CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENT A No. 15. FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1925. VOL. XII. RIGHT FOREFINGER PRINT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 281. James Smith, Case No. 35 ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced as Harry Smith, at Worthing P. Sess-, 2- 7- 1925, to 1 mo. impt. for larceny. With a woman, took lodgings, and in the night absconded with clothing, leaving the woman stranded. 282. James Watson, Case No. 345 ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced as Sidney Ray, at C. C. C., 25- 6- 1925, to 9 mos. impt. for forging and uttering ( 2 cases). Forged a £ 1 Treasury note with pen and brush, and tendered it to a tradesman in payment for goods. 283. Patrick Connor, Case No. 461 ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced as James Murphy, at Ascot Pol. Ct., 19- 6- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person— loitering, attempting to pick pockets. Thomas Gaskin, C. R. O. No. 27- 1898, was convicted with him. 284. Richard Martin, Case No. 326 ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced as Joseph Lewis, at Bow St. Pol. Ct. ( L.), 24- 6- 1925, to 6 mos. impt. for stealing a pocket wallet containing money. Method as in ( i) original case. Joseph Taylor, Case No. 371, ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced at Liverpool Ass., 23- 6- 1925, to 3 yrs pen. ( 1) Stealing silver plate and ( 2) Stealing sanctuary bell and contents of offertory box from church. Nine other cases of larceny from churches were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 285. James Briggs, Case No. 6 ( Vol. X.), was sentenced as George Dixon, at Surrey Sess., 1- 7- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. for malicious damage to plate glass window. George Clarke, Case No. 434 ( Vol. X.), was sentenced at C. L. S., 23- 6- 1925, to 12 mos. impt. for stealing £ 500 from a bank. Method as in ( v) original case. John Henry Coleman, Case No. 85 ( Vol. XI.). The sentence of 5 yrs. pen. as shown in Case No. 171 ( Vol. XII.) was reduced to 18 mos. impt. by Court of Criminal Appeal. He was subsequently sentenced at C. C. C., 18- 6- 1925, to 4 yrs. pen. for warehousebreaking, larceny and receiving. 286. Margaret de Lancy Williams, Case No. 295 ( Vol. XI.), was sentenced as Una Elizabeth Jean Bowen Williams, at Goodwick Pol. Ct., 30- 6- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. Method as in original case. CONFIDENTIAL THE POLICE Supplement A GAZETTE No. 15. FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1925. VOL. XII. EXPERT AND TRAVELLING CRIMINALS 267. John Edward Jones, aliases John Edward Gibson and John Edward Smith, C. R. O. No. 15482- 1921. Description : B. ( Liverpool) 1899, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar on forehead, rt. jaw and end of first rt. finger, Hussar rt. forearm, lady 1. forearm. Sentenced at Middlesex Sess., 29- 9- 1923, to 2 yrs. impt. for burglary. Liberated, 26- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and housebreaking at GRAYS and on L and P. A dangerous and unscrupulous thief, who at 8 years of age was sent to an industrial school for larceny, afterwards joined the Army from which he was discharged with ignominy. Method— ( i) With an accomplice broke the window of a bungalow, thereby gained access and stole jewellery and clothing. ( ii) Effected entrance to a dwelling house by scaling the side wall to first floor, forcing back the catch of landing window, and stealing clothing and jewellery from various rooms. ( iii) Stole a carrier bicycle from outside shop where it had been left temporarily unattended, after- wards disposing of it as payment for a debt. ( iv) Endeavoured to obtain money from the editor of a Sunday newspaper by telling a fabulous story, how that, on his discharge from prison, he was met by police, who suggested that with the aid of accomplices he should break into houses and the police should be given the opportunity of arresting the accomplices, whilst he should escape with the stolen property and dispose of it, dividing the proceeds with the police. He eventually made a statement that the whole story was untrue. Associates : James Pickford, C. R. O. No. 20342- 1919 ( now in pen.); Alfred James Roberts, C. R. O. No. 17272- 1919; Jack Stewart, C. R. O. No. 20700- 1920, with each of whom he has been convicted; and Joseph Wardle, C. R. O. No. 60- 1916. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History..../ ff.^ iki^..^.;^^ P' I 268. Edward Reynolds, aliases Edward Turner, Edward Thompson, Alexander Edwards, Alex. Edwards, Arthur Sherwood, Alec Turner, Alick Turner, " The Rat' and " Little Liverpool," C. R. O. Description : B. ( Manchester) 1879, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar back of neck, scar near 1. eye, crossed flags, anchor and woman rt. forearm. