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■Mfc, Descriptions and Records of Persons Charged with Violation of
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Post Office Department,
Office of the Chief Inspector,
Washington , June 1, 1916.
To Inspectors:
This volume is for the confidential and official use of post-office inspectors, who, upon their retirement from the service, will turn it over, together with other Government property, to the inspector in charge of the division to which they were assigned, or other superior officer.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES JOHNSON.
_ Aliases: ‘‘Portland Ned”; Edward Morgan, Edward Murphy, Edward Howard, tt — «ty->;+u “Mftd ” J. P. Lister. Eddie Morgan,
Released from Atlanta, Ga* , Penitentiary on March 20, 1920, and recu rested on indictments ponding at G reen- ville , S. G. , for robbing the post offices at Fort Mill Clemson College and Prosperity, S.C. On same date he * was released at Commissioner ’ s hearing on bond of 200 being made by Mr. »/. »/o ods Jhite of Atlanta, Ga, , on whose farm Johnson then began employment (this action probably taken on account of letter from Jardem held by Johnson in which it was stated that he, Johnson, was afflicted with tuberculosis and if confined in jail, even, for a short time, it mijzht cause his immediate death) Arrested Nov. 23, 1920, near Conway, N.C., in company with T. A. Conway, by the State authorities of North Carolina, for robbery of a. bank at Conway, N.C.. ,
22, 1920, and hasld in jail at Raleigh, N.C., for at the March, 1921, term of State court. CB 939
on Nov. trial
Indicted by STATB authorities, under name of toward Howard, on April 5, 1921, at Jackson ,1J.C for housebreaking, larceny, carrying burglars' tools and concealed weapons and robbery of Bar. of Conway, N. C, Pleaded guilty and sentence; by State authorities on April 5, 1921, to servt CB 942rS ^ Penitentiary, Raleigh, N. Q,
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T. A. CONWAY.
Aliases: G. T. Conway, Jimmy Kelly, Thomas Kelly.
Description— Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 6f inches; weight, 160; medium build; fair complexion; two teeth out; light chestnut hair (gray); slate-blue eyes; usually smooth shaven.
Peculiar marks , etc. — L. arm: Tattoo ind. bust of woman and stone wall above elbow, outer. R. arm: Deep scar 1.5 x 1.5 at 13 below point of shoulder, front. Face: Small mole at .5 below and to front r. lobe. Scar of 1 vert, at 3 to front slightly below left lobe. Small mole at 1 below r. angle of mouth. Scar ind. of 3 vert, at 7 above middle of left eyebrow. Hair thin on top.
Bertillon. — 70.0; 72.0; 90.5; 19.5; 15.1; 13.8; 5.8; 25.0; 11.1; 8.6; 46.0.
Sentenced January 22, 1915, Raleigh, N. C., to serve 5 years m the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $1,000, for burglary of the post office at Siler City, N. C., April 2, 1914. Safe blower. History 4970.
Released fron Atlanta, Georgia, ber 28, 1918. on expiration of transportation to Philadelphia,
oenitentiary, Septen- sentence, and furnished Pennsylvania. C.H* 921
Arrested Nov, 23, 1920, near Con.vay , with James Johnson, by the State aut
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tool, and c ° n ° ^,a ^ 6 p;je ade ' d* guilt y and sentenced £ St at authorities on April 5, serve
14 years in S tate Penitent- y,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN KING.
Aliases: Scrapps, James F. Brennan, John B. Stillwell, Pennsylvania Swipes.
Description. — Age, about 48; height, 5 feet 4f inches; weight, 212; florid complexion, stout build, prominent chin.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Semicircular cut scar extending from point above left ear across head to forehead just left of base of nose. Blue colored cut scar at front edge of right temple. Flesh colored dent to right of blue scar. Small cut scar right lobe of nose. Long cut scar on inside of left thumb. Incision scar back of left hand between thumb and forefinger. Scar 2" long and broad on under side of left forearm. “ J. B.” tattooed in red and blue inside of right forearm.
Bertillon.—6 4.8; 65.0; 89.5; 19.8; 15.7; 14.5; 6.6; 25.9; 11.0; 8.3; 43.6.
The above picture was taken about 11 years ago.
Under the name of John B. Stillwell, he was arrested January 24, 1903, at Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post offices at Enoree, Renno, and Clifton, S. C., during 1902; however, he was discharged, for lack of evidence. On December 20, 1904, at Balti- more, Md., he was arrested for burglary of the post office at Latta, S. C., February 25, 1904 (safe blown), for which offense he was sentenced April 15, 1905, at Charleston, S. C., to serve 5 years at hard labor in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. Upon his release from the above institution, December 21, 1908, he was immediately taken into custody by the State authorities, and sentenced October 5, 1909, at Marion, S. C,. to serve 2 years in the State penitentiary at Columbia, S. C., for housebreaking and grand larceny at Latta, S. C. Histories 7852 and 4970.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
william McKinley.
Aliases: A. B. Smith, John Doe, Scott, Scott McKinley, Dayton Scotty, Scotty Skyball.
Description. — Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 8f inches; weight, 168; medium build; medium florid complexion ; medium dark chestnut hair (gray) ; nose slightly convex ; projecting chin.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Irreg. scar x 2c above r. wrist post; oblique |// on forehead 2c to right, 5c above brow; nose slightly twisted to left. Peculiar rather huskv tenor voice.
Bertillon.— 74.8; 19.0; 15.7; 14.3; 6.8; 26.5; 11.9; 9.5; 49.2.
Sentenced April 16, 1903, at Charleston, S. C., to serve 5 years in the Federal peni- tentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $500, for burglary of the post offices at Cameron, Enoree, Rowesville, Hartsville, Hinemann, Montmorenci, Batesburg, and Renno, S. C., during 1902. Upon his release from the above penitentiary, he was taken into custody by the State authorities February 20, 1907, and was sentenced June 14, 1907, at Aiken, S. C., to serve 10 years and 1 day in the South Carolina peni- tentiary, Columbia, S. C., for burglary of store at Montmorenci, S. C., December 16, 1902, and larceny of about $600 personal funds. He was rearrested by the State authorities (under the name of John Doe) January 26, 1916, at Waverly, Ohio, for burglary of a store at Beaver, Ohio, January 23, 1916, for which offense he was sen- tenced at Waverly, Ohio, February 28, 1916, to serve an indeterminate term in the Ohio State penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio. Safe blower. Histories 4970 and 29542.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
BILLIE MURPHY.
Aliases: William Morray, Billy Williams, “Billy,” Frank Williams.
Description. — Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 150; eyes, azure blue; florid complexion; medium chestnut hair.
Peculiar marks , etc. — I: Long tapering fingers. Curv. scar 2.5 down palm of hand 1.0 bel. 1st j. 3d f. Curv. scar up 1.5 1st ph. f. f. fr. and outer. II: Large burn scar cov. 1. forearm r. out and in. Sc. 1.0 hor. 2d ph. f. f. in. Sc. 1.0 vert. 3d j. f. f. out. Ill: Powder pits on r. side of neck.
Bertillon.— 71.1; 73.0; 90.0; 19.8; 15.1; 6.1; 26.0; 12.0; 9.5; 47.1.
This person who was indicted April 8, 1903, at Charleston, S. C., for burglary of the post offices at Cameron, Rowesville, Montmorenci, Batesburg, and Enoree, S. C., during 1902, was sentenced during 1904 to serve 19 years in the Massachusetts State Prison for killing a soldier at Boston, Mass. He was paroled from the above-mentioned institution August 3, 1914. The above indictment is pending against him. His- tories 4970 and 27000.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS NOLAN.
Aliases: “Tom,” Detroit Nibs, Chicago Nolan, Pa. Tom, Thomas Burns, Thomas Burk.
Released from Atlanta, Ga.} Penitentiary, Get, 19,
1919, on expiration of sentence, and transportation furnished to New York, I’i, Y.|Yom advice received in the department, it does not appear iha+ he vill be prosecuted on the indictment pending again sJ' him for burglarizing the post office at Aberdeen, Lid.
CB 931.
(Jameron, nmoiee, ±w)wesvuie, nartsviiie, JdLinemann, Montmorenci, Batesburg, and Renno, S-^~ TT ' * 1 ' v * tm jgj $ ' .
returned": Indictment returned Dec. 21, 1915, at Baltimore,
at Mullim _ Docket 468-jS, was nolle prossed on April 19,
acquitted * _ r.A^
Marion, S 1921, CB 941,
Enoree, S. ^., ^u, j.»uz, ana larceny ot $9,537.82, for which offense ne was
sentenced April 14, 1907, Spark : 1-qrg, S. C. (by State), to serve 10 years in the State penitentiary, Columbia, S. C., C a which institution he was paroled during Decem- ber, 1914. On December 15, 1915, at Brooklyn, N. Y., he was arrested for burglary of the post offices at St. Michaels and Aberdeen, Md., during November, 1915; for the St. Michaels, Md., offense he was sentenced February IT, 1916, at Baltimore, Md., to serve five years in the Federal penitentiary at AtlantayGa., and to pay a fine of $1.
There is pending against him an indictment returned at Baltimore, Md., December 21,
1915, for burglarizing the Aberdeen (Md.) post office, November 18, 1915, and it appears that he is also under indictment in the State courts (York County), South Carolina, for burglary of the Fort Mill Savings Bank, Fort Mill, S. C., in September, 1902.
Safe blower. Histories 4970 and 29345.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
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Arrested April 11,1923, at Newport News/va, for attempted burglary of De Bree Station at Norfolk, Va*, on March 14,1923.
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Indicted May *7,1923, at Asheville, N*C. ,
Docket No*3094, for burglary of P, 0. ,Morgantcn ,
N.C%, on Nov*13,1922, and also indicted on May 8,1923, at Norfolk, Va#, Docket No. 3546, for attempted burelarv at N«rfr*Hr Vq ^ - ■* A
Sentence changed to ivleve months in the city jail at Port smcuth , Virginia , ef- fective from May 15,1923 * CB 952
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Indictment returned Dec* 21, 1915, at Baltimore, Md. , Docket 468-L, under name of Charles Horn, was nolle prossed April 19, 1921. CB 941,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GUS B. FORD (De FORD).
Aliases: Gus De Ford, William R. Smith; G. M. De Ford, W. P. Horton, W. P. Thornton, C. C. Carter, Lawrence Cockerall, Walter Bailey, Gus, Walter, Buggsy, Dick, William Richard Smith, James Howard, Kentucky Yellow.
Description. — Age, about 34 (looks older); height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 135; medium build; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair; smooth face; nose and cheek bones prominent; good teeth, some filled with gold; stoops some in walking and keeps mouth open a good deal; is usually well dressed; is a pool player. The above picture was taken about 11 years ago.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Three large scars from burns on left forearm. Large cut scar with four- inch-blade ax on top of head, extending down into forehead; scar left jaw- bone and scar left side of forehead; prominent mole or wart at center of right cheek.
Bertillon. — 7 0.4; 74.0; 87.7; 19.4; 15.3; 13.1; 6.6; 25.3; 10.9; 8.8; 45.8.
Arrested January 1, 1905, at New York, N. Y., for burglary of the post office at Rowesville, S. C., November 28, 1902; he was turned over to the State authorities at Rochester, N. Y., on a charge of robbing a bank at Churchville, N. Y. The State authorities released him, however, January 12, 1905, when he was immediately arrested by the Federal authorities, at Churchville, N. Y., on an indictment returned at Charleston, S. C., April 8, 1903, charging burglary of the post offices at Cameron, Rowesville, Montmorenci, Enoree and Batesburg, S. C., during 1902. He escaped from the deputy marshal and guard February 19, 1905, near Cades, S. C., while en route from Elmira, N. Y., to Charleston, S. C., and he is a fugitive from justice. He was indicted April 8, 1903, Charleston, S. C. (for burglary of the post offices men- tioned above); April 21, 1905, at Greenville, S. C., for burglary of the Fort Mill (S. C.) post office June 9, 1902; April 21, 1905, at Greenville, S. C., for burglary of the Pros- perity (S. C.) post office, May 4, 1902; May 3, 1905, at Norfolk, Va., for burglary of the Waverly (Va.) post office, June 3, 1903; April 8, 1907, at Spartanburg, S. C. (by State authorities) for burglary of the Enoree Manufacturing Co.’s office, Enoree, S. C., November 26, 1902, and larceny of $9,537.82; June 16, 1908, at Boston, Mass., for burglary of the Canton Junction (Mass.) post office, July 12, 1904; June 16, 1908, at Boston, Mass., for burglary of the Hopedale (Mass.) post office, July 23, 1904; Feb- ruary 27, 1906, at Marion, S. C., for burglary of a bank at Mullins, S. C., December 17, 1902, and larceny of $5,215.61. The above indictments are pending against him. Safe blower. History 4970.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS PRICE.
Aliases:
Indictment returned
Old Tom Dowd, Tom Murphy, Thomas Murray, Thomas O’ Dowd, Thomas vn™™ Up TCid. Thomas Gray, Tim O’Dowd.
Md., Docket 468 -E ; 1915 ’ f ^Itimore, *
Was nolle pressed on April 19,
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Released from penitentiary in Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 20 ,1923, on expiration of sentence, and transportation furnished to Atlanta ,Ga.
CB 951.
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offense he was acquitted at Huntsville, Ala., April 6, 1901. He was sentenced Feb- ruary 26, 1916, at Baltimore, Md., to serve 5 years in the Atlanta, Ga., penitentiary and to pay a fine of $1 for burglary of the St. Michaels, Md., post office, November 15, 1915. He was indicted December 21, 1915, at Baltimore, Md., for burglary of the post office at Aberdeen, Md., November 18, 1915, which indictment is pending against him. He was removed from the above penitentiary to Statesville, N. C., on a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum, and placed on trial April 19, 1916, on indictments returned against him at Statesville, N. C., October 20, 1915, and Char- lotte, N. C., April 4, 1916, charging burglary of the post offices at Kannapolis, North Charlotte, Hillsboro, Mocksville, and Marshville, N. C.; these two indictments were consolidated, the defendant found guilty, and prayer for judgment was continued mrlo-fi-n-i+ol-57- Stale* tlflWPT Histories 1191: 28786: 29345.
Indicted Nov* 22, 1916, Raleigh, N. C - , for burglarizing
Released from Atlanta, Ga , , Penitentiary Nov, 3,
1919, expiration of sentence, and rearrested on indictment returned at Raleigh, N. C. , Nov, 22, 1916 * Sentenced Dec. 13, 1919, Raleigh, N, C, , to serve five years in the U. S. Penitentiary a+ Atlanta,
Ga, , on indictment returned Nov, 22, 1-16, Raleigh,
N>. C* , charging burglary of lest Durham, N. C. , post office, CB 932.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES HACKETT.
Aliases: Raymond English, Thomas Corcoran, Engliss, James Wells, John F. Dono- hue, Brooklyn Slim No. 2, John F. Donnohue, James Collins, John F. Donnaghue, Raymond Engliss.
Description. — Age, about 35; height, 5 feet 8J inches; weight, 141; erect build; ruddy complexion, fair; chestnut hair, black; light-brown eyes; slightly receding chin; clean shaven.
Peculiar marks , etc. — I: Scar vac. at 18 above elbow right arm (large scar). II: 2 scars Vac. 1. arm. Ill: Sc. 1.5 at 3 hove root of nose r. med. line. Scar 2 above S. R. C. at 4 abv. Scar blue pit at l^abv. bridge nose right side. Scar at angle right eye size of pea. IV: Varicose veins left testicle. Teeth, 2 lower molar gold right side, 2 and 3 upper from center gold, left upper 3 and 4 from center out, 2 lower molar r. out.
Bertillon— 72.2; 71.0; 90.2; 19.3; 14.4; 12.9; 6.0; 26.4; 10.8; 8.5; 45.0.
Sentenced May 16, 1906, at New York, N. Y., to serve 1 year in the Elmira Reform- atory, Elmira, N. Y., for burglary of the post office at Suffern, N. Y., February 13, 1906. He was indicted October 20, 1915, at Statesville, N. C., for burglary of the post offices at Kannapolis, North Charlotte, Hillsboro, and Mocksville, N. C., and indicted April 4, 1916, at Charlotte, N. C., for burglary of the post office at Marsh- ville, N. C: , October 15, 1915. The above indictments were consolidated, and he was sentenced April 22, 1916, at Statesville, N. C., to serve 4 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. There is pending against him an indictment returned at Meridian, Miss., March 14, 1916, for burglary of the post office at Newton, Miss., August 21, 1915, when the safe was blown. Histories 9966 and 28786.
Indictment returned at Meridian, Miss*, March 14,
1916, dismissed March 14,19190 C*Bo926<,
Released from penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga, May 21, 3.919, on expiration of sentence* CB 928.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
Sentenced Nov ; 29, 1916, by the State dutkorities dt kew York, N Y. , to serve .three years in the New York State pris6n, Ossining, iJ. Y. , for havir.0 in his possession con- cealed weapons and explosives.
ihdicted Nov. 22, 1916, at Raleigh, N . C., for burglary of Wpsf. flu r ham . N. 0. . nost office. Feb. 27, 1916.
Sentenced Feb. 18, 1919, f at Salisbury, 1,0, to serve four year, in Atlanta Penitentiary on in- dictment returned at Statesville, NSCo Oct0 20, 1915d CoB*925o
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..Indictment returned at Meridian, Hiss, March 14,
1916, dismissed March 14, 1919, c Go 3*926*,
Indictment returned at Concord, N* H, , on Dec,
8, 1914, dismissed April 30, 1920* CB 935*
Indictment returned Sept. 19, 1916, Portland, Me,, for burglary of post office Millinocket, Me., was dismissed June 25, 1920, account lack of evidence. Indictment dated Bept. 27, 1916, Boston, Mass,, charging robbery post office North Brookfield, Mass, was placed on file Nov. 21, 1918, and U. 8, Attorney considers action final. CB 937. v±
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Arrested by State authorities, September 26, 1916, at New York, N. Y., for carrying concealed weapons and explosives.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN RAYMOND.
Indicted Nov. 22 , 1916, Raleigh, N . C., for hur^nr,x..^c^ Durham- N _ n A -0-0 ' ~
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Indictment at West Durham ,11 on Sept * 26 ,1922 ,
(#3537), for burglary of P.0. ,C., Feb. 28, 1916, was nolled with 3 eave to reinstate.
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bond, which he forfeited. When arrested as above, he was well dressed and apparently prosperous. There are at present a number of Federal indictments pend- ing against him, and his early apprehension is great- ly desired.
Indictment re turne fat Her i c3 ian * l qi A _ d i smissed ' arch. 14.1919 .
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j Advice of March 29, 1920, is to the effect that John Raymond (under the name of JOHN RILEY) "Was sentenced on May 29, 1917, by the State authorities, to serve one year in the County J ail at Uni cut own, Pc., for theft of an automobile and that on July 17, 1917, he was taken to the county hospital, where he died July oa — ifiiL CB 934.
Indictment dated Sept. 19, 1916, Portland, Me., chang- ing burglary of post office Millinoeket, Me., was dismissed July 17, 1920. CB 937.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES HAMILTON.
Aliases: Hamilton Dutch, Frank Lacey, Frank Lacy, John Clark, John McColla,
Charles Hamlin.
Description. — Age about 38; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 164; medium build; fair complexion; three teeth out; light ehestnut hair.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Two large scars of burn above 1. wrist rear and outer. Scar of 11.5 running from base of thumb to 1. wrist rear and inner. Large oval scar (burn) at 10 above r. wrist outer Deep irreg.scar on 3d phal. of r. middle finger front.
Scar of 9 hor. beginning at 4 above middle r. eyebrow running into scalp.
Bertillon.— 70.5; 68. 0; 95. 0; 19. 0; 16. 3; 14. 2; 6. 8; 26. 5; 11. 4; 8. 8; 44. 0.
Arrested by State authorities at Lowell, Mass., February 24, 1911, on suspicion of burglarizing post offices; he was sentenced March 13, 1911, at Lowell, Mass., by the State authorities, to serve three months In the house of correction, Cambridge, Mass., as a vagrant, it being impossible to connect him with any post office burglaries. He was arrested November 7, 1912, Boston, Mass, for burglary of the Claremont, N. H., post office, September 27, 1910, for which offense he was sentenced December 10,
1912, Concord, N. H., to serve 2 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. The safe in the above-mentioned post office was blown . He was released from the above- mentioned penitentiary August 17, 1914, on expiration of sentence. There is pending against him an indictment returned at Statesville, N. C., October 20, 1915, for burglar- izing the post offices at Kannapolis, North Charlotte, Hillsboro, and Mocksville, N. C.
He is a fugitive from justice. Hamilton’s criminal record is given as follows: “As Frank Lacey, arrested at Montreal, Canada, June 11, 1906, charged with being a vagrant, convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of $15 or serve 2 months in the house of correction.” Safe blower. Histories 18914 and 28786.
Arrested June 5, 1916, Boston, Mass., on indictment returned Oct. 20, 1915, Statesville, N.C., for burglary of post of- fices mentioned above, but when case was called Nov. 1, 1916 at Salisbury, N.C. , it was dismissed on account of insuf- ficient evidence.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS ENGLISH.
Description: Age about 58; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 171; stout build; fair complexion; chestnut hair, mixed with gray.
Peculiar marks, etc. — I: Sc. of burn or scald 2" x 1. elb. rear. II: Sc. of 1\" x hor. at 3" abv. r. wrist frt. Tat. of dagger pierced double heart r. forearm frt. Sm. sc. 3d ph. r. index finger outer. Ill: Sc. of l" hor. at abv. outer half r. brow. Sc. of hor. on and abv. inner half r. brow. Sc. hor. of 2" si. abv. 1. brow and others. IV : Large burn of 10// x 9" on r. breast and below nipple.
Bertillon. — 63.5; 63.0; 89.0; 19.6; 15.1; 13.7; 6.4; 25.9; 11.0; 9.1; 42.9.
Sentenced November 22, 1913, Beaumont, Tex., to serve one year and one day in Federal penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and fined $100 for burglary of the post office at Bronson, Tex., November 8, 1913, when the safe therein was blown. This man was released from the above institution September 24, 1914, on expiration of sentence. History 22928.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRANK SCHULTZ.
Aliases: Chi Freddy, Chi Billy, A. J. Ellenbogen.
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 5f inches; weight, 166; stout build; dark complexion, black hair; dark eyes; round face; clean shaven.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Woman standing on shell, forearm. Two small pit cuts center of forehead.
Bertillon.— 67.0; 88.0; 19.2; 15.5; 14.3; 6.2; 26.7; 11.5; 8.6; 47.7.
This man was arrested March 22, 1914, at Conroe, Tex., for burglary of the post office at Bronson, Tex., November 8, 1913 (safe blown). When the case was called for trial, April 8, 1914, at Beaumont, Tex., he failed to appear, and his bond of $500 was forfeited. He is a fugitive from justice. History 22928.
The indict mat returned April 8,1914, a:. Beaumont ; Texas, was dismissed Nov. 11, 1920,
CB 947
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FLOYD NOLAN.
Aliases: Ed Clifford, Ernest Williams.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 6| inches; weight, 121; medium build; fair complexion; dark chestnut hair.
Peculiar marks , etc. — I: Sc. of x si. below 1. elb. rear. II: Sm. sc. r. wrist rear. Ill: Sm. vert. sc. at head r. brow.
JBertillon.— 69.0; 74.0; 88.5; 19.1; 14.4; 12.7; 6.2; 25.1; 11.2; 8.8; 45.5.
Sentenced November 22, 1913, at Beaumont, Tex., for burglary of the post office <at Bronson, Tex., November 8, 1913 (safe blown), to serve one year and one day in the Federal penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and to pay a fine of $100. He was released from the above institution October 4, 1914. Rearrested January 26, 1915, at Houston, Tex., by the State authorities for robbery of the Guarantee State Bank at that place Januarv 26, 1915. Disposition of State case not known. Histories 22928 and 27153.
Sentenced by State, Crockett, Texas, Nov, 27, 1915, to 50j»ve two years in State Penitentiary , Huntsville , Texas .
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRANK WHITE.
Advice cf August 25, 1918, received in the department is to the effect that on March 3, 1918, White was convicted at Montreal, Canada, of safe-blowing at Saint Lambert,
P* Q, , and sentenced to serve seven years in the peniten- tiary at Saint Vincent de Paul, P. Q,, Canada: and that similar sentence s were imposed at the same time and place for the same offense in which he participated upon his two accomplices, John Kennedy and Edward Murphy ,G »B . 92P,
to serve 1 year and 1 day in the Federal Penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $1,000. Upon his release from the Atlanta, Ga., penitentiary, he was arrested (July 12, 1912) on an indictment returned against him June 18, 1912, at Concord, N. H., for burglarizing the post office at Claremont, N. H., September 27, 1910, and for which offense he was sentenced September 24, 1912, Concord, N. H., to serve 2 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $1,000. He was released from the above institution June 1, 1914, on expiration of sentence. He was again arrested, November 3, 1914, at Manchester, N. H., for burglarizing the post office at Reeds Ferry, N. H., June 12, 1914, for which offense he was sentenced December 15, 1914, at Concord, N. H., to serve 3 years at hard labor in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $500 (fine suspended).
