THE POLICE SI GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SEHIES MONDAY, OCTOBER 16. 1922. No. 121, VOL. IX. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to TH> COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 1.— Reading ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 12th inst., gold plated chain, about 2yds. long, plain links, small knobs about every 4in. ; plain 9ct. cross and blue and red enamelled sixpence attached ; flat gold bangle, about iin. wide, small chain attached ; lady's small gold wristlet watch, in strap, gold face, plain back ; pair gold gipsy earrings, set corals ; gold engagement ring, set turquoise and 12 small diamonds ; antique gold ring, set cluster of rubies, emeralds and opal in centre. Wilson, b. 1892, 5ft. 7in., stocky build, h. black ( thick, brushed back), e. dk. ( piercing), protruding mouth, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, black jacket and waistcoat, blue pin stripe trousers, grey cap, blue and white striped collar, black and white knitted tie. Represented he had come from Cardiff to work at Great Western Railway Enquiry Office ( false), stole above property from an adjoining bedroom and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Reading. HERTFORDSHIRE . 3.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For obtaining board by false pretences at Standon between 6th and 11th inst.— Frank Millar, b. about 1877, 5ft. 7in., h. and moustache turning grey, e. blue ; dress, blue trousers and waistcoat, dk. grey coat and cap, soft collar, blue striped tie, brown boots. Wore gold curb chain, with red medallion attached, and 2 rows medal ribbons including South African and D. C. M. Stated he was a Post Office supervisor and was repairing telephone cable in district, also that he was a pensioner from Royal Engineers. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Bishops Stortford. 4.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 32, 9- 10- 22.— Three Men. Amended description.— b. 1892 to 1897, two about 5ft. 7in., the other taller, one has cast in eye ; dress, two— grey suits, other brown suit ( all new and too large), black and white check ties, velour hats ( 2 stone colour, 1 fawn), stamped Real Velour. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hagger, Hemel Hempstead. HAMPSHIRE. 2.— Gosport ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), 10th or 11th inst., gold curb bracelet and gold wedding ring ( recovered).— A Man, who gave name of Kellet, b. 1892 to 1894, 5ft. 5 or Oin., thin build, c. fesh, h. dk., full face, clean shaven, bad teeth in front, walks with head forward ; dress, dk. suit ( rather shabby), fawn coloured trilby hat, shoes. Appearance of a music hall artist. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. SHROPSHIRE. 5.— Whitchurch ( Co.).— For stealing, at Wem, 10th inst., silver English lever watch, No. 618, Benjamin Farr inside case; white muffler; white towel, red stripes at ends ; singlet.— John Jones, abas Kelley, b. 1904, 5ft. 2in., stiff build, c. pale, h. dk. big features ; dress, grey jacket ( beheved sports) and vest, brown trousers, deep white linen collar ( too big), dk. tie, boots ( much 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 16, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. worn). Native of ( bebeved) Liverpool. In possession of brown cardboard box, containing about 12 tablets Erasmic soap and a few small books. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Whitchurch. SURREY. 6.— Godalming ( Co.).— Case No. 90, 24- 3- 22, cancelled. Charles Smith, C. R. O. No. 1036- 10, dead. See Case No. 38 current issue. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 7.— At Barry Dock ( Co ), charged as James Brown Hamilton, with fraud — James Hamilton, aliases John Taylor and John McDonald, C. R. O. No. 13267- 18, b. 1885, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A steward ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and obtaining money on forged documents at LEICESTER, NEWPORT ( MON.) and CARDIFF. 8.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 19th inst., charged with being in possession of cocaine.— Geo ge Henry Weaver, C. R. O. No. 1446- 05, b. 1884, 5ft. 4£ in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey, A waiter ; native of Tarporley. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement and minor offences at CHESTER, LLANDUDNO, LIVERPOOL ( George Weaver), BLACKPOOL, SPROATLEY, and HULL ( George Henry Weaver). Has also con. for larceny in FRANCE. 9— Remanded at Lambeth Pol. Ct. ( L.)— P Division case— till 18th inst., charged with shop- breaking— Edward Hart, aliases Samuel Adams, Samuel Burgess, John Shea, Jack Burgess and John O'Shea, C. R. O. No. 2876- 02, Case No. 174, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1857, 5ft. 3in., c. dk., h. grey, e. brown, scar over forehead; dress, dk. brown suit, soft white collar, dk. tie, brown trilby hat, brown boots. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, burglary, larceny, chapelbreaking, receiving, attempted larceny and minor offences on L, P and W. 10. William Owen Jones, Case No. 32, 13- 10- 22, is identical with Wilham Owen Jones, C. R. O. No. 20242- 21, b. 1895, 5ft. 8fin„ c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar end 1st rt. finger. An electrician ; native of Carnarvon. Pre. con. of fraud and cyclestealing at MIDDLESBROUGH, SOUTH BANK and REDCAR. 11.— Remanded at Honiton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Thomas George Saville How with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. — Thomas Samuel How, abas Thomas Saville How, C. R. O. No. 21357- 19, b. 1884, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. dk. brown, scar over rt. eye. A gas fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny on Y. 12.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L)— M Division case— till 19th inst., charged with attempt- ing to obtain money by false pretences. Was em- ployed as traveller on commission, and attempted to obtain £ 1 18s. by presenting bogus orders.— Harold Smart, aliases Harold Walter Smart, James Smart, James Thompson, H. Rees and Godfrey, C. R. O. No. 11477- 19, b. 1888, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, grey suit, white collar, black tie, fawn trilby hat, black boots, smart appearance. A commercial traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of forgery, fraud and embezzlement at BIR MINGHAM and in CITY OF LONDON. 13.— At Dublin ( City) charged as George Morris with forgery and fraud.- Alfred Taylor, alias Hayes, C. R. O. No. S/ 14589, b. 1891, 5ft, 3m.. c. fair, h. dk. brown, e,. grey, scar back rt. hand. A labourer; native of Eythorne. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclesteahng and attempted carnal knowledge at WOKINGHAM ( Alfred Taylor), SALfORD ( Fred Taylor), CAMBORNE ( John Williams) and on W. 14.— At Hanley ( Boro.) charged with larceny.— Thomas Kenny, aliases Thomas Cosham and Thomas Kelly, C. R. O. No. 99- 03, b. 1865, 5ft. 9Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e brown, scar bridge ot nose and over rt. eye. A labourer ; native of Leicest. r. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted robbery, attempted larceny and minor offences at WOLVERHAMP- TON, ACCRINGTON ( Thomas Kenny), BARROW ( Thomas Shaw), LONGTON ( John Davis), STOCKPORT, BURNLEY ( Thomas Lane), CARDIFF ( Thomas Jackson), OLDHAM ( Thomas Jones), BEDFORD, BOLTON, LEIGH, OXFORD, MANCHESTER, ALTRINCHAM, BUXTON ( Thomas Acton), POOLE ( Thomas Travis), NEWPORT PAGNELL ( Wilham Diamond), COVENTRY ( Wilfred Carney) and WELLINGTON ( Thomas Acton Kenny). I Monday, October 16, 1922. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 15.— Remanded at Wi. an ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2f> th inst., charged with shopbreaking and larceny. — William Turner, C. R. O. No. 1594- 13, b. 1883, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A weaver ; native of Bury. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny, fraud and a minor offence at SALISBURY, BURY, ACCRINGTON, RADCLIFFE ( William Turner) and YORK ( George Harris). APPREHENSIONS. Six silver tea spoons, 2 golf clubs engraved on back ; 6 do., twisted handles with knob on top ; silver mustard- pot, filigree design ; silver pepper- box to match ; silver salt- cellar do. ; 2 silver do. ; 6 silver dessert spoons ; gold tie- pin, round design, set small diamond in centre: 18ct. ring, very heavy, Zodiac signs engraved thereon; Swan fountain- pen, initials H. L. thereon ; 2 National War Bonds, £ 1000 each, 4 per cent., 1st series, Nos. E. 02973 and E. 02974, dated 5th January, 1918 ; Victory War Bond, £ 1000, 4 per cent., No. E. 16336, dated 28th June, 1919 ( These Bonds are all payable to bearer and are not registered) ; and £ 21. Inf. to Supt, James, Stockton- on- Tees. 16.— M. P. D., Y Division. — Thomas Samuel How, C. R. O. No. 21357- 19, Case No. 2, 4- 7- 21. See also Case No. 11 current issue. 17.— City of London.— David Shaw, Case No. 72, 9- 10- 22. 18.— Durham, Consett ( Co.).— Ralph Jackson, Case No. 3, 9- 10- 22. 19.— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.).— Richard John Bevan, Case No. 4, 9- 10- 22, and identical with Richard John Bevan, C. R. O. No. 3669- 21, and sentenced 11- 10- 22, to 6 weeks impt. PROPERTY STOLEN. ARGYLLSHIRE. 20.— Dunoon ( Co.).— 26th ult., from hotel bed- room.— Lady's gold wristlet watch, monogram J. B. and date 24th September, 1920, on back, white dial, figure 12 in red ; three- ply expanding bracelet, centre plv fancy, two outside plain ; gold pendant, round shaped, ljin. diameter, open pattern, studded with pearls ( 1 missing), small amethyst stone in centre, ordinary chain, pin at back and can be used as a brooch ; do., heart shaped, open pattern, studded with amethyst and pearls ( 1 pearl missing) and amethyst drop ; gold brooch, oval shaped, old- fashioned raised centre with 3 pearls, glass back. Inf. to the D. C. C., Dunoon. DURHAM. 