Report: Police Department, robberies and arrest of thieves since report of Oct. 11, 1880, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1880.
Entry/Object ID
2005.005.0008
Scope and Content
Report by Police Chief Charles A. Donovan to Board of Police Commissioners, November 8, 1880; robberies and arrests of thieves since report of October 11, 1880, Hoboken, November 8, 1880.
Note that all street address numbers stated are old ones (changed in 1892.) A great number of individuals are named, both law enforcement officers, business owners (or complaintants) as well as the criminals or alleged criminals.
Digital images only. Original document not held by the Museum; document was from the City of Hoboken with City Clerk file notations.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.005
Source or Donor
Muller, Roger
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of Roger Muller.
Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1880 - 1880
Archive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1880
Date(s): 1880
Level of Description: Item
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Notes: Archives 2005.005.0008
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Office of the Chief of Police
City of Hoboken
97 Washington Street
Hoboken, November 8th, 1880
To the Honorable the Board of Police Commissioners
Gentlemen
The following are the reports of Robberies and arrest of thieves since my last report of October 11th, 1880.
October 15th
George A. Henderson confidence man arrested by Officer Gallagher
October 16th
William Daley arrested by Valentine Reetline charge breaking into his stable in Ferry Street near Jefferson and stealing a horse blanket.
October 17th
C.N. Gerken. Grocer of 156 Newark St. complains of some person breaking into his store through the back window and stealing 5 boxes of segars [cigars] 1 box of tobacco and $2 in money. Officer P.M. Breen[Brian?] V McCurdy on Post
October 19th
John Lewis reports that his stable was broken into and a saddle and a pair of stirrups stolen. Office Kelly on Post.
October 30th
John Murphy of Grand Street between 6th & 7th Streets complains of some person stealing a heavy canvas bag on cover from his wagon.
October 30th
Mr. Chas. Schultz, Lumber dealer on the River walks complains of some person entering his stable and stealing one set of harness. Property recovered.
October 31st
Mr. Meyers of the corner of Washington & Third Streets complains of some person stealing one overcoat, one bottle of whiskey and $1.10 in money.
November 1st
John Hasting arrested by Officer Slattery charge stealing a set of harnesses from Mr. Chas Schultz.
November 1st
Thomas Doorley arrested by Officer Gallagher, charge stealing a set of harnesses from Mr. Chas Shultz.
November 1st
Frederick Schebe arrested by Officer Flattery, charge buying stolen property.
November 2nd
Mr. L. Weinthal complains of some person stealing 3 dozen vests from his store 56 Washington St. by breaking in his back window. Property recovered.
November 2nd
August Dauhl arrested by Officer Gallagher on complaint of Michael Zeppelins, charge passing a worthless $10 confederate bill on him.
November 4th
George Dane alias Frank Reeves arrested by Officer Wright on complaint of Thomas W. Goftin[?] of the Steamboat, Gene Sedgwick charge stealing one silver watch and chain and $21 in money from him, property recovered.
Respectfully Submitted
Chas. A. Donovan
Chief of Police.
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Report of Chief Donovan as to robberies and arrests of thieves since report of Oct 11th, 1880
Presented read and received and filed
Nov. 8th 1880
Robt. H. Alberts
Clerk
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-06-08