Hamilton’s criminal record is reported as follows: “ Arrested at Montreal, Canada, December 29, 1908, as a vagrant, and ordered to leave the city.”
Safe Blower. History 18914.
Released from penitentiary April 6, 1917, on expira- tion of sentence, and furnished transportation to , Concord, R . H.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN KENNEDY.
Aliases: John Jenkins, Hamilton Jack, John Burt, John Burns.
Advice of August 25, 1918, re c dived in the department is to the effect th rt on March 3, 1918, Kennedy was convicts at Montreal, Canada, cf s if e-blowing at Saint Lambert, P.Q., Canada, and sentenced to serve seven years, in the penitentiary at Saint Vincent de Paul, P, Q. , Canada, Frank White and Edward Murphy, accomplices of Kennedy were also sentenced for complicity in this robbery to sertfe .seven years in the above mentioned penitentiary .
C. B. 920.
being unable at that time to connect him with any post office burglaries, he was sen- tenced by the State authorities March 13, 1911, at Lowell, Mass., to serve 5 months In the house of correction, Cambridge, Mass. He was arrested August 8, 1911, at Boston, Mass., by the Federal authorities on two indictments returned against him May 2, 1911, at Portsmouth, N. H., charging burglary of the post offices at Reeds Ferry, N. H., February 10, 1911 (safe blown), and Canobie Lake, N. H., January 27, 1911, for which offenses he was sentenced September 27, 1911, at Portsmouth, N. H., to serve 7 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $2,000. It was reported that he had also been arrested at Montreal, Canada, November 2, 1905, on suspicion of burglary, but the evidence was insufficient to convict, and he was ordered to leave the city; also that he was arrested May 10, 1910, at Montreal, Canada, as a suspicious person, and ordered out of town. Safe blower. Histories 2608; 8693; 10228; 18914.
Released from prison Nov.
26, 1916, on expiration of sen- Ai l.o Portsmouth , Calif •
Instead of being furnished transportation to li Portsmouth , California,'' as previously shown, he was given transporta- tion to Portsmouth, N. H<
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GUY L. BOSTICK.
Aliases: George A. Brown, “Georgia Guy,” G. L. Bostick.
Description.- — Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 9^ inches; weight, 137; slender build; dark sallow complexion; good teeth; dark hair; blue eyes; prominent nose.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Face wrinkled, and described as “India-rubber face”; can “throw” joints of his hands and arms, and then appear deformed or crippled; has long, slender hands and fingers. The above picture is an old one, taken about seven years ago.
Sentenced April 1, 1909, at Greeneville, Tenn., to serve 4 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $750, and costs, for burglary of the post office at Russellville, Tenn., March 17, 1909. Safe blower. History 15078.
Indictment returned against Bostick , March 16, 1909, at Charleston, S. C., for burglary of the post office at Seneca, S. C., Nov. 14, 1907, was dismissed Sept 5, 1916
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS L. SATER.
Aliases: Thomas L. Ralston, Thomas Wyman, Herbert Bowden, “N. C. Tommy,” Frank P. Rolston.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 9f inches; weight 148; medium build; medium fair complexion; medium chestnut hair; slate-blue eyes; round face.
Peculiar marks, etc. — L. arm, scar curved cavity above of 2 at 1 phal. of thumb, front. R. arm, scar ind. of 2.5 obi. inner at base of thumb, rear. Face, scar ind. of 2.5 hor. at 3 to front 1. tragus; scar ind. of 1.2 hor. at 1.5 below mid. 1. eye. Two small moles at 1.2 below 1. angle of mouth.
Bertillon.— 77.5; 79.0; 94.5; 19.2; 15.7; 14.3; 5.7; 27.5; 12.1; 9.4; 47.5.
Sentenced May 12, 1915, Asheville, N. C-., to serve 4 years in the Federal peniten- tiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $10, for burglary of the post office at Candler,
N. C., March 18, 1915. Under the name of Frank P. Rolston he was sentenced April 1, 1909, at Greeneville, Tenn., to serve 4 years in the above-mentioned peni- tentiary, and to pay a fine of $750 and costs, for burglarizing the post office at Russell- ville, Tenn., March 17, 1909. Safe blower. History 15078.
Discharged from U. S. Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia, on expiration of sentence, and transportation furnished to Knoxville, Tennessee, 0* B* 917 «
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
BILL JOHNSON.
Aliases: William Black. William Johnston, William Thompson, William O’Brien.
Description. — Age, 65; height, 5 feet 6| inches; weight, 130; slender build; florid complexion; blue eyes; white hair; cords of 3d finger contracted in palm of left hand; flesh mole in and above head of left eyebrow; scar on bridge of nose.
Bertillcn— 69.9; 80.0; 88.6; 19.9; 15.1; 14.3; 6.8; 25.8; 11.8; 9.0; 47.9.
Sentenced March 19, 1915, at Erie, Pa., to serve 5 years in the Eastern Peniten- tiary, Philadelphia, Pa., for attempted burglary of the North Warren, Pa., post office December 8, 1914 (safe blown). This person has served several terms in prison for burglary. History 26674.
The criminal record of this person, as furnished by the National Bureau of Criminal Identification, Washington, D. C., is as follows (their album 1910, p. 97):
Convicted at Branton, Ontario, April 5, 1879, burglary, 5 years; convicted at Coburg, Ontario, in April, 1884, burglary, 6 months; convicted at Cinco, Ontario, November 5, 1884, burglary, 10 years; convicted at Owen Sound, Ontario. June 11, 1896, for bank burgalry, 5 years; convicted at Holland Pattent, N. Y., burglary, 5 years Dane- mora Prison. As William Thompson, arrested January 25, 1902, at Buffalo, N. Y., charge assault first degree, March 5, 1902, sentenced to 4 months Erie County Peni- tentiary. As William O’Brien, arrested October 14, 1907, Pittsburgh, Pa., charge S. P. (yegg), October 18, fined $50 or 30 days in workhouse; paid. As William Thomp- son, arrested August 28, 1909, at Elmira, N. Y., charge train riding, sentenced to 20 days.
Released from Atlanta Penitentiary 9 expiration of sentence, Eov* 24, 1918, and transportation furnished to Erie, Pa . " 0oBo923
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
EDWARD MURPHY.
Aliases: Everett Murphy, Jersey Whitey.
Description. — Age about 30; height, 5 feet 8| inches; weight, 166; medium slender build; fair complexion; blond red hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marlcs, etc. — Large scar extending from tip of left little finger front and inner to base of hand, front and inner; faint blue tattoo half circle on left wrist rear; tattoo blue spread eagle holding pennant with indistinct letters, and red and blue E. B. above and small scroll, and M. L. on forearm front. Eyebrows meet.
Bertillon. — 75.2 ; 81.0; 94.4; 19.2; 15.3; 14.3; 6.5; 26.4; 11.7; 9.2; 46.7.
Sentenced March 19, 1915, at Erie, Pa., to serve 5 years in the Eastern Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pa., for blowing the safe in the North Warren, Pa., post office and attempt- ing to rob same. History 26674.
Released from Atlanta Penitentiary , expiration of sentence 9 Itfovo 24, 1918, and transportation furnished to Paterson, J P CoB*923.
Killed arrest at
while attempting to escape fr^r. uanesboro , Penna, , March 29 ,19<^ .
CB 947
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
ARTHUR FARRELL.
Aliases: Chokey Farrell, Andrew Fisher, John Freeman, John Gallagher, John Dempsey, Arthur Fisher, Olean Johnny.
Description.— Age, about 36; height, 5 feet 5| inches; weight, 159; medium build; dark complexion; teeth, full and regular; black hair; blue eyes; nose turned to left; tattoo blue A. F. A. F. on left forearm and other blue scar on left forearm. Tattoo blue Maltese cross and 5 point star on right forearm. A depressed scar on left temple; blue scar above left eye.
Bertillon.—6 7.5; 70.0; 91.2; 19.1; 15.7; 14.3; 7.2; 26.1; 11.4; 9.0; 44.9.
Sentenced March 19, 1915, at Erie, Pa., to serve 5 years in the Eastern Penitentiary at Philadelphia, Pa., for attempted robbery of the North Warren, Pa., post office, December 8, 1914. Under the name of Andrew Fisher, he was sentenced October 19, 1910, at Pittsburgh, Pa., to serve 5 years in the Federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Eldred, Pa., on the night of May 1, 1910 (safe blown). He was released from the Leavenworth, Kans., penitentiary June 25, 1914. Histories 17504 and 26674.
The criminal record of this person, as furnished by the National Bureau of Criminal Identification, Washington, D. C., is as follows: As Arthur Fisher, arrested, Olean. N. Y., charge, assault first degree (shooting at a police officer in 1906). Arrested March 19, 1904, Bradford, Pa., by post office inspectors for robbing post office at Ellicotville, N. Y.; held for United States grand jury May, 1904; indicted May 16, 1904, at Rochester, N. Y.; found to be insane and on May 29, 1904, transferred to the St. Elizabeth Hospital (Government) for the Insane; admitted May 29, 1904; escaped August 1, 1904; dropped as a patient from their rolls July 1, 1905. Has served a term in prison at Schuylkill County as John Freeman; term expired December, 1909.
Released from Atlanta Penitentiary , expiration of sentence, Nov, 24, 1918, and transportation furnished to Olean, No Y,> ^o£Jo
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES CAMERON.
Aliases: “Johnsonburg Shorty,” Charles J. Perkins, Godfrey Adams.
Description. — Age, about 41 ; height, 5 feet4inches; weight, 135; small build; sandy complexion; good teeth; dark chestnut hair; dark eyes; large scar from acid burn on right forearm; talks through nose and with Scotch accent; one shoulder higher than other; addicted to excessive use of intoxicants.
Bertillon.— 61.3; 81.3; 85.4; 19.7; 16.1; 14.1; 6.3; 26.0; 11.8; 9.0; 46.3.
Sentenced August 30, 1912, at Chelsea, Vt., by State authorities, to serve not less than 5 nor more than 7 years in the Vermont State prison, Windsor, Vt., for burglary of building occupied as a post office at Chelsea, Vt. (safe blown). Cameron’s short term will expire December 19, 1916. He was indicted March 7, 1912, at Burlington, Vt., for burglary of the Williamstown, Vt., post office, August 18, 1911 (safe blown); indicted (thrice) April 3, 1912, at Portland, Me., for burglary of the post offices at Oxford, Gilead, and Bryant Pond, Me., June 13 and 14, and August 9, 1911, respec- tively; indicted twice at Concord, N. H., June 18, 1912, for burglary of the post offices at Twin Mountain and Redstone, N. H., June 17 and September 20, 1911, respec- tively. The six indictments mentioned above are pending against him. Safe blower. History 19513.
Indictment dated March 7> 1912, Burlington, Vt, • for burg- lary of post office at Williamstown, Vt . , was dismissed Dec . 16 , 1916 ,
Released from Vermont State Prison, Windsor, Vt., on
pgL a— ID. 191$^
The two indictments returned against this person at Concord, New Hampshire, June 18, 1912, for burglary of post offices at Red Stone and Twin Mountain, New Hamp- -1 ‘ — pi 1017. n r om
The three indictments returned against this person at Portland, Me., April 3, 1912, for burglary of the post offices at Oxford, Gilead, and Bryant Pond , Me,, were dismissed February 27, 1910,, tn account of lack of evi~ dence' C. B, 915.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WILLIAM DRISCOLL.
Aliases: Tom Darrell, Tom Morris, Albert Ledner, “Ottawa Irish.”
Description. — Age, about 48; height, 5 feet 5 inches; weight, 145; medium build; sallow complexion; poor teeth; red hair; blue eyes; red mustache, drooping; three vaccination scars right arm. Small scar right of small of back; flat-footed; talks slowly with English-Irish accent; addicted to excessive use of intoxicants and tobacco.
Bertillon.— 65.0; 66.0; 89.0; 18.8; 14.6; 12.5; 5.6; 25.0; 11.1; 8.8; 43.8.
Sentenced July 26, 1912, Chelsea, Vt., to serve not less than 5 nor more than 7 years in the Vermont State prison, Windsor, Vt., for burglarizing building used as a post office at Williamstown, Vt. This sentence was imposed by the State authorities. He will be released from the above institution November 14, 1916.
The following indictments are pending against this person: March 7, 1912, Burling- ton, Vt., for burglary of Williamstown, Vt., post office, August 18, 1911 (safe blown); three indictments returned April 3, 1912, Portland, Me., for burglary of the post offices at Oxford, Gilead, and Bryant Pond, Me., June 13 and 14, and August 9, 1911, respec- tively; June 18, 1912, Concord, N. H., for burglary of the Claremont, N. H., post office, September 27, 1910; June 18, 1912, Concord, N. H., for burglary of the Red- stone, N. H., post office; June 18, 1912, Concord, N. H., for burglary of the post office at Jefferson, N. H., July 20, 1911. Safe blower. History 19513.
Re-arrested Nov. 14, 1916, Windsor, Vt . , on az^ctment charging burglary of Williamstown, Vt. , office.
Indictment of Mar. 7, 1912, Burlington, Vt. , charging ^burg- lary of Williamstown, Vt., post office, was dismissed Dec. 12, 1916, and defendant discharged.
The three indictments Returned against this person at Concord, New Hampshire, June 18, 1^12 , for burglary of post offices at Claremont, Red Stone, and Jefferson,
- * j_ o _ _ a — \ 91 i Q1 7 _ f! R . 003
The three indictments returned against this person at Portland, Me,, April 3, 1912, for burglary of the post offices at Oxford, Gilead, and Bryant Pond, Me., were dismissed Feb, 27, 1918, on account of lack of evidence.
C. B. 915 ,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
ARTHUR BURNS.
Aliases: Arthur McAvoy, Arthur Swinbourne, John McKay, Arthur Dowd, Little Arthur.
Description. — Age, about 26; height, 5 feet 6J inches; weight, 140; slender build; complexion fair; light chestnut hair; slate-blue eyes. L. arm: Small irreg. scar at wrist to front and inner; scar ind. of 1.7 obi. outer at 1 below wrist to front and inner. R. arm: Small scar at 2d jt. thumb rear. Face: Small brown mole at 1 above middle r. eyebrow. Scar curved cavity to rear of 1 at edge scalp 5 above outer 1. eyebrow.
Bertillon.— 69.0; 71.0; 90.5; 19.2; 15.5; 14.0; 6.2; 25.3; 11.4; 8.6; 44.9.
Sentenced October 3, 1912, Auburn, N. Y., to serve 3 years in Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of post office at Waddington, N. Y., and upon his release February 2, 1915, he was again arrested for burglary of the Williamstown, Vt., post office, for which latter offense he was sentenced June 4, 1915, at Montpelier, Vt., to serve 3 months in jail at Burlington, Vt. Again arrested September 3, 1915, Bur- lington, Vt., for robbery of Jefferson, N. H., post office, and sentenced December 14, 1915, to serve 1 month in jail at Concord, N. H. Again arrested January 13, 1916, Concord, N. H., for burglary of Bryant Pond, Me., post office, and sentenced March 7, 1916, Portland, Me., to serve 1 year and 1 day in Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. Two indictments returned at Portland, Me., April 3, 1912, are pending against Burns, they charging burglary of the post offices at Gilead and Oxford, Me., June 14 and 13,
_ 1 91 1 . respectively. Safe blower. Historv 19512
Released from prison Dec, 25, 1916, expiration of sentence. Transportation furnished to Portland, Maine.
The two indictments returned against this ap0st
Portland, Me., April 5, 1912, for burgiary of the^po^ offices at Oxford, and Gilead, Me., were 27, 1918, on account of lack of evidence. C. B. ^ •
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRANK NOLAN.
Aliases: Frank Kline, “ Sport Jones,” F. W. Kline.
Description. — 'Age, 38; height, 5 feet 7f inches; weight, 136; slender build; florid com- plexion; light chestnut hair; pale-blue eyes; small oval scar at 1\" abv. 1. wrist, frt. ; sc. ind. of l\" vt. at 2Y/ bel. r. elb., frt.; small blue sc. just in frt. r. tragus; ind. white sc. %" oblq. to rear at l\" to rear outer r. brow; hair thin on top; large scar on r. shoulder blade.
Bertillon.— 72.0; 79.0; 93.0; 18.8; 14.9; 13.8; 6.5; 26.5; 11.8; 9.4; 47.1.
Sentenced September 16, 1916, Danville, 111., to serve 15 years in the Federal penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and to pay a fine of $4,000, for b urglarizing the post offices at Texas City, New Burnside, Bloomfield, Dongola, and Jonesboro, 111., during 1915, the safes therein having been blown. There is pending against him an indict- ment returned in the State court at Vienna, 111., March 28, 1916, for robbery of the store in which the Bloomfield, 111., post office is located. He is known to have served two previous prison terms, one in Tennessee and one in Mississippi, for safe blowing, one of the terms having been for 10 years. History 28064.
Released, from. Leavenworth , Kansas, penitent iary May 23, 1919, on trait of habeas corpus* CB 928.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JACK DENVER.
Aliases: Max Fritz, Max Fritsch.
Description.— Age, 37; height, 5 feet 6* inches; weight, 158; medium build; dark com- plexion; dark chestnut (gray) hair; scar of l\" x l\" at l\'' abv. 1. wrist, rear; sev- eral oval scars at and below r. elb. rear. Sc. of vt. at in. half 1. brow; sc. of oblq. to left at bel. middle of mouth; sc. curv. with cav. bel. of at abv. outer 1. brow; pit sc. at l\" bel. outer 1. eye; numerous pit scars on face and back of neck from skin eruptions.
Bertillon.—6 8.5; 68.0; 92.0; 18.1; 15.9; 14.2; 6.6; 26.2; 11.1; 8.5; 44.6.
Sentenced September 16, 1915, at Danville, 111., to serve 15 years in the Federal penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and to pay a fine of $4,000, for burglarizing the post offices at Texas City, New Burnside, Bloomfield, Dongola, and Jonesboro, 111. The safes in each case were blown. This person reported to be a professional safe blower. There, is pending against him an indictment returned in the State court at Vienna, 111., March 28, 1916, for robbery of store in which the Bloomfield, 111., post office is located, March 11, 1915. It is also believed that he is identical with one Max Fritz, who was indicted March 11, 1914, at Danville, 111., for burglary of the post offices at Sheldon, Rossville, and Alvin, 111., during 1913, which indictment is out- standing. Histories 28064 and 25089.
Advice received March 4,1919, that Denver was released through Habeas Corpus on Fehe 10,1919, from Leavenworth penitentiary,, C*B„926o
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE OAKS.
Alias: “Slim.”
Description. — Age, 26; height, 6 feet ^inch; weight, 160; slender build; medium fair complexion; chestnut hair; brown mole at 2\" bel. r. elb., frt. and outer; scar ind. of oblq. to frt. at 1\" to rear r. angle of mouth; brows united; left eye divergent.
Bertillon.— 84.0; 85.0; 95.5; 19.4; 14.1; 12.8; 6.6; 28.7; 12.0; 9.7; 48.8.
Sentenced September 17, 1915, Danville, 111., to serve three years in the Federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post offices at Texas City, New Burnside, Bloomfield, Dongola, and Jonesboro, 111., during 1915, wherein the safes were blown. A specialty of this man was “spotting” or locating post offices to be robbed by his accomplices. There is pending against him an indictment re- turned in the State court at Vienna, 111., March 28, 1916, charging robbery of the store in which the Bloomfield, 111., post office is located. History 28064.
Released from penitent iary , Leavenworth, Kansas, on expiration of sentence, January 11, 1S18 , and fur- nished transportation to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
From advice recently received in the department , it appears State authorities will not press at the pre- sent time State indictment outstanding against Oaks at Vienna, Illinois. C. B. 908.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE ESTERBROOK.
Aliases: James Kirk, George Murphy.
Description. — Age, 18; height, 5 feet 9 inches; weight, 147; medium build; medium
fair complexir vt. on 1. thui index, frt. an< at'f" bel. r. h;
Bertillon.- — '
Sentenced ‘ penitentiary, post offices at during 1915, tl
+1,
Under name FEA.UK v/AYNE , -’el eased on Jan, 18,1922 v iron ‘’.he U ,3 - Penitentiary at Atlanta ,GaH , on e. Iran i.*-n of sentence and transportation furnished to Atlanta, Ga.
CB 946
him an indictment returned in the State court at V lenna, in., iviarcn ^o, uiu, robbery of the store in which the Bloomfield, 111., post office is located, the offense being committed March 11, 1915. History 28064.
Released on writ of habeas corpus, April 18, 1919, from Leavenworth, Kans. Penitentiary. C.B.927.
Unde i the name of Frank Wayne , arrested March 26, 1920 , snow, Mies,, for bu'glary of the post office ( s a ;; a u .1 o wn ) at Ind ian oia , Miss* C B 934.
Under the name of Frank Jayne , indicted June 9~ 1920, at Oxford, Miss., for burglary of post of i ice at Ind ian o la., Miss,, pleaded guilty and sentenced June 9, 1920, to serve two years in the Atlanta, Ga, , Penitentiary and fined £>3.00 and costs* 03936,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOSEPH PULASKI.
Aliases: Joseph Patterson, Big Joe, Halligan Joe, James Patton, Joseph Pewlaski, Houligan Joe, Joseph fierce, J. Pattin, Joseph Folaski.
Description— Age, about 46; height, 5 feet I0f inches; weight, 176; medium build; medium dark complexion; good teeth; brown hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Mole under left eye, mole left cheek, both arms tattooed.
Sentenced March 16, 1915, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 3 years at hard labor in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., for burglary of the post office at Allendale, N. J., April 20, 1914 (safe blown). This party was also indicted at Trenton, N. J., February 2, 1915, for burglary of the post offices at Hawthorne and franklin, N. J., which indictments were subsequently dismissed. History 25490.
Arrested May 26. 1921, Parkersburg, J . Va. 3 under name of J amt-s Powers, for con vpira''- to rob Graft, cn L Cincinnati F.Pu Tom.n i, near ‘Jest Union Va. Arrested by utate authorities on April 23, 1921, ao Almas, J , Va >4u f f tigett of an automobile L non so- breaking. In dieted by State authorities on Aug. 2, 1921, at Jest Union, J . V a,
CB 943 *
Under name of James Powers, convicted and sentenced Dec, 3, 1921, by State authorities to serve five years in the Penitentiary at Moundsville , Jest Virginia, on the State indictment returned Aug, 2, 1921. CB 945,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS E. MURRAY.
fg Aliases: John Mack, Thomas E. Connell, Michigan Shorty.
TV - * -1 J «« 1 • T . g f- -+, "1 i 1 i/>o. ™ .
Indictment returned on Feb, C ,1923, at l\al- oiyh, North Carolina, for theft of auto u~ed in' connection with rettery cf P.C. , Oxford ,N,C •
. o . CD ^4rS
Secgm^as N. ,i.. for burglary of tire post omce at Anmuaic,
Adv “* ~"1 |
Feb: ,
the Sentence'’ Dec. 21, 1123, cn Deeket,f4343
awai tc srve 15 yrs. in pen at Atlanta ,Ga.
to se CD 552
$l,00u tor ourgiary oi tne post omce at numuic, Wujm M
25490 and 14496. Safe blower. A
Arrested, under name of JOHN LIURRAY, June 3,
1930, Brooklyn, N . Y. , for conspiracy to burglar- ize the post office at Oxford, N. G. Indicted June 9^ 1920, Fvaleigh, N, C, CB 9$ 3,
Arrested July 25,1922, a* Memphis, Ter
— a— ft - \ f 1 fiv'd Kl rWTTiP Of
Indictment returned at Raleigh, N. C, , on June 9,1920, covering charge o f conspiracy to burglarize P.0,, Oxford, N. C. , amended at Raleigh ', H. 0. , on Nov. 23, 1922, so as to include conspiracy, breaking into & larceny from P.O., Oxford, N.C., Docket No. 4340. CB 940
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
edward McCarthy.
Alias: Ned.
Description.-— Age about 60; height, 5 feet 5^ inches; weight, 135; small, slim build; dark medium complexion; fair teeth; dark hair, mixed with gray; blue eyes; promi- nent pointed nose; ball chin; sharp face.
Peculiar marks , etc. — I. 4 vac. scars upper arm. Third joint index broken and strained; scar at index middle joint out. Blue tattoo at wrist front; blue tattoo anchor and heart; blue tattoo initials E. Me. III. Brown mole at 3 front left ear; eyes sunken; cheeks pinched.
Bertillon.— 60.6; 60.7; 80.1; 19.5; 15.8; 13.9; 7.8; 25.6; 11.1; 8.8; 44.5.