21.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., by burglary ( window insecure), at Eaglescliffe.— ESSEX. 22.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 30th ult., from motor car ( unattended).— Grey squirrel rug, about 5ft. x 6ft,, lined green baize, made up of about 180 skins. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea, 23.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 10th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing scullery window with instrument).— Lady's 18ct. bracelet, 2 charms ( 1 shape of milk churn, other winkle shell) attached; 9ct. tie- pin, set small imitation pearl ; platinum bar brooch, about 2iin. long, set small diamond in centre ; silver do., oval shape, set moonstone ; silver mourning do., black enamelled, set 5 pearls ; and £ 1. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 24 — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 10th inst., from a cinema,— Overcoat ( fit lad about 17 years of medium build), grey material, fish bone pattern stripes, 2 outside flap and 2 inside pockets, right outside pocket has small watch pocket inside, double breasted, belt with grey buckle, 2 rows of 3 grey buttons, lined grey silk, chain hanger, Hepworth, Southend, on tab, pockets contained a gair of brown kid gloves, unlined, brown glass buttons, maker Dent,; also a white linen hand- kerchief, marked N. M. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 25 — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 12th, inst., by housebreaking ( forcing back window with instru- ment).— Silver jewel- case, oval shape, about 4in. long, 24m. wide ; lady's gold dress ring, set pearl ; do., set brilliants, scroll shaped setting ; lady's 18ct. half hunter wristlet watch, blue enamel band round face ; gold and platinum bar brooch, Air Force observer's wing thereon ; 9ct. chain, plain links, 18ct. pendant, about size of penny, attached 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 16, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. ( photo of gentleman in water inside) ; 9ct. bracelet, chain pattern, locket and broken safety chain attached ; £ 1 Treasury note ; imitation bank note with Pay to Charlie Chaplin's Bank 500 Laughs thereon ; also believed stolen, pair gent's black shoes, new, size 7, Delta make. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HERTFORDSHIRE . 26.— Hertford ( Co.).— 10th ult., by burglary at North Mimms.— Lady's sealskin coat, very dk. brown colour, almost black, three- quarter size, rolled collar, loose fitting, lined dark satin. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. LANCASHIRE . 27.— Leigh ( Co.).— 6th inst., from a house ( walk in), at Tyldesley.— Gent's navy blue serge jacket and vest, new, usual pockets, 3 black buttons on coat; gent's navy blue serge jacket and vest, usual pockets, vent at back ; gent's dk. grey serge jacket and vest, usual pockets, vent at back, fit man 5ft. 3in. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 28.— Leigh ( Co.).— 9th inst., from a club at Tyldesley.— 3 footballs ( 1 Spalding Mascot, new); new bladder, size 4 ; ball lacer ; 3 spring locks ; 8 small keys ; 2 doz. aluminium spoons ; 2 leather cricket balls ; rubber do. ; large white metal whistle ; pair goalkeeper's gloves. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 3 pairs lady's saxe divided skirts ( elastics) ; 3 pairs navy do. ; 5 pairs lady's natural combinations, Black Raven make ; lady's white rib vest; 3 child- ren's do. ; pair lady's white corsets, elastic tops ; 2 pairs gent's dk. woollen gloves ; 2 pairs children's socks, brown, size 8 ; 2 do., black, size 9 ; 6 pairs gent's worsted do. ; pair lady's black rib hose ; pair lady's plain black hose, Llama make ; pair gent's pants ; 9 pairs boy's woollen gloves ; lady's coloured overall; lady's woollen vest; lady's vest, Queen of Scots make ; lady's fleecy lined underskirt; gent's gilt stud ; and about 9s. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 31.— Sheffield ( City).— 12th inst., by ware- housebreaking from laboratory.— Eight platinum dishes, 3in. diameter and about 2in. deep ; 28 plati- num capsules, about lin. wide and lin. deep ; 5 platinum crucibles, about l£ in. deep and lin. diameter; 3 platinum do., about l£ in. deep, and lin. diameter, with tight fitting lids ; 7 platinum covers, flat, about 3£ in. diameter, with small projecting piece for handle ; 2 platinum do., flat, about liin. diameter, with small pro- jecting piece for handle. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 32.— Criminal Record Office.— Oil painting, Case No. 141, 5- 7- 22. SHROPSHIRE. 29.— Wellington ( Co.).— 11th or 12th inst., by burglary ( forcing ground floor window with jemmy), at Newport.