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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
16
A machinized wavy yard worker, known as a flat worker, is repeatedly charged with housebreaking. He is often held in police court but never sentenced. He was released on 300 bail while his attorney contends he becomes insane once every month.
Police records show Ross Wise, 30, of 1118 Gatreet Northeast, arrested for housebreaking on multiple dates from 1904 to 1906 and tied to numerous robberies. He faced grand jury holds, and petit larceny charges with fines or brief jail terms, including a 1965 case with a $60 fine or four months.
Ross Wise, a 30 year old machinist living at 1118 G Street NE, labeled the era’s luckiest thief, faces new charges after a string of break ins and attempted burglaries near his home. Police cite numerous complaints, past arrests, and a 300 dollar bail as he awaits further action. Wise’s history includes several June incidents at Astoria Flats and nearby addresses with thefts of jewelry, glasses, and a gold watch. The case highlights a pattern of repeated offenses despite long-term police attention.
Detective Sgt Frank Baur describes Wise as a skilled daylight thief who robs apartments by breaking in with keys or a jimmy Then he pleads temporary insanity and relies on sympathy from relatives to escape serious penalties Wise denies all charges and cites monthly insanity attacks He says a fever from the Spanish American War affected his brain Wise’s wife supports his innocence and says he is being unfairly prosecuted The navy yard machinist faces possible disposition today as prosecutors weigh whether to press charges or release him
The Woman's Bindery Union of the Government Printing Office planned an outdoor ice cream social to raise relief funds but faced weather woes. They secured approval from the Public Printer, who offered to buy the ice cream if kept outside. Seven gallons went to the Home for Incurables and ten to the Children’s Hospital with a card reading From the Woman's Bindery union of the GPO.
Robert Tyler colored eighteen years old faced Judge Kimball at Polter Court and was sentenced to pay $50 in each of four larceny counts or six months in jail per count for stealing four bicycles valued at $30 each. He admitted stealing seven wheels in a month and selling them to a secondhand dealer. Caught by a building janitor on Pennsylvania avenue, he was referred to police by Adams and McDaniel of the First precinct who traced wheels to Harmon Began Orrison and the janitor. Additional recovered wheels tied to battles and a missing wheel from Paul Douglas on Pennsylvania avenue near Fourteenth Street northwest remains unrecovered.
Brig Gen George M Sternberg, retired former Army surgeon general, sold his Kalorama Heights house at 2019 Kalaramt Avenue for $12 000 to Dr A Stewart who will use it as a residence. Sternberg will move to 2005 Massachusetts Avenue after remodeling. The Kalorama Heights house is a brick structure with limestone trim, fourteen rooms, three baths, and is among the area’s finest small residences. Sternberg’s former property was purchased earlier by Stone & Fairfax for his move to the fashionable Massachusetts Avenue district near Walsh Anderson and the Townsends. The Knights of Labor District 66 chairman announced plans to complain to the President about eight hour law interpretations by the Department of Justice and to push for the law’s application to all government work. He said the American Federation of Labor is following suit in entering politics, with a sizable voting bloc supporting Labor Day efforts. Knights of Labor District 66 arranged their annual Labor Day trip down the river, expecting about 3 000 attendees.
Mrs Florence A Reeves Poole, 9 Grant Place NW, has vanished since July 31. Her husband Courtney A Poole and police, aided by Maj Sylvester and Inspectors Boardman and Peck, search Washington and notify Baltimore Richmond Alexandria. A rumor she was seen in Georgetown hotel proved unfounded. Poole, frantic, paces streets hoping for news.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a statement yesterday on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe case. It says there was no criminal intent by Paul Morton and other officers, despite the railroad’s violation of rebate laws. The $15,000 fine is noted as closing the history of the Santa Fe rebate case, praising Roosevelt and Moody for enforcement.
Detroit rumor claims catcher Jack Warner has been sold to Washington. Manager Armour and Stahl decline to discuss terms. Possible trades include pitcher Hughes and catcher Kittredge tied to Warner. Catholic Legion excursion postponed due to storm with a new date set for Luna Park next Tuesday. Secretary Wilson is on tour inspecting packing houses with no city details available.
The son of a Cokeman tells reporters he enlisted after leaving his mother in Alexandria Bay New York and served two years in the Philippines and one in the United States. He claims no regular allowance from his father and says he will be out tomorrow. He defends his father and laments the paper about checks. He salutes upon arrest and predicts he will visit the reporter soon.
The U S Circuit Court of New York ruled dried lizards imported by Wing On Wo of New York are drugs and may enter the United States free of duty. Customs argued lizards were not medicines, but the court reversed, allowing this relief while noting prior cases on birds nests still impose duty.