Sentenced December 19, 1911, Concord, N. H., to serve 5 years in the Federal peni- tentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $1,000 for burglary of the post office at Warren, N. H., April 21, 1911. Released August 26, 1915, on expiration of sentence. The above fine was suspended. It is reported that in 1900 this person (with others) robbed a bank at Danville, Canada, for which offense he was sentenced to serve 10 years in St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary, Quebec, Canada, and served his sentence. Safe blower. History 20127.
Advice of Dec. 21, 1916, states Edward McCarthy was mur- dered at Montreal, Canada, November 9, 1915.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES W. CLARK.
Aliases: Charles Everett, Jed Prouty, Three L Red, Lowell Red.
Description. — Age about 63; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 140; medium build; florid complexion; one tooth missing; gray hair; blue eyes; full face.
Peculiar marks, etc.— Large acid scars both arms. II. Tat. rep. child with wings. III. Small pit scar over left eye; red nose. VI. Cut scar on left knee; round cut scar left shin, inner, below knee.
Bertillon.— 70.0; 60.7; 80.7; 18.9; 15.5; 13.9; 7.0; 25.6; 11.4; 8.7; 45.0. The above picture was taken about 5 years ago.
Sentenced December 19, 1911, at Concord, N. H., to serve 5 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $1,000 (fine suspended), for burglary of the post office at Warren, N. II., April 21, 1911. He was released from the peniten- tiary August 26, 1915, on expiration of sentence. He was previously sentenced Janu- ary 18, 1901, at Watertown, N. Y., to serve 10 years in prison, Auburn, N. Y., for burglary of the post office at Woodville, N. Y., and he was released from the Auburn prison August 10, 1907. Safe blower. Histories 1976 and 20127.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
ANGUS HENDERSON.
Description. — Age, about 24; height, 5 feet 5f inches; weight, 144; slim build; pale complexion, chestnut hair; poor teeth.
Peculiar marks, etc. — I. Vac. sc. of 2.5 x 2.8 at 15.0 abv. elb. jt. out. Pit sc. of 6/10 x 6/10 at 7.5 abv. elb. jt. outer. Faint scratch of 4.0 rect. vert, back of left hand. II. Pit sc. of 6/10 x 8/10 at 10.5 abv. wr. jt. rear. Wart on knuckle and 2nd jt. of little finger rt. hand; small wart on knuckle jt. index finger.
Bertillon. — 63.4; 67.0; 86.9; 18.8; 14.8; 13.0; 6.2; 24.9; 11.0; 8.8; 43.7.
Sentenced December 8, 1911, at Portland Me., to serve 4 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Newport, Me., November 14, 1911. He was released from the penitentiary January 17, 1915, on expiration of sentence. History 20175.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
LOUIS GERIOUX.
Aliases: Pee Wee Gerioux, Louis Giroux.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 31 inches; weight, 143; medium build; very dark brown hair; dark complexion; poor teeth; brown eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — -I. Vac. sc. of 3.6 x 3.8 at 12.5 abv. elb. jt. outer. Shield in red & blue of 2.3 x 3.2 at 3.5 abv. wrist jt. rear. II. Tattoo cross — A. Y. — P. G. in blue at 4.0 abv. wrist jt. rear. Nails on both hands chewed off very close.
Bertillon.— 58.1; 62.0; 85.7; 18.9; 16.0; 14.1; 6.2; 24.2; 10.4; 8.1; 42.9.
Sentenced December 8, 1911, at Portland, Me., to serve 5 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Newport, Me., November 14, 1911. He was released from the penitentiary August 27, 1915, on expiration of senl
Under the name of L0UI3 N. GIROUX, arrested on Oct. 8, 1921, at Augusta, Maine, for breaking into post office at Oakland, Maine, and steal- ing and rifling mail. CB 944.
Under the name of LOUIS N. GIROUX, indicted Dec. 15, 1921, Portland, Me., for breaking into post office at Oakland, Maine, and stealing and rifling mail. Pleaded guilty and sentenced Dec. 15, 1921, to serve eighteen months in the U.S. Penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. CB 9^5.
Died on August 26,1922, while serving an eighteen (10) months term in U.S, Pen. Atlanta, Georgia. 03 947
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN GILE.
Aliases: Frank Wilson, Lawrence Johnny.
Description —Age, about 28; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 150; medium build; florid complexion; brown hair; gray eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — -Bone in left elbow taken out. scar between eyebrows. Tattoo inner right forearm sailor boy’s head. Back right hand, anchor.
Bertillon. — 68.1; 93.5; 19.9; 15.2; 13.8; 6.0; 26.9; 11.7; 9.1;
Arrested March 1, 1910, at Washington, D. C., for having in his possession stolen postage stamps; he was discharged on account of insufficient evidence, March 17, 1910. He was again arrested November 26, 1915, at Cincinnati, Ohio, for burglary of the post office at Erlanger, Ky., November 25, 1915 (safe blown), for which offense he was sentenced December 15, 1915, at Catlettsburg, Ky., to serve 3 years in the peniten- tiary at Moundsville, W. Ya. Safe blower. Histories 17128 and 29126.
Released from the penitentiary on expiration of sen- tence* April 20, 1918, and furnished transportation to Catlettsburg, Kentucky* C. B. 914,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
DAVID FOLEY.
Aliases: Dave Foley, John Connor, John Connors.
Description. — Age, about 45; height, 5 feet 5 inches; weight, 150; medium build; dark complexion; dark-brown hair; light-brown eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc.— Vac. left. Burn from left elbow to wrist. Cut right upper lip. 4 inch crescent scar left top crown.
Bertillon. — 64.8; 69.0; 89.2; 20.1; 15.7; 14.3; 6.2; 25.7; 11.4; 8.8; 45.3.
Under the name of John Connor he was sentenced May 6, 1911, at Macon, Ga., to serve 5 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and fined $1,000, for bur- glary of the post office at Seville, Ga., February 3, 1911. Released from the peniten- tiary February 20, 1915. Under the name of David Foley he was sentenced Decem- ber 15, 1915, at Catlettsburg, Ky., to serve 5 years in the penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va., for burglary of the post office at Erlanger, Ky., November 25, 1915, when the safe therein was blown. Histories 18794 and 29126.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HENRY DEGLER.
Aliases: Henry Davis, Henry Joseph Degler, Henry Dunn, Henry Deglar.
Description. — Age, about 39; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 163; medium build; dark complexion; dark-chestnut hair (mixed gray); medium slate eyes; smooth face.
Peculiar marks, etc. — -I. Faded tattoos at from post ring I and dots at T and I. II. Faded tattoo at from post and ant. tip of I sit. amp.
Bertillon.— 70.0; 75.0; 90.4; 18.4; 15.1; 13.7; 6)9; 26.3; 11.7; 9.0; 46.5.
Sentenced December 15, 1914, by the State authorities at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., to serve 3 years and 9 months at hard labor in Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N. Y., for bur- glary of the post office at Amenia, N. Y., July 15, 1914 (safe blown).
This person is also under indictment at Trenton, N. J., indictment dated January 22, 1907, charging burglary of the post office at Lambertville, N. J., December 3, 1906.
An indictment returned at Newark, N. J., June 11, 1913, for attempted burglary of the post office at Chester, N. J., February 10, 1912, is also pending against him. He was sentenced December 3, 1900, at Riverhead, N. Y., by the State authorities, to serve 3 years in Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N. Y., for robbing a safe in the railroad station at Islip, N. Y. He was also indicted February 8, 1900, at Trenton, N. J., for burglary of the post office at Rockaway, N. J., February, 1899, which indictment, it appears, is pending. Safe blower. ^Histories 258jQV 99cqq hqq^ to acl cne
Sentenced Sept. 17, 1917, Trenton, New Jersey, to serve six months in the Essex County jail, Caldwell, Hew Jersey, for burglary of the post office at Chester, Hew Jersey, February 10, 1912 « C. B, 900 »
Advice of January lh , 1918, received in the department is to the effect that it is not contemplated to prose- cute this man at th y expiration of present sentence (see criminal bulletin No. 900) on the indictments out- standing against him for the burglary of the post of- fice at Rockaway, New Jersey, in February, 1899, and robbery of the Lambertville, New Jersey, post office December 3, 1906* C» B. 907.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JERRY ALLEN.
Aliases: Thomas Davis, James Ryan, Gypsie Blackie, Thomas Robinson, Alfred Frider, George Black, A. Frieder, Jos. Ryan.
Description. — Age, about 45; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 150; medium build; medium dark complexion; dark-brown hair; maroon eyes; flat nose; pointed chin; flat face.
Peculiar marks , etc. — 'Features flat; scar cut first phal. left thumb; small cut first phal. second right finger front; faint scar cut center of forehead.
Bertillon.— 70.0; 81.0; 91.0; 18.4; 14.7; 6.1; 26.0; 11.8; 9.5; 47.3.
Sentenced May 5, 1913, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 3 years in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., for burglary of the post office at Shiloh, N. J., March 11, 1913 (safe blown). On expiration of the above sentence he was rearrested on two indict- ments charging burglary of the post offices at Bellemead and Chester, N. J., December 18, 1911, and February 10, 1912, respectively, and was sentenced September 20, 1915, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 1 year and 1 day in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., for the Bellemead, N. J., post-office burglary, sentence having been suspended on the indictment charging burglary of the Chester, N. J., post office. It is reported to this department of Jerry Allen that —
“He is a yegg burglar, known as Thomas Davis, aliases James Ryan, George Black, Gypsy Blackie, Thomas Robinson, and Albert Frider. He was arrested May 4, 1909, Philadelphia, Pa., on a charge of suspicion, and on May 12, 1909, was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment in the house of correction, Holmesburg, Pa., by Judge Scott. On October 2, 1898, he was arrested at Albany, N. Y., for grand larceny and given 5 years in the Elmira Reformatory; on February 9, 1901, he was transferred to the East New York Reformatory. On July 25, 1903, he was arrested in New York City for robbery at Providence, R. I., and on October 15, 1903, was sentenced to 6 months in the Providence, R. I., Penitentiary, from which he escaped November 25, 1903. Early in February, 1911, he was arrested in Camden, N. J., under the name of George Black, together with eight others, and committed to the Camden County Jail for 30 days on a charge of disorderly conduct, pending an investigation. At that time a detainer was lodged against him by Chief of Police Donaghy, of Ardmore, Pa., charged with the murder of Peter Champion. This case, however, was dismissed.” His- tory 22823.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
RICHARD FLYNN.
Aliases: Elizabeth Whitey, Richard Wilson, Frank Wilson, Elizabeth Whitie, Richard Wilson, Frank White.
Description. — Age, about 45; height, 5 feet 8f inches; weight, 181; stout build; ruddy complexion; blond hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc.— Right: Large Statue of Liberty upper arm; large coat of arms top forearm, initials 0. F. R.; wreath, woman’s leg inside forearm. Left: Girl in tights riding eagle, top upper arm; large weeping willow; sailor top forearm; horse’s head in horseshoe back forearm.
Bertillon.— 74.7; 76.0; 94.2; 19.2; 15.8; 14.4; 7.0; 27.1; 11.3; 8.6; 45.8.
Arrested April 15, 1913, Philadelphia, Pa., for burglary of the post office at Shiloh, N. J., March 11, 1913 (safe blown). Acquitted on this charge October 21, 1913, Tren- ton, N. J. However, he was sentenced March 16, 1914, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 4 years in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., for burglary of the post office at Bellemead, N. J., December 18, 1911. History 22823.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS W. MOORE.
Aliases: Cork Slim, Hugh Lane, John Doe, Howard, George Snyder.
Description. — Age, about 55; height, 5 feet -9J inches; weight, 149; slender build; sallow complexion; bad teeth; dark chestnut hair, mixed with gray; brown eyes; receding chin.
Peculiar marks , etc. — I. 2 vac. scars L. upper. Blue tattoo spread eagle; revenue- cutter flag above head 9.5 x 8, at 15.5 abv. wrist joint, in. Dim blue tattoo anchor 5.0 x 4.0 to right of eagle exter. Blue and red tattoo lady head in horseshoe. “Good Luck ” on bar of shoe 7.5 x 6.0 at 6.3 abv. wrist jt. post.
Bertillon— 76.5; 80.0; 93.2; 19.5; 14.8; 13.0; 6.2; 26.2; 11.7; 9.3; 46.8.
Arrested December 18, 1915, at Tyrone, Pa., for burglary of the post office at Glyn- don, Md., November 30, 1915; this case was dismissed, and he was delivered to the State authorities at Altoona, Pa., December 21, 1915, on the charge of burglary at Everett, Pa., December 17, 1915, for which offense he was sentenced January 19, 1916, by the State authorities at Bedford, Pa., to serve a term of not more than 6 nor less than 4 years in the Western Penitentiary, Pittsburgh, Pa., and to pay a fine of $50 and costs. This person was previously sentenced January 28, 1901, at Cumberland, Md., to serve 21 years in the Maryland Penitentiary, Baltimore, Md., for robbery of the German Savings Bank at Cumberland, Md.; he was released from imprisonment September 29, 1914. Safe blower. Histories 1983 and 29317.
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Under the name of HUGH LANE, indicted Nov. 9,1920, at Pittsburgh, Pa,, for burglary of the post office at Frederick! own , Pa, docket No. 2, Convicted and i sentenced Nov, 13, 1920, to serve four years in the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga, , and to
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN P. POWELL.
Description.- — Negro; age, about 30; height, 5 feet 6| inches; weight, 158; medium build; chocolate colored; three teeth out; black hair; maroon eyes; receding chin.
Peculiar marks , etc. — L. arm: Small raised scar at 5 below elbow, rear and outer. R. arm: Scar ind. of 5 obi. outer at and below wrist, rear and inner. Face: Scar of 5 obi. to front at 2.5 to rear r. angle of mouth. Scar ind. of 1.5 hor. at 2 to rear and below 1. angle of mouth. Scar, of 1 vert, in inner half 1. evebrow.
Bertillon— 69.0; 81.0: 86.5; 19.8; 14.4; 14.1; 5.2; 27.0; 11.9; 9.2; 48.4.
Indicted March 24, 1915, Birmingham, Ala., for burglary of the post offices at Sed- don, Pell City, and Coal City, Ala., August 9, July 21, and September 9, 1914, respec- tively, theft of money order forms, and forging a stolen money order. He was sen- tenced May 4, 1915, at Anniston, Ala., to serve 5 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for the Seddon, Ala., post-office burglary, the other counts against him having been dismissed. He has been indicted in the State court at Pell City, Ala., for robbing the store in which the Coal City, Ala., post office is located. History 26217.
Dischargee1, from Atlanta Penitentiary on expira- tion of sentence Jan* 11 9 1919 , and transporta- tion furnished to Pell City9 xxla 0 C«>B0925c
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
EDGAR KING.
Description. — Negro; age, about 40; height, 5 feet 8f inches; weight, 122; medium slender build; chocolate complexion; upper teeth plated; black hair; maroon eyes; prominent chin.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Scar of 5 obi. outer on base 1. thumb front. Left thumb nail deformed. Scar of 1 obi. slightly outer at 1st joint of r. thumb rear. Scar ind. of 2 obi. slightly to rear at 6 to front of r. tragus. Small black mole at 2 below slightly to rear r. angle of mouth.
Bertillon. — 74.5; 86.0; 89.5; 19.3; 15.3; 14.0; 5.2; 26.5; 12.0; 9.3; 50.1.
Indicted March 24, 1915, at Birmingham, Ala., for burglary of the post offices at Seddon, Pell City, and Coal City, Ala., August 9, July 21, and September 9, 1914, respectively. He was sentenced August 4, 1915, at Gadsden, Ala., to serve 4 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the Coal City, Ala., post office, the charges against him for burglarizing the post offices at Seddon and Pell City, Ala., having been dismissed. History 26217.
Released from Atlanta Penitentiary , on expiration of sentence, Oct. 7, 1918, and transportation fur- nished to Mussel Shoals, Ala. C. B* 922.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HENRY E. HAMILTON.
Aliases: William Keegan, William Kane, John Lester, Harry Williams, Charles Kelly, Charles White, Frank Boyle, H. D. Waters.
Description— Age, about 34; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 132; medium build; florid complexion; light brown hair; light blue eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Small scar below outer corner right side of mouth.
Bertillon. — 67.0; 72.0;. 88.2; 19.5; 15.1; 13.9; 6.8; 25.8; 11.4; 8.7; 44.7.
Sentenced February 15, 1916, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 5 years in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., at hard labor, for burglary of the post office at Penns Grove, N. J., January 8, 1916. It is reported that this man has a criminal record extending as far back as April, 1898, since which time he has been arrested at least 22 times for various offenses, such as disorderly conduct, grand larceny, pickpocket, assault and robbery, etc., and that he served several terms in prison. Safe blower. History 29380.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRANK STEBBINS.
Aliases: Morris Schaeffer, Morris Goldstein, Robert Stahl, Morris Schaefer.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 8f inches; weight, 135; slim build; dark complexion; black hair; brown eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Sin. scar top head; chest bones prominent from injury.
Bertillon. — 74.1; 77.0; 93.0; 18.8; 15.2; 12.5; 6.6; 26.3; 12.3; 9.1; 47.3.
Sentenced February 15, 1916, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 5 years in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., at hard labor, for burglary of the post office at Penns Grove, N. J., January 8, 1916. On March 18, 1916, he was transferred to the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. His criminal record is reported to be as follows:
As Morris Schaefer, arrested February 6, 1911, at Brooklyn, N. Y., for grand larceny, for which offense he was sentenced to the Elmira Reformatory.
As Morris Goldstein, arrested at New York, N. Y., May 14, 1913, for burglary, and sentenced to Sing Sing Prison, 2 years and 6 months.
As Robert Stahl, arrested December 15, 1915, at Brooklyn, N. Y., in compare several other yeggs; delivered to United States marshal, and released o^’ cient evidence. Safe blower. History 29380. ^
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Indictment returned on March 6,1922 New York City, M.Y. CB ^46
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES COLLINS.
Aliases: Charles Ross, Charles Starr, Charles Murphy, Charles Stone, Charles Stahl, Edward Ross.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 125; slim build; dark complexion; brown hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Slight scar left eyebrow. Scar back of neck. Mole left cheek bone.
Bertillon.— 66.0; 63.0; 87.6; 19.3; 14.7; 11.7; 6.3; 23.9; 10.9; 8.5; 43.9.
Sentenced February 15, 1916, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 5 years in the New Jersey State prison, Trenton, N. J., at hard labor, for burglary of the post office at Penns Grove, N. J., January 8, 1916. On March 18, 1916, he was transferred to the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga.
His criminal record is reported to be as follows: February 7, 1904, arrested at Indianapolis, Ind., as Edward Ross, charge, larceny; sentenced to Indiana Reforma- tory, 1 to 3 years. September 3, 1909, arrested at New York, N. Y., as Charles Mur- phy, charge, grand larceny; sentenced to penitentiary, 1 year. March 29, 1912, ar- rested at New York, N. Y., as Charles Ross, charge, grand larceny and robbery; sen- tenced to Sing Sing Prison, 4 years 9 months. December 15, 1915, arrested at Brook- lyn, N. Y., in company with several other “yeggs;” delivered to United States marshal, and released owing to insufficient evidence. Safe blower. History 29380
Released on c ci . 8, 1919, fron the A+lan+a, Ga. , Penitentiary on ex:oira+ion of sentence,' and trans- portation furnished + * Chicago, 111. C~j 931.
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN MAYO.
Alias: John Murphy.
Description. — Age, about 42; height, 5 feet 6^ inches; weight, 140; medium build; dark complexion; dark-brown hair; light-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — II. At forearm, inner rising sun, letters J. M. III. Shot above left eyebrow. Small scar left side nose.
Bertillon. — 6S.2; 73.0; 88.8; 20.2; 15.6; 13.2; 6.8; 25.8; 11.1; 8.5; 45.2.
Sentenced February 15, 1916, at Trenton, N. J., to serve 2 years in the New Jer- sey State penitentiary, Trenton, N. J., at hard labor, for burglary of the post office at Penns Grove, N. J., January 8, 1916. Safe blower. History 29380.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
v THOMAS KEELEY.
Aliases: James Clark, John Davis, William Peters, William M. Peters, William P. Richardson, Peter Parker, Michael Boyle, Peter Kelly, Peter M. Boyle, Pete the Dude, Pete.
Description. — Age, about 48; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 144; medium build; medium dark complexion; good teeth; dark-brown hair (gray); steel-gray eyes; large and flat nose; pointed chin; full face.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Cut scar left eye; scar left chin; back of left ear gone; cut scar right side of face; cut scar center of forehead; left arm, ink marks; ballet girl on bali, right hand pointed to star. The above picture was taken about 5 years ago.
Arrested by the State authorities at Lowell, Mass., February 24, 1911, on sus- picion of burglarizing post offices. He could not be connected with any post-office burglaries, and w*as sentenced by the State authorities, Lowell, Mass., March 13, 1911, to serve 5 months in the house of correction at Cambridge, Mass., for vagrancy. Upon his release from the above institution he was taken into custody by the Federal authorities August 8, 1911, on two indictments returned against him at Portsmouth, N. II., May 2, 1911, charging burglary of the post offices at Reeds Ferry, N. H., Feb- ruary 10, i911 (safe blown), and Canobie Lake, N. H., January 27, 1911, for which offenses he was sentenced September 27, 1911, at Portsmouth, N. H., to serve 7 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $2,000. Infor- mation received in the department shows that, this man served five previous prison sentences for burglary, larceny, etc. Safe blower. History 18914.
Released from prison Nov. 23, 1916. on expiration of sen- tence, and transportation furnished to Portsmouth, N. H.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE HOWARD.
Aliases: Detroit Goldie, Joseph Denman, James Harris, “Tony” Miller, Joseph Schwartz, Joseph Swartz.
Description. — Age, about 39 or 40; height, 5 feet 4| inches; weight, 155; stocky build; dark complexion; good teeth; dark hair; brown eyes; large nose; round chin; full face.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Right forearm, ink marks. Spread-eagle and diamond.
Sentenced January 31, 1907, at Grand Rapids, Mich., to serve 3 years in the House of Correction, Detroit, Mich., for burglary of the post office at Alba, Mich., August 15, 1905. Arrested February 24, 1911, Lowell, Mass., by the State authorities on suspicion of burglarizing post offices; however, he was sentenced March 13, 1911, at Lowell, Mass., by the State authorities, to serve 5 months in the House of Correction, Cambridge, Mass., for vagrancy. He was arrested August 8, 1911, upon his release from the institution mentioned, on two indictments returned at Portsmouth, N. H., May 2, 1911, charging burglary of the post offices at Reeds Ferry, N. H. (safe blown), February 10, 1911, and Canobie Lake, N. H., January 27, 1911, for which offenses he was sentenced September 27, 1911, at Portsmouth, N. H., to serve 7 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $2,000. There are pending against this person two indictments returned June 18, 1912, at Concord, N. H., charg- ing burglary of the post offices at Claremont and Haverhill, N. H., during 1910. Safe blower. Histories 10373 and 13914
Released from prison Nov. 23, 1916, on expiration of sen- tence, and furnished transpoi Latioti to Detroit., Mich.
Indictment returned against this person at Concord,
New Hampshire, June 18, 1912, for burglary of the post office at Claremont, New Hampshire, dismissed Septem- ber 21, 1917 • C. B. 903.
Indictment returned against this person at Concord, New Hampshire, June 18, 1912, for burglary of the post of- fice at Haverhill, New Hampshire, during 1910, was dis- missed September 21, 1917. C. B. 909.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JACOB FRYER.
Alias: Harry Kramer.
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 142; slim build; ruddy complexion; good teeth; dark brown hair; brown eyes; prominent nose; thin face.
Peculiar marlcs. — Scar over left eye and eyebrows; scar left side of face close to mouth; one gold tooth to right and left of two center teeth upper. Right arm tat- tooed snake in blue and red. Left arm tattooed Indian maiden, short skirts, bow and arrows, red and blue. Scar caused by bullet wound left side near groin and in rear of groin, caused by operation in removing bullets.
Sentenced December 21, 1914, Philadelphia, Pa., to serve 5 years in the Eastern Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pa., for burglarizing the post offices at Stetlersville, Wescosville, Vera Cruz, Hatfield, Sellersville, Center Valley, and Fullerton, Pa., during 1914. He was sentenced December 7, 1914, by the State authorities at Allen- town, Pa., to serve 45 years in the Lehigh County Jail at that place for robbing stores, hotels, railroad stations, etc. He was not required to serve this latter sentence, but was turned over to the Federal authorities, and sentenced at Philadelphia, Pa., as above. After his present term expires the State authorities will assume jurisdiction of the defendant, it is reported. Historv 26597.
Released from the Atlanta, Georgia, penitentiary, on ex- piration of sentence, August 27, 1918, and furnished transportation to Allentown, Pennsylvania* C. 3,920.
