The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
Detective Enters Plea of Guilty 10
Being Absent From Duty
Without Leave.
DAVE FIELD MADE SERGEANT.
Former Special Officer in Eighth
District Will Be Assigned in
Central-Transfers Ap-
proved.

Detective William T. Brady. better known
as Sport Brady. was dismissed from the
force yesterday afternoon by the Board Of
Police Commissioners.
Chief OF Detectives Desmond preferred
the charges against Brady. II was alleged
THAT Brady abseated himself from duty
without leave on June 30. Chief OF Dctec-
tives Desmond stated that he sent to Bra
dy's home to ascertain why he was not
at work, but nothing could be learned that
would explain Brady's absence.
Later Brady appeared at the Four Courts
and reported for duty. Chief Desmond or
6erei Brady to make a report explaining
his absence. Instead. It was charged, Bra
dy left the Office and has since been under
Suspension.
Brady is brother OF Ben Brady. who
died about two years ago. Hugh Brady,
,orce an influential politician Of ST. Louis,
and John Thomas Brady, whose eccentrici-
ties have gained no;oriety for him.
AS probationary patrolman Brady.at the
age of 50 years. Joined the police force on
July s. 1871. His occupation at the time OF
his appointment. according to the police
records. was mining. His appointment was
obtained through the influence of his broth
ers.
AT the last review OF the Police Depart
ment Brady received from President Har-
~ B. Halves OF the Police Department. who
made the presentation speeches. gold
medal. The medal was presented because
OF Brady's participation in the capture OF
Ben Kirkpatrick. the desperate Montana
train robber. Detectives George Williams.
John McGrath. who Is now dead Al Guion.
now a Sergeant; Special Officer James
p,,rlre Nd DO n a
Chestnut street house.
Brady entered plea Of guilty to the
charges preferred against him yesterday
II is understood that he has arranged TO
enter business
FIELD MADE SERGEANT.
Special Officer David I. Field of the
Eighth District was promoted to the rank
OF Sergeant for meritorious work. Ser
geant Fields rise in the Police Depart
menr has been rapid. He went on the force
August o. 1899. Soon after his appoint
ment he was assigned to duty on Chief
Desr1ond's staff. His appointment came
about through the influence Of Police Com
missioner William Atmore.
After two years work on Desmond's staff
Field went to the Eighth District. As
special officer he has done good work and
attracted the attention Of his superior Of
fcers.
When Admiral Dewey was in ST. Louis
Field alone arrested two desperate pick
pockets who gave him battle at Sixth and
Olive streets. He was personally compli-
Rented by Chief Campbell and Assistant
Chief Of Detectives Smith for the capture. .
Sergeant Field will be summoned TO Chief
kiely's Office this morning and detailed
for duty in the Central District. Sergeant
George Colestock of the Central District is
~ and the Central District for some time
has been short of Sergeants. The vacancy
which Field was appointed to fill really ex-
lists IN the First District. but that will be
filed by a patrclman until Sergeant Cole
stock Is able to return TO duty.
SERGEANT ROLAND FINED.
The board fined Sergeant Cornelius Boland
Of the Mounted District so on the charge
of intoxication and reprimanded and eau
toned him that the next offense meant dis
charge.
The charge OF neglect of duty against Pa
trolman Patrick ]. Mckye of the Central
District was dismissed without prejudice.
The following transfers made by Chief
KEY were approved: Patrolman Charles
H. Daniels from the Sixth 10 the Central
District: Patrolmar Thomas ]. Noonan,
Eighth to Sixth District. Patrolman Joseph
F.. Brenna, Fourth TO Eighth District. john
Young. recently appointed a probationary
patrolman, was assigned TO. the Eighth Dis
trict.