Christopher J Morton
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Name: Christopher J. Morton Arrested for: Larceny Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 27 February 1905 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-65-Christopher J Morton The exact circumstances of this case are not currently known but Morton seems to have been involved in a number of other thefts, including the following one reported in the Shields Daily Gazette for 6 June 1905: "THEFT FROM ALBERT EDWARD DOCK At North Shields Christopher Morton (27), Willington Quay, and James Murray (25), no fixed abode, were charged with stealing a rule value 12s 6d, the property of HM Customs, on May 26th. Samuel K. Arrowsmith, timber measurer for the Customs, deposed to missing the rule from a crane at Albert Edward Dock, and Inspector Thornton said he received the prisoners into custody from the Durham County Police. In reply to the charge Morton admitted stealing the rule. He said they pledged it because they were hungry, and added that he gave Murray part of the money. Murray said he did not know it was stolen. Morton, who made his ninth appearance, was committed for three months and Murray for 14 days, with hard labour in both cases". For an image of Morton's accomplice, James Murray see https://www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/17295013546/">www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/17295013546/. These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. -
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