Investigation by Claymes
- Title of event
- Investigation by Claymes
- Type of event
- Undercover visit
- Address of event
- Investigation by Claymes Happened Primarily at 117, W 141st St
- Report on event
- Investigation by Claymes Sole event referenced by Investigation Report 26 June 1928
- Start date / time
- June 28, 1928
- Start (general time of day)
- Night (Any Time)
- Description
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hailed by Eirene Joseph (knew her) and 2 men, talked, saw madam [Lillian Serati] and [Miss Lane] leaving, asked if could visit when came back - then walked with Eirene - she invited to Elks Cafe, 2454 7th Ave, where she meeting pianist - he solicited - she said can
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hailed by Eirene Joseph (knew her) and 2 men, talked, saw madam [Lillian Serati] and [Miss Lane] leaving, asked if could visit when came back - then walked with Eirene - she invited to Elks Cafe, 2454 7th Ave, where she meeting pianist - he solicited - she said can’t - inflammed stomach (blames man with large penis, madam blames inadequate douching) - returns to 141st, drinks with Serati and Lane - who leaves without soliciting him - he solicits Serati [long dialogue - she wants him to name price, he won’t]- Eirne Joseph’s history - W.I family, born in Washington DC, moved to England, then W.I., then black to US, frequents Elks, kept by married man called Max