Allegheny County PA Archives History .....Complaint Vs. Katie Laugherty To Commit To Reform School June 13, 1899
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Complaint made before David J. McGarey. Police Magistrate of Pittsburgh, by 
Mary Laugherty of Pittsburgh, mother of Katie Laugherty, who was born Jan. 5, 
1886.  For the past 3 months she has been beyond my control.  Stays out late at 
nights, sometimes all night and with bad characters. Signed by mark.  Address: 
700 Norton St., Pittsburgh.
     William Bradley, Inspector of the 3rd Police District, City of 
Pittsburgh.  The records of this department show that the said Katie Laugherty 
has been arrested before for larceny; numerous complaints have been made about 
her actions on the river bank with boys and men.  She is also seen on the 
streets at all hours.
     
  
     

Additional Comments:
Notes made upon the girl's arrival at the Pennsylvania Reform School, Morganza:
  Katie Laugherty.  Father dead 10 years.  Mother Mary Laugherty 700 Norton, 
South Side, Pittsburgh.  Sent here for staying out late at night and 
association with bad company.  Was not well treated at home.
     Description: Height: 4'10"; weight 81 pounds.  Brown hair, blue eyes, 
broad face.  Ears pierced.
     Age: 13 on Jan. 5, 1899; received June 13, 1899.  Born Penna. of Irish 
parentage.  Catholic.  Mother intemperate.  Parent owns property.  1 older 
brother, no sisters.  Illiterate.  Swears, lies, steals.  Does not use tobacco, 
is not intemperate.  Has been arrested before.
 

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