Detective Tyser the Singing Minstrel of Local Force
William Tyser of the local detective force is a versatile talent renowned for song writing and minstrel performances. He combines humor and humanity with sharp investigative skill, gaining prisoner confidence and guiding confessions, while also performing in amateur theatricals and publishing two popular coon dialect songs.
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Detective
Johnson
Wiliam Tyser
Boardman
Tyser
Coon
New York
Tyzer
Wirth
First
Baltimore and Ohio
Central Office
Ned” Weeden
Tyger
Tom Fields
Will Brown
James A Watson
Jim Henson
Ruany
Police Court Reversed on District Firearms Rule
Court of Appeals upholds the District rule on firearms regulation. Percy T Lewis a police officer fired a revolver in public without a permit, but was not on duty. Police Court quashed due to delegation issues. appellate court says regulation valid and enforceable.
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Court of Appeals
Justice Shepard
District Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Percy T.lewis
Lewis
Police Trial Board
Maj. Sylvester
Kimball
Flour Inspector Must Act In District Officials Pressure On Fees
District commissioners have ruled to enforce general flour inspections and refer fee refusals to court. The inspector will begin universal testing of all flour entering the jurisdiction next Monday. Dealers plan to refuse payment, potentially leading to court actions for fee collection.
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Corporal Tanner
Loyal Legion of Women
Tanner
John Lewis Smith
Detective Tyser Read Minds In Close Quarters Case
The article profiles Bill Tyser a police detective famed for psycho techniques that read through envelopes read minds and reveal details unseen. It notes his background in minstrel shows and drama, his rise from private to detective sergeant, and lists notable captures. It also mentions his composing songs and aspirations to train others in his tricks.
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Tyser
May Sylvester
Roc
Night ends at midnight dispute at district building
District officials debated the legal meaning of the word night over a La Tosca license. Corporation Counsel Thomas cited an Indiana ruling that night ends at midnight, while others argued the term could last longer. By day’s end many left unsure whether Tuesday or Wednesday night would prevail.
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A. Peters
la Tosca
Hopewell H. Darneille
Thomas
Indiana
City Bulletins and Local Notices in Northwest Suburbs
R L O'Brien writes to the Commissioners praising street renaming in the northwest subdivision outside Florida Avenue, commending Cliffbourne Place spelling. Auction sale of a large rug collection Thursday at 10 am by Wilson & Mayes at 1227 Gst. A Cracker adverts, Havenser crackers and other groceries listed with prices. Free framing pictures with Red Clover Butter. Reisinger’s ice cream and Fussell’s Creamery ads. Sunday-school Institute at Epiphany Church. Fall plant sale by Passer’s at Conn Ave. Eliz Squillen cough remedy promotion. Goseford’s 5th and U and Columbia Wall Paper Co ads. Fussellis cream slogan. Chicago Jewel gas range by Muddiman & Co. Shoe store ads, jokes, and wedding decor services.
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Cliffbourne
R. L. O'Brien
Florida Avenue
Cliffbourne Place
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