Agitation for Speedy Trial at Police Courts Grows
Washington lawyers press for faster trials and better detention conditions for prisoners held at station houses. Amid crowded police courts, officials condemn old brick cells, poor ventilation, and water-logged cells in several stations. Judges push to end long detentions and calls arise for continuous bail availability and Sunday sessions.
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Washington
Sylvester
United States
Push
Kimball
George F. Havell
Edmund Brady
Thomas L. Jones
TWO BIG FAMILIES IN COURT
In a police court session Assistant District Attorney Turner faced Bessie Ruth and Fannie Wood and their large families as both mothers were found technically guilty of assault in protecting their children. Bessie showed greater aggression and forfeited $2, with the procession returning to Pierce street.
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Bessie Ruth
Fannie Wood
Turner
Bessie
Fannie
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Turner
Pierce Street
Funeral for Julius Ulke Leader in Science and Art
Private funeral services for Julius Ulke, scientist and painter, longtime draftsman, will be at the family home 1427 U Street NW this afternoon at 8.00 oclock with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. Born in Germany 77 years ago, he came to the United States in 1860 and settled in Washington. Survived by his wife and four children Flora, Clare, Anna Uike, and Julius Wike Jr.
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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
Man Held After Parker Room Break In Theft Claim
Mr Parker testified a Black intruder entered his room while he woke to a theft claim. He found 55 cents missing, later recovered in his room. The assailant fled into the street as Parker chased him down the hall. Police noted additional items including a key ring and manicure set. The suspect suggested mailing the keys and 36 cents to Parker if given more time.
Militia Property Inspected After Gettysburg Maneuvers
Officers at the Center Market armory are cataloging and inspecting government property taken by 1,200 National Guard members for the Gettysburg maneuvers. Maj. Alfrey P. Robbing and Capt. Edward M. Neville led unloading of 40-odd cars, with Maj. Leroy W. Herron to inspect equipment today. One casualty occurred from a blank cartridge incident near Hagerstown injuring a boy on a leg. Lieut. William A. Duvall oversees examination of canvas tentage before storage.
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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
Clean Up the Slums Campaign in Washington
The Better Washington Association of prominent women plans a city wide cleanup targeting insanitary conditions in slum areas near the Capitol. Triggered by recent Washington Post reports on Night In the Slums and Center Market areas, the group aims to improve social conditions and expand 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 Under Police Scrutiny
In Georgia avenue near the District line Hugh Harten runs The Last Chance. Police found six men playing poker with a $2 kitty as officers entered. A scuffle followed but only Harten was arrested. others remained as witnesses. The case was continued to next Thursday.
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Georgia Avenue
Hugh Harten
Oystermen Postpone National Association Move
Oystermen of the District delay the Washington branch plan of the National Oystermen's Association until September with date to be announced. John H. Knapp from this city and Chicago led the discussion at the Board of Trade rooms yesterday afternoon. The rest of the item notes an unrelated ad about motor hides in taxicabs.
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Washington
National Oystermen's Association
John H. Knapp
Chicago
Board of Trade Rooms
Untitled fragment from era paper: Laurendean and Bechert
Readable lines mention Laurendean, Herold Corps, Lime, Tobeel Vom Bion Bechert, and Lampe in a fragmented historical clipping. No clear event or outcome established.
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Lampe
Accused of multiple larceny charges in police court
Floyd G Browne a moving picture machine operator waived examination and was held to await the grand jury in 1000 bond on larceny charges. He is suspected of stealing a machine valued at 225 from A D Hayworth and a 2% moving picture outfit from a theater at 616 Ninth Street, with machines recovered by detectives. Additional claims include a camera and films valued at 31 and 7, a print roller worth 2, and a stock of films. Browne was apprehended at 614 Ninth Street NW and is defended by attorney Malcolm Hufty.
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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 in District Supreme Court
Charles A Hall filed for an absolute divorce from Emma F Hall in the District Supreme Court assisted by attorney Thomas C Taylor. The couple wed in Jersey City New Jersey on October 26 1892 and have no children. The notice mentions two correspondence names and references a Federal Taxi ad with unreliable and unrelated text.
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Charles A. Hall
District Supreme Court
Thomas C.taylor
Emma F. Hall
the Hall
Jersey City
N. J
Kieinschmidt Loses Post Medal in Georgetown Entry
The gold medal won by Freda C. Kieinschmidt of Georgetown in The Washington Post amateur baseball contest two years ago is lost and the owner seeks recovery. The medal bears her name and is a notable keepsake from the event.
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Kieinschmidt
Freda C. Kieinschmidt
Georgetown
Washington Post
Kieischmidt
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