Edgar Tomkins

Released
Era:1930s
State:Michigan
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Biography

Edgar Tomkins was a worker arrested in Battle Creek, Michigan, on November 24, 1935 for selling the Daily Worker without a municipal license. The Daily Worker reported on February 25, 1936 that he had been released after serving 78 days and payment of a $50 fine.

Case

Charges: Selling newspapers without a city license
Arrested: Nov 24, 1935
Sentence: 78 days served and a $50 fine; exact release date unestablished.

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