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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1909
Page
8
Police court heard Edward Wilson nicknamed Throwing Fits Fury is to fall in a fit on a crowded street and was ordered to post bail or face months in the district jail. Judge Kimball noted prior sentences for similar acts and remanded him on a $200 bond.
The Post editorials praise establishing a floating hospital for sick children and describe St. Vincent de Paul Society efforts in Bath and Washington. Funds come from subscriptions and fairs among neighbors with religious groups contributing. Rev Dr William J Merby serves as chaplain, donating his vacation to the cause.
The MaRsud ground playground squads Blues and Reds fought a close game with Blues scoring 60 while Reds totaled 53. The event included multiple children races and a police court mention, with victory sealed by late heroics as players such as Alexandur and Filiza participated amid a noisy crowd and family disputes noted in local coverage.
Corporation Counsel Thomas states that once a moving picture theater is licensed and location consent is granted, the license cannot be withdrawn later. He explains that regulation ensures community consent before establishment, and after lawful setup, license renewal depends on statute and building rules to protect morals, safety, and order. Large investments rely on annual license continuity, with community opinions differing by locale.
Ashford will have two ready early this week with bids soon solicited for Thompson and Monroe School buildings. Municipal Architect Ashton will complete plans, with bids advertised immediately and likely opened by early next month. Thompson School to cost about 100 90, Monroe about 50 000, other city buildings to follow.
Charles Clark reports losing 15 dollars in a pocketbook scam carried out by two men on New Jersey Avenue Northwest. A third man joined later, convincing Clark to invest more. the pocketbook supposedly held the money, but Clark found only blank paper. In unrelated notice, Ashley Blythe, cotton yarn dealer, was declared voluntary bankrupt with liabilities of 2162 and assets of 2940.
A 29 year old woman Catherine Holder was found unconscious in the bathroom of her home on 62 2 Street Northwest yesterday morning after a gas odor was detected by other occupants. She refused hospital transport after ambulance arrival. The notice also describes Philipsborn house semiannual inventory sale drawing crowds, with savings of about half and claims of significant annual losses for the seller.
A 37 year old man from 13 M street northwest was kicked by a horse and fractured a hip. He was taken to Georgetown University Hospital yesterday afternoon in non life threatening condition.
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