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES CLIFFORD.
Aliases: Jim Cliff, Cliff, Bottles, Frank Hayden, John Blair, Arthur Cliff.
Description. — Age, 28; height, 6 feet 1 inch; weight, 166; slender build; medium fair complexion; several teeth out; light chestnut hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — I. Vac. sc. 4 x 2 14 ab. elb. outer. Sc. 1^ x \ 16 ab. wrist outer. II. Fresh burn scar wrist rear; small blue dot 1st jt. of thumb rear. III. Fresh cut 1| irreg. 1 bel. root on ridge of nose L. side.
Bertillon.— 82.9; 91.0; 95.8; 19.3; 15.9; 14.5; 7.6; 29.1; 12.0; 9.3; 49.4.
This person was indicted June 5, 1913, at St. Louis, Mo. (in the Federal courts), for burglary of Station 50 of the St. Louis, Mo., post office, February 17, 1913, when the safe was blown. At the time this indictment was returned he was serving a term of two years in the Missouri State penitentiary, Jefferson City, Mo., on a State charge. He was rearrested February 16, 1915, at St. Louis, Mo., by the Federal authorities, to answer to the indictment pending against him, which was later stricken from the docket with leave to reinstate. He was rearrested by the State authorities April 15, 1915, St. Louis, Mo., for assaulting and attempting to kill a deputy sheriff at Wellston, Mo., February 27, 1913, for which offense he was sentenced October 20, 1915, at Clay- ton, Mo., to serve 5 years in the Missouri State penitentiary, Jefferson City, Mo. It is reported that he is under indictment at Clayton, Mo., for attempting to kill two detectives. Safe blower. History 22909.
Advice received that James Clifford was released Nov. 5, 1918, under commutation of sentence v from Mo* State Penitentiary c Co Bo 922 0
Arrested July 22,1921, at Sioux Fells,
S.Dako, under indictment returned Oct ,19,
1921, at Jefferson City, Me. (#3 569), and sentenced Feb. 16,1922 to 25 yr*# i « Pen at Leavenworth , Kansas . Also indicted Oct. ,11,1923 at Lincoln, Nebraska, ($1050) for theft of xnai] pouch. CB 952
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HARRY LEWIS.
Allas: Harry McGowan.
Description. — Age about 40; height, 5 feet 8J inches; weight, 154; medium bu’I - ; fair complexion; light-chestnut hair; light-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — I. 3 large oval scs. of burns bel. 1. elbow outer. III. Sc. of hor. under point of chin; sm. freckled mole at M. line at l\" abv. root; small mole at 2" frt. of 1. lobe. Sm. pit sc. 1\" bel. 1. lobe.
Bertillon.— 73.5; 73.0; 94.5; 19.2; 15.5; 14.0; 6.2; 26.7; 11.7; 8.7; 45.8.
Sentenced May 15, 1915, at Des Moines, Iowa, to serve 2 years in the Federal peni- tentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Huxley, Iowa, January 14, 1915. Prior to the above offense he was sentenced to serve a term of 5 years in the San Quentin, Cal., penitentiary, sentence having been imposed by the State authori- ties July 19, 1909, for robbing a store at Novato, Cal. Safe blower. History 27258.
Released from prison Dec . 22
and transportation furnished
1916 , expiration of sen ten c to San Francisco > Calif *
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59
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES WILSON.
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Released, under the name of John Anderson, from the Atlanta, G a* , Penitentiary, on expiration of sent- ence, on Mar* 14, 1920, and transportation furnished to Hillsboro, Texas* CB 934.
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Bertillon.—' 72.0; 55.0; 90.8; 20.1; 15.2; 13.9; 6.4; 26.3; 11.1; 8.8; 46.8.
Sentenced May 6, 1911, at Macon, Ga., to serve 5 years in the Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $1,000, for burglary of the post office at Seville, Ga., February 3, 1911. He was released from the penitentiary February 20, 1915, on ex- piration of sentence. He was again arrested January 25, 1916, at Abbeville, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Corinth, Ky., October 12, 1915, for which offense he was sentenced March 17, 1916, at Frankfort, Ky., to serve 12 months in the county jail at Winchester, Ky. Safe blower. Histories 18794 and 29579.
SENTENCED under the name of John Anderson, at Coving- ton, Kentucky, April 2, 1918, to serve two years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Georgia, for having burglarized the post office at Harlan, Ken- tucky, on March 19, 1917. C. B. 913.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
NORMAN SMITH.
Description. — Age, about 24; height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, 150; medium build; dark complexion; small teeth; brown hair; gray eyes; prominent nose; full face.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Fair skin, scar on left leg, outside, between knee and ankle. Wears No. 8^ shoe.
Arrested by the State authorities at Juanita, La., March 13, 1912, for burglary of the building used in part as post office at that place, March 12, 1912, for which offense he was sentenced April 18, 1912, at Lake Charles, La., by the State authorities, to serve 5 years in the State penitentiary at Baton Rouge, La. This person escaped September 17, 1914, and there is pending against him an indictment returned in the Federal court at Lake Charles, La., December 18, 1912, charging burglary of the post office at Juanita, La., March 12, 1912. History 22297.
Indictment returned Dec. 18, 1912, at Lake Charles, La., was dismissed on May 24, 1920. CB 945.
61
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
ROBERT CLINE.
Aliases: Robert Kline, Robert J. Kline.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 6^ inches; weight, 131; medium build; fair complexion; six teeth out; dark blonde hair; slate-blue eyes; receding chin, dimpled.
Peculiar marks , etc. — L. arm: Small enlargement just above 1st jt. little finger, rear, from dislocation; scar of 2 vert, on 2d phal. thumb, front. Face: Freckle mole at. 5 below left lobe, and freckle mole at 3 to front of left lobe.
Berlillon — 68.5; 74.0; 87.5; 18.5; 14.8; 13.4; 6.1; 25.5; 11.3; 8.5; 46.3.
Sentenced November 11, 1914, Chattanooga, Tenn., to serve 1 year and 1 day in Federal penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the East Lake, Tenn., post office, March 30, 1914. Released from above penitentiary August 31, 1915, on expiration of sentence. Advice of December 12, 1914, states this party is under indictment in the State court at Atlanta, Ga., for assault with intent to kill. History 25767.
62
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES ANDREWS.
Aliases: Mathew J. Travis, James O’Neil, James O’Neill, William Mortimer.
Description. — Age, about 39; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 152; medium build; dark complexion; dark chestnut hair; greenish-slate eyes; dark, mixed gray, mus- tache.
Peculiar marks, etc. — II. Cic. ver. of 1.4 at 2d jt. T post. III. Number sm. cics. at 1.5 abv. r. brow. IV. Cic. irr. of 18/14 at and abv. r. others below r. nip. ex.
Bertillon.— 71.0; 71.0; 94.3; 19.3; 15.7; 14.0; 6.1; 26.0; 12.0; 9.3; 45.7.
Sentenced December 15, 1914, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., by the State authorities, to serve 3 years and 9 months at hard labor in Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N. Y., for burglary of the post office at Amenia, N. Y., July 15, 1914 (safe blown). This party is reported to have served three terms in Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N. Y., for bur- glary. History No. 25807.
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
SIDNEY MANSFIELD.
Aliases: Robert Templeton, Charles King, Joseph Burns, James B. Arnold, Scotty the Squint, Ray Templeton, Alexander McPherson, Jimmy Scott, Scotty Mansfield.
Description. — Age, about 27 (looks older); height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 141; stout build; stooped shoulders; medium dark complexion; stub nose; dark-brown hair; blue eyes.
Bertillon.— 62.2; 64.0; 86.4; 19.1; 14.8; 13.8; 6.2; 24.8; 11.3; 8.9; 43.8.
Sentenced March 25, 1916, at Texarkana, Tex., to serve 4 years in Federal peni- tentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Cookville, Tex., March 30, 1915 (safe blown).
Criminal record. — Under the name of Robert Templeton he was sentenced March 23, 1911, at Wichita, Kans., to serve 5 years in Federal penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for robbery of post offices at Hope and Burdick, Kans., during August, 1910. He was released from the penitentiary mentioned May 5, 1914.
Departmental records show that Sidney Mansfield was indicted at Muskogee, Okla., February 9, 1916, for burglary of the post office at Miami, Okla. (safe blown), December 10, 1915, and that this indictment is pending against him, February 12, 1916. His- - 'ies 29289, 28223, 17958.
Released April 24, 1919, from Atlanta, Ga. peni- | tentiary, and re-arrested on indictment returned at Muskogee, Okla*, Feb, 9, 1916, for burglary of post office at Miami, Okla* Taken to Muskogee Okla., and sentenced to serve on year and one day in penitentiary, Leavenworth. Ka nsa*. n n~- ~
Released from Leavenworth, Kansas, on expiration of sentence on M arch 23 : 1920, and transportation ui *nished to Muskogee, Okla, CB 934.
64
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES CROSS.
Aliases: James Regan, James Reynolds, James Roach, James Raymond, Jimmy Roach.
Description. — Age, about 35; height, 5 feet 2f inches; weight, 111; slender build; medium dark complexion; black hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Faint blue dot bel. left thumb. Faint sc. cut 2d phal. of left thumb. J. R. bel. right elbow front 1891 on a scroll.
Bertillon. — 59.7; 60.0; 86.3; 18.6; 14.5; 12.8; 6.1; 24.2; 10.7; 8.1; 42.1.
Indicted January 21, 1914, at Trenton, N. J., for burglary of the post office at Fin- derne, N. J., November 26, 1913, of which offense he was acquitted March 10, 1914, he being prosecuted for this offense under the name of James Regan. Under the name of James Cross he was arrested and indicted at Philadelphia, Pa., for burglary of the navy-yard station, Philadelphia, Pa., post office, of which offense, however, he was acquitted September 22, 1914, at Philadelphia, Pa. The National Bureau of Criminal Identification, Washington, D. C., reports that this person was discharged from the New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, N. J., on December 24, 1912, after serving 8 years for highway robbery, and that it was supposed he had been implicated in a holdup in Somerset County, N, J., shortly after his release from prison. He was also arrested December 25, 1915, at Bridgeport, Conn., by the State authorities, for bur- glary of station 11, of the Bridgeport, Conn., post office, December 25, 1915; he was delivered to the State authorities at Philadelphia, Pa. (upon requisition of the governor of Pennsylvania), for burglary. Histories 25847, 24746, and 29440.
65
POST OFFICE BURGLAR,
FRANK SCOTT.
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Indicted by State April 19, 1920, Lancaster, Pa,, for use of explosives and larceny, convicted and sentenced by State April 20, 1920, to serve not less than six nor more than seven years in the Eastern Penitent iary , Philadelphia, Ph.*, and fined $100 and costs, CB 935, £iat
, Pa.,
December 20, 1912, February 10 and March 10, 1913, respectively, wnen me case was called for trial September, 1913, he failed to appear, and he was a fugitive from justice until June 15, 1914, when he was arrested at Baltimore, Md., by the State authorities for burglary of the railroad station at Hanover, Pa., June 7, 1914. He was indicted August 24, 1914, at York, Pa., for burglary of the railroad station men- tioned and burglary of the post offices at Fayetteville apd Mount Holly Springs, Pa. (Sept. 10, 1913, and Feb. 2, 1914, respectively), for which offenses he was sentenced by the State authorities at York, Pa., August 26, 1914, to serve a term of from 4 to 10 years in the eastern penitentiary, Philadephia, Pa. The indictment returned against him at Philadelphia, Pa., June 10, 1913, for burglary of the post offices at Consho- hocken, Llanerch, and Royersford, Pa., was dismissed October 28, 1915. Safe blower. Histories 23054 and 26147.
Advice received in the department , July 22, 1918, is to the effect that Scott will be released on parole from the Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cn August 27, 1918,
Arrested -by State authorities J&n, 12, '1920, Pbil^ delphia, Pa., for use of e*ulosive9 at Kinzers,
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66
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES HAMILTON NEARNS.
Aliases: James Nearns, Dick Nearns, Frank Morris, F. R. Norris.
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 9f inches; weight, 163; medium build; medium fair complexion, full teeth; medium chestnut hair; slate-blue eyes; slightly receding chin.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Irreg. scar of 1 vert, on tip of 1. index finger outer. Scar of 1 obi. slightly to rear at 1st jt. of r. thumb rear. Scar of 1 obi. downward at and above r. wrist front and outer. Scar of 1.2 obi. slightly to front at 5 to front r. tragus Irreg. sc. of 1.5 x 3.5 below 1. angle of mouth.
Bertillon.— 77.5; 81.0; 96.5; 20.1; 15.3; 13.6; 7.0; 27.8; 12.8; 9.7; 48.8.
Sentenced March 24, 1904, at Jefferson City, Mo., to serve 18 months in the reform school at Boonville, Mo., for burglary of the post office at Hayden, Mo. He escaped from the above institution after serving 16 months of his sentence and was a fugitive from justice until February 7, 1912, when he was arrested at Dixon, Mo., for burglary of the post office at Dixon, Mo., February 6, 1912, for which latter offense he was sentenced April 4, 1912, at Springfield, Mo., to serve 3 years in the Federal peniten- tiary at Leavenworth, Kans., from which institution he was released September 8, 1914, on expiration of sentence. He was again arrested March 29, 1915, at Knobel, Ark., for breaking into the railroad station at Corning, Ark., stealing a mail pouch and rifling the contents; lodged in jail at Jonesboro, Ark., from which institution he escaped April 9, 1915, by removing bricks from the wall. He was recaptured June 26, 1915, at St. Louis, Mo., returned to Little Rock, Ark., and sentenced September 18, 1915, to serve 3 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. Histories 6243 and 20602.
Released fron penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan- uary 8, 1918, on expiration of sentence, and furnished transportation to Saint Louis, Missouri* C. B< ^ »
67
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
ALBERT JOHNSON.
Aliases: William Van Hooser, William Van Hoosier.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 170; medium stocky build; fair complexion; good teeth; light chestnut hair; violet blue eyes; square chin.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Cut 1.5 rect. obi. base thumb front. Cut 1 rect. obi. base of forefinger, rear. Cut 2 rect. obi. 5/10 below edge of lip touching med. Hairy on chest and body. Round mole 5/10 in diameter 2-5 from and 1 below corner of mouth on left side.
Bertillon. — 69.7 ; 78.0; 90.9; 19.0; 15.7; 6.5; 3.6; 27.4; 12.1 ; 9.4; 47.1.
Sentenced January 28, 1915, Boston, Mass., to serve 5 years in the house of correctoin, Greenfield, Mass., and to pay a fine of $100, for burglary of the post office at Cooleyville, Mass., November 4, 1914. It is reported that he previously served 18 months in the house of correction, Greenfield, Mass., for burglary. History 26492.
68
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
SPOT CLINTON.
Aliases: Joe Roberts, Jim Clinton.
'Description.— Age, 28; height, 5 feet 11^ inches; weight 163; medium build; florid complexion (freckled) ; teeth full; blond red hair; slate-blue eyes. Nail on 1. lit. finger deformed. Sc. of 1" vt. at 3d jt. of r. lit. finger, frt. Sm. blue scar r. wrist, frt. Sc. of vt. at center of upper lip. Sc. of hor. at r. wing of nose. Ind. scar of x at 1" to rear r. angle of mouth.
Bertillon.— 81.5; 92.0; 94.0; 19.5; 15.4; 14.5; 6.2; 27.0; 12.8; 9.9; 50.2.
Sentenced May 13, 1915, at East St. Louis, 111., to serve 1 year and 1 day in Federal penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and to pay a fine of $300, for burglary of the post office at Orient, 111., April 24, 1915. Released from above institution March 4, 1916, on expiration of sentence. History 27939.
69
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS TEEHAN.
Aliases: Thomas Clark, Fred Allen.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 111; slender build, medium fair complexion; 2 teeth out; dark chestnut hair; pale-blue eyes; receding chin.
Peculiar marks , etc. — L. arm: Vac. of 1.7 x 2.5 at 10 above elbow outer. Face: Small ind. scar at median 2.5 above root of nose. Eyebrows united. Uses morphine.
Bertillon.— 68.0; 69.0; 91.0; 18.5; 15.4; 13.6; 6.3; 24.0; 11.0; 8.8: 44.2.
At the time an indictment was returned against Teehan, September 22, 1909, at Portland, Me., for burglary of the Millbridge, Me., post office, June 29, 1908, he was serving a sentence of 18 months in the penitentiary at Thomaston, Me., for burglary of a drug store at Orono, Me., the sentence having been imposed by the State authori- ties. Upon the expiration of his sentence, he was arrested (November 25, 1910) by the Federal authorities and removed to Portland, Me., to answer to the indictment pending against him at that place, as mentioned above, but when the case was called for trial it was placed on file. He was again arrested July 19, 1914, at Foxboro, Mass., and returned to Portland, Me., where he was sentenced November 14, 1914, to serve 2 years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and to pay a fine of $100, for bur- glary of the Millbridge, Me., post office. There are pending against him two indict- ments returned October 1, 1909, at Boston, Mass., for burglarizing the post offices at Woods Hole and North Wilmington, Mass., April 5 and March 17, 1909, respectively. History 15018.
Released from Atlanta, Ga*, penitentiary July 28, 1916* Re-arrested on indictment dated Oct. 1, 1909, Boston, Mass, for burglary post office, North Wilmington, Mass* Ordered removed to Massachusetts,
70
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WILL FINLEY.
Alias: W. R. Finley.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 7f inches; weight, 142; medium build; medium fair complexion; blond hair; yellow slate eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Left arm : Scar of 4 vert, on 2d and 3d phalanx index finger front. Right arm: Scar irreg. of 2.5 obi. inner on 1st phalanx index finger front; scar irreg. 3 ver. on 3d phalanx index finger frt." Scar of 2.5 on 2d and 3d phalanx 3rd finger front, finger awkward in 3d joint; irreg. scar on 2d and 3d phalanx little finger front, finger drawn 3d joint. Face: Right eye (convergent pupil dilated). Pit scar below right jaw 5 below rear right angle mouth.
Bertillon.— 72.0; 83.0; 89.5; 18.6; 14.5; 13.8; 6.6; 26.5; 11.6; 8.9; 47.5.
Sentenced September 11, 1912, Meridian, Miss., to serve 2 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. Released April 26, 1914. Sentenced in this case for burglary of the post office at Estabutchie, Miss., July 26, 1912. History 21574.
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71
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
Released from the Federal Peniteniary at Atlanta, Ga . , on Juno 23, 1921, on expira- tion of sentence and transportation furnished to Rochester, N. Y. CB 943.
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Arrested Jul under name o Cross, alias Chase , alias Crosby, alio, burglary of July 3, 1 92.1
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y 8, 1921, Belleville, 111., f^H. 00 Payne, alias Frank Harry Payre, u^ias Frank ^ Punn , alias Frank ? orge V , Ro s s , et c , , for ?c st- office at Br ee s e 1-1 1 . CB 94-3.
Under name of 0. H. PAYNL , indicted Sent. 8, 1921, at Danville, 111., for burglary of the post office at Breese, 111. Pleaded guilty and sentenced Sept. 15, 1921, to serve five years in the U. S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kans., and fined ^500. CB 944.
.rayne lolding wanda, une 10, April r Stone Susque- place.” is 23073,
Released from Western Penitentiary, Pittsburgh, Pa,, March 9, 1917, Re-arrested May 26, 1917, Newburgh, N. Y,, for burglary of Tappan , N. Y. , post office, and sentenced at New York, N. Y., June 1, 1917, to serve six months in jail at Trenton , N . J ♦
72
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN AMES.
Aliases: John McBride, Pete Girard, John McGann, Hostile Johnny, George Mc- Gann.
^ A— -T---- K W siinpKw wpiffkt. about 150.
Sentenced on June 13,1923, to serve three years in pen at Atlanta, Georgia, under indictment |
returned at Raleigh ,N.C. , on Feb. 6,1923, but |
he died in prison on September 3,1923,
CB 951,
Sentenc Arrested on May 23,1923, at Philadelphia,
to serv Penna., and held for removal to Raleigh ,N,C. , under indictment returned there Feb.6,1923.
INDICTE _ CB 950.
for robbery of the ' Oak Hill, West Virginia, pose office, October 30, 1917/ C. B. 913.
Indictment returned April 3, 1918, at Huntington, J. Va», was nolle prossed on Sent. 23, 1919,
CB 936.
Arrested, under name of JOHN O'BRIEN, 1920, Brooklyn, N, Y, , for conspiracy ize the post office at Oxford, 0, June 9, 1920, Raleigh* N. C. CB' 93b.
June 3 , to burglar- Indicted
73
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Picture taken about 5 years ago.]
FRANK BRENNAN.
Aliases: ‘‘Sugar” Brennan, John Reed, Chas. S. Allen, John Reid.
Description. — Age, about 34; height, 5 feet 9f inches; weight, 140; slim build; medium complexion; dark-brown hair; gray eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Vac. sc. outside upper 1. arm. Sm. obi. cut sc. on 1st ph. 1. index. Heart and cross tat. in blue on r. forearm.
Bertillon. — 74.7; 75.0; 90.2; 18.0; 14.7; 13.0; 7.0; 25.7; 11.3; 8.5; 46.3.
Sentenced December 19, 1911, Concord, N. H., to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Plaistow, N. H., June 6, 1911. Released August 26, 1915.
Previous record. — “Arrested May 22, 1902, at Haverhill, Mass., for breaking and entering and larceny at Byfield, Mass. Sentenced to Massachusetts Reformatory under the name of John Reid. Arrested November 30, 1904, Haverhill, Mass., break- ing, entering, and larceny. Sentenced to 3 to 4 years in State prison, Charlestown, Mass. Arrested March 30, 1909, Haverhill, Mass., drunkenness. Probation. Ar- rested July 12, 1911, Haverhill, Mass., drunkenness. Fined $3.” History 20002.
74
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Picture about 5 years old.]
JOHN F. CARROLL.
Aliases: John F. Tierney, John Kittredge.
Description. — Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 8f inches; weight, 160; medium build; fair complexion; dark-brown hair; violet-blue eyes.
Peculiar marls , etc. — Tat. tombstone, weeping willow, sailor, on outside of upper 1. arm. Burn scar joined together on back of 1. wrist 5 J inches long 2£// wide. Dagger piercing the flesh on outside upper r. arm. Horseshoe, whip, shield, sailor, flag, and anchor; woman with folded arms r. arm.
Bertillon.— 72.0; 76.0; 90.4; 19.7; 15.5; 14.2; 6.6; 27.9; 12.1; 9.6; 47.5.
Sentenced December 19, 1911, Concord, N. H., to serve 5 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Plaistow, N. H., June 6, 1911. Released August 26, 1915.
Previous record. — “March 4, 1897, as John Tierney arrested for drunk, Leominster, Mass. Case put on file. April 18, 1897, as John Tierney, arrested in Leominster, Mass., for larceny, was found guilty and sent to Massachusetts Reformatory. August 7, 1900, as John Kittredge committed to the Albany County, N. Y., penitentiary, as a tramp, for 3 months. November 20, 1901, as John Carroll, committed to the Kings County, N. Y., penitentiary, on Blackwells Island to serve a 6 months’ sentence for begging. November 4, 1904, as John F. Tierney, arrested in Lowell, Mass., as a vagrant, and sent to the State farm for 9 months. Tierney was arrested in a cheap lodging house with John Leary and one White, who were wanted by the Pepperell, Mass., police. July 14, 1903, as John F. Carroll, committed to the Erie County, N. Y., Penitentiary for soliciting alms. June 9, 1909, as John F. Carroll, arrested at Dan- ville Junction, Me., for vagrancy and served 30 days in Androscoggin County Jail. July 3, 1911, arrested Portland, Me., for drunk and disturbance; sentenced 30 days in jail. Arrested July 5, 1911, Portland, Me., for panhandler and sentenced. Ar- rested September 29, 1911, Dover, N. H., as a tramp, and later dismissed.” History 20002.
75
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE BEATTY.
Aliases: George B. Scott, George Ryan, Scotty.
Description. — Age, about 56; height, 5 feet 3J inches; weight, 118; florid complexion; slender build; hair, gray; chestnut slaty eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — L. arm: Small white scar at 12 above wrist front. Scar ind. of 1.5 at 2 below wrist rear and outer. R. arm: Sc. of 2 obi. inner at wrist front. Sm. sc. at out right brow. Small red mole 3 above and in front of original border of 1. ear. Front and rear baldness.
Bertillon.— 61.2; 65.0; 85.5; 19.4; 15.1; 13.1; 6.2; 24.9; 11.8; 9.0; 45.0.
Sentenced October 21, 1911, at Auburn, N. Y., to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $1,000, for burglary of the post office at West Milton, N. Y., July 31, 1910. Released, August 2, 1915.
Previous record. — Served a term in the Auburn State Prison for burglary, being released September 7, 1909. It is stated that Beatty’s picture is on file in the prison department bureau of identification at Albany, N. Y., under the name of George B. Scott. History 20383.