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Walks and speaks quickly, is addicted to drink, of a violent disposition and is known to carry firearms. Sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 17- 2- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person, loitering. Liberated, 2- 5- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and minor offences in SOUTH AFRICA and in M. P. D. ( i) A daring and most dangerous criminal who left this country during the Boer War and returned with the South African Contingent during the European War. He became the constant associate of well known criminals who were thought to be responsible for many of the recent housebreakings and burglaries committed by means of climbing porticos and stack pipes. He usually selects the residences of wealthy and titled persons and awaits a favourable opportunity of entering the promises. He makes himself acquainted with the everyday movements of the occupants by watching the houses day and night for a considerable time. ( ii) With Arthur William Taylor, Case No. 217 ( Vol. XII.) and another confederate, he proceeded by motor car to the West End of London, where he was seen to be loitering in the front of good class houses. When arrested he was found to be in possession of housebreaking implements. ( iii) In 1922 he was charged, but discharged for breaking into the house of a titled person and stealing a quantity of jewellery valued at £ 9000. In this case it was found that the house had been watched for nearly two years. After the occupier had left home in a car, access was gained to the bedroom by means of a rope fixed to the balcony, and drawers of wardrobe and writing table forced with a jemmy. Associates : Arthur William Taylor, Case No. 217, ( Vol. XII.), with whom he has been convicted, Harold Williams, Case No. 97, ( Vol. I.), and John Clark, Case No. 148 ( Vol. XI.). Disposed of property to receivers. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. No. S/ 99892. Method 269. Harry Jackson, aliases Harry Foxley, Harry Walker, Cooper, Wilson, Barlow and Pursley, C. R. O. No. 1567- 1896. Description : B. ( Eccles) 1873, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, mole under rt. eye. Harry Marshall, Case No. 279 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced as Gilbert Grundy, at Aylesbury Sess., 29- 6- 1925, to 12 mos. impt. for obtaining food by false pretences. Method as in Case No. 152 ( Vol. XI.). Four other warrants for fraud at Peterborough, Rotherham, Halifax and Hereford were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. John Turner, Case No. 22 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced as John Thomas, at Ascot Pol. Ct., 17- 6- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person. Charles Wooder, Case No. 35 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Dover Pol. Ct., 30- 6- 1925, to 6 mos. impt. for attempted larceny from the person. Hustled passengers who were disembarking from a ship. 277. George Roberts, Case No. 229 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced as John Todd, at Carnarvon Sess., 2- 7- 1925, to 12 mos. impt. for obtaining money by false pretences ( 2 cases). Method as in Case No. 287 ( Vol. VIII.). A case of failing to notify change of address at Nottingham was taken into considera- tion when sentence was passed. 278. Cyril Frank Reeves, Case No. 273 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Surrey Ass., 30- 6- 1925, to 5 yrs. pen. and. 6 mos. impt. ( cpnc.) for burglary and fraud. Gained the confidence of an outfitter by paying cash with order, called a few days later and was allowed to take goods on approval. Three other warrants for larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Albert Edward Meadows, Case No. 325 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Derbyshire Ass., 1- 7- 1925, to 9 mos. impt. for stealing boots. Method as in original case. Frederick Taylor, Case No. 385 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Essex Sess., 1- 7- 1925, to 5 yrs. pen. for housebreaking ( 3 cases). Method as in original case. Taylor was born in 1890, not 1895, as stated in original case. Albert King, Case No. 423 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 29- 6- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person— attempting to pick pockets. Mary Ann Cowl, Case No. 452 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Leeds Ass., 11- 5- 1925, to 5 yrs. pen. for housebreaking. Gerald White, Case No. 15 ( Vol. VI.), was sentenced at Hendon P. Sess. ( L.), 2- 7- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person— attempting to pick pockets. William Hayward, C. R. O. No. S/ 121953, was convicted with him. 279. Thomas Hoy, Case No. 195 ( Vol. VI.), was sentenced at C. L. S., 25- 6- 1925, to 9 mos. impt. for possessing housebreaking implements by night. With George Askew, C. R. O. No. S/ 94155, and Robert Raby, C. R. O. No. 7116- 1920, was seen with a motor van, loitering outside a shop. When arrested, jemmies and false identification plates were found in the car. Cecil Parker Rhodes, Case No. 405 ( Vol. VI.), was sentenced at Lancaster Sess., 29- 6- 1925. to 3 yrs. pen. for false pretences, obtaining a cheque book. Method as in Case No. 341 ( Vol. IX.), Eight other cases of fraud were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. George Morgan, Case No. 192 ( Vol. VII.), was sentenced at C. C. C., 23- 6- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. ( or stealing a horse, van, set of harness and one ton of sugar. Method as in Case No. 418 ( Vol. IX.). Frederick Wheaton, Case No. 339 ( Vol. VII.), was sentenced as Frederick Charles Wheaton at Bedford Sess., 1- 7- 1925, to 5 yrs. pen. and 5 prs. p. d. for stealing jewellery and money from hotel bedroom, and being a habitual criminal. Method as in original case. 280. Winifred Joan Perry, Case No. 437 ( Vol. VII.), was sentenced as Joan Nevill at Marlborough St. Pol. Ct. ( L.), 24- 6- 1925, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny— servant. Was employed as a daily maid and stole property, which was afterwards traced to her possession. The following persons who have already appeared in Supplement A have been re- convicted as follows— Mary Fraser, Case No. 79 ( Vol. I.), was sentenced as Mary Smith at Marlborough St. Pol. Ct. ( L.), 2- 7- 1925, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Method as in Case No. 174 ( Vol. X.). Frederick Hirst Stewart, Case No. 171 ( Vol. I.), was sentenced as Frederick George at Chepstow Pol. Ct., 30- 6- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Method as in ( iii) original case. Joseph Walter Blackwell, Case No. 14 ( Vol. II.), was sentenced at Ascot P. Sess., 17- 6- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person ( attempting to pick pockets). Jack Edwards, Case No. 87 ( Vol. II.), was, as James Poole Davies, at Buxton Special Sess., 24- 6- 1925, fined 20s. or 14 days for loitering with intent to commit a felony. Albert Tivendale, Case No. 299 ( Vol. II.), was sentenced as Albert Thomas Tivendale, at C. C. C., 23- 6- 1925, to 12 mos. impt. for forging and uttering Post Office telegrams ( 2 cases). Method as in Case No. 27 ( Vol. VIII.) and Case No. 128 ( Vol. XI.). 273. Abraham Mears, Case No. 382 ( Vol. II.), was, as William Whitehouse, at Birmingham Pol. Ct., 22- 6- 1925, bound over in his own recognizances of £ 25 and one in £ 20 or two in £ 10 for 6 mos., or 1 mo. impt. for disturbing the peace. In company with Moses Kimberley, C. R. O. No. S/ 92916, Charles Kimberley, C. R. O. No. 1955- 1908, Alfred Cole, C. R. O. No. 2417- 1918, William Kimberley, C. R. O. No. S/ 143180, and William Weston, C. R. O. No. S/ 39134, took part in a pre- arranged quarrel between racing gangs. Ernest Burdell, Case No. 24 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced as Ernest Griffiths at Kent Ass., 23- 6- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d. for housebreaking and being a habitual criminal. Method as in original case. Albert Smith, Case No. 67 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced as Albert Heath, at Luton P. Sess., 6- 7- 1925, to 2 mos. impt. for stealing a pot of jam from motor van left unattended. Hubert Andrews, Case No. 117 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced at West Kent Sess., 2- 7- 1925, to 2 yrs. impt. for stealing a quantity <^ f linen, etc., as servant. Warrants at Alton for obtaining paint and brushes by false pretences, and at Cambridge for cyclestealing, were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 274. Fred Sullivan, Case No. 174 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced as Alex Watson, at Gloucester Sess., 1- 7- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. A warrant at Chesham was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 275. William Pearson, Case No. 403 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced as William Watts, at Croydon Sess. ( L.), 2- 7- 1925, to 6 mos. impt. for housebreaking. Effected entrance to dwelling house by unlatching scullery door. 276. Thomas McNeish, Case No. 93 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced as George Kilts, at Windsor P. Sess., 25- 6- 1925, to 1 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for begging and being a suspected person. George Davis, Case No. 188 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced at Croydon Sess., 2- 7- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen for housebreaking and assault ( 2 cases). Opened front door ( unlocked) and stole property from bedroom. When discovered by the owner, struck her in the face with his fist. Louis Stanislaus, Case No. 221 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 4- 7- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for indecent exposure. