LIQUOR AND CRIME | AdventAI

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 30, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 26.

LIQUOR AND CRIME.

THE Massachusetts bureau of labor statistics have carefully analyzed the crimes committed in the county in which Boston is located, for one year. The total number covered by the investigation were 16,897. Of these 12,289, or 72 per cent., were for distinctively rum offenses. Of the other 4,608, 2,097, or 45 per cent., were committed while under the influence of liquor; 1,918, or 42 per cent., formed the intent while under the influence of liquor. In 1,804 cases, or 39 per cent., the conditions of the crime were induced by the drinking habits of the criminal, and in 821 cases, or 17 per cent., by the drinking habits of others; 1,918, or 41 per cent., were moderate drinkers; 1,317, or 28 per cent., were excessive drinkers; 1,158, or 25 per cent., were total abstainers. This shows a total of 84 per cent. due directly to the influence of drink. It will be found that the percentage elsewhere will not vary much from this.—Selected.