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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

33

Judge A Food Expert Busy Day In Police Court

A bustling police court session saw a theatrical mix of cases. A young man deemed sane faced theft charges over a hatpin weapon used by an angry woman, while a poker player paid a $20 fine. Multiple minor disputes and arrests tied to gambling, meat handling, and streetcar incidents filled the docket.

Exner Pategling Morris Buchrach Bachruch Karry Shirley Loutefama Avenue Meath James Archer Shirley Mastaud Bacon Kimball Marla Thompson Walsh Thira Thinet Thomas James Novling Albert Schwartz Kennedy Albert Schwartz

Firemen Plan a Garder For Neighborhood Plot

Engine Company No 8 firemen on North Carolina avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets aim to beautify the land around their station. They plan to level the plot, plant grass seed, and establish a garden with help from the district and the workhouse chain gang if needed.

North Carolina Avenue Kimball H. J. Radey

Dissension Among Police at Eighth Precinct Sparks Inquiry

Turmoil brews as Privates George Sollens and F W Tadley clash in the Eighth Precinct. Dudley refuses to stay without Bollers removed, prompting Captain Doyle to report and Superintendent Sylvester to intervene. Dudley sent to Emergency Hospital for the time being while tensions at the station are under review.

Police Department Sunt Sylvester George Sollens F. W Tadley Dudley Bollera Bollers Doyle

Opposed Local Option Vote Records District Officials Stand

District commissioners publicly oppose a proposed federal bill allowing adults over 21 in the District of Columbia to vote in special elections on liquor sales. The act would require DC residents to vote on licensing liquor, with elections set for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even years. The excise board was consulted, but officials voiced their opposition.

Lamb Virgina Oession Cong United States District of Columbia District of Columba Cor Seld District of Columbia Exciss Board

Lidon in Glen Echo to Keep Park Dark on Sunday

Glen Echo park in Maryland plans to stay closed on Sunday as revived local laws require. Sheriff Mullikan of Montgomery County warns that the gates must be locked, amid tensions with Lorenza D Shaw proprietor of the Piney Yester Ved place. Shaw earlier paid 500 dollars to keep his establishment open on Sundays and may comply with the sheriff’s ultimatum.

Maryland Glen Beha Park Lorenza D. Shaw Pri Sherif Mull Can Montgomery County Shaw Glen Isco Sheri Mullican Glen Eeno

Tuberculin Test Payment Plan For District Cattle

District health and agriculture officials draft regulations to apply the tuberculin test to milk cattle. The plan includes compensation to cattle owners for animals destroyed due to tuberculosis and outlines conditions excluding certain cattle. George F. McCabe of Agriculture approves the compensation framework and agents seek commission approval.

Department of Agriculture Woodward Toca Wiil Milk Commission George F. McCabe

Eight Gas Lamps Ordered and Replacements Made

On recommendation of aryslectrical The epector Fisher the commissioners ordered eight gas lamps erected and two taphtin lamps changed to gas at multiple street corners in Randolph Fourth Shepherd Third Upshur and related intersections including northeast corner of Fourth and Shepherd and southeast corner of Seventh and Upshur.

Fisher Randolph Street Etween Goorly Avenue Ihsith Steed Fourth Shepherd Streets Shepherd Steel Third Fourth Street Third An Shepherd Streets Ninth Street

Surveyor’s Office Sees Record Year of Work

The surveyor’s office reports record activity for year ending June 30, with receipts reaching 3,051.75 dollars, the highest since establishment. District Surveyor M C Ragen notes a notable rise over prior years, and requests additional staff to sustain prompt public service.

M.C Ragen Judson Bia Afr Hazen Rommiseinners

New Ice Boxes for Fish Dealers Promote Freshness and Safety

A health report notes a warm week in which 17 infants died in the District from diarrheal diseases, raising fears over typhoid and handwashing. Center Market fish dealers report installing new ice boxes to keep perishables fresh, while a poultry dealer adds a similar unit. Permits for excavations and auto work rise, with 19,835 permits issued in the last fiscal year.

