, 1924, case no. 2371, p. 396 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Arthur Anderson
Indicted for committing a perverted act, July 30, 1924. Pleaded not
guilty, convicted, sentenced to 10 years in prison, September 8, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Arthur Anderson, 1924, case no. 2433, p. 406 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Charles Harris
Indicted for larceny, gramophone valued at $35.00, July 30, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and sentenced to 6
months in prison.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Harris, 1924, case no. 2436, p. 406 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Anderson
Indicted for assault, August 4, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one count, received 2 years suspended
sentence, September 9, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Anderson, 1924, case no. 2436, p. 406 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Arthur Burrell
Indicted for assault with intent to murder, August 7, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted on one count, fined
$25.00 plus costs (total $47.95), August 21. Committed to jail August 21;
no record of payment.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Arthur Burrell, 1924, case no. 2559, p. 427 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Fred Carroll and Leroy Hughes, alias Johnson
Indicted for larceny, sugar worth $66.50, August 13, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans, also Samuel S. Levin; Levin probably represented
Carroll, as indicated by case no. 2651 against Hughes. Carroll pleaded
not guilty and was acquitted, Hughes pleaded guilty to one count and was
sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be served concurrently, August 29, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Fred Carroll and Leroy Hughes, alias Johnson, 1924, case no. 2597, p. 433 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Theopholis Green
Indicted for assault, August 13, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted and fined $5.00 plus costs (total $28.45),
September 15, 1924. Davis also represented Green on charges of false pretenses
in 1928.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Theopholis Green, 1924, case no. 2598, p. 433 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Amanda Green
Indicted for assault, August 13, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
, Acquitted, December 15, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Amanda Green, 1924, case no. 2599, p. 434 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Theopholis Green
Indicted for disorderly conduct, August 13, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and fined 10 cents, September
15, 1924. This and the two above cases have the same police officer as
the prosecuting witness; evidently there was some sort of a fight.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Theopholis Green, 1924, case no. 2600, p. 434 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Edward Cord
Indicted for assault, August 18, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
of one count, received suspended sentence, September 23, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Edward Cord, 1924, case no. 2635, p. 440 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Leroy Hughes, alias Johnson
Indicted for larceny, sugar valued at $14.46, August 13, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty to one count, sentenced to 30 days
in jail, to be served concurrently, August 21, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Leroy Hughes, alias Johnson, 1924, case no. 2651, p. 442 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Napoleon Mason
Indicted for murder, August 26, 1924. Acquitted, September 30, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Napoleon Mason, 1924, case no. 2698, p. 450 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Samuel Howard
Indicted for larceny, August 22, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Pleaded guilty to one count, sentenced to one year in prison, to be served
concurrently, August 26, 1924; sentence suspended with defendant to pay
costs of $27.30. Warrant issued, September 26, 1924, for nonpayment. Payment
made, October 9, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Samuel Howard, 1924, case no. 2712, p. 452 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Samuel Howard
Indicted for burglary, August 22, 1924. Appearance of Davis & Evans.
Pleaded guilty to one count, sentenced to one year in prison, to be served
concurrently, August 26, 1924; sentence suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Samuel Howard, 1924, case no. 2713, p. 453 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Lewis
Indicted for robbery, $8.00, August 27, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Acquitted, September 23, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Lewis, 1924, case no. 2769, p. 462 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Irene Wilson and Ida Hill
Indicted for larceny, goods worth $28.68, August 29, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Acquitted, September 16, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Irene Wilson and Ida Hill, 1924, case no. 2788, p. 465 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Irene Wilson and Ida Hill
Indicted for larceny, goods worth $57.40, August 29, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Acquitted, September 16, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Irene Wilson and Ida Hill, 1924, case no. 2789, p. 465 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Haywood Pope
Indicted for being a "common thief," September 11, 1924. Acquitted,
September 18.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Haywood Pope, 1924, case no. 2895, p. 483 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Sam Smith
Indicted for assault, September 15, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and sentenced to 8 years in prison,
to run concurrently, September 24, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Sam Smith, 1924, case no. 2910, p. 485 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Sam Smith
Indicted for assault, September 15, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans, also P.L. Woodbury. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and sentenced
