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Alexander Purzycki of 1267 Kaighn Avenue, arrested in Johnson Park by Policeman Raymond Stark, would not answer questions at headquarters or in police court. City Jailer William Michalak told Judge Gene R. Mariano the man was a deaf mute, and the charge was dismissed.
Police held "Doctor" H. H. Hyghcock without bail after discovering a maze of tunnels, "witch caves," and gruesome remains beneath 413 and 415 Liberty Street; Police Judge Cleary first held him on lesser charges.
Philadelphia Inquirer Camden briefs of July 17, 1918: lawyer Joseph Carr inducted into the service, four-year-old Frank Harris of 329 Liberty Street injured with a hatchet, Levering Minister leaving Engine Co. No. 4 for a shipyard job, and William Michalak appointed to the mounted police squad.