76
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES COURTNEY.
Aliases: James Robinson, Bill Robinson, “ Rochester Jimmy.”
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 6f inches; weight, 160; slender build; medium florid complexion; medium chestnut hair; eyes, “No. 5-maroon.”
Peculiar marks , etc. — I. Hor. cic. of 1 c. base index. II. Obi. cic. of 0.5 m. at 1 f. m. III. Rd. cic. of 0.8 m. at 2 c. above brow and 3 c. to 1. of m. line. Rd. cic. of 1 c. at r. cheekbone. Obi. cic. of c. at 1. brow.
Sentenced June 25, 1904, Indianapolis, Ind., to serve 3 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Orleans, Ind. Released October 13, 1906. Also sentenced January 19, 1913, to serve to 15 years in the branch penitentiary, Marquette, Mich., for burglary at Mount Morris, Mich. Indictments returned November 23, 1915, Charleston, W. Va., for burglary of the post offices at Ripley, W. Va., November 3, 1915, and Oak Hill, W. Va., November 5, 1915. Arrested at Columbus, Ohio, November 10, 1915, and committed to jail at Huntington, W. Va.; later released on bond pending trial on above indictments.
When case against this person was called at Charleston * West Va. June 16, 1916, he failed to appear and his bond was forfeited* His whereabouts have not been ascertain- ed, Bertillon measurements of this person are given as- Height 69.7; outs, arms 76.0; trunk 9l»8: head length 18,7; head width 15,2 v left little finger 9.1: left mid- dle finger 11,7; left forearm 46.9: left foot 27.1: right ear 6.5, Bilance of description shown on page 76, vol.
1 of the album of postal offenders. C, B, 900,
77
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
LEE LESTER.
Arrested, by state atfcho rities , Feb, 10, iuld;
1924 , at Chillicot he, Ohio, as possible 2djt
post office robber; indicted by state Apr* )tow.
C, 1524, at that place (#3477), and sen- Qe o£
tenced by atide, Apr. 26, 1524, to 3 yrs in serve
state pen at Columbus, Ohio* Ci3Jod mds.
Indictments returned at Charleston, W. Va., November 23, 1915, for burglary of the post offices at Mason City, W. Va., October 11, 1914; and again during January, 1915; Hartford, W. Va., during April, 1915; Ripley, W. Va., November 3, 1915; and Oak Hill, W. Va., November 4, 1915; also the indictment returned at Parkersburg, W. Va., January 12, 1916, for burglary of the post offices at Nicollette and St. Marys, W. Va., August 16, 1914, and January 21, 1914, respectively, are pending.
Previous record. — Said to have served a term of 3 years in the penitentiary at Mounds- ville, W. Va., for housebreaking, when about 18 years of age. History 29075.
Sentenced June 16, 1916, Charleston, V7. Va. , to serve five years in Moundsville , W, Va, , penitentiary and to pay fine of $1000 for burglary of post office at Mason, W. Va. , January, 1915, this sentence to run concurrently with that of eleven years imposed Dec.
14, 1915.
Indictments returned on Nov. 23, 1919, at Charleston, West Va. , Docket Nos. 1457; 1461; 1462; 1463, wer.e dismissed.
CB 950
78
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
J. J. BROWN.
Aliases: McNeill, Paul Louis Stern, Louis Bauers, Charles Hoffman, Charles Blum, Paul Siebert, Paul Lang, Philip Stern, Philip Stein.
Description. — Age, about 38; height, 5 feet, 6^ inches; weight, 152; dark chestnut hair; gray eyes; fair complexion.
Peculiar marks , etc. — Oblique scar at 2nd joint left index, out; pit scar at 1.0 from left corner of mouth.
Indicted January 7, 1916, Knoxville, Tenn., for burglary of the post office, Rock- wood, Tenn., December 22, 1915 (safe blown). This party made his escape at the time of the burglary and his present whereabouts is unknown. History 29245.
79
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
EDWARD BURTON.
Aliases: Edward Blake, Jim Blake, Earl Fouts, Arthur E. Stone.
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 4 inches; weight, 146; light-brown hair; light-blue eyes; light complexion; stocky build.
Peculiar marks. — Scar over dorsum of right thumb; tattoo, anchor and rope, right forearm, front; tattoo, dagger through skin, right forearm, near wrist; tattoo, two crossed ball bats, with ball and star just below, on right forearm, inside; tattoo, line start for eagle left forearm, inside; three vaccination scars on upper left arm.
Bertillon.. — 61.5; 62.0; 86.0; 19.2; 15.1; 13.8; 6.6; 23.9; 9.8; 7.8; 41.7.
Sentenced January 8, 1916, Knoxville, Tenn., to serve 3 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Rockwood, Tenn., Decem- ber 22, 1915 (safe blown). Burton was wounded in the right temple by one or more buckshot while escaping from the Rockwood, Tenn., post office. History 29245.
Released from the penitentiary on expiration of sen- tence, April 30, 1918, and furnished transportation to Dayton, Ohio. C. B 914,
80
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
BRUCE GRANVILLE.
Aliases: Jim Rogers, Baron J. La Rose, Roy Seabrooke, Frank S. Rose, Glen Forest.
Description. — Age, about 50; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 131; medium build; medium complexion; brown-gray hair; gray eyes.
Peculiar marks , etc. — L Cic. of 1 at palm; “ V ” cic. of 2 at 1 jt. p. e.; cic. of 2.5 at 1 f. p. e.
Bertillon. — 70.0; 73.0; 88.9; 19.7; 16.1; 13.7; 6.1; 24.4; 10.9; 8.11; 45.7.
Sentenced December 6, 1915, Portland, Oreg., to serve 25 years in the penitentiary, McNeil Island, Steilacoom, Wash., for participation in the hold-up and robbery of Station A, Portland, Oreg., February 12, 1915, which robbery was effected by the use of deadly weapons.
Previous record. — “Served terms of imprisonment at Nevada State Penitentiary, Virginia City, Nev.; at San Quentin, Cal.; at Folsom, Cal. It is also stated that he is wanted at Long Beach, Cal., on a felony warrant; by the authorities of the Nevada State Penitentiary for escaping from that institution; and also by the chief of police of Salt Lake City, Utah.” History 27824.
81
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Photograph taken some time ago.
ED SHERMAN.
Aliases: E. D. Sherman, Ed Johnson.
Description. — Age, about 27; height, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches; weight, 165 to 170; medium stout build; light chestnut hair; dark-gray eyes.
Indicted October 24, 1912, Little Rock, Ark., for burglary of the post office at Car- lisle, Ark., March 2, 1912. Reported to have been arrested during April, 1912, at Pine Bluff, Ark., by the sheriff of Grant County, Ark., who took him to Sheridan,
Ark . , where he was sentenced to serve a term of 7 years in the State penitentiary for robbing a store. Later he escaped from the penitentiary and still at large. Indict- ment returned for burglary of the Carlisle (Ark.) post office is pending. History 20779.
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Indictment dated Oct. 24, 1912, Little Rock, Ark., was stricken from docket Nov. 6, 1916, with leave to reinstate.
82
1
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES MATHIES.
Description— Age, about 30; height, 6 feet If inches; weight, 147; slender build; dark complexion; chestnut-black hair; eyes, “ch. dp. gr. az. m. No. 4.”
Peculiar marls, etc. — I. Sm. sc. of at 6 abv. 1. wrist frt. outer. Tip of 1. mid. finger si. shortened. III. Sm. sc. head r. brow. Sm. growth si. bel. 1. ear. Sc. of 1// si. oblq. at 2// below and rear of 1. lobe. IV. Two scs. of 5" x at 7" and 8" below 1. armpit.
Bertillon.— 87.5; 86.0; 96.5; 19.7; 15.0; 13.8; 6.3; 27.1; 11.6; 9.3; 49.9.
Sentenced October 18, 1913, Ardmore, Okla., to serve 2 years in United States peni- tentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Heavener, Okla., December 18, 1911. Released December 25, 1914.
James Mathies was also indicted July 10, 1913, McAl ester, Okla., charged with rob- bery of Memphis and McAlester R. P. O., train 41, between Howe and Wister, Okla., October 8, 1912, but the jury failed to convict. History 21997.
Reported to have been killed about six months ago. at Howe. Okla. (advice of Oct, 12, 1916),
83
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES SHERIDAN.
Alias: James Touhy.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 6| inches; weight, 130; medium slender build; medium florid complexion; auburn hair; eyes, “az. blue.”
Peculiar marks , etc. — 3rd finger, left hand, hard and enlarged. Faint scar below wrist, rear. Faint cut across root of nose. Burn scar, oval shape, just below lobe of left ear on neck.
Bertillon.— 64.2; 71.0; 89.4; 19.2; 16.0; 13.0; 6.1; 24.6; 11.1; 8.6; 44.2.
Sentenced May 4, 1911, St. Louis, Mo., to serve 4 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the Bremen Station of the St. Louis, Mo., post office March 12, 1911. Released June 8, 1914. Said to be a professional criminal. History 18966.
84
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
DANIEL CALLAHAN.
Aliases: Daniel Calhoun, George Willis.
Description. — Age, about 34; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 181; stout build; florid complexion; dark-brown hair; hazel eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Vac. s^ 3£x 1, 13 ab. elb. out. Cut 3^ irreg. 2nd jt. thumb. Index amputated at 2nd jt. Cut 3 irreg. 3rd ph. 3rd finger front. Cut 1 irreg. just above inner 1. eyebrow. Cut V shape, 1 irreg, 3 ab. center 1. eyebrow.
Bertillon. — 70.0; 74.0; 90.7; 19.1; 14.9; 13.7; 6.9; 26.0; 11.5; 8.7; 45.5.
Indictment returned at St. Louis, Mo., April 27, 1911, for burglary of the Bremen Station, St. Louis, Mo., post office, March 12, 1911, stricken from docket with leave to reinstate, May 1, 1912, on account of death of material witness for the Government, and defendant turned over to city authorities to answer charge of burglary and larceny. Said to be a professional criminal. History 18966.
85
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WILLIAM W. RAFTUS.
Aliases: Thos. L. O’Neil, A. Messenger.
Description : Age, about 31; height, 5 f^et 7 inches; weight, 158; medium stout build; sallow complexion; dark-chestnut hair; eyes, gray-slate blue.
Peculiar marks. — Faint cut just below wrist, rear. Small cut between thumb and index, left hand. Cut just below lower lip, right side. Small V-shaped cut outer corner left eye. Great and 2nd toes of right foot amputated.
Bertillon.— 67.6; 78.0; 90.0; 19.5; 15.0; 14.6; .... 27.2; 11.5; 8.8; 46.1.
Sentenced May 4, 1911, St. Louis, Mo., to serve 2 years in United States peniten- tiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the Bremen Station of the St. Louis, Mo., post office March 12, 1911. Released December 17, 1912. History 18966.
86
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GROVER DURRIN.
Alias: Thomas McFadden.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 6| inches; weight, 131; slender build; dark-brown hair; blue eyes; dark complexion.
Peculiar marks. — Large vaccination mark on left upper arm. Tat. belt and dagger, crude, on left forearm. Raised mole in front of left ear. Brown mole on breast.
Bertillon. — 69.1; 75.0; 88.2; 18.5; 14.5; 12.9; 6.7; 25.4; 11.1; 8.9; 45.1. _
Sentenced February 14, 1912, Albany, N. Y., to serve 3 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and fined $1 for burglary of the post office at Chittenango, N. Y., November 18, 1911. Released June 20, 1914. Durrin is reported to have been arrested at various times at Syracuse, N. Y., during 1903, 1904, and 1911, for burglary, larceny, etc. History 20588.
87
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
SAM COLLINS.
Description. — Colored: age, about 60; height, 5 feet 6| inches; weight, 160; medium build; brown complexion; dark hair; eyes, mar.
Peculiar marks , etc. — II. Cic. 3^ at 8£ be. elb. out. IV. Cic. 2 x 1 on c. b. and 2\ from m. line, 1. side. Birthmk. 13 x 2\ at 8^ be. c. b. r. side and on m. line. Right eye out.
BertiMon.— 69.0; 88.0; 80.7; 19.7; 15.0; 13.5; 6.9; 27.6; 12.5; 9.6; 50.5.
Sentenced May 29, 1912, Chattanooga, Tenn., to serve 2 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $500 and costs, for burglary of the post office, Hill City, Tenn., May 7, 1912 (safe blown). Released January 7, 1914. History 21091.
88
1
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HENRY ADKINS.
Description. — Colored; age, about 36; height, 5 feet 5| inches; weight, 150; medium build; brown complexion; dark hair; eyes, mar.
Peculiar marks , etc. — I. Vac. 2\ by 2 at 14 abv. elb., outer. Cic. 5 at 6^ bel. col. bone y. at outer.
Bcrtillon.— 67.9; 87.0; 85.0; 18.5; 14.9; 14.3; 5.8; 27.0; 12.9; 9.6; 49.6.
Sentenced May 29, 1912, Chattanooga, Tenn., to serve 2b years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $500 and costs, for burglary of the post office at Hill City, Tenn., Mav 7, 1912 (safe blown). Released June 3, 1914. History 21091.
89
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
SAM GREEN.
Alias: Sam Michele.
Description. — Colored; age, about 23; height, 5 feet 5 inches; weight, 157; medium build; chocolate complexion; black hair; maroon eyes.
Peculiar marks, etc. — Scar of 2.2 obi. outer on left thumb, rear. Scar irreg. of 3 obi. inner, at and above 1st joint. of left index finger, rear. Small scar at 1st joint of right middle finger rear and outer. Scar of 1 x 1.5 below, angle mouth. Scar of 1.5 vert, just to right median line on upper lip. Small scar at 5 to left of median line on upper lip. Outer angles of eyes slightly elevated.
Bertillon.— 65.0; 76.0; 85.5; 19.6; 15.3; 14.2; 5.9; 26.1; 11.6; 9.4; 46.9.
Sentenced January 18, 1916, Columbia, S. C., to serve 1 year and 1 day in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Seabrook, S. C., November 19, 1915.
Previous record. — Served a term on the chain gang of Beaufort County, S. C., for robbery of express office at Seabrook, S. C. Was arrested, tried, and acquitted on charge of burglary of post office at Seabrook, S. C., June 7, 1914. It is also stated that a State warrant is outstanding charging Green with larceny. Histories 29233 and 25573
Released from prison, Nov- 18 , 1916- on expiration of sen- tence , and transportation furnished to Seabr-ooV $ c ,
90
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES MITCHELL.
Aliases: E. Wilson, James Williams, James Walters.
Description. — Age, about 37; height, 5 feet 7J inches; weight, 150; medium build; black hair.
Bertillon. — 71.4; 67.5; 92.0; 18.7; 15.7; 13.5; 6.4; 26.4; 11.5; 8.6; 44.3.
Sentenced February 24, 1912, Portland, Oreg., to serve 4 years in United States penitentiary, McNeil Island, Steilacoom, Wash., for burglary of Station A of the Portland, Oreg., post office December 21, 1911. Transferred to the Leavenworth, Kans., Penitentiary September 2, 1912, and released March 25, 1915. Said to have served terms at San Quentin, Cal., and Canon City, Colo., for burglary. History 20496.
91
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JACKSON P. THOMAS.
Aliases: Charles Williams, “Deafy.”
Description.— Age, about 34; height, 5 feet 5J inches; weight, 129; medium com- plexion; black hair.
Bertillon. — 66.2; 65.5; 87.7; 18.2; 14.5; 13.5; 6.5; 23.9; 10.6; 8.4; 44.1.
Sentenced February 24, 1912, to serve 3 years in the United States penitentiary at McNeil Island, Steilacoom, Wash., for burglary of Station A of the Portland, Oreg., post office, December31, 1911. Transferred to Leavenworth, Kans., September 2, 1912, and released June 17, 1914. Stated to have served a term in prison at San Quentin, Cal. History 20496.
92
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WALTER WOOD.
Pec i Bert Sent
Aliases: George Carter, Cleve, Toomey, W. J. Brophy, James Leonard, George Cosgrove.
. Description. — Age, about 38; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 163; medium build; medir ' ,
In diet Kent returned on June 20, 1916, at Syracuse, N. Y. , vas dismissed on May 22,
State ] 1919. CB 945.
Octobe 7 .
P ' J ' —
Un
pos Indicted as H.J. Bills at Oxford, Miss, ,
on ^1^,17,1923, Docket Ho. 5923, for burglary of 508. P.0,, Glendora, Miss., and sentenced Apr. 18, 1923
to four years in pen at Atlanta, Ga.
Indict* CB 950
of Mooers Forks, U. u, posr uiuce,
Arrested May 9. 1917, at Utica, H. Y., on above in-
rH fitment. ,
the above offenses, while at liber y lglg at Syra- nection with his indictment of June 20, 19 * J
cuse, N.Y., for having robbed the poet office a- Forks, H.Y., April 12, 1915, which indictment rem
outstanding against him
93
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
EDWARD J. MEEHAN.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 9f inches; weight, 156; medium muscu- lar build; medium dark complexion; brown eyes.
Peculiar marks. — I. Cic. back 1. hand. II. 2 large cics. back. III. Mole at 1.0 in front 1. tragus.
Bertillon.— 76.9; 80.0; 90.3; 19.4; 15.9; . . . 6.2; 27.2; 11.3; 9.0; 46.2.
Sentenced January 25, 1912, Toledo, Ohio, to serve 11^ years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Paulding, Ohio, December 24, 1911 (safe blown). Released May 17, 1914. History 20372.
94
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES FERDINAND POWEP.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 151; medium muscular build; medium dark complexion; black hair; chestnut eyes.
Peculiar marks. — I. Large burn cic. L. forearm, rear 3.0 above wrist. Obi. cic. 1st jt. L. index rear. II. Clean. III. Cic. ridge nose.
Bertillon.— 72.5; 74.0; 90.2; 18.7; 15.7; .. . . 7.0; 25.6; 11.7; 9.0; 46.9. _ #
Sentenced January 25, 1912, Toledo, Ohio, to serve 11J years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Paulding, Ohio, December 24, 1911 (safe blown). Released November 1, 1915. History 20372.
95
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES J. FITZGERALD.
Aliases: Charles Morgan, W. M. Funk, J. C. Hammond, Frank West, “Chi. Slim,” Slim Williams, “Big Charley,” “Big Fitz.”
Description. — Age, about 41; height, 5 feet 11 inches; weight, 175; slender build; dark complexion; black hair; light-brown eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Oblong cut scar from corner left eye to ear, ragged scar on left eyebrow; scar under chin.
Bertillon.— 85.0; 85.0; 99.0; 20.2; 15.9; 14.7; 6.7; 27.3; 12.0; 9.8; 48.5.
Arrested June 24, 1910, at Claremore, Okla., charged with burglary of the post office at Pryor, Okla., June 17, 1910; evidence not believed to be sufficient to hold him for action of grand jury, and turned over to State authorities of Anderson County, Tex., for robbery of bank at Frankston, Tex.
Sentenced May 19, 1914, Chattanooga, Tenn., to serve 1 year and 1 day in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay costs of case, for the unlawful transportation of explosives between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Chattanooga, Tenn., Anril 22 and 23, 1914. History 17734.
Information received th
was arrested Peb. T 797c C^afles Fitzgerald
Arrested April 22, 1919, at Toledo, Thio, by the State authorities for robbing a bank at Kanapolis, Kansas, Removed to Llls.vorth, Kansas, where he was sentenced October 22, 1919, by the State author ities to serve not less than five nor more than ten years at hard labor in the Kansas Penitentiary Lansing, Kansas. CB 931.
96
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOSEPH S. PFEFFER.
Aliases: J. S. Miller, “Little Joe,” “Sweedie Kid,” Joe Abington, Joe Pheiffer, J. M. Miller.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 7f inches; weight, 143; light complexion; blue eyes; dark chestnut hair.
Peculiar marks. — 3 dim. vac. cics. 1. upper arm. Tat. Josef P. and heart with arrow above 1. arm. Bullet wound right shoulder from armpit to point of shoulder.
Bertillon.— 71.8; 76.0; 90.5; 18.4; 15.7; 14.6; 6.9; 26.0; 11.5; 9.0; 46.9.
Sentenced by State authorities Winchester, Tenn., September 9, 1915, for burglary of a bank at Sewanee, Tenn., on night of February 16, 1915, to serve 6 years in the Tennessee State penitentiary. Disposition of appeal taken in this case not reported to department. Arrested December 1, 1911, at Sulphur, Okla., charged with burglary of the post office at Wynnewood, Okla., November 30, 1911, at which time the safe was blown, but released on writ of habeas corpus December 3, 1911. History 20264.
97
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN WHEELER.
Alias; Curley Israel.
Description. — Age, about 34; height, 5 feet 9| inches; weight, 172; medium stout build; fair complexion; medium chestnut hair; eyes “i No. 1.”
Peculiar marks. — I. L. little finger dev. outer at 3rd jt. III. Irreg. scar of at tail of 1. brow. Upper lip short.
Bertillon. — 77.0 ; 84.0; 83.5; 19.4; 15.5; 14.4; 6.3; 27.7; 12.1; 8.7; 48.6.
Sentenced June 23, 1911, Columbus, Ohio, to serve six years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay costs of court, for burglary of the post office, Haydenville, Ohio, Dcember 28, 1910. Released July 28, 1914, on writ of habeas corpus. History 19447.
46872—16-
98
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES COLLINS.
Alias: Kent Sherlock.
Description. — Age, about 26; height, 5 feet 9* inches; weight, 150; medium build; medium fair complexion; medium chestnut hair; eyes, gr. si. blue.
Bertillon.— 75.7; 83.0; 90.9; 19.8; 14.9; . . . 5.9; 27.0; 11.9; 9.4; 47.5.
Sentenced September 24, 1915, Columbus, Ohio, to serrve three and one-half years on first • count and one and a half years on second count, in the Moundsville (W. Va.) Penitentiary, for burglary of the post offices at Haydenville, Ohio, Decem- ber 28, 1910, and Grogan, Ohio, January 5, 1911. Sentences to run consecutively.
Previous record. — Served a term in the Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio, for horse stealing, being released in July, 1915. History 19447.
99
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WALTER TATE.
Description. — Colored; age, about 20; height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, 136; slender build; chocolate complexion; black hair; maroon eyes.
Peculiar marks. — L. arm: Scar 1 x 1 at 2 above wrist, rear. Small growth at 1st jt. little finger, inner. R. arm: Small growth at 1st jt. little finger inner. Face: Sc. of 1.8 vert, at 3.5 to rear r. angle of mouth. Sc. of 2.5 vert, at 1.5 to rear and above outer r. eyebrow. Scar of obi. inner at and above inner 1. eyebrow. Sc. of 1.8 horz. just below outer half 1. evebrow.
Bertillon.-. — 88.0; 89.0; 89.0; 19.5; 14.8; 13.5; 5.5; 29.3; 13.4; 10.5; 52.8.
Sentenced December 11, 1914, Oxford, Miss., to serve 2 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Lamar, Miss., August 22, 1913. History 26279.
Released from Atlanta, Ga . , penitentiary, Aug. 29, 1916, expiration of sentence.
100
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FLEM SMITH.
Alias: Flem Jones.
Description. — Colored; age, about 18; height, 5 feet 5| inches; weight, 125; slender build; chocolate complexion; black hair; maroon eyes.
Peculiar marks. — L. arm: Sc. inc. of 2.5 obi. slightly downward at wrist outer. Face: Small sc. at outer r. eyebrow. Sc. of 1 vert, at 2 to rear outer r. eyebrow. Crossed scs. 2 x 2 in 1. temple. Sc. of 1.5 obi. to rear at 3 to rear 1. angle of mouth. 1. knee bent inward. Fingers stiff and drawn.
Bertillon.— 67.0; 73.0; 88.5; 17.8; 14.6; 13.3; 6.0; 26.7; 13.1; 10.2; 48.2.
Sentenced December 11, 1914, Oxford, Miss., to serve 2 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Lamar, Miss., August 22, 1913. Released on parole September 20, 1915. History 26279.
101
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
LEO NOLDER.
Aliases: Clarence Adams, L. L. Nolder.
Released from the Federal Penitentiary , Atlanta Ga., on Aug. 13, 1921 , on expiration of sentence and transportation furnished to Lynchburg, Va. CB 944.
im build;
t. bust of v 1. elbow s at 4.5 to Hair in
Sentenced April 13, 1916, Cincinnati, Ohio, to serve 6 yeaVs in the United States penitentiarv, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Batavia, Ohio, October 27, 1915.