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Long face, very thick lower lip ; speaks with a North Country accent; smart appearance. Sentenced at Middlesex Sess., 24- 9- 1921, to 5 yrs. pen. ( conc.) for larceny ( 3 cases). Liberated on licence, 18- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at STAFFORD, MACCLESFIELD, STOCKPORT, NEWTON STEWART, AYR and on P and W. Method— Has committed larcenies, extending over many years, from private houses where he had taken lodgings. He invariably called in answer to advertisements in local newspapers, or at houses where cards were exhibited in the windows notifying that apartments were to let. Represented that he had just arrived from a provincial town and that he represented a well known firm of that town who had a contract with a London firm which would extend over a long period. Usually he had no luggage but stated it would be forwarded when he was suitably settled. When left alone in the house stole all the jewellery he could find, and under the pretext of going for his luggage, left the house. Before his last conviction he was responsible for many similar cases, including thirteen in the M. P. District. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History 270. Arthur Francis Gardner, alias Arthur Gardner, C. R. O. No. 14362- 1920. Description : B. ( London) 1871, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, mole 1. forearm, nose inclines to right. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Very plausible, walks erect with short quick steps, fond of intoxicating liquor. Sentenced at C. C. C., 20- 5- 1924, to 15 mos. impt. for ( 1) conspiracy to defraud and ( 2) obtaining goods by false pretences. Liberated, 5- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of conspiracy to defraud in CITY OF LONDON. A confirmed " long firm " swindler who, with confederates, has been engaged in perpetrating extensive frauds upon reputable firms. Method ( i) With Harry Rose, C. R. O. No. 488- 1915, Montague Froude, C. R. O. No. 13762- 1915, and James Allport, Case No. 58 ( Vol. VI.) ( who were convicted with him and still in prison), formed a bogus company styled Kennedy, Bradford & Co. Ltd. As a commercial traveller employed by various City and provincial firms Gardner called on well establised firms, and by means of seductive note headings and bill heads, induced them to supply goods of various, kinds on credit, afterwards selling them to other firms at a much lower figure than the market price. ( ii) Under the style of " Richard Van Wouwe " conducted a business as a general merchant, ordered small quantities of goods from various merchants, gave fictitious references and promptly paid for the goods. When sufficient confidence had been established, large orders, amounting to £ 3000, were given and the goods delivered. These were never paid for, but disposed of to other merchants at below cost price. Associate : Henri Louis Antoni, C. R. O. No. 21477- 1919. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History \ 271. Frederick Smith, abases Frederick Austin, Fred Osborne and Frederick Ireland ( correct name), C. R. O. No. 144- 1925. Description : B. ( London) 1872, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar rt. side of neck, two dots back of 1. hand. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc.: Of smart appearance. Frequents good class hotels. Has a very high forehead. Sentenced at C. C. C., 29- 1- 1924, to 20 mos. impt. for larceny. Liberated, 20- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of assault to rob and assault on E. A violent and desperate criminal who, when discovered, never hesitates to use violence in resisting apprehension. He is a member of the racing fraternity and has carried on business as " Betting Commission Agent." Although he has been convicted only twice, he is believed to have been engaged in the interval, in committing hotel larcenies in large provincial towns, which he usually visited at week- ends, accompanied, on these occasions, by a woman. Method— ( i) Walked into a hotel and mixed with the residents, made his way upstairs, and when unseen, gained access to a selected bedroom, containing considerable jewellery. Forced the dressing case and when discovered used violence in his endeavour to escape. ( ii) Waylaid a business man who was on his way to the bank, carrying a bag containing the takings for the day. He struck the man down with a life preserver and attempted to get away with his bag. On this occasion he had a taxi- cab waiting, but was prevented from getting away by several persons who had come to the assistance of his victim. These he struck on the head with a life preserver in his endeavour to escape. Associate : Richard Archer, C. R. O. No. 23896- 1921. