Detective Tyser The minstrel sleuth who writes songs
William Tyser of the local detective force is a multi talent figure noted for singing and songwriting in coon dialect. Known for his skill in talking to prisoners he wins confidence and elicits confessions while maintaining grave detective composure. He performs in amateur theatricals and is a source of amusement to officers with his impressions.
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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
Court of Appeals upholds police regulation in Lewis case
The District of Columbia resident Percy T. Lewis a police officer was found to have fired a revolver in the city without a permit. The Court of Appeals reverses the Police Court ruling, upholding the regulation as valid and defining its reach beyond the officer’s duty status.
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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
City commissioners push flour inspection to full general enforcement. Inspector to begin broad inspections next Monday, with dealers likely to refuse payment and cases to be brought to court for fee collection.
Detective Tyser and His Psycho Readings Highlight Police Lore
The feature profiles Bill Tyser a New York detective famed for his psycho method reading through sealed envelopes and detailing actions while absent. He’s described as tall with a deep bass voice and once toured as a minstrel. His career includes key captures and a public persona as a performing artist amid police work.
Night Ends at Midnight Debate Over Meaning of Night
District Building discussions center on the interpretation of the word night in a La Tosca license. Corporation Counsel Thomas cites Indiana judge that night ends at midnight, while others argue the term may extend beyond. The heated exchange leaves many unsure whether Tuesday or Wednesday night will be slept by tomorrow dawn.
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Thomas
Indiana
A. Peters
la Tosca
Hopewell H. Darneille
Mellifluous Cliffbourne Pleases City Officials
R L O'Brien commends commissioners for renaming streets in the northwest subdivision outside Florida Avenue, praising Cliffbourne Place spelling. Auction alert for new rugs Thursday at 10 am by Wilson Mayeys at 1227 Gst A Cracker ads and a stock list of groceries. Local notices include religious institute gathering at Epiphany Church and plant sale ads plus decor and home goods promotions.
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Cliffbourne
R. L. O'Brien
Florida Avenue
Cliffbourne Place
New Nage
Wilson & Mayeys
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