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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1893

Page

6

Raids on Immoral Houses End in Mass Arrests

In a late Friday operation by Justice Arkie and local authorities nearly one hundred prisoners, mostly women, were seized from disorderly houses. The day-long habeas corpus hearings featured a courtroom clash between Prosecuting Attorney Howard and Capt. Dovener as dozens of madames and their companions awaited preliminary examination.

Jude Jordan Justion Arkin Williaw T. Emblen Howard Capt Dovener II Fame Arkie Arbor Pharan WC & Beltcomt County Isakonre Swadry Dudes Jordan Criminal Court Carri Palmer Georgia Frank Majchs Avorney Howard Buelness Ad Wilie Dondsimée Abiroty Dor Em?le Devener Hinklen Foster Homer Toe Attoeney Lero Justice Arkin Justice Arkie Davener Post Ian Capt. Dovener Emblen Embien Doyoner Argu Whin & Justice Ball Dan William Emblem Tossy

Court in session over bondsman dispute and jail cases

In a tense hearing the court considered bonds for Ada Foster and others, with Emblem acting as bondsman amid accusations of exploiting fallen women. Howard attacked Emblem as co criminal, urging bail denial and warning of renewed arrests. The judge alternated between bonds and recognizances, releasing thirteen women to appear later as chaos filled the courtroom.

Howe Emblen Howard Emblem Chicago W.T. Emblen Mr. Boyce Mr. Howard Dovener Mr. Emblen Charleston Capt. Dovener Monard

Court Hearings On Bail Rights And Prosecution Conduct

Disputes over bail procedures and prosecutorial conduct unfold in a court session. Capt. Dovener assails delays and heavy costs while asserting constitutional rights for defendants including women. The judge and lawyers debate bond sufficiency, judicial discretion, and habeas corpus limits amid tension.

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