Agitation for Speedy Trial of Minor Offenses In City Courts
Lawyers press for faster trials and better prisoner accommodations as heavy weekend arrests strain police stations and courts. Officials condemn dilapidated cells and poor ventilation. judges keep prisoners in cells awaiting their names. Attorneys urge Sunday sessions and around clock bail, aiming to relieve overcrowding and improve fairness.
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Washington
Sylvester
United States
Push
Kimball
George F. Havell
Edmund Brady
Thomas L. Jones
Two Big Families In Court
In police court a tense scene unfolded as Bessie Ruth and Fannie Wood, each with large families, faced Assistant District Attorney Turner. Both mothers were deemed guilty of assault in defense of their children, with Bessie shown as more aggressive and fined two dollars as the procession dispersed from Pierce street.
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Bessie Ruth
Fannie Wood
Turner
Bessie
Fannie
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Turner
Pierce Street
Funeral of Julius Ulke ends in quiet private service
Private funeral services for Julius Ulke, scientist and painter, held this afternoon at the family home 1427 U Street NW with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. Ulke, born in Germany 77 years ago, came to the United States in 1860, survived by his wife and four children Flora Clare Anna and Julius Wike Jr. He was a draftsman in the land office for over twenty years and once ran a photograph gallery on Pennsylvania Avenue. He accompanied Prof Simon Newcomb to Africa in 1882 to observe the transit of Venus. He was also a skilled musician and noted painter.
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Julius Ulke
U_ Street
Rock Creek
Alke
Simon Newcomb
Africa
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Horm
Germany
Uike
Washington
Flora
Clare
Anna Uike
Julius Wike, Jr
Robbery Report: Parker Suspected Break-In Ends in Pursuit
Parker recounts waking to a negro in his room, a chase along the hall, and the thief fleeing before a vase could be hurled. Parker later found 55 cents that he initially believed stolen, plus a collection of keys and a mani cure set among the recovered items.
Militia Equipment Audit at Gettysburg Maneuvers Armory
Officers at the Center Market armory oversee the return of government property taken by the District National Guardsmen for the Gettysburg maneuvers. Maj. Alfrey P. Robbing and Capt. Edward M. Neville unload 40 odd cars while Maj. Leroy W. Herron plans initial inspections of guns and uniforms. A single casualty from blank ammunition occurred when a guard’s cup toppled onto tracks, wounding a boy. Lieut. William A. Duvall supervises canvas tentage inspection.
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Center Market
Maj
Alfrey
P. Robbing
Edward M. Neville
Quartermaster’s Department
Guard
Leroy W. Herron
Inspector General
Hagerstown
J. Lewis, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio
William A. Duvall
Washington slums to be cleaned up by association
The Better Washington Association, formed by prominent women, plans a city cleanup campaign after reports of insanitary slums near the Capitol and around Center Market and National Museum. The effort follows a Washington Post series on conditions and aims to improve social conditions, parks, and playgrounds.
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Washington
Capitol
Better Washington Association
Washington Post
Better Washington
Zed Copp
New York
London
Peat
Center Market
New National Museum
Last Chance Gambling House in Georgia Avenue
In Georgia Avenue a mile from the District Line Hugh Harten runs The Last Chance. Police found six men playing poker while the chips clicked and the kitty stood at about $2. The premises had prior warnings, and a scam erupted as officers arrived. One man was arrested. others were held as witnesses. Case continued to next Thursday.
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Georgia Avenue
Hugh Harten
Oystermen Postpone Washington Branch Organization
Oystermen of the District delaying permanent formation of a Washington branch of the National Oystermen's Association until September. John H. Knapp, based in this city and Chicago, led the organizing matter at the Board of Trade rooms yesterday afternoon. The notice appears amid other unrelated ad copy for taxicab service.
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Washington
National Oystermen's Association
John H. Knapp
Chicago
Board of Trade Rooms
Lampe
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Laurendean Weseeee, Herold
Lampe
Accused Browne Charged With Multiple Thefts
Floyd G Browne a moving picture machine operator waives examination and is held to the grand jury in 1000 bond on larceny charges. Police allege thefts include a 225 machine from Hayworth at 14th and U, a 395 outfit from Noonan at 616 Ninth, a 31 camera and a tripod from Crowse at 730 Ninth, a 2 print roller and 7 worth of films from Leese at 614 Ninth West. Browne was arrested at Leese's store. attorney Malcolm Hufty represents him.
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Floyd G. Browne
Browne
A. D. Hayworth
Fourteenth
U Streets
John J. Noonan
Ninth Street
Sei
Bowers
Ellicott Street
W. J. Crowse
M. A. Leese
Ninth Street Run West
Leese
Malcolm Hufty
Hall Seeks Absolute Divorce From Emma F Hall
In the District Supreme Court Charles A Hall filed for an absolute divorce from Emma F Hall through attorney Thomas C Taylor. The couple wed in Jersey City New Jersey on October 26 1892 and have no children. The notice mentions two correspondents and lacks other legal details.
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Charles A. Hall
District Supreme Court
Thomas C.taylor
Emma F. Hall
the Hall
Jersey City
N. J
Kieinschmidt Loses Georgetown Medal in Post Contest
Freda C Kieinschmidt of Georgetown misplaced the gold medal won in The Washington Post amateur baseball contest two years ago. The owner seeks recovery, the piece bears her name, and the loss is noted in this city bulletin column.
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Kieinschmidt
Freda C. Kieinschmidt
Georgetown
Washington Post
Kieischmidt
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