Previous record. — “ Sentenced to Boys’ Industrial School, Lancaster, Ohio, April 18, 1905, for petit larceny; paroled December 22, 1906, returned June 25, 1907, and escaped September 11, 1907. On July 10, 1908, he was received at the State peni- tentiary, Baton Rouge, La., for burglary, and released November 10, 1909. On December 16, 1911, he was received at the State penitentiary, Lansing, Kans., by way of reformatory, for a term of 6 to 15 years, for burglary and larceny, and trans- ferred back to reformatory on April 14, 1913. Said to be under indictment in State court, Clermont County, Ohio, for burglary, also under indictment in McKean County, Pa., for highway robbery.”
Indictment returned at Covington, Ky., April 5, 1916, for burglary of the post office at Louisa, Ky., April 11, 1915, pending. Histories 28048 and 28963.
Indictment returned April 5, 1916, at Covington, Ky. , for burglary of post office at Louise, Ky., filed away April 2, 1917, with leave to reinstate. CB 937-
eleased from Atlanta, Ga, , penitentiary,
eot- 30, 1920, on expiration of sentence, and
earrested on indictment pending at Covmgxon.Ky. ,
eturned April 5, 1916. Pleaded guilty and
lentenced Oct, 23, 1920, to serve one year and
,ne day in the U. S. Penitentiary, Atlanta ,Ga.CB 9 1.
102
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRANCIS GILREATH.
Description. — Age, about 25; height, 5 feet 8| inches; weight, 144; blond hair; slender build; fair complexion; azure-blue eyes.
Peculiar marls. — Tat. 5 pt. star at 8 below 1. elbow front. Sc. of 1 hor. on 3d ph. of
I. middle finger front. Sc. of 1.5 oblq. sli. inner at 1st ph. of 1. index rear. Sc. ind. curved of 1.5 at 3d joint of 1. index rear. Sc. of 2 oblq. inner at 1st ph. of r. index rear. Sc. of 1.2 vert, at 1 in front of r. lobe. Sm. oval sc. at 2 above outer right brow. Sc. ind. of 1.5 hor. 2.5 bel. middle of right eye. Sc. ind. of 1 hor. 4.5 below and in front of right lobe.
Bertillon.—1 74.0; 82.0; 89.5; 18.5; 15.3; 13.6; 5.7; 26.1; 12.0; 9.3; 49.0.
Sentenced May 13, 1911, London, Ky., to serve 5 years in the United States peni- tentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Coalmont, Ky., April 15, 1910. Commutation of sentence July 6, 1914. Indictments returned at London, Ky., May
II, 1910, and December 1, 1910, for burglary of the post offices at Williamsburg, Ky., October 17, 1909, and Fariston, Ky., August 5, 1910, were dismissed. History 17169.
103
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES H. WALKER.
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 8£ inches; weight, 164; dark chestnut hair; dark complexion; medium build; dark chestnut eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Tattoo of nude female standing on leaf and before fan; alligator; shield with star on top and crossed arrows; bust of female; below left elbow front, outer and rear. Tattoo of eagle, crossed flags with anchor globe and stars in center, below right elbow front. Tattoo of bird with outstretched wings at 5 above right wrist front. Most of these tattoos have been made over. Small oval scar at 3 above right wrist front. Scar of 2.5 oblique downward on left half of upper lip. Face pitted from skin eruption.
Bertillon.— 74.0; 75.0; 93.5; 19.0; 15.5; 13.7; 5.5; 24.6; 11.0; 8.3; 47.4.
Sentenced December 2, 1910, London, Ky., to serve 3 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Coalmont, Ky., April 15, 1910. Released June 17, 1913. Sentenced to pay fine and serve 60 days in jail, Williamsburg, Ky., by State authorities for carrying concealed Weapons. History
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BOYD PERKINS.
Description. — Age, about 24; height, 5 feet 6£ inches; weight, 151; hair, chest.; medium build; fair complexion.
Peculiar marks. — Scar curved, cavity outer on base of left thumb, frt. Small scar on tip of left middle finger, front. Small pit scar at and above right tragus. Small oval scar at 2 to rear of outer left eye. Small pit scar at 2 to rear of right angle of mouth. Scar of 1.5 on point of chin. Brows abundant and united.
Bertillon.— 69.0; 63.0; 92.0; 19.9; 15.4; 13.7; 6.5; 25.2; 10.7; 8.6; 43.9.
Sentenced May 11, 1911, London, Ky., to serve 5 years in United States peni- tentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Williamsburg, Ky., October 17, 1909. Commutation of sentence September 5, 1914. Fined and sentenced at London, Ky., during 1908, for selling whisky. History 17169.
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FRED ISAAC SMITH YREELAND WOODWORTH.
Aliases: Fred Smith, Isaac Smith, Fred Woodworth, Isaac Woodworth, Fred Vreeland, and Isaac Yreeland.
Description. — Age, about 36; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 157; medium build; fair complexion; medium chestnut hair; eyes, “az. m. No. 1.”
Peculiar marks. — II. Sm. rough sc. at 2nd jt. r. thumb, rear. III. Face si. pitted; rough sc. of 2" x on and bel. r. lobe; 2 hor. scs., one on each side of m. line up. lip. IY. Neck around collar bone si. pitted; sev. pit scs. on shoulder blade.
Bertillon— 73.0; 74.5; 95.5; 18.5; 15.2; 13.9; 6.2; 27.2 11.5; 9.0; 45.3.
Sentenced April 23, 1914, Peoria, 111., to serve 2 years in the United States peni- tentiary, Leavenworth, Kans. Released November 30, 1915. History 25187. Above sentence for burglary of post office, Bradfordton, 111., November 5, 1913.
Previous record. — Served a term in the State penitentiary at Lincoln, Nebr., for burglary. Also arrested in Tennessee, for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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EDGAR BLANDING.
Aliases: Edward Cox, “Chicago Red.”
Description. — Age, about 37; height, 5 feet 8£ inches; weight, 162; medium build; florid complexion; hair, chestnut light auburn; eyes, “yel. m. az. It. No. 2.” _
Peculiar marks. — I. Bruised sc. of l" si. oblg. and sc. of si. oblg. at 1. wrist, frt. II. Sm. sc. si. r. of elb. outer. III. Sc. of hor. on low. lip across m. line. Sc. of 1" hor. at to r. of point of chin.
Bertillon— 74.0; 84.0; 90.5; 19.9; 15.7; 14.6; 6.9; 27.1; 11.8; 9.2; 48.0.
Sentenced May 13, 1914, Texarkana, Ark., to pay fine of $100, and serve 1 year and 1 day in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Edgar, Ark., January 30, 1914 (safe blown). Released March 15, 1915. History 24759.
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JOHN PATTERSON.
Aliases: Frank Price, Sheenie Patterson, Frank Patterson, Cherokee Patterson.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet If inches; weight, 142; medium stout build; dark complexion; black hair; eyes, “ch. dp. gr. az. m. No. 4.”
Peculiar marlcs. — I. Sc. of 1" vt. on 2nd jt. of 1. index, rear. III. Nose si. crushed to r.
Bertillon— 57.0; 58.0; 87.0; 19.2; 15.0; 14.0; 6.6; 25.3; 10.8; 8.2; 41.5.
Sentenced May 13, 1914, Texarkana, Ark., to pay fine of $100 and serve 1 year and 1 day in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Edgar, Ark., January 30, 1914 (safe blown). Released March 4, 1915. History 24759.
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EDWARD EVERETT EASTMAN.
Description. — Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 9J inches; weight, 132; medium slim build; medium complexion; brown hair; gray-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — I. Slight cut scar 1st joint left index finger (back). II. Tat. in blue ink of Indian head, right wrist, back.
Bertillon— 74.0; 72.0; 90.8; 19.4; 14.8; 13.2; 5.4; 25.9; 11.4; 8.9; 47.2.
Sentenced May 4, 1915, Concord, N. H., to serve 9 months in Merrimack County jail, Concord, N. H., and fined $100 (fine suspended) for burglary of the post office at Barrington, N. H., April 12, 1913.
Previous record. — Sentenced by the State authorities May 24, 1913, to serve 2 years in the State prison at Thomaston, Me., for burglary of a store at West Lebanon, Me. History 23097.
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M. A. McCOURT.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 6f inches; weight, 177; medium stout build; florid complexion; black hair; brown eyes.
Bertillon. — 69.4; 73.0; 89.9; 19.8; 15.5; 14.7; 6.6; 25.4; 11.3; 8.7; 46.6.
Sentenced March 25, 1915, Seattle, Wash., to serve 2 years in the penitentiary, McNeil Island, Steilacoom, Wash., for burglary of the post office at Port Williams, Wash., November 28, 1914, at which time blank money-order forms were stolen. At the time of this burglary McCourt was on parole, having been sentenced to the State reformatory at Monroe, Wash., for forgery. History 26642.
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DANIEL LUTZ.
Aliases: Sam Walsh, Mike Brush, Mike Walsh, John Martin, Dan Lutes, ‘ ‘ Old Dan, ’ ’ “Ohio Dan,” “Saint Louis Mike,” John Hart.
Description. — Age, about 65; height, 5 feet 6^ inches; weight, 146; medium build; fair complexion: eyes, “az. m. No. 1, trouted.”
Peculiar marks. — III. 3 lg. scs. vt. of burn of 4//-2^// and l\" x about ea. on 1. cheek; 2 sm. blue scs. bot. of chin at l\" to 1. and si. abv. larnyx. Eyebrows bushy.
Bertillon.— 69.0; 66.0; 93.0; 19.9; 15.5; 13.9; 6.0; 25.1; 11.3; 9.0; 44.3.
Sentenced October 12, 1910, Springfield, Mo., to serve 4 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $1, for burglary of the post office at White Church, Mo., November 10, 1907 (safe blower). Released November 17, 1913. History 14863.
Information recuivot that Lutz, unuer names of John Fleming oik. John Joyce, is now solv- ing a term in the Kansas Statu Penitentiary. Lansing, Kan., for theft of automobile Term will empire Sept. 10, 1922.
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HENRY BERTRAN.
Aliases: H. B. Bertran, Henry Douglas Bertran, Henry Douglas, H. B. Bertrand.
Description. — Age, about 59; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 132; slender build; slightly dark complexion; eyes, azure-blue; medium chestnut hair.
Peculiar marks. — L. arm: Scar irreg. (burn) of 1.5 x 3.5 at 5 above wrist, outer. R. arm: Drawn sc. of 3 vert, at 1st phal. of index, front. Face: Sc. ind. rect. of 1.2 obi. sli. inner at 4 above inner r. eyebrow. Small pit sc. at 4 above root of nose. Hair thin on top. Mouth small.
Bertillon.— 68.0; 73.0; 88.8; 19.1; 15.1; 14.2; 6.1; 25.0; 11.3; 9.0; 47.1.
Sentenced February 8, 1909, Batesville, Ark., to serve 4 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $5 for burglary of the post office at Clover Bend, Ark., May 7, 1908. Sentenced November 24, 1914, Shreveport, La., to serve 18 months on each count, sentences to run concurrently, in the United States peni- tentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post offices at Gallion and Chestnut, La., during May, 1914 (safe blower). Released November 21, 1915. Histories 14863 and
"rested by State a » for attempted Lace 9 Pec0 3* 1916
util ities Dec * 4, 1916, Wabash, robbery of post office at that
Sentenced by State, May 9, 1917, Helena, Ark., to serve two years in the State penitentiary at Little Rock, Ark,, for attempted robbery of ithe Wabash, Ark,, post office. Sentence suspended (during good behavior.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES HINES.
Aliases: James Hiness, D. Hines.
Description. — Age, about 31; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 133; medium low build; slightly florid complexion; medium chestnut hair; yellow slate eyes.
Peculiar marks. — L. arm: Sc. of 2 vert, at wrist, front. Sc. of 1.5 vert, on 1st phal. middle finger, rear. R. arm: Scar ind. of 2.5 obi. outward at wrist front. Face: Small sc. at 3 to front r. lobe. Scar ind. of 3 obi. slightly downward at 3 below r. eye. Eyebrows slightly united.
Bertillon.— 68.5; 69.0; 89.5; 19.5; 15.5; 13.6; 5.9; 25.3; 10.8; 8.5; 44.3.
Sentenced November 24, 1914, Shreveport, La., to serve 18 months on each count, sentences to run concurrently, in the United States penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post offices at Gallion and Chestnut, La., during May, 1914. Expira- tion of sentence September 23, 1915 (safe blower). History 25537.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
DUDLEY E. CHAPMAN.
Aliases: Ed Brown, Dee Edwards, Cal Hall, Dee E. Chapman.
Description. — Age, about 33; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 142; medium slender build; fair complexion; medium chestnut hair; light-brown eyes.
Peculiar marks. — I. Index finger mashed at end. Nail curved in. II. Cic. of cut of 2 on middle finger, knuckle joint. III. White cic. 2 at 2 rear of left ear lobe.
Bertillon.— 72.5; 74.5; 89.9; 19.4; 15.5; 14.2; 6.5; 25.3; 11.3; 9.0; 45.4.
Sentenced June 8, 1913, Omaha, Nebr., to serve 2 years in the United States peni- tentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Winnebago, Nebr., January 4, 1913 (safe blown). Sentenced April 15, 1915, Sioux Falls, S. Dak., to serve 3^ years on each of three counts, sentences to run concurrently, in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Scotland, S. Dak., October 22, 1912 (safe blown). History 22706.
Released from penitentiary on expiration of sentence, December 26, 1917, and furnished transportation to Los Angeles, California* C. B. 906*
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
BOYD ADKINS.
Description. — Age, about 20; height, 5 feet 9 inches; weight, 125; light build; florid complexion; brown hair; gray eyes.
Peculiar marks. — 4 small moles right neck; large burn inner right bicep. Bertillon.— 75.5; 87.5; 87.8; 18.7; 14.5; 13.1; 5.9; 26.5; 12.0; 9.2; 49.1.
Served a term in the reform school at Richmond, Va., for burglary. Sentenced August 12, 1914, Big Stone Gap, Va., to serve 1 year and 1 day in the penitentiary, Moundsville, W. Va., and pay fine of $500 for burglary of the post office at Lyons, Va., August 30, 1913. History 23853.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WALTER WALKER.
Description.-- Age, about 24; height, 6 feet § inch; weight, 168; medium build; florid complexion; brown hair; brown eyes.
Peculiar marks.— Vac. scar right forearm, outer right eyebrow, left top crown. Bertillon.— 84.7; 85.0; 99.2; 19.4; 14.6; 13.9; 5.8; 28.3; 11.9; 9.2; 48.5.
Sentenced April 24, 1914, to serve 1 year and 1 day in the West Virginia State Pen- itentiary, Moundsville, W. Va., and fined $25, for burglary of the post office at Hardy, W. Va., November 17, 1913. History 24484.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WALTER SCOTT.
Description— Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 9 inches; weight, 140; medium build; florid complexion; brown hair; blue eyes.
Bertillon.— 75.0; 76.1; 89.1; 19.0; 15.1; 14.1; 6.5; 26.1; 11.2; 10.2; 47.0.
Sentenced April 24, 1914, Huntington, W. Va., to serve 1 year and 1 day in the West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va., and fined $25, for burglary of the post office, Hardy, W. Va., November 17, 1913. Believed to have served a former term at Moundsville (W. Va.) Penitentiary. History 24484.
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CHARLES EVERETT.
De cription. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 155; stout build blond hair; red complexion.
Peculiar marks. — Three burnt scars on left upper arm. Scar right eyebrow.
Bertillon. — 71.5; 79.0: 91.7; 20.1; 15.6; 14.5; 6.5; 26.5; 11.8; 9.0; 47.6.
Sentenced May 29, 1912, Memphis, Tenn., to serve 3 years on each of two counts of the indictment, sentences to run concurrently, in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $200 and costs of case, for burglary of the post office at Moscow, Tenn., February 19, 1912 (safe blown). Expiration of sentence September 18, 1914. History 20653.
Under the name of GODFREY BABBITT, alias Charles Jones, ar- rested June 28, 1916, Rockford, 111,, and sentenced Jan< 2 1917, Chicago , 111. , .to serve two years in the penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, for burglary of the post office at Winnebago , 111., June 24, 1916. Historv 30544. le leased from the Leavenworth, Kansas, penitentiary, on August 10, 1916, on expiration of sentence, and furnished transportation to Waterbury, Connecticut, C. 3, 920,
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
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FRANK KESSLER.
Aliases: Solly Cohn, Sol Stein, “The Jew.”
Description. — Age, about 25; height, 5 feet 7\ inches; weight, 125; medium build; dark complexion; black hair; dark-brown eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Upper right bicuspid even with gum.
Criminal record given as follows: “St. Louis, Mo., arrested August 29, 1909, charge petit larceny; sentenced to workhouse for 1 year; later paroled. Arrested September 23, 1909, for larceny; no prosecution, and parole revoked in case of September 13, 1909.” Sentenced April 4, 1912, Springfield, Mo., to serve 3 years, upon each count of indict- ment, sentences to run concurrently, in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine oi $100 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Pomona, Mo., March 7, 1912. Released July 25, 1914, on expiration of sentence History 20741.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HARRY WARD.
Aliases: Harry Black, Harry Bates, Jim Smith, “Blackey.”
Description. — Age, about 36; height., 5 feet 11 inches; weight, 150; medium build; fair complexion; dark brown hair; medium blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Obi. v. horiz. scar over outer corner, right eyebrow.
Criminal record given as follows: “As Harry Bates, sentenced from Crawford County, Kans., for burglary, to Lansing Penitentiary, July 1, 1899, for term of 5 years, No. 8982, Discharged by expiration of term July 26, i903. January 7, 1904, sen- tenced from Fort Scott, Kans., for burglary (Bourbon County) to Lansing (Kans.) Penitentiary for a term of from 1 to 5 years, No. 1014. Discharged February 16, 1907, by expiration of term. Served a term, under the name of Jim Smith, in the Little Rock (Ark.) Penitentiary, for burglary, being released in 1911.”
Sentenced April 4, 1912, Springfield, Mo., to serve 6 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., to pay a fine of $100 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Pomona, Mo., March 7, 1912. Released July 25, 1914, on writ of habeas cornus. Historv 20741.
Under name of Harry Black, was indicted Nov. 28, 1916, at Jonesboro, Ark., for burglary of Nimmons , Ark., post office Dec. 16, 1914. Not reported arrested Jan. 4, 1917.
History 27011.
Indictment returned M ov. 38, 1916, under nu. o Harry Black, dropped from docket on motion of District Attorney, on J une 8, 1920, CB 936,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES RILEY.
Alias: George McBee.
Description. —Age, about 28; height. 5 feet 5^ inches; weight, 150; heavy build; dark complexion; dark brown hair; light-brown eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Perp. scar 1 in. long upper left cheek.
Served a term at Lansing, Kans., being paroled September 22, 1911.
Sentenced April 4, 1912, Springfield, Mo., to serve 6 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $100 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Pomona, Mo., March 7, 1912. Released July 25, 1914, on writ of habeas corpus. History 20741.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRANK FINCH.
Aliases: Lester Withers, “Axhandle.”
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 6 feet 6^ inches; weight, 180; slender build; fair complexion; brown hair; bluish brown eye; large prominent nose.
Peculiar marks. — Perp. scar outer right side of base of nose. Round scar just in front of left ear on cheek. Obi. scar 1\" upper lip. Right eye out.
Criminal record given as follows: “Kansas City, Kans., September 7, 1907, arrested, charge petit larceny. Fined $100. Appealed. January 27, 1909, arrested, charge highway robbery. Sentenced to from 10 to 21 years in State industrial reformatory at Hutchinson, Kans., No. 2216. Paroled December 29, 1910. October 25, 1911, arrested, charge vagrancy; sentenced 25 days in workhouse. Kansas City, Mo. , arrested March 3, 1911, charge investigation. March 4, discharged in police court. May 17, 1911, arrested, charge larceny of railroad brass. May 19, fined $50 on technical charge of vagrancy in police court.”
Sentenced April 4, 1912, Springfield, Mo., to serve 6 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $100 and costs of prosecution for burglary of the post office, Pomona, Mo., March 7, 1912. Released on writ of habeas corpus October 30, 1914. History 20741.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
SAMUEL SHIREMAN.
Aliases: “ Newark Sammy,” William Sherman, Charles Baker, Samuel Sherman.
Description. — Age, about 43; height, 5 feet 3| inches; weight, 130; slight build; florid complexion; gray hair; light-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks.— Y accine scar upper right arm. Blue ink dot back right hand; inner. Small cut scar 1st phalange index finger left hand. Pit scar on forehead; right. Pit scar on forehead; left. Bullet wound above right nipple, passed out back of neck above shoulder blade.
Bertillon.— 60.8; 70.0; 85.6; 19.4; 14.6; 13.4; 5.9; 25.2; 11.5; 9.1; 42.9.
Sentenced October 22, 1903, Scranton, Pa., to serve 5 years in the Western Peni tentiary, Allegheny, Pa., and pay fine of $1 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Woodward, Pa., June 18, 1903; also sentenced same date, to serve 1 year and pay fine of $1 and costs of prosecution, to the same institution, for burglary of the post office at Rutherton, Pa., June 17, 1903; and to serve 1 year and pay fine of $1 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Linden Hall, Pa., June 19, 1903. History 5624.
Sentenced May 3, 1910, Harrisburg, Pa., to serve 7 years in the United States peni- tentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Newberrytown, Pa., December 9, 1909. History 16803.
Sentenced February 19, 1915, by the State authorities, Norristown, Pa., to pay fine of $10, and serve 1 year in the Montgomery County Prison, Norristown, Pa. , for carrying concealed weapons. (Safe blower.) History 27574.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES DALY.
Aliases: Harry Lambert, ‘ ‘ Pennsylvania Johnny,” Harry Belmore, Charles Kelley. Description.- — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet Ilf inches; weight, 146; slender build; fair complexion; chestnut hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marlcs. — L. arm: Tat. flag over sailor’s head below elbow. Tat. hand and 5 cards below elbow. Tat. cross, anchor, heart, and dagger above wrist. Small scar between thumb and index. R. arm: Tat. bust of sailor crossed hands and heart below elbow. Tat. horsehead shoe around horsehead and whip below elbow. Chest:
Tq+ Aqo1 ofor o Yi fi pQrylo
Bertillon. — 81 .0 ; 76.0; 97.0; 19.0; 14.6; 13.5; 6.6; 26.7; 11. 9; 9.3; 47.8.
Sentenced June 18, 1915, Philadelphia, Pa., to serve 1 year and 1 month in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Emanus, Pa., December 28, 1914 (safe blown). Expiration of sentence, April 30, 1916. Sentenced January 21, 1910, Wilmington, Del., to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $100 and costs, for burglary of the post office at Greenville, Del., August 21, 1910 (safe blown). Histories 16889 and 27574.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Photo taken in 1910.]
Thomas j. McCarthy.
Description. — Age, about 26; height, 5 feet 8J inches; weight, 135; medium build; dark complexion ; dark hair.
Sentenced January 21, 1910, Wilmington, Del., to serve 4 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Greenville, Del., August 1, 1910 (safe blown). Discharged March 15, 1913. History 16889.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
RICHARD MACK.
Aliases: Richard Morrison, Richard McGuire, “Massachusetts Dick.”
Description.— Age, about 55; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 170; medium build; light complexion; poor teeth; gray hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks.- — 3 blue dots base of left thumb. Clasped hands on right arm. Bertillon.— 67.7; 70.0; 90.1; 18.9; 15.1; . . . 6.5; 25.2; 11.2; 8.9; 44.3.
Criminal record given as follows: “April 20, 1894, arrested Central Falls, R. I., and charged with carrying concealed weapon. Held in $300 bail, which was furnished and forfeited. November 10, 1894, arrested at Boston, Mass., and charged with shooting at two men; later charge changed to carrying concealed weapon; fined and released. October 29, 1901, arrested at Pawtucket, R. I., and charged with intoxication; con- cealed weapon found on person; fined and discharged. July 22, 1902, arrested at New York City and charged with holdup robbery of railroad station at Portchester, N. Y. ; owing to lack of evidence and identification, was released. February 12, 1903, arrested at Springfield, Mass. , and charged with burglary of safe at Northampton, Mass. ; convicted June 16, 1903, and sentenced June 24, 1903, to a term of from 4 to 5 years in State prison, Charlestown, Mass. November 26, 1907, arrested at Boston, Mass., for robbery of post office at Ponapoag, Mass.; sentenced January 22, 1908, to 4§ years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta. Ga.”
Sentenced April 28, 1913, Boston, Mass., to serve 3 years in the Massachusetts State prison, Charlestown, Mass., and fined $500 for burglary of the post office at North Abington, Mass., August 14, 1911 (safe blown). Indictment returned at New York, N. Y., January 17, 1913, for burglary of the post office at Piermont, N. Y., June 21, 1911, pending. History 20614.
Sentenced by the State authorities at Springfield, Massa- chusetts, June 22, IflB, to serve six months in the House of Correction there, for vagrancy* Departmental
records shew an indictment, returned at New York, New York January 17, 1913, for burglary of the Piermont, New York, post office, to be outstanding against this per son - C ,B . 91$
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Photo taken in 1912.]