— Valuable oil painting, size 11J x 14J, title Hall of the Circassions, by A. Pasini ( taken from frame which was left behind) ; and £ 30. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellington. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 30.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 11th inst., by shop- breaking ( removing pane of glass from skylight).— 3 white nainsook embroidered nightdress tops ; MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. 1, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33.— C Division.— 11th inst., " Fiat," 1922 model. XL- 8572. Serial No. 501. Chassis No. Monday, October 16, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES-^ OH/'/. No. 1221196. Engine No. 1120714. 10- 15 H. P. Bevel drive. Two seater body with double con- cealed dickey. Colour plum. Upholstery grey leather. All fittings brass. Speedometer, clock and name plate, W. H. Tapp & Co., 151, Shaftes- bury Avenue, on dashboard. Michelin tyres. Spare detachable Sankey steel wheel with Michelin cord tj're. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. YORKSHIRE. 34.— Rotherham ( Boro.).— 9th inst., " Over- land," W- 7953 ( carrying G. I. M. ET- 0007). 12 H. P. Bevel drive. Coupe body. Colour French grey. Upholstery grey cloth. Adjustable driving seat. No mat in car. Black leather hood. Spare rim in bracket at rear of car. Excise Licence attached to G. I. M. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 35.— V Division.— 12th inst., " Rex " solo. EL- 3972. Engine No. 881. 4 H. P. Belt drive. Colour black, petrol tank grey. Tyres— Dunlop on front, Wood Milne on rear ( both new). Boger acetylene nickel plated front and rear lamps. Cycle recently overhauled and re- enamelled. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. CITY OF LONDON. 36.— Snow Hill.— 12th inst., " Douglas " solo, 1916 model. LH- 1571. Engine No. 32197. 2£ H. P. Belt drive. Colour— frame black, tank dk. blue and silver. Tyres— Pirelb rubber studded on rear ( nearly new), Hutchinson on front ( worn). Near side of tank dented. Excise Licence, 5- 1- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. DEATHS. 37.— Richard Corless, C. R. O. No. 894- 06, died in H. M. Prison, Manchester, 9- 10- 22. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at LIVERPOOL, SEAFORTH, RUGBY, MANCHESTER ( Richard Corless) and DUDLEY ( Richard John Clark Watson). 38 — Charles Smith, C. R. O. No. 1036- 10, was killed in motor car accident 29- 5- 22. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at GUILDFORD, FAREHAM, PORTSMOUTH ( John Brown) and STEYNING ( Charles Smith). RE- CONVICTIONS. 39.— Thomas Freear, C. R. O. No. 12736- 19, was sentenced at Stone ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. A case at Ulverston was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 22- 9- 22. 40.— Florence Bailey, C. R. O. No. 11657- 19, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 38, 6- 10- 22. 41.— Henry Redmond, C. R. O. No. 829- 22, was sentenced at Doncaster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 10- 22, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 119, 4- 10- 22. 42.— Robert Bagley, C. R. O. No. 20024- 20, waa sentenced at Northampton ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 10- 10- 22, to 2£ vrs. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 16, 29- 9- 22. 43.— Hugh Rees Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 125138, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for cycle- stealing ( 2 cases). See Case No. 24, 11- 10- 22. 44.— Clarke Leigh, C. R. O. No. 15183- 19, was at Warrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, fined 40s. See Case No. 36, 6- 10- 22. 45— Robert Casey, C. R. O. No. 8525- 18, was sentenced at Cranbrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 12- 10- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fowlstealing ( 2 cases). See Case No. 17, 13- 10- 22. 46— George Sidley, C. R. O. No. 2251- 21, was sentenced at Farnham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, to 2 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 22, 11- 10- 22. 47.- Leonard Hollins, C. R. O. No. 14525- 18, was sentenced at Knuts ford( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 11- 10- 22. 48.— Florence Lily Deacon, C. R. O. No. 13571- 20, was sentenced at Hemel Hempstead ( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 14,13- 10- 22. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 16, 1922. RE- CONVICTIONS— conlinued. 49.— Samuel Mason, C. R. O. No. 10089- 15, was sentenced at Norfolk Q. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 14, 25- 9- 22. 50.— Frank Martin, C. R. O. No. 11502- 19, was sentenced at Bedfordshire Q. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 21- 8.22. 61- Albert Maurice Rowbottom, C. R. O. No. 2785- 19, was, at Bedfordshire Q. Sess., 11- 10- 22, acquitted. See Case No. 15, 19- 7- 22. 62.