Police Court Reform Moves to Limit Prosecutor Powers
Commissioners authorize an order directing the district attorney to bring every police court case into court for settlement unless a prima facie case is lacking and to refrain from reducing collateral. The measure, supported by Macfarland and Sinclair, awaits Pugh’s return from vacation and aims to separate prosecutor duties from court functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Pugh
Macfarland
Sinclair
James H. Pugh
United States
Court
Railroad Permit To Stand On Narrow Gauge Line
Acting Commissioner Harding's recommendation led the Board of Commissioners to keep the permit for the narrow gauge railroad from the House of Representatives office building to the union station plaza. They declined to revoke it despite citizen opposition on North Capitol street. Harding said the track would inconvenience the public less than other transport, and though the road could not be moved to the street center, residents were promised the fencing would be torn down temporarily if they need to reach their homes by team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Board of Commissioners
House of Representatives
Union Station
North Capitol Street
Capt
Increase in District Deaths and Births Reported
The health officer notes 112 deaths in the district for the week ending Saturday, up 11 from the prior week and slightly higher than last year. Diarrheal deaths fell from 41 to 17, consumption deaths were 13, diphtheria dropped from 14 to 12, scarlet fever stayed at 18, and births totaled 100 with 69 white and 31 colored.
Camp Good Will Treat Brings Surprise For Campers
The boys and girls at Camp Goodwill received a surprise last night from Mr. George E. Barber. Two boxes and an ice cream freezer appeared in the afternoon and the treats were shared after supper. Camp improvements include two walking rings a trapeze a horizontal bar a jumping frame several swings hammocks and a tennis court. Visitors are welcome to see how children are cared for and amused. Funeral of Frank A. Gardiner Held at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rev Father Kervick officiated. Gardiner dropped dead on stage at Kernan's Lyceum Theater last Sunday night. Inspector Arnold's successor William J. Wilson was announced as clerk and inspector by the excise board to replace Richard A. Arnold who resigned. Private C. B. Gray named desk sergeant in the Metropolitan police with a reduced salary from 900 to 840. Loans on Real Estate offered at 4 4 and 5 percent by Flash Bros. 1375 N ave nw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Goodwil
George E. Barber
Frank A. Gardiner
Kernan
Lyceum Theater
Father Kervick
Holy Name Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Gardiner
Change in Name Sought for New University in Court
A petition filed in the District Supreme Court seeks to rename the recently incorporated International Correspondence University to Intercontinental Correspondence University. The move aims to avoid public confusion with similarly named entities and preserve the institution’s perceived dignity as it completes its organization and prepares for the next school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
International Correspondence University
Intercontinental Correspondence University
David J. Brewer
Henry Billings Brown
United States’ Supreme Court
Chauncey M
Depew
New York
George F., Hoar
Massachusetts
Edward Everett Hale
United States
New University
Fourteenth Street
Channing Rudd
Outing for Poor Children by Navy Yard Employees
Four hundred seventy five children and mothers will depart on the Pentz at 10 o clock this morning for a charity outing arranged by the Ordnance Relief Association of the navy yard. Music by the Gulphs Band, refreshments provided, prizes for athletic feats, and discretionary funds to aid Camp Good Will follow the day. Committee members include Frank A. De Groot president and J. L. Voeckel secretary with other officers and volunteers coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Ordnance Relief Association
Washington
Pentz
Gulph
Camp Good Will
Frank A. de Groot
J.L. Voeckel
Samuel McK. Peake
Benjamin S. Pavorite
Joseph A. Mackabee
G. W. Price
David Thomas
Samuel R. Shreve
H. T. la Clair
J. E. Cross
Cash to Prevent Lynching Fund Planned in City
A group of prominent Black residents aims to raise $40,000 by next March to fund a law and order reserve for a building and loan association. They propose rewards of 25 to 500 for mob leaders who destroy lives, and for heirs of those killed or officers who die defending citizens. Edward Lewis at 1510 Tenth Street NW coordinates the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order
Law and Order” Building and Loan Association
