J.A. Wiggins, young married man, was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Recorder J. Laurence Jones Saturday morning for making improper proposals to women on the streets.
Three women appeared to a private session of court, following the regular session, and testified that Wiggins had made improper proposals to them on the streets. Two of them were on their way to a concert at the City Auditorium two nights ago when the man is alleged to have used abusive language and to have partially disrobed.
Complaint was made during the trial that the custom of young man making improper proposals on the streets to women has become to frequent in Charlotte.
Several character witnesses were introduced in Wiggins’ case to prove his character. Some of them testified that he has a wife and three children, and that his wife is in delicate condition. The character witnesses were heard after Judge Jones had declared him guilty, following the testimony of the three women.
Col. T.L. Kirkpatrick, who represented Wiggins, appeared for a suspended sentence owing to the condition of his wife and the illness of two of his children. At the request of the attorney, Judge Jones recommended that Wiggins be allowed to serve his term in jail rather than on the roads.
From The Charlotte News, May 7, 1921
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