— John Burke, C. R. O. No. 7149- 16, was sentenced as Albert Bloxham, at C. L. S., 10- 10- 22, to 21 mos. impt. for cyclestealing. Two cases of larceny at Loughborough and Grays were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 41, 4- 10- 22. 51— George Carter, C. R. O. No. 3006- 20, was sentenced at Aldershot ( Co.) Pol. a., 12- 10- 22, to 6 weeks impt., for obstructing military police- man in execution of his duty. See Case No. 21, i;- 10- 22. 52.— Thomas Day, C. R. O. No. 645- 02, was sen- tenced at Wednesbury ( Boro.) P. Sess., 6- 10- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 20, 2- 10- 22. 53— Joseph Brady, C. R. O. No. 2345- 02, was sentenced at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L), 6- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 6- 10- 22. 54.— Dominic Mack, C. R. O. No. 2815- 01, was sentenced at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L), 6- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 6- 10- 22. 63.— John Kennedy, C. R. O. No. 1339- 13, was sentenced at Ely Q. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 24, 28- 7- 22. 64 - Abraham Kefford, C. R. O. No. 4705- 20, was sentenced at Ely Q. Sess., 11- 10- 22, to 12 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 19, 23- 6- 22. 65.— John Dyer, C. R. O. No. 85- 00, was, at Bath ( City) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, fined £ 25. See Case No. 15, 9- 10- 22. 66.— James McDonald, C. R. O. No. 840- 13, was sentenced at Sunderland ( Co.) P. Sess., 7- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 29, 6- 10- 22. 55.— Robert Samuel Jones, C. R. O. No. 4897- 19, was sentenced at Halesowen ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 10- 22 " to 1 and 1 mo. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 19, 6- 10- 22. 56.— George Walton, C. R. O. No. S/ 29251, was at Bath ( City) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, fined £ 25. See Case No. 15, 9- 10- 22. 57.— John Dean, C. R. O. No. S/ 77151, was, at Bath ( City) Pol. Ct., 11.10- 22, fined £ 25. See Case No. 15, 9- 10- 22. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 67.— High Wycombe ( Co.).— Case No. 2, 29- 6- 20, cancelled. J. Ball, identical with Charles Smith, C. R. O. No. 1036- 10, dead. See Case No. 38 current issue. 58.— Ronald Arthur Wells, C. R. O. No. 1208- 19, was sentenced at Richmond ( N. R.) Pol. Ct., 7- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 83, 22- 9- 22. 59.— William Wright, C. R. O. No. 2290- 20, was sentenced at Warrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 37, 6- 10- 22. 60.— Walter James Nabb, aliases James Goodson and Alfred William Banham, C. R. O. No. 19661- 16, was sentenced at C. L. S., 10- 10- 22, to 18 mos. impt. for cyclestealing. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing, and minor offences at . MAIDSTONE ( Walter James Nabb), HERTFORD ( Walter James Nabbs) and on G and Y. ESSEX. 68.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For forging and uttering banker's cheque, 2nd inst.— Henry Charles Turner, aliases Charles Purdy, William Fold, and Charles William Purdy, C. R. O. No. 1645- 13, Case No. 1, 29- 9- 22, h. 1895, 5ft. 3Jin„ stiff budd, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grev, ; dress, brown suit and cap, or blue serge suit and trilby hat. A stoker; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking and fraud at SOUTHEND ON- SEA ( Henry Charles Turner) and on T, V and X. On 2nd inst., a cheque book ou Southend- on- Sea Branch of London County Westminster and Parrs Bank, containing 22 unused cheques was stolen from an office, and 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT C. Wednesday, October 25 1922. Monday, October 16, 1922. LATER INFORMATION.— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. same day Turner called upon a tradesman and produced one of the stolen cheques No. E. 64032 for £ 3, made payable to C. W. Purdy and signed Philip Parsons. Stated the cheque had been given him for work done and the tradesman cashed it. Has been employed as a barman and motor driver and may seek work of similar nature. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Bury ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 12th inst.— A Man, b. 1872 to 1877, oft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fresh, h. grey, clean shaven ; dress, grey mixture suit, soft collar, tie, carried dirty fawn trench coat. Called on loser, stated be had purchared a local business, that he knew her husband and wished to leave a note for him. Wrote a note and placed same in envelope and then asked for the loan of £ 1 to pay for repairs to his motor car which had broken down. On the envelope being opened it was found to contain an I 0 U for the amount, signed Mr. Roberts. Appeurs identical with Ralph Edmondson, C. R. O. No. 1534- 06, Case No. 137, 11- 10- 22 Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 70.— Leigh ( Co.).