Biography
Richard Lovelace was a World War I veteran and independent political candidate in Portland, Oregon. A November 10, 1934 report stated that he had been arrested at an October 27 street meeting at Fourth and Alder Streets. He was fined $5 for blocking the sidewalk and was serving the fine in jail at the time of the report.
Sources and evidence limits
Exact release and actual number of days served remain unknown.
Historical claims are attributed to the contemporary newspaper. No present-day custody status, demographic classification or precise date is inferred.
The November 10 Portland dispatch identifies a World War veteran and independent candidate arrested October 27 at Fourth and Alder Streets. Fined $5 for blocking sidewalk traffic, he was serving the fine in jail; Judge Long refused to increase it to permit appeal. No release day or measured custody duration supplied.
