From The Atlanta Constitution, December 4, 1917, page 3:

Actresses Go Free After Girl Shows Dance to Recorder
It Was a "Naughty Little Wiggle," According to Assistant Chief Jett, So Judge Johnson Orders Demonstration.
... the attorney for the defense, called upon the leading lady to show the judge a sample of the dance which he stated was called "Balling the Jack." ...

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