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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1905

Page

9

Family desertion laws urged to punish runaways

A detailed report by William H. Baldwin for the Associated Charities argues that deserting husbands should face legal action and hard labor. The study cites 1605 families aided by charities in nine years and outlines a model law to compel support via guardians, with extradition of deserters and testimony by the wife or guardians to enforce proceedings.

William H. Baldwin Board of Managers Associated Charities United States Baldwin Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Washington Associated Charities of Boston Union Louisiana Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Humane Societies Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Columb Hus Society of Toledo Bahin de Teans Wifl

Alternative to hard labor for wayward husbands urged

A pamphlet argues men failing in duty often choose comfort over duty, suggesting a jail or workhouse option to support families. It notes a shift toward employment outside jail as preferable to criminal labor and critiques moral weakness rather than undeniable fault. The volume surveys laws in fifty states plus Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and Canada, totaling 54 jurisdictions.

Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico Canada

Money Drive Hints at $49,000 Gate to M C A Gift

Secretary Pierce declares the drive will reach Woodward & Lothrop's $25,000 gift by May 1 and vows to raise the remaining nearly $49,000 in two weeks. Plans include memorial rooms funded by donors, with committees optimistic despite occasional doubt. Meetings of women’s and citizens’ committees are scheduled as the drive continues. Phi Delta Theta alumni smoker at University Club concludes the segment.

Young Men’s Christian Association Mesars Woodward & Lothrop James E. Fitch Fitch Citizens’ Committee Pierce Phi Delta Theta Washington University Club

Foreign Mails Schedules and Departures for Week of April 2 1905

The notice lists weekly dispatch deadlines from the Main Office for Trans Atlantic and Trans Pacific mails. It specifies daily closing times for Europe, the Americas, and colonies, with route details, ships, and special addressed parcels, plus registered mail cutoffs and postmaster stamps.

Trans-Atlantic Europa Kaleer Wichelm II New York Plymouth Cherbourg Bremen Majestic Queenstown Liverpool Netherlands Potsdam France Switzerland Italy Spain Portugal Turkey Greece British India New ‘York Havre Europe S. 3 Washington Azores Islands S. S Chersourg Belgium Vaderland Gireot Neckar

Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Schedules and Services

Station corner Sixth and B streets lists daily departures for numerous trains from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and beyond. Highlights include the Pittsburgh Express and Chicago Special parlor and dining cars, The Pennsylvania Limited, St Louis Limited, Chicago and St Louis Express, and Buffalo Day and Night Express with through cars. Ticket offices at Fifteenth and G and Sixth and B. Main 160 for cab service.

Pennsylvania Railroad Sixth B Streets Pittsburg Chicago Harrisburg Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville St. Louis Harrishore THE Pennsylvania Limited Cleveland Toledo Detroit ST. Louis Limited Pullmar Washington St Louis Nashville Lousville Chicago Limited Arrisbage ST. Louis Express Pullman Western Express Clevelan Cincinnati Express Pacific Express Buffalo Emporium Junction TBO A Kane Canandaigua Rochester Niagara Falls Elmira Renovo Williamagort Buffalo Night Express Erie Philadelphia New York East Congressional Limited Boston Atlantic City Baltimore Annapolis Pope’s Creek W. W. Atterbury J. R Woop Ypass Geo W. Boyd Eneral Southern Railway Harriconbure Danville Washington and Florida Charlottesville Atlanta Columbus San Francisco Porida Columbia Savannah Jacksonville Augusta Port Tampa Memphis Lynchburg Roanoke Knoxville Chattanooga New Orleans Gorthwestern Macon Bluemont Leesburg Harrisonburg 15Th Et Pa Ave Pennsylvania FPRR S& H Hardwick W H Taylos Pasa L . Brown Chesapeake and Ohio F V. Limited Lexington Virginia Hot Springs S& Louis W.T. Duke C.W Culp W. P. Taylor Traf Richmond

Notices from the District Probate and Court Sessions

Legal notices issued by the Supreme Court District of Columbia and related courts record administrators appointees, claims deadlines, and distribution orders for estates of Marquret Green, Martha Cutler, and William D C Murdock, with hearings and publication in The Washington Post Evening Star and Washington Law Reporter. Also includes public bids for Navy Department supplies and various local notices and ads.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia William D’ C Murdoch Wiliam A Gordon William DC Murdock Aphil Washington Post and Evening Star Washington Law Reporter Wendell P Stafford James Tanner Register of Villa Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Martha Cutler Charles R Rowzer Attesc

Auction Sales Under DC Supreme Court Decree

By decree in Equity Cause No 25225 M Frank Ruppert and others, sale of multiple parcels in Washington DC begins April 26 at 4 PM with properties including 1024 Seventh St NW a three story brick store and dwelling. 817 Sixth St NW a brick dwelling with stables. 62 L St NW a two-story brick store and dwelling. 1502 Caroline St NW and 156% Caroline St NW. 1342 V St NW and 2120 Eleventh St NW. and other lots across Mount Pleasant and surrounding subdivisions with varied two story brick and frame dwellings. The schedule lists further parcels on April 27 1905 and May 2 1905 with additional properties and sublots to be offered at specified times.

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Frank Ruppert Mit John H. Ruppert Sixth L Street Diller B Groff Square Caroline Street Charles 1 White Fourteenth Russell Warrs J Edger Zug Vermort Avenue Henry Ruppert Eleventh Street W Street Twelfth Street E Square Wright and Dole Mount Pleasant Grant Avenue Crich Grant and Sherman Sherman Avenue Swolvision Wm FP Dele J W Wright Lot Mana Lout Eublets Lotsa Terlvart Bghth Sublota Belmg

Singer New Home Domestic Standard Hand Machines

A readable fragment notes the sale or listing of new domestic standard hand machines from a likely World War II era source. The item is described with price points and quantity references, indicating a catalog style notice for household sewing or domestic equipment.

Singer New Hom

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