POLICE CAT GIVES BIRTH TO FOUR KITTENS ON THE 4TH
Alexandria, Virginia (JFK+50) On July 7, 1925, The Washington Times reports that on July 4, 1925 four kittens were born to Alexandria* Police Department's "misnamed" feline mascot, 'Bill.'
This same thing happened last winter leading to many police officers calling "for a change of name."
They describe their mascot, however, as " a clever, country cat."
*Alexandria is located on the Potomac River just South of the Nation's Capital. Founded in 1749, it is known for brick sidewalks & well-preserved 18th & 19th century buildings.
SOURCE
"Alexandria's Police Cat Gives Force a 'Quartet'," The Washington Times, July 7, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
Old Town
Alexandria, Virginia
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