Assistant Surgeon Harry Lea Brown faces a court martial with charges mirroring those against Dr Pease over examination malpractice. Testimony from Dr J D Gatewood and P A Lovering supported the similarities between Brown and Pease exam papers. Ferdinand Weller Funeral Held. treasury clerk dies at seventy after long service. Odd Fellows Lawn Fete in Washington free to the public with nightly dancing and refreshment booths. Norfolk pest house relocation plea argued before officials with no action taken yesterday.
Doctors at the Emergency Hospital report attorney Georges S. Chase shows improvement after paralysis struck Tuesday. His condition is cautiously hopeful as he regains arm movement and can speak briefly though he cannot move his left leg.
U.S. officials report tense mood over the killing of Japanese poachers. President Roosevelt orders the revenue cutter McCulloch to patrol the Pribilof Islands and monitor nearby poachers. State Department communications with Oyster Bay suggest possible approval of strong measures while awaiting full facts. Cabinet officials confer as self defense by American officers is cited and Japan delays formal response.
In Jersey City police and excise officials faced a complaint over an outrage against Mrs. Margaret Pfeiffer of Hudson Boulevard. A crowd opposing a saloon renewal hung an effigy from a tree before attempting to burn it, while she rushed out to seize the figure and plans to present it as evidence.
A resident of Mrs. Woody’s household on Southeast Fourth Street saw a colored man climb the fence and attempt entry. He fell into a private area and was detained by officers of the Fifth precinct. Calvin Bryant, 28, shoeless, admitted breaking into James M Walsh’s home on H Street Southeast Wednesday night and stealing 185. He faces arraignment in Police Court today.
The funeral of Albert N Robinson was set for 2 o clock in the afternoon at 395 Becreet north end and the body would be taken to flamiville Ohio for burial. The funeral of Cutton W Hanks of 4367 Sixth street NW who died at Asbury Park NJ will be held today under Knights of Pythias auspices. The funeral of Daniel K Colejazier will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of his son in law on New Hampshire Avenue. services to be held at St Pauls church NW at 10. The St Josephs Parochial School children are raising funds for a playground and opened a fete on C Street Northeast with refreshments and music by the Mlouteciés Band. Raymond Jones, fifteen, was before Judge De Bacy in Juvenile Court yesterday charged with larceny from his former employer John Moran of 174 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. He was remanded to the House of Detention pending a consultation with the corporation counsel.
Jane Leonard a 21 year old colored woman from Northwest Washington, D C, was assaulted about 10 40 pm last night while crossing the overil road bridge over the Washington and Annapolla Rai road in Chesapeake Junction Md by three unknown colored men. She gave police a good description of her attackers before they fled.
Second Lieut John S Hamilton of the Twelfth Infantry disappeared August 2 after sending a letter to Chief of Staff Bell stating intent to take his own life. The letter from Chicago urged burial beside his father in Arlington. No trace of Hamilton has been found. his wife in Baltimore appeals to the War Department for help in the search. His mother in Washington was informed of the threat. Born in New York February 4 1871 he served as a sergeant in the Spanish War and entered regular service in 1899. He was commissioned in October 1908.
Joseph A Hull and two others were sent to Moundsville penitentiary. Hull drew five years for forgery while Roy Berguson received five years for perjury and Dora Wanzer one year for larceny. Hull, a noted swindler with many aliases, faces additional charges in other cities and will be rearrested after completing his term.
Maj J S Barnwell, well known here, died at his Washington Georgia home after a long illness. He was born sixty five years ago in Barnwell South Carolina and served in the Sixth Georgia Regiment during the Civil War. He became a leading local merchant and public-spirited citizen.
In New York an electric car lost braking control on Amsterdam Avenue at 138th Street today. It plowed down a steep incline, struck the rear of a slow-moving vehicle, and injured a score or more of passengers, three seriously.
Word reached Philadelphia tonight of the death of Mrs Ella Smith wife of former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith at Block Island Rhode Island She had been a guest at a hotel there for six weeks and grew ill two weeks ago her husband traveling to Block Island to be with her Dr W J Class of Chicago a prominent physician died today at Mercy Hospital from nervous exhaustion Dr Class helped stamp out a scarlet fever epidemic and contributed to meningitis research Richard Darlington Ph D died suddenly at Westchester age 72 former principal of the Darlington Seminary at Ercildoun Pa Jerome Hunt city passenger agent for the Chicago and Alton Railroad died tonight of kidney trouble after a day’s illness
Swept of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes a trough from the Missouri Valley to the Middle Atlantic coast, with heavy rainfall around Lake Michigan and at Washington DC. Showers expected Friday north of the Ohio River and across the Upper Lakes region, with winds varying by coast. temperatures rise in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Local readings and city temperatures provided.
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