Cyclist Acquitted After Root Beer Defense in Court
Charles Holland, colored, was acquitted of operating a motorcycle under the influence after claiming root beer caused dizziness. Officer Hoffman arrested him on Phebus avenue last Sunday night. Magistrate Mottoy dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence of liquor influence. Nellie Niggles saw similar dismissal for disturbing the peace. Kansas City to host the tenth convention of the National Women's Trade Union League in late June.