"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Saturday, November 27, 1897 POLICE TRY TO BE HELD UP. Fifty policemen in citizens' clothing patrolled the streets last night, waiting to be held up, but either it was too cold for footpads, or some other condition was wrong, for no robbery was attempted. Thomas SHIELDS and James O'BRIEN, two North End toughs of not too savory reputations, were arrested as vagrants. They will be given their choice of going to work or the work-house, or leaving town. ====================================================== (I have no connection with these families but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) [email protected] ======================================================