— Albert John Williams, Case No. 8, 11- 10- 22, is identical with Albert John Williams, C. R. O. No. 14083- 22, b. 1902, 5ft, 4iin., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing at SADDLEWORTH. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 71 — Reedley ( Co.).— George Dawson, Case No. 136, 11- 10- 22, is identical with George Willoughby Dawson, alias Bert Tomlin, C. R. O. No. S/ 167797, Case No. 129, 27- 9- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e, brown, mole 1. of face, scar 1. of forehead, short 4th rt. finger. A clerk ; native of Liscard. Pro. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at SALFORD ( Willoughbv Dawson), MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL, WARRINGTON ( George Will- oughby Dawson), HUDDERSFIELD ( George William Dawson) and GLASGOW ( George Walker Dawson). Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 72.— Northampton ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee), 9th inst., lady's black enamelled bicycle, 21in. or 22in. frame, 2 roller lever brakes, nearly new tyre back wheel ( believed Cambridge), handle- bars and brake levers been blacked but wearing patch}', black metal chain cover which only covers front side of chain, seat pillar has steel bolt ( hexagon head) to fasten same, cheap parcel carrier on back, Lucas bell on handle- bars, rubber pedals, no transfer.- A Woman, who gave name of Johnson, and false address, b. 1879 to 1882, short sturdy build, c. sallow. Hired machine, stating she was going for ride with friends and failed to return. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 73.— Remanded at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 19th inst., charged with larceny.— Harry George Russell, C. R. O. No. 12246- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, gunshot wound back of head. A ship's cook ; native of New Milton, Hants. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at SOUTHAMPTON, BATH, WEYMOUTH. STROUD, LYDNEY and on K and S. 74.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as Mabel Cox with larceny— Agnes Lane, C. R. O. No. S/ l 14781, b. 1890, 5ft. 3| in., c. sallow, h. lt. brown, e. blue. Native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at CHES- TER, WORTHING ( Mabel Cox), REIGATE ( Mary Cox) and on X and Y. APPREHENSIONS. 75— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Charles James Burgess, C. R. O. No. 1808- 03, Case No. 99, 15- 9- 22, and on 12- 10- 22 discharged. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 16, 1922. LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS — con tinned. 76.— Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boro.). — Frank Archer, Case No. 153, 23- 8- 22. PROPERTY STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Leigh ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 92, 9- 8- 22. Amended inf.— The two watches have not been stolen. Additional property stolen :— Gent's silver double curb albert; 9ct. oval brooch set small red and blue stones in centre. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 78.— Northampton ( Boro.).— 11th inst., gent's Seal bicycle, black enamelled, red and gold or red and green lined, 28in. wheels, upturned handle- bars, nearly new Edinburgh tyres, rubber pedals, mudguards, 2 ( believed) ordinary brakes, no lamp, bright pump, Princip carrier on back with mackintosh strapped thereon, Seal transfer on front. Suspicion attached to A Man who gave name of Rogers, b. 188S, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, clean shaven, small nose ( very red at end) ; dress, shabby sports coat and trousers of grey or green material, trilby hat, soft collar, black boots ( been patched or stitched). Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 79.— Hastings ( Boro.).— 12th inst., from a bag ( cutting open with razor), in hotel bedroom.— Gent's thick heavy gold ring, diamond in centre, sapphire on each side, gipsy sunk setting ; lady's diamond do., set 5 diamonds, claw setting on filigree mounting; plain gold twisted bangle ; plain gold heart shaped pendant, enamelled in various colours, with drop pearl from bottom of heart, fine gold link chain attached ; plain gold bangle, about £ in. thick, set on top crescent star and pearls ; and 10 £ 1 Treasury notes . Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LEICESTERSHIRE . 80.— Leicester ( City).— Charles Henry Stevens, C. R. O. No. M/ 7011 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No.' 7, 13- 10- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C.. C, Leicester. WARWICKSHIRE. 81.- Birmingham ( City).— Eric Wilby, C. R. O. No. M/ 7012 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No 106, 13- 10- 22. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. Monday, October 1G. 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 LATER INFORMATION— continued. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— con Id. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 82.