to 8 years in prison, to run concurrently, September 24, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Sam Smith, 1924, case no. 2911, p. 486 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Samuel Smith, alias Sam Smith
Indicted for assault with a deadly weapon, September 15, 1924. Appearance
of Davis and P. Woodbury. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and sentenced to
one day in jail, September 24, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Samuel Smith, alias Sam Smith, 1924, case no. 2953, p. 493 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Charles Baker
Indicted for larceny, car tire worth $34.45, September 18, 1924. Pleaded
guilty, suspended sentence, September 22.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Baker, 1924, case no. 2975, p. 496 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Norman Baker
Indicted for burglary, September 23, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
of one count, sentence suspended, October 3, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Norman Baker, 1924, case no. 3034, p. 506 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Gertrude Jackson
Indicted for receiving stolen goods, September 24, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 3 months in jail, October
10, 1924; sentence suspended upon payment of costs $35.95.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Gertrude Jackson, 1924, case no. 3124, p. 521 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Ashby Keve
Indicted for "assault 'to shoot,'" October 1, 1924. Pleaded guilty
to one count, sentenced to 30 days in jail, to run concurrently, October
28, 1924; sentence suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Ashby Keve, 1924, case no. 3160, p. 527 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Ashby Keve
Indicted for "assault 'to shoot,'" October 1, 1924. Pleaded guilty
to one count, sentenced to 30 days in jail, to run concurrently, October
28, 1924; sentence suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Ashby Keve, 1924, case no. 3161, p. 527 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Lewis, alias Ashburn
Indicted for larceny, dress worth $36.50, October 1, 1924. Pleaded
guilty to one count, sentenced to 60 days in jail, October 7, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Lewis, alias Ashburn, 1924, case no. 3181, p. 531 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Walter Day and Albert Morris
Indicted for larceny, $45.00, October 9, 1924. Appearances of Davis
and William H. Lawrence. Stet entered by state, October 17, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Walter Day and Albert Morris, 1924, case no. 3285, p. 548 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Albert Morris
Indicted for larceny, $45.00, October 9, 1924. Appearances of Davis
and William H. Lawrence. Stet entered by state, October 17, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Albert Morris, 1924, case no. 3286, p. 548 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Aaron Branch
Indicted for larceny, goods worth $21.00, October 9, 1924. Pleaded
guilty to one count, sentenced to 6 months in jail, October 15, 1924; sentence
suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Aaron Branch, 1924, case no. 3295, p. 550 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Arthur J. Jones
Indicted for receiving stolen goods, October 14, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 3 months in jail, October
20, 1924; paroled upon payment of costs of $29.90. Warrant issued
for nonpayment, March 10, 1925; payment made the next day.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Arthur J. Jones, 1924, case no. 3309, p. 552 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Edward Boone
Indicted to disturbing the peace, October 14, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted, fined $5.00 plus costs (total
$25.25), November 7, 1924. Arrested for nonpayment, November 7, 1924, fine
paid February 19, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Edward Boone, 1924, case no. 3360, p. 560 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Edward Boone and Bessie Saunders
Indicted for assault and robbery, October 14, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Both pleaded not guilty but were convicted on one count; Boone
was sentenced to 6 months in prison, and Saunders received 2 years in prison,
November 7, 1924. Saunders was also convicted on disorderly house charges
in a separate indictment in which she was not represented by Davis &
Evans, and it therefore seems likely that they only represented Boone.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Edward Boone and Bessie Saunders, 1924, case no. 3361, p. 561 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Frank Johnson, John Lipscomb and Herman Mitchell
Indicted for larceny, car worth $200, October 15. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. All pleaded not guilty; Lipscomb was acquitted, and Johnson
and Mitchell were convicted and sentenced to 6 months in prison each, October
21, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Frank Johnson, John Libscomb and Herman Mitchell, 1924, case no. 3369, p. 562 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Mantly and John Wilson
Indicted for burglary, October 16, 1924. Appearances of Davis &
Evans, also A.F. Butler. Both pleaded not guilty, Mantley was acquitted
and Wilson was convicted and sentenced to one year in prison.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Mantly and John Wilson, 1924, case no. 3396, p. 566 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Frank Lee and Alice Royal
Indicted on disorderly house charges, October 22, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Lee pleaded not guilty but was convicted, Royal pleaded
guilty. Both received suspended sentences, October 28, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Frank Lee and Alice Royal, 1924, case no. 3417, p. 570 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Alice Royal
Indictment joined with no. 3417, October 22, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Alice Royal, 1924, case no. 3418, p. 570 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Alice Royal
