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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
27
An OCR fragment shows a courtroom moment where a judge or speaker notes the case is dismissed. The text mentions indignant neighbors and a moment of triumphant ceremony as someone sweeps from the room with "roomers" around, leaving the scene unsettled and unclear.
A juvenile court session probes allegations that Ruby Harrison beat a young colored servant, Annie Pratt. Neighbors testify to repeated injuries and a harsh home environment while Annie claims the injuries resulted from a fall and a stove incident, sparking tense cross examination and courtroom clashes.
Sidney Bieber former fire marshal and Republican national committeeman from the District was dropped from the pension roll of the fire department. He has retained Attorney A A Birney to contest the action. Bieber seeks recovery of disability pension denied after an exam of pensioners claiming the Commissioners overstepped authority in removing him.
Inspectors Stey and Norris surveyed multiple Washington bottling plants since Friday. Most were in fair condition but several needed improvements within ten days or risk of prosecutions. Some floors were badly graded, walls unclean, and fly screening inadequate. general cleaning urged and equipment sanitized.
Vital statistics reveal health department findings by census statistician Butler Toombs that about 90 percent of births are reported. The investigation spans over two weeks and aims to assess underreporting and legal violations, aiding census bureau verification and future mortality tracking.
Morria E Hadnett admitted stealing four bicycles and was sentenced to two years six months on each count with an alternative $150 fine plus six months imprisonment. Police regard him as the expert thief responsible for about fifteen stolen machines over several months. He confessed to taking a bicycle from John Cumberland and aided recovery of others. Horace Avlonsop, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, sought a jury trial. case likely not before September. Claude E. McLaughtin filed the charges.
John Campbell, five, admitted breaking Miss Calista Curtis front window with a rock as revenge for a neighbor’s scornful remarks. He smiled at Judge Callan, denied true remorse, and was ordered not to accept restitution from his father as Curtis hoped for reform school. The scene contrasted the cherubic appearance with a child's deliberate mischief.
A coroner's jury ruled John A Spelshouse's death was due to acute alcoholism. Spelshouse, of 418 K Street NW, died after a scuffle with Richard McCarthy, a saloonkeeper at 472 K Street, who was released from custody. Spelshouse lingered after surgery for arm wounds, then died at Casualty Hospital. Autopsy by Dr Glazebrook cited heat and haquor overindulgence as fatal factors. Jury members included Charles Walt and others. burial arranged for the next of kin.
Capt James F Oyster reported on work past month by the executive committee. Secretary Grant investigated alleged railroad discrimination in Virginia against Washington and said the inquiry will continue with a fuller report next month.
Final inspection of the District water department stable and Emory and Van Ness school buildings was conducted by Commissioners West and Morrow. The water stable, designed by Wood Donn Denting and built by Thomas Melton at about 21300, is among the best equipped with 38 horse capacity. Emory school addition and remodeling, planned in the Building Inspector's office and built by James M Dunn at 921,538, expanded from twelve rooms to sixteen and improved overall facilities.
Funeral services for Henry C Jewell who died Tuesday at his 144 Fairmont Street residence will be at 4 o clock at the family home. Burial follows at Rock Creek Cemetery. Jewell, aged 66, a Georgetown native, served in the navy as engineer, later became chief accountant at Rittenhouse Fant Co and headed the bureau of engraving and printing in the early 1870s. He spent most of his life in Georgetown and Washington with brief sea years.
W J McGee secretary of the inland waterways commission complains to the District railway commission about rowdy conduct by Washington Railway and Electric Company employees on a Glen Echo car. He alleges uniformed men and a motorman aided by a crowded rear seat. Additional complaints include a June 10 Rockville line incident over missing change and inadequate service on Brightwood avenue to the District line. Mrs Frederick L Ransome also objects to high steps on some cars.
District commissioners file answer to the mandamus action by the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad seeking to force signing of a certificate authorizing a 1.5 million payment to the railroad for Union Station. They claim Congress granted them a judicial power not subject to review and describe unfinished Union Station, incomplete New Jersey avenue bridge work, minimal progress on a substation, and nine sidings not removed or altered. The railroad is expected to press its position that the sidings relate to navy yard tracks protected by an injunction.
District health department faces heavy extra duties reviewing child labor permits at the Municipal building. In three days, 14 applicants appeared, 2 examined with 1 permit refused, and most exams conclude quickly though some require a second visit. Dr. Woodward notes eligibility often clear but some cases are hard to decide.
Mrs Frances White of 1313 1 2 Four and a half Street Southwest was fined ten dollars in police court for assault after a quarrel with neighbor Mrs Mary O'Brien of 1334 Four and a half Street. A similar charge against Mrs Isabella Souell was dismissed as the three women caused a neighborhood stir. The case noted both O'Brien and White dressed stylishly in court. Also advertised are Baltimore return excursions by The Electric Line with round trips and Saturday Sunday departures, details shown in the timetable.
City bulletins list canned fish prices and imports from Canada and the United States, with various brands and package sizes. An assortment of consumer goods and beverages is advertised, including Muddiman Co. offerings and Arlington Bottling interest, plus unrelated references to food and household items.
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