Gambling Raid, Arrests at Majestic Cigar Store

Des Moines, Iowa, 1909--

3 ARRESTED IN GAMBLING RAID

Police Descend On Pretty Game In Basement

In a raid last night in the basement of the Majestic cigar store and the arrest of three men, two of whom are well known gamblers, the police have broken what has been an eye sore to their department for many months.

The men arrested gave their names as Ira Stitzel, Joe DeRose and Max Frankle.

The police have known for some time that gambling was going on in the basement of the store but were unable to catch the men "with the goods."

The police claim that the place is being conducted for the purpose of getting actors' "rolls."

Joe DeRose was found in charge last night. He was required to put up $50 for his appearance in police court Monday morning. Stitzel and Frankle put up $15.

--The Des Moines News, Des Moines, Iowa, February 21, 1909, page 1.