Woodward Center Market Fea Pene WagteAan

WILL SUB DER WILLIAMS. Attitude of Havy as to That Fatal Box ing Bout on' Vermont

David Williams of Marietta Georgia a newgro mess attendant on the battleship Vermont was sought by Massachusetts authorities on a manslaughter charge in connection with Foster’s death after a bout on Vermont. He was not taken to Provincetown and will be summoned to Hampton Roads as a witness before Admiral Schroeder’s court of inquiry to determine proper supervision and safety limits aboard. The Navy Department will deliver Williams to Massachusetts if needed when the inquiry ends.

CF Begs Victor Cohen Ns Meats Kimball Lees Cohen Aukam Tn Demurt Matoe Foney Clana Johnson Hien Henderson Hattie'a Hattie Benny Chita Stinaring Ben Halpi Clara Min Lake Thomas Gall Walter Johnson Walter United States Ue Tistriat Vermont David Williams Marietta Massachusetts Foster Williams Provincetown Hampton Roads Schroeder Navy Department Massachusetis T

Oppose Cemetery Extension on Benning Road Area

Health officer Woodward received a protest from J. H. and T. E. Robinson of Benning Road against extending Woodlawn Cemetery toward their holdings. They refuse to sign permits for using a seven to eight acre strip as cemetery land, noting zoning limits and the need for written owner consent. Dr Woodward recommends informing petitioners that protests will be considered when applications arise.

Benning Road Woodlawn Woodward J. H T. E. Robinson Woodlane Rubinsons Washington Gad City Tessel

Wife Sues for Support in Maryland Supreme Court

Frances J. Crutchfield seeks divorce and alimony from Albert G. Crutchfield a government employee in a Pastrict Supreme Court rule to show cause next Wednesday. She alleges abandonment and failure to provide support since January and July and asks for alimony and divorce.

Gauld Supreme Court Albert G. Crutchfield Frances J. Crutchfield F. D Blackistone

Jim Harrison Lashes Out As He Pleads To District Court

Jim Harrison, facing grand jury scrutiny, admits lying about wife No 2 while wife No 1 remains alive. Judge Aukam orders him to the District Court awaiting grand jury action. Ne 4 dm's appears in court. Ne 7 watches with wary glances as authorities push for restraint.

Jim Harrison Aukam Boan Warden McKee People's City

Mortgages to cover bonds for steamboat company upgrade

The Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Company placed a 30000 mortgage to secure bonds. The steamboats properties and franchise serve as security. Bonds payable in gold after years bear 5 percent interest with American Security and Trust Company as trustee. Colonial Beach Company also mortgaged chattels to United States Trust to secure 100000 bonds due in 193 with 5 percent interest.

Potomac and Chesafwake Steamboat Company Amerian Security Trnet Com ‘Pany Colonial Beach Company United States ‘Trust Company

Major purchase expands stock at Hecht firm

Hecht and Co at 615 and B17 Seventh street announced they bought the entire Neuman firm stock at 2 Seventh street. The line includes men furnishings hats and boys clothing all reportedly new and durable. The buyer plans to distribute Neuman stock at very low prices starting Friday morning. Details appear in Friday's Post.

Hecht & Co Seventh Street Neuman Flecit Wil En Gale J

Local Bulletin and Advertisements in Arlington Bottling and City Notices

Daily city items show Arlington Bottling Co promoting Perfection Ginger Ale and Schneider bread, plus bids opened for a Georgetown playground room and concrete swimming pool. Burgess Parsons led at 43,700 with Camp Skinker, Rothwell & son, and others following. plumbing, contracting, and supply shops advertise craftsmanship, limited stock, and wares from trunks to spring water across the capital area.

A. B.C Arlington Bottling Ca Tt Payx Schneider Teorgetown Burgess & Parsons

Potent Tablets Promised Cure with Money Back Guarantee

An OCR fragment touts Pleasant Palatable Potent Taste Good Do Good Never Spoken with a stamped CCC tablet. It claims genuine tablets guaranteed to cure or money back, noting 5c and 500 quantities and a warning never sold in bulk.

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