Indicted for prostitution, October 22, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty, sentence suspended, October 28, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Alice Royal, 1924, case no. 3419, p. 570 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Alice Royal
Indicted for obstructing free passage, October 22, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, sentence suspended, October 28, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Alice Royal, 1924, case no. 3420, p. 570 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Wallace
Indicted for rape, October 29, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
on one count with a recommendation for mercy, and received suspended sentence,
November 14, 1924. Motion for new trial made to Supreme Bench, November
18, and new trial ordered December 23. In new trail, acquitted on January
6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Wallace, 1924, case no. 3505, pps. 585, 759 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (Baltimore City Circuit Court/Baltimore Courthouse and Law Museum Collection of Papers relating to the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City) Docket of the Supreme Bench, 1868-1934, State v. James Wallace, p. 311, no. 3505 [MSA SC 5603-5-51, 0/27/12/63]
State v. William Teal
Indicted for disturbing the public peace, October 24, 1924. Pleaded
guilty, sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be served concurrently, November
3.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Teal, 1924, case no. 3515, p. 586 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Thomas Parr
Indicted for bastardy, October 29, 1924. Appearance of Davis
& Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted, ordered to pay $2.00 per week
for support, November 5, 1924. Warrant issued for nonpayment, November
14, 1925; quashed, November 16. Another issued July 22, 1932, and arrested
July 26; released August 3.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Thomas Parr, 1924, case no. 3559, p. 594 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Augustus Brown, alias Abraham Shin
Indicted for larceny, October 29, 1924. Acquitted, November 3.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Augustus Brown, alias Abraham Shin, 1924, case no. 3573, p. 596 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Augustus Brown, alias Abraham Shin
Indicted for assaulting an officer, October 29, 1924. Pleaded guilty
but convicted, and on November 17, sentenced to 25 days in jail from October
23 (time served).
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Augustus Brown, alias Abraham Shin, 1924, case no. 3574, p. 596 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Christopher C. Jones
Indicted for larceny, overcoat worth $10.00, October 27, 1924.
Appearance of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty one count, sentenced to
3 months in jail, November 3, 1924; sentence suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Christopher C. Jones, 1924, case no. 3577, p. 597 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Custer Johnson
Indicted for larceny, watch worth $40.00, October 29, 1924. Acquitted,
November 7.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Custer Johnson, 1924, case no. 3578, p. 597 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Hubert Centel
Indicted for mayhem, October 7 [sic: 27?], 1924. Acquitted, November
21, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Hubert Centel, 1924, case no. 3604, p. 601 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Charles Walker
Indicted for assault with a deadly weapon, October 31, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, received suspended sentence and ordered
to pay costs $16.20, November 7, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Walker, 1924, case no. 3616, p. 603 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Charles Walker
Indicted for disturbing the peace, October 31, 1924. Appearance of
Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, received suspended sentence, November
7, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Walker, 1924, case no. 3617, p. 603 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Hatton, alias California Jack
Indicted for larceny, electric drill worth $75.00, November 3, 1924.
Bail forfeited, December 4, 1924; Fi Fa issued for forfeited bail, July
13, 1925. Forfeiture stricken out, August 5, 1925. Stet entered by state,
November 30, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Hatton, alias California Jack, 1924, case no. 3645, p. 608 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Hatton, alias California Jack
Indicted for larceny, brake lining worth $50.00, November 3, 1924.
Bail forfeited, December 4, 1924; Fi Fa issued for forfeited bail, July
13, 1925. Forfeiture stricken out, August 5, 1925. Stet entered by state,
November 30, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Hatton, alias California Jack, 1924, case no. 3646, p. 608 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Abernathy
Indicted for bastardy, November 17, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty, ordered to pay $10.00 per month for support, November
20, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Abernathy, 1924, case no. 3663, p. 611 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Field
Indicted for larceny, overcoat worth $35.00, November 6, 1924. Pleaded
not guilty, convicted of one count, sentenced to 3 months in jail, to be
served concurrently, November 13, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Field, 1924, case no. 3671, p. 612 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Field
Indicted for larceny, clothing worth $35.00, November 6, 1924. Pleaded
not guilty, convicted of one count, sentenced to 3 months in jail, to be
served concurrently, November 13, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Field, 1924, case no. 3672, p. 612 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Alfred Philips
Indicted for unlawful carnal knowledge, November 17, 1924. Appearances
of Dashiell & Dashiell, J.S. Davis. Davis may have only handled the
appeal for new trial. Pleaded not guilty, convicted of one count, December
1, 1924. Sentenced to 1 year in prison, January 10, 1925. Sentence reconsidered
and stricken out, January 17; petition for new trial filed same day. Sentenced
to 6 months in jail, May 14, 1925, "At request of Traversor."
