People v. Lewis

An information was filed against Wiliam Lewis, the plaintiff in error, charging that he was "interested in owning, keeping, managing and maintaining a certain room in the premises at number 239 E. Twenty-second street, in said city, for the purpose of permitting persons to game and gamble for money and other valuable things, contrary to the form of the statute in such ease made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the People of the State of Illinois.” It is charged that the alleged offense was committed in the city of Chicago. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was fined $100…