— Wakefield ( Co.).— For stealing motor car ( recovered), at Poppleton, 16tb inst.— Vivian 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, brown mixture coat and vest, grey flannel trousers, grey cap, fawn jersey, soft collar, fawn macintosh ( far worn), brown shoes. A medical student; native of Whettington. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud at ALDERSHOT ( Vivian Bernard Dolan), TOR QUAY and HARROGATE ( James Bernard Dolan). Inf. to Supt. Bin- ton, Wakefield. MISSING. HAMPSHIRE. Bernard Dolan, C. R. O. No. 17262- 15, b. 1898, 83 - Gosport ' Co.).— 10th inst., from his home.— Edward Neadden, b. 1884, 5ft. 6 or 7in., h. fair, slight moustache, very thin features ; dress, brown suit, grey overcoat and cap, boots. Stated his intention of proceeding to London to interview a bookmaker named Lee, who has offices in the Strand. Is of weak intellect and suffers from delusions. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. Printed and Published for His Majesty s Stationerv Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District New Scotland Yard, London. S. VV. > - Monday, October 1G. 1922. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a- m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84. A Division.— For stealing ( bailee). Remington typewriter, No. 0 model, registered No. 184965 — William H. Hunter, b. 1872. 5ft. 8in„ stiff build, h. and moustache ( clipped short) grey ; dress, grey lounge suit, fawn raincoat, grey trilby hat. Calls on typewriter dealers, represents that he has served in the Canadian Engineers, and was attached to Typewriter Repair Shop, 3rd Army Headquarters, offers to act as agent; or obtains typewriters on approval for sale or return, or offers to repair loser's typewriter, leaves an old machine and absconds with the machine obtained. Inf. to C. R. O. 85. Y Division.— For embezzlement-- Henry Harrison, aliases Percy Harris, Percy Gordon Harris. Harry William Harries and Harry Harman. C. R. O. No. S/ l25292, Case No. 1. 8- 9- 22, b. 1886, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. ( large, staring) brown, clean shaven, burn scar forehead, very plausible ; dress, blue jacket, grey trousers, It. raincoat, bowler hat or dk. cap. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement and fraud at NEWPORT PAGNELL ( Henry Harris) and on F, Y, W and X. Was employed as canvasser- roundsman to a baker, collected several sums of money on behalf of his employer and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CORNWALL. 86.- Penzance ( Boro.).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered).— A Woman who gave name of Hem- wood, 1). about 1892, 5ft. 3in., c. fair : dress, brown dress, grey hat ( trimmed three pink roses), fawn mackintosh, buttoned boots. Carried small black handbag. On 5th inst., accompanied by a woman with whom she had stayed the previous night, hired a cycle for 2 hours and rode it to St. Ives, where she sold it. Went into Helston, hired another cycle which she sold at Falmouth, then proceeded to Newquay and hired another cycle for 2 days and which has not yet been returned. Stated she was a widow and had a girl aged nine years, also that she had been employed as cook at hotels in Truro. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C'., Penzance. DENBIGHSHIRE. 87.— Denbigh ( Co.).— For breaking and enter- ing a motor garage, 10th or 11th inst., and stealing motor cycle ( recovered), and £ 6 10s.— Harold Thomas, b. 1900, 5ft. llin., slender build, c. pale, h. dk. brown ( brushed back), sharp features, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, white muffler, It. mack- intosh and cap, may be in possession of British Warm dyed dk. brown. A motor driver ; native of Denbigh.— A Man, b. 1897 or 1898, 5ft. Tin., c. fresh, h. dk. ( brushed back) ; dress, dirty grey suit and cap, shoes. The motor cycle was left at a public house at Stretton, Tettenhall, Staffs., 11th inst., and both booked to Birmingham bjr 11.10 a. m. train same day. Thomas is also wanted on warrant on a charge of false pretences, committed 3lay last. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, Denbigh. DERBYSHIRE. SS.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 33, at Shirebrook. between 11th and 13th inst.— Frank Corrigan, alias Ward, b. 1894, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( bushy) dk., inclined to ginger, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. brown suit with dk. stripe, dk. grey cap, dk. tie, no collar, boots. A miner. Stated he came from Bolton, and was going to Mansfield. May be found visiting public houses selling a patent needle threader in the shape of a Yale key, stamped German. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. 89.— Renishaw ( Co.).— For stealing from a farm shed, at Mosborough, 11th inst,, yellow blanket horse rug, edges bound with red, J. H. W. in red letters thereon.