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History 272. James McDonald, aliases Matthew McDonald, George Williams, George Thompson, George Wilson and Thomas Welsh, C. R. O. No. 840- 1913. Description : B. ( Leeds) 1878, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bald top, turning grey), e. hazel, scar on chin. Sentenced at Northampton Sess., 10- 10- 1924, to 8 mos. impt. for attempted officebreaking. Liberated, 1- 5- 1925, to Bedford. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny, warehousebreaking, countinghousebreaking, pavilionbreaking, receiving and minor offences at LEICESTER, DEVIZES, SPALDING, PORTSMOUTH, MARKET HARBOROUGH, GRIMSBY, THETFORD, TROW- BRIDGE, SUNDERLAND, MIDDLESBROUGH and WALSALL. Method— ( i) Endeavoured to effect entrance to a timber merchant's office by forcing window. ( ii) Scaled a wall which surrounded the pavilion of a bowling club, and gained access to the building through a window which had been left insecurely fastened, forced door of storeroom, and stole bottles of whisky. ( iii) Effected entrance to a countinghouse by breaking a window and releasing the catch. ( iv) Stole money and postage stamps from countinghouse. Has stolen gas fittings from an office. Associate : Benjamin Watts, C. R. O. No. 1999- 1901 ( now in pen.) with whom he has been comvicted. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History. ... iCBJka^^ . e.... aL. v iSs2 > LATEST INFORMATION Robert Parker, Case No. 178 ( Vol. I.), was liberated 7- 7- 1925, to Manchester. William Smith, Case No. 150 ( Vol. II.), was liberated, 29- 6- 1925, to Manchester. James Wilson, Case No. 268 ( Vol. II.), was liberated, 24- 6- 1925, to Farnham. Arthur Stewart, Case No. 57 ( Vol. IV.),. was liberated on licence, 3- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Arthur Oliver Whitby, Case No. 155 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 27- 6- 1925, to Cardiff. George Wilkins, Case No. 163 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 29- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address— 13, Marquis Road, Islington. John Moss, Case No. 41 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 23- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Edward Gordon, Case No. 72 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, on licence 16- 6- 1925, to Manchester. Walter Fisher, Case No. 82 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated on licence, 6- 7- 1925, to Norwich. John Flynn, Case No. 286''( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 23- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address— 103, Murray Street, Hoxton. William Collis, Case No. 2 ( Vol. VII.), was liberated on licence, 7- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Joseph Reed, Case No. 74 ( Vol. VIII.),- was liberated on licence 26- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. John Adams, Case No. 75 ( Vol. VIII.), was liberated on licence, 7- 7- 1925, to Southampton. William Field, Case No. 77 ( Vol. VIII.), was liberated, 24- 6- 1925, to Winchester. Grace Moore, Case No. 379 ( Vol. VIII.), was liberated, 22- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Charles Taylor, Case No. 5 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 23- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Albert Oertel, Case No. 128 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated, 2- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address— 37, Little Surrey Street, Blackfriars. Herbert Ridgeway, Case No. 238 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated, 22- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Walter Herbert Brackley, Case No. 322 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated, 2- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Henry Herbert Lowe, Case No. 17 ( Vol. X.), was liberated, 1- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address— 14, The College, Bromley. Frances Cunningham, Case No. 236 ( Vol. X.), was liberated, 2- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. NOTE.— In the event of information being received of the DEATH of any criminal whose particulars have appeared in POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT A, the fact should be notified to C. R. O. 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