Title

0419: The People of the State of New York v. John Schaumtoeffel

Abstract

John Schaumtoeffel is indicted on a charge of sodomy.
John O’Shea, a detective in the District-Attorney’s Office, testifies that on January 20, 1904 he entered a saloon at 233 East 33rd Street. After he gave three dollars to the barkeeper, a second man escorted him to a back room occupied by approximately three hundred men.
O’Shea testifies that sexual intercourse took place on a stage among several performers and between the performers and members of the audience. Victor Watson, a reporter for the New York American, provides similar testimony on the events that evening, as do John McMahon, a waiter; Cora Smith, one of the performers; and John Sheppard, the master of ceremonies.
John Schaumtoeffel testifies as a witness on his own behalf that he had been unaware beforehand of the character of the performance and that he had permitted Emil Schaefer, a theatrical manager, the use of the room if he, Schaumtoeffel, could sell beer to members of the audience.
There is no record of a jury verdict.

Type of Crime

Sodomy See all items with this value

Date of Crime

1904-02-03

Date of Hearing

1904-03-23

Defendant(s) Name(s)

John Schaumloeffel

Prosecuting Attorney

Robert Townsend

Defense Attorney

Charles Weishaupt

Judge

Warren W. Foster See all items with this value

Case ID

419

Location of Crime

233 East 33rd Street, Manhattan, New York

Item sets

Sodomy

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