— A Man, b. about 1892, about 5ft. 5in., c. and e. dk., h. and moustache black ; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, black trousers, It. grey cap or trilby hat.— A Woman, b. about 1892, 5ft. 2 or 3in., c., h. and e. dk. ; dress, grey mixture tweed coat, man's grey cap; both of gipsy appearance. Travel the country with haw- ker's cart, selling blankets. Accompanied by three small children. Inf. to Insp. Clarke, Renishaw. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 90.— Neath ( Co.).— For stealing ( finding), 9th inst., gold curb bangle, with padlock and small safety chain attached.— William Henry Gosney, alias Billy, b. 1899, about 5ft., h. It. brown, e. grey, 11 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 16, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— om/ mua*. clean shaven, speaks Welsh. Was employed by a showman and found the above property on the platform of the roundabouts. Left the district, 10th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. KENT. 91.— Folkestone ( Boro.).— For countinghouse- breaking and stealing coat ( recovered), 12th inst.— A Man, b. 1897 to 1899, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. It., clean shaven, quiet manner; dress, blue trench coat with belt ( nearly new), grey trilby hat, soft white collar, blue shirt, dk. tie, boots, respectable appearance. Is in possession of Army discharge papers and calls upon ex- officcrs for assistance. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 92.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.).— For attempted rape.— William Duncan McKenzie, b. 1886, 5ft. 8in., proportionate build, h. dk. ( bald), e. brown, clean shaven, active gait, 1. thumb nail split, Sacred Bird of Japan and rising sun tattooed one forearm ; dress, navy blue suit, It. trilby hat, It. socks, shoes. A cinema manager. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Barrow- in- Furness. (),'!.— Chorley ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, at Ley land, 16th ult.— A Man who gave name of Bob Holland, b. 1892, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh ; dress, blue serge suit greyish coloured trilby hat, collar and tie, boots. Called on the secretary of the local football club, stated he belonged to the Morecambe Football Club, that he had an accident with his bicycle at Preston and asked loser for 5s. railway fare, as he was playing with the reserve team at Kendal that day ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 94 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), at Cadishead, 21st ult., gent's black enamelled bicycle, gold lined, 22in. sloping frame, 26in. wheels, Mackintosh Stalwart tyres, upturned handle- bars, roller brakes, rabber pedals, Imperial racing saddle ( iNo. 14). l;" eas King of the Road lamp, no toolbag or pump, The Royal Prince and James Aldcroft, Motor and Cycle Agents, Hale Barns, and 34 & 36, Liverpool Road, Cadishead, on front transfer.— Thomas Barnes, b. 1894, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. ruddy, h. ( long wavy) It., clean shaven, large head, broad forehead, badge East Lancashire Regt. rt. forearm. A bricklayer. Frequents Warrington. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 95.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to Stoke and Wol- stanton Union, since 1- 8- 22.— John Thomas Bourne, b. 1880, about 5ft. 8in., proportionate build, c. dk., e. brown, dk. moustache, 4th 1. finger deformed ; dress, black coat and vest, dk. trousers, It. check cap, blue muffler. A labourer. May be found working on canal boats between Nantwich and Crewe. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 96.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences ( 2 cases), 6th and 7th inst.— Sidney G. Railton, b. about 1885, 5ft, Gin., stiff build, e. fresh, h. and e. brown, high forehead, auburn eyebrows, flat nose, large mouth, bottom hp droops, false teeth, full round face ; dress, double breasted dt<. grey suit, fawn mackintosh with belt, dk. brown trilby hat, starched collar, tie, hoots, usually carries small attache- case. A ship's steward ; native of Leeds. Called on a shipping butcher, stated he was chief steward of s. s. " Jersey Moor," which was in local dock, and asked for an advance on note for £ 8. Was given £ 1 and on day following £ 2. Afterwards it was ascertained that note was a bogus one and that Railton was not known on the ship in question. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. 97.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 3rd inst.— Frank Walsham, aliases Ernest Alfred Stephenson and Nuttall, h. lbU2, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit ( shabby), cap and muffler. A labourer or motor lorry driver. Called at loser's office and stated he was employed by the Brighouse Haulage Company, that his lorry had broken down and that he required money to pa}' for the repairs. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull.