N&W in 1907 -- Pickpocket

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Pickpocket Arrested at Depot Last Night
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    John Kelly, who gives his place of residence as Chicago, was arrested at the passenger station last night by Officers Hunt and Francisco, on a charge of attempted pocket picking.  The man was caught in the act of going through the pockets of a man, who had been drinking rather freely, and but for the prompt action of the officers, would no doubt have made a good haul, as his intended victim had about $100 in bank notes in his trousers' pocket.  Kelly will be given a hearing this morning.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph
April 10, 1907

Gordon Hamilton
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