McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Pardon of Dora Lincoln, convicted of prostitution [or of operating a brothel].

GLC00045.37

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Type
Documents
Date
October 22, 1897
Author/Creator
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Title
Pardon of Dora Lincoln, convicted of prostitution [or of operating a brothel].
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 40 cm, Width: 26 cm
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
The Gilded Age

Convicted of "keeping a disorderly house" [a term once used to refer to prostitution]; sentenced to 2 months imprisonment with an additional 2 months imprisonment added after being unable to pay the $25 fine also accrued. Pardoned after serving almost 2 months of the term. No reason for pardon mentioned. (c/s Joseph McKenna)

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