1910 to 1919
William H. Crook was a Policeman with the Washington D.C. Police. For most of his career he was stationed at the White House. In the early days of the M.P.D. they had the security duties of the President. Officer Crook was assigned to the White House for several President, most known for was President Lincoln. He and Lincoln were very friendly and Crook was known for being over protective of Lincoln as he believed someone would try to kill him, he was right. Although not on duty the night Lincoln was shot Crook was very critical of the Officer who was. He has published his opinion of that night…..
1918
Georgetown, Washington D.C. in 1915
Man Murdered With Umbrella Through Eyeball!
Posted by: Ghosts of DC on December 17, 2012
The case of Beverly Jones, the young colored man charged with killing Robert Morris by plunging an umbrella through his eyeball in his brain, came up yesterday before Judge Montgomery. the murder is alleged to have been committed September 23, on H street between Sixth and Seventh southwest. Messrs. T. F. Miller and John Brown appear for Jones. There was much difficulty in securing a jury and nearly the whole day passed before twelve men were selected as follows: George G. Boteler, Frank O. Offutt, Charles L. Hurley, Louis D. Moline, John H. Gheen, John H. Streets, M. N. Perryman, James S. Worthington, Theo Lay, William C. Barnes, Edward Summerville and L. A. Littleford. Upon the completion of the jury the court adjourned until this morning.
Officers Murdered
