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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
19
A buyer enjoys seeing abundant goods across Clothing Head wear Furnishings and Footwear. The store emphasizes parental discrimination in choosing boys wear and school suits or special wear. Saks highlights its large boys sections and established standing through consistent value and selection.
Pinkertons arrested Frank Blair alias Frank Sweeney at Benning race track and handed him to Washington detectives. Blair, linked to the green goods game, jumped bail after a 1904 New York operation, and police say post office inspectors are en route to hold him for extradition.
In Circuit Court No 1 attorneys Mason W Richardson and Charles H Menllat accuse James B Lackey secretary to the claim agent of the City and Suburban Rails Company and Charles L Martin a clerk or inspector of intimidation of witnesses in the William J Carter damage suit heard about two weeks ago. The affidavit was referred by Justice Wright to the District Bar Association grievance committee.
The city commissioners opened a hearing into W. S. Halloran a policeman found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and recommended for dismissal by the trial board Attorney Lambert defended Halloran arguing the arrest was unintentional and not grounds for dismissal He was accused by Beckwith of an unjust arrest related to an incident with Charles Bach at the Government Printing Office Two years prior Halloran faced a separate charge and penalty Commissioner West said a thorough review would follow before a final decision.
Building permits were issued by inspector Ashford yesterday for the Aurington Apartment House Company at 1120 Vermont Avenue NW a three story freproof apartment house with an estimated cost of 3470 and for Norman J Jenner a three story brick dwelling on Rhode Island Avenue NW with a projected cost of 6775. Additional permits cover Carl Janger at 1023 Twelfth Street NW for a two story brick dwelling and S W Pickford for repairs at 10d Eleventh Street NW with an estimated 1500. Mary & Thompson plan two three story brick dwellings at 1485 and 1428 Colorado Avenue NW estimated 1400.
Miss Mane Marcellus was found guilty of petit larceny by Justice Gould's Criminal Court No 4 after a three hour jury deliberation. The case, second trial, involved two watches and shirt studs taken from James F Kelly, a boarder at her boarding house on Thirteenth Street NW. A prior March trial had failed to reach a verdict after ten hours of evidence.
Government plans to outsource entire Gazette production to outside contractors. About 400 postal workers fear job losses if bids succeed. Sealed proposals due April 20 for fiscal year 1907 production, including letterpress and associated processes. The move faces opposition from Columbia Typographical Union and could shift work from city firms to distant contractors.
Commissioners rejected the Minnesota avenue extension plan long sought by Ana Costa residents. The project would condemn over 750 000 square feet for extension and grading with estimated costs near 50 000 dollars, 25 000 from condemnation and 5 000 for grading, deemed excessive for current public interest. Accused of embezzlement, Charles Peterson, a young Negro, was brought before Justice Gould to answer a charge for allegedly failing to remit 20 dollars received from customers to his employer, Jacob B Maxwell.
A burglary occurred Tuesday afternoon at the flat of A Agreto on 3302 W Street Northwest. Entry was forced and £9, a silver watch, a gold ring, and clothing items were stolen. Police were notified and an arrest was anticipated today.
Miss Alma Amiss returned to her home on 46 street northwest Tuesday afternoon to find her room entered and a valuable solitaire diamond missing. The room was locked she suspects a false key worker broke in and stole the gem and she notified the police.
DI Crossard of 17 E Street NW reports his overcoat stolen Tuesday Aught while at the Congressional Library. He left it on a stand while reading. The notice mentions merchandise ads for clothing including coats, suits, and Easter specials.
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