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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
23
Washington census officials urged a new method to tally servants who do not reside at employers’ homes. Coupons mailed to the bureau would allow enumerators to classify them, addressing refusals and impertinence by employers. Returns from the district would be forwarded within a week for a full city count.
The institution will open a new theater completed after eighteen months of construction. The Medical Psychological Society plans its annual meeting in the city. A hospital stock company formed from attendants rehearses a comedy for the inaugural performance with weekly shows and an orchestra already in place.
Real estate dealers Slone & Fairfax reported multiple sales in Northwest Washington residential properties. Dwellings at 7% and 742 Gresham Street in Columbia Heights sold as investment and occupancy residences, with prices around 325,000. Other transactions included 1658 Monroe Street for 5,000 to Mrs. M. Ewing, 1408 L Street NW for 16,000 to Col. H. P. McCain, 611 Keefer Street NW to Miss Katie Ester for 3,750, and several other properties through Boss & Phelps and Shannon & Luchs. Investments and owner-occupied homes continue to drive local demand.
The widow and four children of Leonard Groce, who with Leroy Cannon was shot to death by order of former President Zelaya of Nicaragua, are destitute and ill in Managua. Consul Olivares reports consulates are aiding them as ex-Secretary Knox directs the State Department to supply suitable funds pending Nicaragua indemnity claims.
After habeas corpus proceedings by Russel Valentine’s father, the District Supreme Court ruled the welfare of the 20 month old infant should be under the care of his uncle Frank Valentine of Clayton Alabama. The child had been with grandmother Mrs. Sarah Goldsmith in Washington and had moved between New York Baltimore and Washington after the death of the mother. An appeal by grandmother’s attorney Dantel W. O’Donoghue was noted.
Members of the W P Van Wickle committees reported they chose ten historical sites for permanent tablets. The plan calls for unveiling on July 4 with President Taft at a White House reception, while a memorial window for American sailors in Dartmoor prison is planned for June in St. It s Church, Dartmoor.
Robert Clancy a one year old and a 16 year old boy nicknamed Liquor, residents of the district, were arrested in Crittenden Erie County New York at the request of Inspector Boardman. They allegedly entered several markets in the city and stole money totaling more than fifty dollars. Det. Pratt of the central office left for Washington to bring the boys back.
A district assessment case involves Wu Tingfasus and a 1227 dollar and 46 cent deposit eight years earlier tied to the widening of Nineteenth Street where the Chinese embassy sits. The sale of the embassy property to the Chinese government was said to be subject to assessment, with possible conversion of revenues to district funds.
Patient testimonial from A Ched Mie of Hiockingham North Carolina stating nervine eased appetite loss headaches back pain and blue melancholy. He reports restoration of strength and energy after using Dr Miles Nervine with a money back guarantee if not cured by first bottle.
In Barnard’s court receivers of the Midway Company were ordered to transfer Midway Hall to the Arcade Amusement Company by May 16. The Arcade Company owns the building and other attractions and plans to boost the venue’s popularity. Indictments by the grand jury include Vincent Trojano for larceny tied to tickets. Louis Pappas for assault with a dangerous weapon. Jack Byler for embezzlement. Herbert Anith and Henry Johnson for robbery. Emil W. Wagner for false pretenses. AlphONSE Boswee for housebreaking. Edward Rye for robbery. Julius Bracke for assault with a weapon. Jesse Porter for robbery. Mexican student Joaquin Balbos charged with passing counterfeit worth checks on a Washington hotel was held in $3800 bond. Fire at a shed behind 222 East Capitol Street caused $300 damage.
In front of a large audience Central High School defeated Western in the final debate yesterday afternoon. The burning issue: Resolved that President Taft's policy of Federal incorporation should be adopted by Congress. Western's team included George D.rowle Hay Blairton George Whitwell Maurice Cohen. Central's team featured Lawren J. Heller Frandnlph G. Shaw Milton A. Kaufman and A Willman Cavender as alternate. Mr. Mattern of the McKinney Manual Training School presided with judges Henry Blair Charles Douglass and A.S. Worthington.
Funeral services for Franklin Wilson Hart were held at Gawler's undertaking establishment yesterday morning. The Rev. Dr. Simon and Rev. Dr. Stern officiated with representatives from fraternal bodies present. Hart, born in this city about 63 years ago, studied civil engineering at George Washington University and later worked on the Panama Canal project where he died.
Water for sale at Randle Highlands 33 days before a large land sale of two miles divided into lots in Pennsylvania. Commissioner Johnston responds to Commander Joh K. Robson about fire and police departments in the District. Motoring trips in suburban parks and a taxi rate of eight dollars per hour noted. Gen. Bliss to review high school cadets on the White Lot Monday May 9 with accompanying officials and staff.
Fragmented OCR text lists taxi fare notes such as 3 per hour and 4.75 for books, alongside partial brand or place names like Arlington, Criterion, and Gurby. It appears to be an unrelated advertisement snippet with garbled punctuation and stray proper nouns. The readable portions hint at pricing but lack coherent context or a complete article.
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