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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
25
Sunday detention protests rise as officials condemn station houses. Washington lawyers push for speedy trials for petty offenses, citing overcrowded police courts and insanitary cells with stagnant water. Judges clamp down on detainees as bail processes, ventilation, and access to timely bail come under scrutiny.
Claude E. Parker of 1637 Rhode Island Avenue NW disputes Percy Lee alias Robert Jones’s confession claiming no money was taken from him. Parker says he found 35 cents later in his room after waking to a burglar in his home and chasing the intruder down the hall.
Officers at Center Market armory oversee the tallying of government property used by the Gettysburg maneuvers. Maj. Alfred P. Robbing and Capt. Edward M Neville completed unloading 40 plus cars of gear while Lt. William A. Duvall inspects tire canvas and tents before storage. One boy was wounded by a blank cartridge explosion near Hagerstown caused by a rail incident.
Washington slums under distressing insanitary conditions near the Capitol will be tackled by the Better Washington Association an organization of prominent women formed after a Washington Post suggestion. The group aims to improve social conditions and expand parks and playgrounds and will launch a city cleanup campaign following recent Post reports on insanitary streets around Center Market and the National Museum.
In a police court incident, Bessie and Fannie, mothers with large families, faced Assistant District Attorney Turner. After a chaotic scene with both families, Bessie was found more aggressive and fined $2, while the group dispersed back to Pierce street. Ruth, described as the proud possessor, is noted in the tail of the fragment.
Private funeral services for Julius Ulke scientist painter and longtime draftsman will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at the family home 1427 U street northwest with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery He was born in Germany 77 years ago came to the United States in 1860 survived by his wife and four children Flora Clare Anna Ulke and Sullus Ulke Jr He accompanied Prof Simon Newcombs party to Africa in 1882 to observe the transit of Venus and previously ran a photograph gallery on Pennsylvania Avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets He was an accomplished musician.
In Georgia avenue a mile from the District line Hugh Harten runs a place named The Last Chance. Police found six men playing poker with a $2 kitty as officers entered. Harten was arrested while others were held as witnesses. The case was continued to next Thursday. Oystermen defer organization of a Washington branch of the National Oystermen's Association to September. John H Knapp chairs the Board of Trade meeting. Taxicab ad notes sessions and rates.
Floyd G. Browne, a moving picture machine operator, was held for the grand jury in 1000 dollars after waiving examination in police court on multiple larceny charges. He is alleged to have stolen a machine from A. D. Hayworth, a theater outfit from John J. Noonan, a camera and tripod from W. J. Crowse, a print roller and films from M. A. Leese, and was arrested at Leene's glace residence. Attorney Malcolm Wufty represents Browne.
Charles A. Hall filed for an absolute divorce from Hinma F. Hall in the District Supreme Court yesterday. Through attorney Thomas C. Taylor he named two correspondents. The couple wed in Jersey City, New Jersey, on October 26, 1882. They have no children.
The gold medal won by Fred Klein schmidt of Georgetown in the Washington Post amateur baseball contest two years ago has been lost. The owner is anxious for its recovery and the medal bears Klein schmidt's name.
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