Title

1362: The People of the State of New York v. Harry Burgess

Abstract

William Houghton, 30, an investigator for the police department, testifies that he observed Harry Burgess operating a craps game in a gambling house at 1542 Broadway. Houghton witnessed Burgess on several occasions in December 1910 working as a raker, raking the dice and handing the dice to players gathered around the craps table.
There is no record of a verdict.

Type of Crime

Gambling See all items with this value

Date of Hearing

1911-04-26

Defendant(s) Name(s)

Harry Burgess

Prosecuting Attorney

Emory R. Buckner

Defense Attorney

Alexander S. Rosenthal

Judge

Otto A. Rosalsky See all items with this value

Case ID

1362

Location of Crime

1542 Broadway , Manhattan, New York

Item sets

Gambling

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