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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
44
The piece reports on harsh police station cells and crowded courts amid calls by Washington lawyers for faster trials for petty offenses. Maj. Sylvester notes faulty cells, poor ventilation, and stagnant water, with critics citing Stations 6 7 1 2 3 4. Lawyers urge Sunday sessions and better bail access to ease detention burdens.
Claude E Parker of 1637 Rhode Island Avenue NW disputes Percy Lee alias Robert Jones confession claiming no money was taken from his trousers. Parker says he awoke to the burglar and chased him into the hall. later found 35 cents and other items in his room.
Officers at Center Market armory busy inspecting government property from the Gettysburg maneuvers. Four dozen trains unloaded supplies as Maj Alfred P Robbing and Capt Edward M Neville report equipment in three guard armories. Lt William A Duvall oversees canvas tentage inspection while one boy sustained a leg wound from a blank cartridges incident near Hagerstown.
Washington slums under insanitary conditions will be tackled by the Better Washington Association. The group of prominent women aims to improve social conditions, extend parks and playgrounds, and launch a city cleanup campaign following recent Post coverage of slum conditions near Center Market and the National Museum.
In a police court session, Bessie and Fannie Wood, both mothers, faced assault charges as their families flooded the room. Turner, the assistant district attorney, noted the lively confrontation ending with Bessie forfeiting $2 while the scene underscored social tensions within the community. Ruth, the proud possessor, remains mentioned in passing.
Private funeral services for Julius Ulke scientist painter and longtime draftsman will be held at the family home 1427 U street northwest this afternoon at 2 30 o clock with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery Ulke born in Germany 77 years ago came to the United States in 1860 and survived by his wife and four children Flora Clare Anna Ulke and Sullus Ulke Jr He was a member of Prof Simon Newcomb party to Africa in 1882 to observe the transit of Venus He formerly conducted a photograph gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth streets He was an accomplished musician and a noted painter.
In Georgia avenue near the District line Hugh Harten runs The Last Chance where police report gambling on premises despite warnings. Six men were found playing poker when officers entered. only Harten was taken into custody as other players remained as witnesses. The case was continued to next Thursday. Oystermen defer permanent organization until September with John H Knapp leading the effort at Board of Trade rooms. The motor rides ad promotes TTCO taxicabs with cooling rides and a phone number.
Floyd G Browne, a moving picture machine operator, waived exam in police court and is bound over for the grand jury in 1000. He is charged with stealing a machine valued at 226 from A D Hayworth April 26. another outfit from John J Noonan May 14. camera and tripod from W J Crowse. a print roller and films from M A Leese. Several machines were recovered by police and detective Bowers. Browne's attorney is Malcolm Wufty.
In the District Supreme Court yesterday Charles A Hall, by attorney Thomas C Taylor, filed for an absolute divorce from Hinma F Hall. Two correspondents are named. The Halls wed in Jersey City New Jersey on October 26 1882. They have no children.
The Washington Post amateur baseball contest medal won by Fred C. Kleinschmidt of Georgetown has been lost. The gold keepsake bears Klein schmidt’s name, and the owner is anxious for its recovery.
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