JAMES KELLEY.
Aliases: John Williams, James Frank, “ Boston Jimmy.”
De cription. — Age, about 45; height 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 155; medium build; dark complexion; good teeth; dark-chestnut hair; blue-gray eyes.
Peculiar marks.- — I. Number of scars on arm. II. Moles on left cheek. Husky voice.
Bertillon— 72.2; 74.0; 90.8; 19.2; 15.5; 14.0; 5.8; 26.5; 11.6: 8.8; 45.0.
Criminal record given as follows: “As James Williams, arrested January 22, 1906, Brooklyn, N. Y.; charge, carrying concealed weapons. February 21, 1906, sentenced to penitentiary for 60 days. As James Kelley, arrested at Boston, Mass., with eight other yeggmen; charge, dangerous and suspicious person; discharged. As James Kelley, arrested at Boston, Mass., May 23, 1908; charge, post-office burglary. Sen- tenced 3 to 5 years in Massachusetts prison, Charlestown, Mass.
Sentenced September 21, 1912, Boston, Mass., to serve 2 years and 6 months in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $1 for burglary of the post office at North Abington, Mass., August 13, 1911 (safe blown). Expiration of sentence November 21, 1914. History 20614.
Arrested at Boston, Massachusetts, February 8, 1918, with three others, for burglary of the post office at Osterville , Massachusetts, February 8, 1916,
The additional alias of Janes Heines is reported for th i
Indicted at Boston, Massachusetts „ February 20, 1918, for burglary of the post office at Osterville, Mass,, February 8, 1918; sentenced at Boston, Massachusetts, February 28, 1918, to serve five years in the U. S. penitentiary at Atlanta 0 Georgia, (and pay a fine of $ 500) on first count; and two years, in the same peni- tentiary, on the second count.. It is reported (Feb- ruary 28, 1918) that this person has also been indicted by the Massachusetts State Court, for breaking, enter- ing, robbery, and attempt to murder, C. B. 909,
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HARRY GRANT.
Aliases: Harry Leslie, Harry J. Grant, James Grant.
Description. — Age, about 36; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 145; medium build; medium complexion; dark-chestnut hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marls. — I. Sc. oval 5 x 3 10 above wr. rear. III. Small raised mole 2 above brow 5 from m. line left.
Bertillon— 74.6; 76.0; 88.2; 19.0; 15.4; 13.8; 5.9; 25.9; 11.3; 8.8; 45.6.
Served a term in the Rhode Island State Prison, Howard, R. I., for housebreaking; term expired March 14, 1913.
Sentenced April 28, 1913, Boston, Mass., to serve 2 years in the Massachusetts State Prison, Charlestown, Mass., and fined $500 for burglary of the post office at North Abington, Mass., August 13, 1911 (safe blown). History 20614.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Photo taken during 1912.]
BERTRAM BANNISTER.
Alias: Bert Crosby.
Description. — Age, about 31; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 150; medium build; light complexion; good teeth; chestnut hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Prominent cheek bones; couple gold teeth; slightly bow-legged.
Bertillon.— 63.8; 72.0; 85.5; 18.2; 15.1; . . . 6.0; 25.0; 11.2; 8.9; 44.7.
Sentenced February 26, 1912, St. Johnsbury, Vt., to serve not less than 7 nor more than 9 years in the Vermont State Prison, for housebreaking at St. Johnsbury, Vt., during 1911. Believed to have been implicated in several post-office burglaries in Vermont during 1910 and 1911. Indictment returned at Boston, Mass., June 26, 1912, for burglary of the post office at North Abington, Mass., August 13, 1911, placed on file May 28, 1914. History 20614.
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
[Photo taken in 1912,]
JOSEPH CRAMER.
Aliases: Joseph Crawford, “Fishkill Slim,” Thomas Campbell.
Description. — Age, about 37 ; height, 6 feet 1 inch; weight, 168; slim build; medium complexion; chestnut hair; hazel eyes.
Peculiar marks. — I. Number of large scars forearm, rear. Ink dot P and I. III. Star shaped 2 from outer end brow, right. Broken nose.
Bertillon— 85.2; 80.0; 97.0; 19.6; 16.1; 14.0; 6.6; 28.2; 12.2; 8.9; 48.0.
Sentenced November 20, 1903, Greenfield, Mass., by State authorities, to serve not less than ? nor more than 8 years in Massachusetts State Prison, Charlestown, Mass., for carrying burglar’s tools. Also served 2} years for burglary in the Connecticut State Prison for burglary, under the name of Joseph Crawford.
Sentenced November 21, 1912, to serve 3 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $1, for burglary of the post office at North Abingdon, Mass., August 13, 1911 (safe blown). Released March 13, 1915. Historv 20614.
Arrested Feb. 15, 1919, Hartford, Conn, under name of Joseph Ryan, and sentenced March 14,
1919, by St cute authorities, to serve 2 years and 9 months for carrying concealed weapons, anc. 30 years on charge of being a confirmed criminal, to be served in State prison, blether sf ield,Conn.
C.B. 927
130
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES KELLEY.
Alias: James Kelly.
Description. — Age, about 43; height, 5 feet 10| inches; weight, 136; slender build; ruddy complexion; dark-chestnut hair.
Peculiar marks. — I. Man’s head, in ink, on left forearm. II. Carbuncle scar on focick of neck
Bertillon.— 79.5; 84.0; 93.3; 19.4; 14.3; 7.0; 28.4; 10.7; 8.7; 46.3. _
Sentenced May 10, 1911, Wilmington, Del., to serve 3 years in United States peni- tentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at Greenville, Del., July 18, 1910. Escaped from custody of United States officials while en route to the Atlanta peni- tiary to serve sentence on June 14, 1911, at a point about 90 miles north of Atlanta, by jumping out of a car window, and reported fugitive September 8, 1915. History 17785.
Re-arrested about Sept. 30, 1916, at Abington , Pa. Sen- tenced at Wilmington , Del., Oct. 7, 1916, to serve the remainder of the original sentence imposed upon him May 10, 1911, at that place, as shown above.
Discharged on expiration of sentence from Atlan- ta pe ;ii tent i a r;y 9 Feb , 3, 1919, and transportation furnished to Peace Dale, HoL CoB« 926*
131
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
SAM TAYLOR.
Aliases: George Davis, George A. Davis, W. J. Hall, Charlie Hall.
Description. — Age, about 35; height, 5 feet 6f inches; weight, 166; medium dark complexion; medium stout build; eyes, “mar. m. gr. slate m. No. 6”; black hair.
Peculiar marks'— I . Irreg. scar of at 1st jt. 1. thumb, front. Vert. sc. of 1.0 across 1st jt. 1. thumb, rear. III. Vert, cut scr. of \ on m. line upper lip. IV. Vert, ragged cut scr. of 1^ x 7 center of stomach, effect of operation.
Bertillon. — 69.3; 75.0; 91.5; 18.7; 15.6; 14.2; 6.7; 26.5; 11.5; 9.2; 47.6.
Sentenced April 26, 1910, San Angelo, Tex., to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post offices at Novice and Silver Valley, Tex. Also sentenced March 12, 1914, Oklahoma, Okla., to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $1, for burglary of the post office at Earlsboro, Okla., Januarv 10, 1914. Histories 24585 and 1714Q
Released from penitentiary on expiration of sentence, November 16, 1917, and furnished transportation to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. C. B. 903.
132
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
A. E. PIRKEY.
Alias: Clarence Douglas.
Description. — Age, about 3G; height, 5 feet 6J inches; weight, . 152; medium stout; medium florid complexion; eyes, “ch. dp. gr. az. m. No. 4”; hair, ch. dp.
Peculiar marks. — -I. Left elbow fractured at “ K.” Left 3rd finger ampt. at 1st joint. Left little finger ampt. at 2nd jt. Sc. of rt. at 3rd ph. to index frt. II. Sc. of at to r. of m. line upper lip.
Bertillon. — 69.0; 68.0; 91.5; 18.8; 14.9; 14.1; 6.6; 25.8; 11.4; 9.0; 44.5.
Sentenced April 26, 1910, San Angelo, Tex., to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post offices at Novice and Silver Valley, Tex. Expiration of sentence, December 31, 1913. History 17149.
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
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; Placed in jail at Middlesboro, Kentucky, for trial iStrint charging robber, of London Konta^y post rice; ESCAPED from above jail Au^st L, 1917. t captured t6 November 24, 1917.
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Under name of JAMES HIGHLAND , alias Joe Robinson, indicted April 19, 1916, Newark, M. J. , for burglary of post office at Leonardo, N. J. , Sept. 9, 1915. History 29132.
Under the name of GEORGE W. BAILEY, sentenced April 9, 1917, at Nashville, Tenn. , to pay a fine of $250 and costs, for robbery of Crossville, Tenn., post office.
134
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES EASTHAM.
Aliases: James Burk, Dick Bennett, James Burton.
Description. — Age, about 41; height, 5 feet 11 inches; weight, 140 pounds; light com- plexion; light-brown hair tinged with gray; blue eyes; forefinger and thumb off from right hand; drinks heavily at times and hangs out at brothels; is quite well acquainted among his class, but travels alone a great deal; claims to have been a high-school graduate and can use good language.
Eastham has served one term in the State prison at Jackson, Mich., for burglary, having been sentenced from Saginaw, Mich. , in 1905, and Eastham admitted to having served a prior term in the Marquette (Mich.) Prison.
Sentenced December 4, 1912, at Bay City, Mich., to serve five years in the Leaven- worth (Kans.) Penitentiary, for burglary of the post office at Riverdale, Mich., October 10, 1912. History 21960. — n— , • 1 Cr
Ehleased from Leavenworth , Kansas, penitentiary, Aug.
L916 , expiration of sentence.
itenced September 12, s^th^^elnd 'not more
ite authorities to ser Michigan, for carr^ 6
> years in prison W revolver and several
:resVe;:pssvLa6 tru* *is person- C-B*90
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRED FRENSDORF.
Alias: Frank Williams.
Description. — Age, about 35; height, 5 feet 6J inches; weight, 130; medium build; medium dark complexion; dark-chestnut hair; eyes, “az. si. m. No. 1-3”; nose bends to right.
Peculiar marks. — III. Bridge of nose si. crushed at 2 bel. root. Hair on root of nose. V. Sc. of vert, at 4" abv. small of back si. r. of col. Sm. sc. at 4 " bel. r. shoulder, rear.
It is reported that Frensdorf is known to the police of Chicago and other cities as a “crack safe blower and burglar.”
Sentenced March 11, 1913, Indianapolis, Ind., to serve five years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at McCool, Ind., December 17, 1912 (safe blown). History 22356.
Released from the penitentiary, on expiration of sentence, March 11, 1918, and furnished transporta- tion to Indianapolis, Indiana. C. B, 913-
136
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CLYDE STRATTON.
Aliases: John C. Clinton, Jack Clinton, Jack Raymond, Jack Stratton.
Description. — Age, about 33; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 165; medium build; dark complexion; chestnut-black, slightly gray hair; eyes, “ch. m. gr. az. si. No. 4.”
Peculiar marks. — I. Lt. trace of tat. indistinct, 1. forearm, frt. 2 sm. sc. on left 3rd finger below 3rd jt., frt. Sc. of vert. 2d ph. 1. thumb, frt. II. Sc. of ^"oblg. inner 1st ph. r. mid. fing. rear. III. Irreg. sc. of l" x on median line forehead below edge of scalp. Hair on breast and stomach.
Bertillon.— 74.5; 83.0; 96.0; 19.4; 15.5; 14.2; 6.3; 27.2; 11.6; 9.3; 46.6.
Sentenced March 11, 1913, Indianapolis, Ind., to serve five years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at McCool, Ind., December 17, 1912 (safe blown). Escaped from United States penitentiary, Leaven- worth, Kans., March 29, 1913, and subsequently apprehended at Elgin, 111., and returned to prison. History 22356.
When Stratton was re-arrested as above, he was held by the State authorities on the charge of murder committed while robbing a bank , for which offence he was convicted and sen- tenced June 25, 1913, to serve fourteen years in the Illinois State Penitentiary, Joliet, Illinois, from which institution he escaped July 30, 1916 He was re-arrested at Lorain 0«, Sept. 22, 1916i delivered to the Federal authorities Sept.
30, 1916, and returned to the U. S .Penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas, to serve the original sentence imposed March 11,1913.
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
MICHAEL RODGERS.
Aliases: Mitchell Rodgers, “Crack” Rodgers.
Description —Age, about 54; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 151; medium build; sallow complexion; good teeth; brown hair; hazel eyes; prominent chin.
Peculiar marks. — Large burn scar left arm near elbow. Scar jet. right hand and wrist; latter broken. Nose broken, leaving scar. Scars over right eye; corner right eye; under left corner mouth. Tat. marks are small anchor, right hand. Large flower left forearm. Cross, anchor, and heart (heart in red) right forearm.
This person was believed to have burglarized the post office at Milford Square, Pa., November 15, 1912, there having been found on his person postage stamps, etc., which appeared to have been stolen from that post office when the safe was blown. He was indicted for this offense, December 9, 1912, at Philadelphia, Pa. The jury, however, returned a verdict of not guilty December 10, 1912, Philadelphia, Pa. History 22104.
138
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WILLIE WRIGHT.
Description. — Colored; age, about 24; height, 5 feet 2J inches; weight, 135; low me- dium build; black complexion; full teeth; maroon eyes.
Peculiar marks. — L. Arm: Small sc. on 1 phalanx, middle finger, rear. R. arm: Sc. 2.5 x 3 x 5, at 9 above elbow, rear and outer. Face: Sc. of 2.5 hor. at outer r. eye- brow. Sc. of 1.5 hor. at 1 above outer 1. eye. Sc. ind. of 1.5 vertical at 1.5 above 1. angle of mouth. Sc. of 1 hor. at 3 below outer 1. eye. Deep sc. 1 x 1 at 9 above r. ear. Sc. 1 x 2 at 6.5 above r. ear.
Bertillon.— 58.5; 73.0; 82.0; 18.9; 12.9; 12.5; 5.6; 25.8; 11.5; 8.8; 47.5.
Sentenced November 19, 1912, Augusta, Ga., to serve 3 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $1, for burglary of the post office at Aonia, Ga., August 3, 1912. Released March 12, 1915. History 21575.
139
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JAMES WEBSTER.
Description. — Age, about 39; height. 5 feet 8| inches; weight, 131; slight build, fair complexion; brown hair; light-blue eyes.
Peculiar, marls. — Small scar on left side of head 2" above ear. Bullet wound left groin. Depressed scar lower part left leg, inner side, also right-side knee cap. Scars at middle joints, right, little and ring fingers. Felon mark end of left thumb. One upper left and one lower right molar missing.
Sentenced September 18, 1912, Tacoma, Wash., to serve 3 years in the penitentiary, McNeil Island, for burglary of the post office at Thomas, Wash., August 1, 1912. History 21546.
140
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
ALEXANDER TOPPS.
Alias: Alex. Topps.
Description. — Colored; age, about 20; height, 5 feet 9J inches; weight, 145; slender build; chocolate complexion ; one tooth out; black hair; maroon eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Left arm: Sc. of 2 obi. inner at 11 above wrist, rear and outer. Sc. of 2 obi. below 1st joint index finger outer. Face: Pit sc. at 6 to front r. lobe. Pit sc. at 4 below middle r. eye 1.7 from wing. Pit sc. 3.5 below middle 1. eye' 1.2 wing. Pit sc. 4.5 above inner r. eyebrow.
Bertillon. — 76. 5; 85.0; 93.5; 19.4; 15.0; 14.0; 5.6; 26.9; 12.1; 9.7; 49.6.
It is stated that Topps has served a term in the workhouse of Tipton County, Tenn.; for burglary of the depot at Atoka, Tenn.
Sentenced November 26, 1912, Memphis, Tenn., to serve 18 months in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. , and pay costs of case for burglary of the post office at Atoka, Tenn., June 1, 1912. Released February 15, 1914. History 21474.
141
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POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CLINTON FOSTER.
Alias: Clint. Foster.
Description. — Colored; age, about 20; height, 5 feet 8J inches; weight, 147; slender build; chocolate complexion; full teeth; black hair; maroon eye§.
Peculiar marks. — Right arm: Sc. ind. of J hor. at 1 above wrist to front. Face: Sc. of 3.5 hor. at 2 below r. eye. Sc. of 2 hor. at outer 1. eyebrow.
Bertillon.— 74.0; 80.0; 87.5; 18.6; 14.3; 13.2; 6.1; 27.5; 13.1; 9.9; 49.3.
Sentenced November 26, 1912, Memphis, Tenn., to serve 18 months in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay costs of case, for burglary of the post office at Atoka, Tenn., June 1, 1912. Released February 6, 1914. History 21474.
142
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE MENO.
Aliases: George Morgano, Louis Jones, Beno Cervi.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 150; medium build; dark complexion; chestnut dark hair; eyes, “ch. dp. az. m. 4.”
Peculiar marks. — I. Sc. of 1 oblg. outer 1. wrist jet. sc. of 1 v. t. on and above 2nd jt. 3rd finger, rear. II. Sc. of with cor. inner 1st jt. 1. index, rear. III. Sm. nov. sc. si. bel. root nose on ridge.
Bertillon— 68.0; 76.5; 90.5; 18.4; 16.7; 14.8; 6.7; 26.5; 11.8; 9.4; 47.6.
Sentenced March 17, 1913, Danville, 111., to pay fine of $500 and costs, and serve 5 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office, O’Fallon, 111., October 18, 1912. (Safe blower.) History 21989.
Reloaded on expiration of sentence < Nov. 24, 1916, and transporta cion furnished to Danville, 111.
143
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WILLIAM HURLEY.
Description. — Age, about 31; height, 5 feet 10| inches; weight, 144; medium build; fair complexion; fair teeth; dark-chestnut, slightly gray hair; eyes, “ch. m. az. si. m. No. 4.”
Peculiar marks. — Tat. outline of bust of sailor with initials W. H. above on 1. fore- arm. III. Brows meet. 1 m. sc. si. bel. lower lip si. lg. m. line, chin long, bevel. Sc. of 1" si. obi. on 1. half lower lip.
Bertillon. — 80.0; 75.0; 96.0; 19.2; 15.1; 13.5; 5.9; 25.8; 10.9; 8.5; 46.2.
Sentenced March 17, 1913, Danville, 111., to pay fine of $500 and costs, and to serve 5 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at O’Fallon, 111., October 18, 1912. Released on commutation of sentence October 28, 1915. (Safe blower.) History 21989.
144
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE E. SCOTT.
Aliases. — George Shea, “Syracuse Blackie.”
Description. — Age about 54; height 5 feet, inches; weight 164; medium build; dark complexion; 1 gold-crowned tooth; dark-gray hair; eyes, “ch. m. az. si. m 4.”
Peculiar marks. — I. Tat. bust of child, etc. 1. arm at above elb. Tat. of sailor, anchor, etc., 1. forearm, frt. Tat. head of girl abv. 1. wrist, rear. Rough sc. of diam. 3d ph. 1. index frt. Sc. hor. at 3d ph. 1. mid. fing. frt.
Bertillon— 72.0; 74.5; 90.5; 18.5; 15.5; 14.1; 6.7; 27.5; 11.5; 9.7; 47.2.
Sentenced March 17, 1913, Danville, 111., to pay fine of $500 and costs, and to serve five years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at O’Fallon, 111., October 18, 1912. (Safe blower.) History 21989.
Released from prison Dec. 4, 1916, on expiration of sen tence , and transportation furnished to Danville, 111.
145
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRED ALLISON.
Aliases : ‘ ‘ Cincinnati Whitey , ” “ Me Kay . ’ ’
Description. — Age, about 46; height, 5 feet 10| inches; weight, 162; medium build; fair complexion; eyes, “az. m. 1 It. yellow m.”; light-chestnut hair.
Peculiar marks. — I. Sc. irreg. of 3 x 1 palm of 1. hand, 3rd st. med. si. bent. III. 2 scs. of 1 x 1| and 1| x ^ hor. 1. temple. Sc. of | with cor. inner c. sc. tee non si. of m. line. Sc. of oblg. outer c. tail r. brow. Sc. of J vt. inner half r. brow. II. Sc. of ^ dia. at ^ 1. of m. line at 5 bel. nipple.
Bertillon.— 79.0; 85.0; 91.5; 20.6; 15.7; 14.5; 6.4; 27.2; 12.4; 9.4; 49.2.
Sentenced March 17, 1913, Danville, 111., to pay fine of $500 and costs, and to serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at O’Fallon, 111., October 18, 1912 (safe blown). History 21989.
Released on expiration of sentence, Nov. 24, 1916, and given transportation to Cincinnati, Ohio.
146
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
GEORGE SULLIVAN.
Aliases: Martin F. Warren, George Wilson, James Gray.
Description. — Age, about 37; height, 6 feet If inches; weight, 182; slim build; medium complexion; poor teeth; dark-brown hair; gray-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — End of left middle finger deformed. Tat. in blue M. F. W. horse- shoe, horse head inside, word luck in top of horseshoe, right forearm. Large scar under chin. Large circular scar on left of cheek. Scar over right eye.
Bertillon.— 85.0; 92.0; 96.7; 20.3; 16.2; 14.9; 6.6; 28.2; 11.6; 9.9; 49.4.
Sentenced to eight terms in house of correction, Boston, Mass., for burglary, larceny, etc. Also arrested “as Martin F. Warren, November 26, 1907, Boston, Mass.; charge, safe blowing.”
Sentenced February 10, 1912, Portland, Me., to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 8 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta Ga., for burglary of the post office West Buxton, Me., January 23, 1912 (safe blown). History 20498.
Released from the penitentiary on expiration of sen- tence, February 9, 1918, and transportation furnished him to Boston, Massachusetts, C. B. 910*
Arrested February 19, 1918, at Daytona Beach, Florida, charged with the burglary of the post office at Palm Beach, Florida, February 11, 1918. At hearing before U. S .Commissioner at Saint Augustine, Florida,
March 5, 1918, Sullivan was discharged. It now ap- pears that this person instead of going to Boston, Massachusetts, upon his release from the Atlanta, Ga . , penitentiary, February 9, 1918, as indicated in criminal bulletin No- 910, went from Atlanta to Day- tona, Florida. 913.
147
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FREDERICK R. DIXON.
Aliases: Richard Callahan, William H. Quinn, Fred Baker, Fread A. Dickerson.
Description. — Age, about 32; height, 5 feet 9| inches; weight, 145; medium slender build; dark-brown hair; gray-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Two vac. sc. left upper arm. Cut sc. below left eye. Large scar under chin. Scar right side of neck.
Bertillon.— 72.5; 76.0; 92.8; 19.1; 15.2; 13.9; 7.1; 27.3; 12.3; 9.5; 47.0.
Criminal record reported as follows: “Arrested, Boston, Mass., May 20, 1901; break- ing and entering; 15 months in house of correction. Arrested, Boston, Mass., May 16, 1904; breaking and entering; length of term not given. Arrested October 22, 1906, Portland, Me.; drunk and disorderly; jail sentence. Arrested May 29, 1907, Haver- hill, Mass.; breaking and entering; sentenced to Massachusetts State Reformatory. Arrested at Haverhill, Mass., March 20, 1904; breaking and entering; sentenced to Massachusetts State Reformatory; length of term not given.”
Sentenced February 10, 1912, Portland, Me., to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 8 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office, West Buxton, Me., January 23, 1912 (safe blown). History 20498.
Released from the penitentiary on expiration of sen- tence, February 3.4, 1918, and transportation furnished him to Portland, Maine. C. B. 910.
148
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN E. CONNORS.
Aliases: Frank Wilson, Patrick Moriarty.
Description. — Age, about 28; height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, 149; medium slim build; medium complexion; good teeth; dark-brown hair; slate-blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Two vac. scars left upper arm. Cut scar end right thumb.
Bertillon. — 75.4; 77.0; 91.2; 18.6; 15.1; 14.0; 6.0; 27.8; 12.2; 9.2; 47.8.
Criminal record reported as follows: “June 11, 1903, Boston, Mass.; larceny; 3 months house of correction. June 8, 1906, Boston, Mass.; larceny; 4 months house of correction. February 6, 1907, Boston, Mass.; larceny; 12 months house of cor- rection. February 21, 1910, Springfield, Mass.; vagrancy and possession of burglar’s tools; discharged. Arrested June 24, 1911, Philadelphia, Pa.; charge, suspicion.”
Sentenced February 10, 1912, Portland, Me., to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 5 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at West Buxton, Me., January 23, 1912 (safe blown). Released November 25, 1915. His-
Arrested at Boston, Massachusetts, under name of Patrick Moriarity, February 8, 1918, with three others, for burglary of the post office at Oster- ville, Massachusetts, February 8, 1918. C.B. 908.
