vagrancy

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Now he’s vying to be the first homeless mayor of a city overwhelmed by vagrancy, disorder and crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

On Jan. 18, 1888, the Los Angeles Evening Express reported that “39 tramps, known to the constables as ‘hobos,’” had been arrested and found guilty of vagrancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Once released from prison, she emigrated to New York where in 1902 there is a record of her being placed in a workhouse as punishment for vagrancy.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

The story takes place during a season of vagrancy in Jacqueline’s life, tracking her efforts to find shelter and enough food to keep from fainting.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

The sheriff returns to the lot with railroad officials and makes noises about vagrancy laws.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen