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''Sir Conan Doyle Summoned'' is an article published in the [[Weekly Dispatch]] on 25 september 1904.


== Article ==
[[File:weekly-dispatch-1904-09-25-p9-sir-conan-doyle-summoned.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[[Weekly Dispatch]] (25 september 1904, p. 9)]]

Some strange statements were made at Southwark Police Court in connection with a summons obtained by Mr. William George Jones, of Hendon, against [[Sir Arthur Conan Doyle]], the well-known author, for detaining an alabaster statuette. It had been returned, and the summons was withdrawn with a request for costs, which were refused.

Mr. Abinger, who appeared for [[Sir Arthur Conan Doyle|Sir Conan Doyle]], said the property was not detained. The summons was only taken out to annoy [[Sir Arthur Conan Doyle|Sir Arthur]]. It was part of a system of annoyance by Mr. jones, and had been going on for some time, with the object of getting money.

The Magistrate: I can't go into that. The moment the goods are given up my power ends. But if there should be further annoyance, and if the matter is brought before me in that form, I should be glad to assist you. But you can go to another court.

Mr. Abinger said that course would be followed. Mr. Jones's counsel denied the statements made.




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