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Alfred Philips, 1924, case no. 3763, p. 628 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Charles Baker
Indicted on November 24, 1924, for the November 11, 1924 murder of
Constance Lucas. Appearance of Davis & Evans. Acquitted, December 6,
1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Charles Baker, 1924, case no. 3888, p. 648 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Walter H. Stansbury
Indicted for desertion and non-support, November 28, 1924. Appearance
of Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and ordered to pay
$3.00 per week in child support, December 10, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Walter H. Stansbury, 1924, case no. 3997, p. 667 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Percy Anderson
Indicted for assault, December 2, 1924. Pleaded not guilty, convicted
of one count and sentenced to 3 months in prison, December 5, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Percy Anderson, 1924, case no. 4024, p. 671 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Richard Johnson
Indicted for assault with intent to rob, December 2, 1924. Pleaded
not guilty, convicted of one count and sentenced to 18 months in prison,
December 10, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Richard Johnson, 1924, case no. 4052, p. 676 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. James Turner
Indicted for larceny, leather puttees worth $2.75, December 4, 1924.
Appearance of Davis & Evans. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 6 months
in prison, December 8, 1924; sentenced suspended and ordered to pay costs
of $27.90.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. James Turner, 1924, case no. 4088, p. 682 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. William Biggs
Indicted for robbery, handbag $12.55, December 5, 1924. Acquitted December
18, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. William Biggs, 1924, case no. 4100, p. 684 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Frank Smith
Indicted for larceny, December 15, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 5 years in prison, December 18, 1924;
sentence suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Frank Smith, 1924, case no. 4190, p. 699 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Henry Williams
Indicted for larceny, December 15, 1924. Appearance of Davis &
Evans. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 5 years in prison, December 18,
1924; sentence suspended.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Henry Williams, 1924, case no. 4191, p. 699 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Cabell Turner
Indicted for assault with a deadly weapon, December 18, 1924.
Appearance of Davis & Evans. Acquitted, January 12, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Cabell Turner, 1924, case no. 4279, p. 714 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Cabell Turner
Indicted for disturbing the peace, December 18, 1924. Appearance of
Davis & Evans. Pleaded not guilty, convicted and sentenced to 3 days
in jail, January 12, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Cabell Turner, 1924, case no. 4280, p. 714 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Lawrence Washington
Indicted for burglary, jewelry worth $55.00, December 19, 1924.
Pleaded guilty to one count and sentenced to 18 months in prison, January
2, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Lawrence Washington, 1924, case no. 4298, p. 717 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Mary Ellerle
Indicted for receiving stolen goods, December 22, 1924. Pleaded not
guilty, convicted and sentenced to 5 days in jail, January 12, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Mary Ellerle, 1924, case no. 4300, p. 717 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Frank Johnson
Indicted for receiving stolen goods, December 22, 1924. Pleaded not
guilty, convicted and sentenced to one month in jail, January 12, 1924.
Sentence reduced to 20 days from January 12 on January 15, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Frank Johnson, 1924, case no. 4301, p. 717 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. George Brown
Indicted for larceny, pocket book valued at $7.95, December 19, 1924.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted on one count and sentenced to one year in
prison, to be served concurrently, January 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. George Brown, 1924, case no. 4324, p. 721 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. George Brown
Indicted for larceny, pocket book valued at $8.80, December 19, 1924.
Pleaded not guilty, convicted on one count and sentenced to one year in
prison, to be served concurrently, January 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. George Brown, 1924, case no. 4325, p. 721 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. George Brown
Indicted for being a common thief, December 19, 1924. Acquitted, January
6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. George Brown, 1924, case no. 4326, p. 721 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Earl Busik
Indicted for larceny, motor meter worth $10.00, December 29, 1924.
Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 2 years in jail, to be served concurrently,
January 2, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Earl Busik, 1924, case no. 4376, p. 730 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. David James
Indicted for larceny, boots worth $6.00, December 30, 1924. Acquitted,
January 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Davis James, 1924, case no. 4407, p. 735 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Cornelia Jones
Indicted for prostitution, January 2, 1925. Pleaded guilty, fined $10.00
and costs (total $29.40), January 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Cornelia Jones, 1924, case no. 4437, p. 738 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Columbia Robinson
Indicted for prostitution, January 2, 1925. Pleaded guilty, fined $10.00
and costs (total $29.40), January 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Columbia Robinson, 1924, case no. 4438, p. 738 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Lelia Smith
Indicted on disorderly house charges, January 2, 1925. Pleaded guilty,
fined $40.00 and costs (total $60.00), January 6, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Lelia Smith, 1924, case no. 4440, p. 738 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
State v. Andrew Morales and James Scott
Indicted for burglary, Watch worth $78.78, January 6, 1925. Both pleaded
not guilty, January 12, 1925; Scott acquitted, Morales convicted on one
count and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
BALTIMORE CITY CRIMINAL COURT (Criminal Docket) State v. Andrew Morales
and James Scott, 1924, case no. 4475, p. 746 [C1849-134, 3/30/4/19]
Estate of George W. Hall
Davis & Evans for Richard Hall, son of deceased. W. Ashbie Hawkins
for respondent. Petition filed December 3, 1924. No papers found. See
1925 case.
BALTIMORE CITY REGISTER OF WILLS (Orphan's Court Docket) Estate of George W. Hall, 1925, no. 5, p. 20, box 507 [T600-44, 2/32/13/18]
State Ex Rel Herbert Cummings v. House of Reformation for Colored
Boys
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed January
18, 1924. Released January 25, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Cummings v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys, 1924, GCL 10, p. 177, case no. 4195 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel James E. Lineberg on behalf of Maxine Lineberg v.
Helen Blackistone alias Lineberg
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed March 24,
1924. Returned non est.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Lineberg v. Blackistone, 1924, GCL 10, p. 202, case no. 4245 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel William C. Elliot v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed June 25,
1924. Released July 3, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Elliot v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction, 1924, GCL 10, p. 227, case no. 4296 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel William C. Elliot v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed July 11,
1924. Released July 15, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Elliot v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction, 1924, GCL 10, p. 231, case no. 4304 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Wallace Lipscomb v. House of Reformation for Colored
Boys
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed July 11,
1924. Released July 15, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Lipscomb v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys, 1924, GCL 10, p. 232, case no. 4305 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Sylvester Loane v. Warden, Baltimore City Jail
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed October
28, 1924. Released same day.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Loane v. Warden, Baltimore City Jail, 1924, GCL 10, p. 254, case no. 4350 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Hutzler Freeman v. Warden, Baltimore City Jail
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed October
28, 1924. Released same day.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Freeman v. Warden, Baltimore City Jail, 1924, GCL 10, p. 255, case no. 4351 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel James Brown v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed
November 7, 1924. Released November 1, 1924. Order signed by Judge Ulman.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Brown v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys, 1924, GCL 10, p. 258, case no. 4359 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Celestine Hazel Chester on behalf of William Hazel
v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed
November 7, 1924. Released November 18, 1924.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Chester v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys, 1924, GCL 10, p. 259, case no. 4360 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Ethel Coleman v. Capt. Mooney, Northeastern Police
Station
Davis for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed November
21, 1924. Released the same day.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Coleman v. Mooney, 1924, GCL 10, p. 263, case no. 4268 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Ida Shipley on behalf of Marshall Shepley v. House
of Reformation for Colored Boys
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed
December 10, 1924. Released the same day.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Shipley v. House of Reformation for Colored Boys, 1924, GCL 10, p. 267, case no. 4375 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel John J. Preston v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed
December 10, 1924. Released December 16.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Preston v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction, 1924, GCL 10, p. 267, case no. 4376 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]
State Ex Rel Cyrus Smith v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction
Davis & Evans for plaintiff. Suit for writ of habeas corpus, filed
December 30, 1924. Released January 8, 1925.
BALTIMORE CITY COURT (Habeas Corpus Docket) State ex rel Smith v. Warden, Maryland House of Correction, 1924, GCL 10, p. 272, case no. 4385 [T550-4, 3/34/13/18]