America
Edward Lewis
Tenth Street
Demand for Jury Trial in Five Dollar Fraud Case
Robert Monroe and Harry Clark were arraigned in Police Court after an alleged five dollar short‑change fraud against M A Fox at a souvenir store on Pennsylvania Avenue. Mrs. Margaret J. Sherratt identified them as the robbers. Bond set at 600 dollars each for a jury hearing. Louis A. Dent named resident counsel and vice president of the National Surety Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Monroe
Harry Clark
M. A. Fox
Pennsylvania Avenue
Margaret J. Sherratt
Thirteenth Street
Kimball
New Station Planned for Brightwood Car Loop
The Washington Railway and Electric Company plans a temporary but proper waiting station on the west side of Seventh Street, about 20 feet north of U Street, between the loop tracks. A formal building permit will follow after a favorable reply to a letter from General Manager H W Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightwood Street
Seventh Street
Washington Railway and Electric Company
H. W. Fuller
Brightwood Railway Company
Fuller
Seventh Errest
U Street
Brightwood Avenue
George H. Harries
Walter Allen
Ninti
Greek Boys Held Captive By Cautious Detectives
Detectives Muller and Berman arrested two Greek boys for questioning after they bought tickets to New York and tried to board a train at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot. The youths escaped custody twice but were recaptured. An interpreter doubted their local ties, noting eight dollars and fifty cents and an envelope bearing Meklas Andripolus’ name. Nicolas Cocanellis identified one boy as his son and the other as his nephew John Philips. the pair were taken home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Muller
Berman
Sid
Meklas Andripolus
Washington Street
Newark
House of Detention
Cocanells
E Street
Nicolas Cocanellis
John Philips
Fire Destroys Hillsdale Home. Family Flees At Night
Albert Brown and family escaped in their night attire as a fire started by a lamp in the Hillsdale kitchen engulfed their two story frame dwelling on Sherifan avenue. Flames raced through the house around 1 am forcing neighbors to form bucket brigades. total loss placed at about 800 dollars with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Albert Brown
Sherifan Avenue
Convicted Robber Harry Winston Faces Sentencing
Harry Winston, arrested last Friday for stealing a suitcase of Representative Claude A. Swanson of Virginia, pleaded guilty in Police Court to the charge and to two additional thefts from travelers at the Pennsylvania depot. Judge Kimball ordered fines totaling 30 dollars and nine months imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Winston
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Winston
Pennsylvania
Kimball
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Ad and Notices
An assortment of early 20th century classified fragments including Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges offerings from Uddiman & Co at 616 2th st and 1204 G st, plus bakery claims for Holmes Milk Bread, and assorted local notices. Also reports a razor assault case against James Dunlap with bail set, a divorce suit by Eliza Howen, and various ads for paint, soap, soups, and printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uddiman & Co
G. St
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Saks & Company
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
CORSY
REGAL
Pennsylvania Ave
DUFFY
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Munyon
Paw-Paw
Gale
Heurich Brewing CO
Nmaerzen Senate
West 34
House & Herrmann’s
House & Herrmann, Cor
Eye
N. W
Washington Gas Light Co
6Th St. N
Dr. Lyon
Gov
Geo
E. Hebbard
Herbarn & Winem
John Lucas & Co
R. M. Brown
N Sts
N.W. Peeing
Burlington
Vine
the Post
Hubbard Heating
Telephone
F Street
Good Will
C. B. Gray
Metropolitan Police Force
Fiash Bros
New Correspondence University
International
Bond
Mr. Dent
Register of Wills
Louis A. Dent
National Surety Company
New York City
Atock
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Brightwood
City Bulletin
Holmes
Holmes’ Bakery
Razor
James Dunlap
Herbert Dunlap
Ghum
Theodora Garner
Kenesaw Avenue
al Razor
Kaiomel Strup
Anderson's
Snider's
J. Z. D. Pyles
La.ave
Eliza Belie Howen
W. H. Landvoigt
John Alexander Bowen
Bied
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Wm F. Nolte
Rufus H. Darby
WM. Hahn & CO
Reliable Shoe Houses
Oxford
Sevanth and
K Streets
Avenue N. W
Gae Smith
The
Smith Premier Typewriter Company
Eleventh St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Express
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Compan
Uneeda Biscuit
Yale Laundry
New York Ave
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