Under name of PATRICK MORIARITY indicted at Boston, Massachusetts , February 20, 1918, for burglary of the Osterville, Massachusetts, post office, February 8, 1918; sentenced at Boston, Massachusetts, February 28, 1918, to serve five years in U.S. penitentiary at Atlanta, Georgia, (and pay a fine of $500) on first count, charging breaking and entering; and two years in the same penitentiary on the second count, charging larceny. It is reported (February 28, 1918) that this person has also been indicted by the Massachusetts State Court, for breaking, entering, robbery and at- tempt to murder. C. 8, 909.
149
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
JOHN T. RYAN.
Aliases: Thomas Riley, George Abbott, Frank Anthony, Thomas Smith, “Big Tom.”
Description. — Age, about 31; height, 5 feet 9| inches; weight, 231; stout build; medium complexion; good teeth; dark-brown hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Bad scar back of left hand and wrist. Tat. red and blue of heart, anchor, cross, rising sun, woman’s head in heart, right forearm. Cut scar left temple.
Bertillon.— 74.0; 75.0; 93.2; 19.8; 15.2; 14.1; 6.3; 26.8; 11.3; 8.7; 45.5.
Criminal record furnished by National Bureau of Criminal Identification, Washing- ton: “As Thomas Riley, arrested, Portland, Me., August 11, 1908; charge, vagrancy. Sentenced 60 days county jail. Blew safe at Billerica, Mass., January 7, 1911. Served 9 months in the East Cambridge House of Correction for robbing the post office at Billerica, Mass., on January 7, 1911. As Frank Anthony, arrested February 19, 1910, Springfield, Mass. ; vagrancy (offering appeal cards, stating he was mute). As George Abbott, arrested Portland, Me., for vagrancy, December 27, 1908; discharged. As John Thomas Ryan, arrested January 24, 1912, at Standish, Me., in company with Fred R. Dixon, Harry C. Morgan, John E. Connors, and George Sullivan for blowing post-office safe at West Buxton, Me., January 23, 1912.”
Sentenced February 10, 1912, Portland, Me., to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 8 years in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at West Buxton, Me., January 23, 1912 (safe blown). History 20498.
Released from the penitentiary on expiration of sen- tence, February 9# 1918, and transportation furnished him to Boston, Massachusetts. C, B. 910.
150
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HARRY C. MORGAN.
Description. — Age, about 25; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 150; medium build; medium dark complexion; good teeth; dark-brown hair; dark-brown eyes.
Peculiar marks. — Left forearm: Tat. in red and blue of nude woman with wings, and bow and arrow. Right forearm: Tat. in blue of girl’s head; cross in red and blue; three links in red and blue. Small scars on back of right hand; also scar in palm of right hand.
Bertillon.— 70.1; 72.0; 87.6; 18.1; 14.5; 13.6; 6.4; 26.3; 10.8; 8.2; 45.1.
Sentenced February 10, 1912, Portland, Me., to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 5 years in the United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., for burglary of the post office at West Buxton, Me., January 23, 1912 (safe blown). Released November 25, 1915. History 20498.
151
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CLYDE SHIPMAN.
Aliases: Pop Shipman, C. C. Sanford, Mack Sanford, C. E. Sims.
Description. — Age about 45; height 5 feet, 6| inches; weight 165; heavy build; medium complexion; good teeth; medium chestnut hair; eyes, “2 az. blue.”
Peculiar marls. — Tat. “CS ” in r. and b. ink of 2\ x 3" at 18 above pg. ant. II. Rd. burn cic. of 1^ at 2 above pg. ant. III. Sunken sc. of 1^ x 2 at 1" frt. of ear on cheek. Vert. cic. of 3" at r. side of upper lip.
Bertillon.— 67.9; 70.0; 90.9; 19.2; 14.8; 14.4; 6.5; 24.5; 11.0; 8.7; 44;2.
It is reported that Shipman has served terms in the western penitentiary of Penn- sylvania and in the Ohio State Penitentiary at Columbus, Ohio.
Sentenced June 9, 1913, Columbus, Ohio, to serve 4 years in the State penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va., for burglary of the post office at Bergholz, Ohio, March 3, 1913 (safe blown). History 21459,.
This person reported (January 13, 1918) as having been Sarrested February 3, 1917, at Caldwell , Ohio, charged with having burglars* tools; disposition of case unre- 'ported. Arrested on October 31, 1917, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, charged with pocket picking; sentenced to serve ninety days in the work house, and later released- on a writ. C . B . 907 .
152
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
THOMAS MURPHY.
Aliases: Sam Sylvester, John Murphy, Kid Ryan, Sam Burns, Cedar Ross, Edward Riley, Thos. Smith.
Description. — Age about 42; height 5 feet 3f inches; weight 130; muscular build; florid complexion; teeth, 1 upper r. gold cap; dark chestnut hair; blue eyes.
Peculiar marls.— I. Clean. II. Ver. cic. 3rd pha. r. 2nd far. frt. III. Y-shaped cic. outer end 1. eyebrow. III. Irreg. cic. forehead over r. eye.
Bertillon.— 61.7; 63.0; 87.2; 19.6; 15.6; 6.4; .... 24.5; 10.6; 8.5; 44.0.
Criminal record given as follows: “Arrested at Cleveland Ohio, September 28, 1902; charge suspicious person. October 1, 1902; bond forfeited and capias ordered. As Thos. Smith, alias Samuel Sylvester, arrested at Cleveland, Ohio, in company with Thos. O’Donnell and Jos. Randolph, near Luna Park, night of August 22, 1908, working street cars on East one hundred and fifth Street during the Republican pic- nic. August 24, fined $25 and costs and 30 days and given hours to leave city. Sen- tenced to the western penitentiary, Pennsylvania, January 8, 1903; charge robbery and felonious assault. Released February 16, 1908. As Edward Riley arrested at. Detroit, Mich., October 21, 1900; charge, suspicious person. As Sam Sylvester, arrested at Cleveland, Ohio, February 8, 1910; charge, suspicious person (suspected of picking the pocket of Chas. Goulder of $15 and three checks for $2,092 on a Su- perior Street car February 8, 1910). As Sam Sylvester, alias Sam Burns, No. 29908, Ohio penitentiary, sentenced from Starke County to 7 years November 13, 1897; charge, burglary and larceny. Released April 18, 1902.”
Sentenced January 16, 1913, Toledo, Ohio, to serve 10 years in United States peni- tentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $150 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of the post office at Mount Blanchard, Ohio, July 6, 1912 (safe blown).
Redeased from Leavenworth, Kans., penitentiary Cot.
! ^ » on e*piration of sentence, and transporta-
tion furnished to Newcastle , Pa, C£> 931.
153
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
L. W. COX.
Aliases: John Harris, Jack Woods.
Description. — Age about 32; height 5 feet 7f inches; weight 190; stout build; light complexion; 2 upper frt. teeth out; dark chestnut hair; blue-gray eyes; receding chin.
Peculiar marks. — Scar of 1.5 x 7 at r. wrist outer. Scar of 1.0 at 1st r. 3rd finger, rear. Scar of .5 x .2 at 2?0 above root of nose.
Bertillon.— 72.2; 77.0; 93.5; 20.4; 16.8; 14.8; 6.6; 26.8; 12.1; 9.6; 47.5.
Sentenced June 9, 1913, Columbus, Ohio, to serve 2^ years on first count of indict- ment; and 1^ years on second count indictment, charging burglary of the post office at Bergholz, Ohio, March 3, 1913; sentence to be served in State penitentiary at Mounds- ville, W. Va. (safe blown). Sentences to be consecutive. History 21459.
154
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WALTER BRANDT.
Description. — Age about 28; height 5 feet Ilf inches; weight 197; muscular build; fair complexion; 1 upper right gold, and upper frt. gold-filled tooth; medium light chestnut hair; eyes, ch. si.
Peculiar marks. — I. Tat. W. B. left forearm frt. at 10.0 below elbow. II. 3 pit cics. at 6.0 below right elbow rear. III. Ver. cic. inner end right eyebrow.
Bertillon.— 80.6; 78.0; 98.8; 19.5; 16.4; .... 6.8; 27.3; 12.3; 9.6; 47.8.
Sentenced January 16, 1913, Toledo, Ohio, to serve 8 years in the United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $25 and costs of prosecution for burglary of the post office at Mount Blanchard, Ohio, July 6, 1912 (safe blown). His- tory 21459.
t n o i qi7 , commuta-
Leased from penitently ^ ^ furnished.*-'
of sentence, and transport
m
?veland , Ohio .
155
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
HARRY WULLE.
Aliases: Harry Stone, Thos. Quinn, Thomas Gates, J. H. Moore.
Description. — Age, about 49; height, 5 feet 2| inches; weight, 178; muscular build; medium dark complexion; one upper center tooth out; dark-chestnut hair; chestnut eyes.
Peculiar marks. — I. Obi. cic. at 3.0 bel. left elbow. I. Obi. cic. at 1st pha. left thumb, rear. I. Obi. cic. at 2nd pha. left thumb, outer. II. Clean. III. Hor. cic. at 3.5 ab. center 1. eyebrow.
Bertillon.—5 9.7; 65.0; 86.4; 18.7; 15.4; ; 6.6; 25.2; 11.0; 8.4; 42.3.
Sentenced November 16, 1906, Cleveland, Ohio, to serve 5 years in the Ohio Peni- tentiary at Columbus, Ohio, for burglary of the post office at East Rochester, Ohio. Sentenced April 15, 1913, Toledo, Ohio, to serve 10 years in the United States peniten- tiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $1,000 and costs of prosecution, for burglary of tim • M office at Mount Blanchard, Ohio, July 6, 1912 (safe blown). Indictment ubus, Ohio, June 5 , 1913, for bure-la.rv nf tto J T' ’ fiz,
Rciw^u U. S , Penitentiary, Leavenworth ,
K-ns , , Dec, 31, 1919, expiration of sentence, and rearrested that date on indi ctmen+ returned at Columbus , 0., dated June 5, 1913, for robbing post office at Begghol z , 0, Removed to Columbus, 0,, where he pleaded guilty and was sentenced Fob. 4-, 1920, to serve one yc i r and one day in U, C, Penitentiary , Atlanta, Ga . Released from Atlanta, Ga., Penitentiary April 20, 1920 on c ommu t at i o n o f sentence and tr ans p o rt at ion f u r -
Arrested at Bedford, Chao, Oct, 21, 1^20, by authorities, for participating in robbery of the Bedford, Ohio, branch of the Cleveland Trus- 0,» that date; sentenced Oct. 28, 1920, by State ,o serve an indeterminate sentence of from one to fifteen years in the State Penitentiary, Colum us,
C. CB 938.
156
POST OFFICE BURGLAR,
GEORGE ROBERTS.
Aliases: Pete Miller, Frank Hardy, Calvin P. Quantz.
Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 5| inches; weight, 141; medium build, medium dark complexion; good teeth; chestnut medium hair; receding chin.
Peculiar marks. — I. Sm. sc. at 2d ph. 1. thumb frt. II. Sc. of It. cav. inner at r. wrist frt.
Bertillon. — 66.5; 71.0; 87.0; 19.2; 15.2; 13.4; 6.3; 25.7; 10.9; 8.4; 44.7.
Sentenced November 26, 1912, Des Moines, Iowa, to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 5 years at Leavenworth (Kans.) Penitentiary for burglary of the post office at Macks- burg, Iowa, June 13, 1912. Sentenced April 6, 1915, Des Moines, Iowa, to serve 1 year and 1 day in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Hopeville, Iowa, May 22, 1912. (Professional safe blower.) Released January 27, 1916; rearrested same date on indictment returned at Springfield, 111., June 10, 1915, for burglary of the post office at Bluff Springs, 111., August 1, 1912; acquitted March 23, 1916, Springfield, 111. History 21793.
157
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CLEM HANNEY.
Alias: Teddy Cole.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 8^ inches; weight, 128; medium build; medium dark complexion; three upper front teeth missing; chestnut dark hair; nose slightly crushed and bends to the right; receding chin.
Peculiar marks. — Five of diamonds tattooed on back of left hand, in blue and red, between thumb and index finger. II. Lt. sc. of si. oblg. at J abv. inner half 1. brow.
Bertillon.— 74.5; 86.0; 91.5; 18.2; 14.7; 13.2; 6.1; 27.2; 11.7; 9.7; 48.5.
Sentenced November 26, 1912, Des Moines, Iowa, to pay fine of $1,000 and serve 5 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Macksburg, Iowa, June 13, 1912. Arrested November 21, 1915, Leavenworth, Kans., upon release from penitentiary at that place, on indictment returned at Creston, Iowa, November 7, 1912, charging burglary of the post office at Hopeville, Iowa, May 22, 1912. Broke jail at Kansas City, Kans., December 3, 1915, and at large. (Safe blower.) Indictments returned at Creston, Iowa, November 7, 1912, for burglarly of the post offices at Hopeville, Iowa, May 22, 1912, and Ellston, Iowa, June 17, 1912; also indictment returned at Springfield, 111., June 10, 1915, for burglary of the nost, office at Bluff Springs. 111.. August 1, 1912, are pending. Historv 21793.
Indictment returned Springfield, Illinois „ June 10,
1915 , for robbery of post office at Bluff Springs, Illi~ nois , stricken from the docket May 28, 1917, with leave to re-instate . C. B. 900s
Indictments returned on Nov* 7, 1912, at Creston, Iowa, for robbery of oost offices at Honeville and Ellston,
Iowa, were nolle nrossed on March 22, 1921, on motion of U, S . Attorney. CB 940.
158
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
OSCAR GOETZENBERG.
Alias: Joe Foley.
Description. — Age, about 29; height, 5 feet 4R| inches; weight, 141; medium build; florid complexion; medium chestnut hair; blue eyes; convex nose.
Peculiar marks. — -Vert, scar palm of left hand, inner. Scar oblique internal right wrist, rear. Scar curved cavity internal below right wrist, frt. Scar on lower lip to left of median line.
Bertillon. — 64.9; 79.0; 90.9; 18.9; 14.1; 13.6; 6.4; 25.1; 11.5; 9.3; 45.6.
Sentenced November 14, 1912, Fergus Falls, Minn., to serve 5 years in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., and pay fine of $100, for burglary of the post offices at Bagley, Minn., September 1, 1912, and Lengby, Minn., September 11,
1912. Sentenced on each count of indictment, charging above offenses, sentences to be served concurrently (safes blown). Indictments returned at Duluth, Minn., January 16, 1913, for burglary of the post office at Winton, Minn., August 15, 1912; also for forgery of post-office money order at Eveleth, Minn., September 30, 1912, are pending. History 21909.
Criminal record given as follows: “July 25, 1910, arrested on charge of fighting; fined $15 and costs. October 29, 1910, arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct; fined $1 and costs. January 12, 1911, arrested on charge of forgery and passing of forged check on the proprietor of a confectionery store; case dismissed. Later arrested on charge of petit larceny and sentenced to serve 20 days in workhouse without option of fine.” This record furnished by chief of police, Ashland, Wis.
Released from Leavenworth, Kansas, penitentiary, Aug. 24, 1916, expiration of sentence. The two indictments re- turned against defendant at Duluth, Minn., Jan* 16, 1913, for burglary of the post office at Winton, Minn* , Aug* 15, 1912, and passing a forged money order at Eveleth, Min n. , Sept. 30, 1912, were dismissed July 14, 1916.
159
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CHARLES KELLY.
Aliases: Harry Smith, Kid Martin, Martin Connors, Joe Connisky, Frank Kelly. Description. — Age, about 30; height, 5 feet 5f inches; weight, 118; slender, erect build; light complexion; dark-chestnut hair; eyes, light chestnut; narrow, long face. Marks of identification. — II. Nail of thumb partly amputated. III. Scar on forehead . Bertillon. — 66.5; 60.0; 89.3; 18.0; 15.8; 13.4; 5.8; 23.5; 10.8; 8.0; 42.9.
Sentenced January 30, 1914, Duluth, Minn., to serve 5 years in Minnesota State Penitentiary, Stillwater, Minn., for burglary of the post office at Cook, Minn., May 22, 1912. Served a previous sentence of 18 months in prison at Waupun, Wis., for State offense (burglary). History 21909.
Released from penitentiary on expiration of sentence, and transportation furnished to Jersey City, New Jersey, October 7, 1917. C. B. 9C2.
160
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
michael McDermott.
Aliases: Mickey McDermott, Mike Murray, Michael Murray.
Description. — Age, about 27; height, 5 feet 8| inches; weight, 132; medium build; fair complexion; teeth fair; dark-chestnut hair; blue eyes.
Bertillon— 74.9; 69.0; 92.0; 19.1; 14.6; 13.9; 6.2; 25.2; 11.6; 9.0; 45.7.
Sentenced February 27, 1913, to pay fine of $100 and serve 5 years in the State penitentiary, Stillwater, Minn., for burglary of the post office at Cook, Minn., May 22, 1912. Connected with certain burglaries at St. Paul, Minn., during 1912. History 21909.
Released from Leavenworth, Kans., penitentiary, Dec. 3, 1916, expiration of sentence, and transportation furnisned to Duluth , Minn «
161
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
PATRICK SULLIVAN.
Aliases: Bob Miller, Robert Devine, Boston Bobby.
Description. — Age, about 52; height, 5 feet 4f inches; weight, 145; medium build sandy complexion; two upper front teeth gold crowned; hazel-gray-blue eyes; medium sandy hair.
Marks of identification. — III. Ct. ab. 2 c. ant. cor. 1. eyebrow. Pit scar 5 ab. root of nose on m. line. Ct. vert, £ c. back of neck on m. line. Pit scar 1. neck, 6 back of ear. Cut hor. 1 c. rim of 1. ear, rear.
Bertillon.— 64.0; 65.0; 88.3; 18.8; 14.4; 12.9; 6.6; 26.2; 11.6; 8.9; 44.4.
Sentenced November 22, 1913, Milwaukee, Wis., to serve 2 years and 6 months in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Plainfield, Wis., October 14, 1913. Released November 23, 1915, and arrested that date at Leavenworth, Kans., on charge of other post-office burglaries. Escaped from jail, Kansas City, Kans., and reported still at large December 15, 1915. Indictments returned at Duluth, Minn., January 16, 1913, for burglarizing the post offices at Win- ton, Minn., Willow River, Minn., and Cook, Minn., pending. Histories 24091 and 21909.
Under the name of ROBERT DEVINE , re-arrested 1917, at Celina, Minn., for the Cook, Minn robbery. ' ’
April 25, post office
Under name of Robert Devine, sentenced July 11, 1917, Duluth, Minn., to serve four months in the Saint Louis County jail there for robbery of the Cook, Minn*, post office. Indictments covering robberies of post offices at Willow River and " Winton, Minn, dismissed July 11, 1917, Duluth, Minn.
162
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
DAVID DRISCOLL.
Aliases: George Adams, Joseph Lyman, Canada Slim, Geo. Johnson, John O’Hear- and, Herman Wilkenson.
Description. — Age, about 57; height, 5 feet 10| inches; weight, 155; medium slender build; sandy complexion; gray hair; eyes, “yel. az. bl.” ; teeth, 2 upper, left side, out.
Peculiar marks.— I. Ct. ob. c. base of th., out. III. Ct. ob. 1^ c. r. temple 2 fr. eyebrow. Burn scar 8x51. jaw, bel. ear.
Bertillon— 78.0; 92.0; 92.4; 18.7; 15.1; 14.0; 6.7; 27.8; 12.2; 9.9; 50.7. .
Following is criminal record as furnished by the warden of the Wisconsin State prison in 1908: “As John O’Hearand, No. 8656, committed to Wisconsin State prison January 3, 1903, to serve 4 years for crime of burglary. Discharged on reduction of time March 3, 1906. As Herman Wilkenson, No. 10369, committed by circuit court for Ozaukee County, September 3, 1908, to serve 1 year for the crime of burglary. Has been arrested at Des Moines, Iowa, Omaha, Neb., and various places in Wis- consin on suspicion and for vagrancy.”
Sentenced November 22, 1913, Milwaukee, Wis., to serve 2 years and 6 months in United States penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kans., for burglary of the post office at Plainfield, Wis., October 14, 1913 (safe blown).
Released November 23, 1915, and taken into custody by State authorities, Leaven- worth, Kans.; taken to Wautoma, Wis., where he was sentenced by State, April 19, 1916, to serve 5 years in State prison, Waupun, Wis., for burglary of post office: Plainfield, Wis. , October 14, 1913. Under the name of George Adams, he was indicted November 25, 1908, Milwaukee, Wis., for burglary of post office at Mountain, Wis., May 11, 1908, which indictment is outstanding at this time. Histories 14712 and 24091.
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
WARREN J. GARDNER.
Alias: Warren Guardner.
Description. — Age, about 40; height, 5 feet 6f inches; weight, 158; slender build; florid complexion; one right one left upper tooth absent; medium chestnut hair; blue eyes; receding chin.
Peculiar marks. — -I. Tat. red and blue woman’s bust, deck of cards, poker chips, revolver, and knife. Man’s bust, heart pierced with dagger at left forearm. II. Tat. red and blue U. S. coat of arms, Co. M. 1st Prov. Regt. U. S. A. W. J. Gardner jockey head horseshoe head and heart and flags at right forearm.
Bertillon.— 70.0; 76.0; 90.4; 19.7; 15.0; 13.8; 7.0; 24.8; 11.7; 9.1; 46.2.
Served terms in Ohio State Penitentiary, for burglary, etc. Sentenced October 16, 1914, Cleveland, Ohio, for burglary of the post office at Damascus, Ohio, August 20, 1914, to serve 3 years in the West Virginia State Penitentiary, Moundsville, W. Va. History 25952.
164
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FRED DIXON.
Alias: Fred Dickson.
Description .—Age, about 34; height, 5 feet 6f inches; weight, 133; slender build; dark complexion; number of teeth absent; black gray hair; medium chestnut eyes. Peculiar marks. — Obi. sc. of 3.5 at middle of chin.
Bertillon— 69.5; 71.0; 90.4; 18.7; 15.1; 13.8; 6.7; 25.5; 11.2; 8.9; 44.3.
Information received to effect that Dixon has served terms in county jail and work- house. Sentenced October 16, 1914, Cleveland, Ohio, to serve one year in the West Virginia State penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va., for burglary of the post office at Damascus, Ohio, August 20, 1914. History 25952.
165
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
CLAUDE A. AVERILL.
Alias: John Garvin.
Description. — Age, about 26; height, 5 feet 3f inches; weight, 125; low, slender build ; dark complexion; full teeth; dark chestnut hair; yellow slate eyes.
Peculiar marls. — L. arm: Small oval scar at 10 above wrist, rear. R. arm: Small scar on base of thumb, rear. Face: Scar of 1.5 hor. at 4 above outer. R. eyebrow: Scar of 1.2 obi. inner at 4 above middle. L. eyebrow: Scar of 1.5 vert, at median 2 above root of nose.
Bertillon.— 62.0; 60.0; 89.5; 19.3; 15.4; 13.7; 6.3; 24.2; 10.5; 8.3; 41.5.
Believed to have been connected with several post-office burglaries committed in Connecticut and Massachusetts during 1912.
Sentenced December 1, 1914, Hartford, Conn., to serve 18 months in United States penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga., and pay fine of $1 for attempted burglary of the post office at Eastford, Conn. History 21653.
166
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
MACK PETTY.
Alias: Fort Worth Kid.
Description. — Colored; age, about 19; height, 5 feet inches; weight, 119; slender build; light-brown complexion; black hair; brown eyes.
Peculiar marlcs. — 4 gold teeth upper, frt. Raised cut scar between 2 and 3 jt. left index finger, back. Small cut sc. lower right arm, frt. Dent sc. right shoulder, rear.
Bertillon. — 66.4; 67.0; 94.1; 18.3; 14.5; 12.6; 6.2; 26.0; 11.6; 8.9; 45.2.
Sentenced by State authorities, Center, Tex., March 3, 1915, to serve 6 years im- prisonment in Texas State penitentiary, Huntsville, Tex., for burglary of the store and post office at Choice, Tex., January 25, 1915. Also sentenced same date to serve 4 years in the same institution for burglary of store near Center, Tex. Stated to be a “gentleman gambler, burglar, and thief.” History 27486.
167
POST OFFICE BURGLAR.
FELIX MAXEY.
Description . — Colored; age, about 20; height, 5 feet 8 inches; weight, 175; medium stout build; dark-brown complexion; good teeth; broad and flat nose; black hair.
Peculiar marks. — Large irregular sc. upper left forehead. Cut scar below left eye. Large raised cut sc. ^ in. above right eyebrow; cut scar 2nd joint right middle finger frt. Right middle finger stiff and crooked at 1st and 2nd jt. Right little finger cut off at 1st joint; cut sc. right shoulder blade.
Bertilion. — 72.7; 80.0; 88.4; 19.4; 15.6; 15.0; 6.3; 28.5; 12.4; 9.6; 50.4.
Sentenced