Saloon Proprietor Held in $1,000 Bail

Camden Courier-Post - February 26, 1936

Markowitz Faces Grand Jury; Terms Suspended on 3 in Fight in Place

Waiving a police court hearing, Edward Markowitz, 38, proprietor of the Wall Street Club, 340 Federal Street, was held in $1000 bail for the Grand Jury yesterday by Police Judge Lewis Liberman.

Markowitz was charged with assault and battery on an officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. His arrest followed a police call early Sunday when a fight allegedly took place in his cafe.

Three other men, arrested in the case, received suspended sentences.

Ambrose Brown, 31, and his brother, Asher, 27, both of 2104 Spring Garden street, Philadelphia, were accused by George Brown, 29, of 1214 Mt. Ephraim Avenue. The latter, who is not related to the Philadelphians, charged the brothers struck him. Ambrose countered with an assault charge against George Brown.

Ambrose testified that he was standing at the bar in Markowitz’ place when George Brown insulted his wife. He admitted he struck Brown after an argument over the alleged insult. Asher said he tried to separate his brother and George Brown.

Judge Liberman said he believed the trouble was caused by George Brown. He found all the Browns guilty and suspended sentence.

No testimony was offered in the charges against Markowitz. He was held for the Grand Jury at the request of Firmin Michel, his attorney.

At the time of his arrest, Policeman Earl Wright said that Markowitz tried to eject the police. When they refused to go he is alleged to have struck Wright. After his arrest Markowitz said the fight was not in his place. He charged that Wright knocked him unconscious at police headquarters.