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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
6
A busy police court day features a sane verdict for a young man charged with theft using a hatpin as a weapon, fines for gambling and meat exposure, and multiple jail sentences or continuances. Cases include a heavy set of petty crimes, disputes over ownership, and a woman’s use of a hatpin in a heated incident.
Engine Company No. 8 on North Carolina avenue plans to beautify the land around their station between Sixth and Seventh streets. Lieutenant H J Radey says the area has long been an eyesore and, with time and help from the District, they hope to level the lot seed the ground and create a garden spot aided by the workhouse chain gang.
A petty quarrel erupts within the Eighth Precinct station force as Privates George Sollens and F. W Tadley clash. Dudley refuses to stay without Bollers removed, the station is under Capt Doyle and Supt Sylvester review. Dudley was temporarily sent to Emergency Hospital and Bollers remains at the station.
District commissioners publicly oppose Rep Lambs Virginia introduced bill allowing U S citizens aged over 21 residing in the District of Columbia to vote in special elections on liquor licensing. The bill would hold elections the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even years to decide on manufacture sale and distribution of intoxicating liquors in DC. The excise board returned the measure with opposition stating it carries no special weight.
Glen Echo park in Maryland must be kept dark on Sunday under revived local laws. Lorenza D Shaw, owner of a private venue, faced Sheriff Mullican from Montgomery County over Sunday closures. Shaw paid $500 to keep Glen Isco open last year and will consider the sheriff s ultimatum while the sheriff plans a visit next Sunday.
The District considers tuberculin testing of milk cattle with compensation for cattle destroyed due to TB. Agriculture Department officials report funds and authority exist to reimburse owners within the District. Regulations drafted for commissioners to consider would apply to tested cattle from compliant premises, with several exceptions and legal safeguards.
On recommendation of electrical inspector Fisher, commissioners ordered eight gas lamps to be erected and two taphtin lamps converted to gas. Locations include Randolph Street near Goorly Avenue, Shepherd Street corners at Fourth and Ninth Streets, Seventh Street, Third Street, and Upshur Street areas.
The district surveyor M C Ragen presented a report to Commissioner Judson showing the office's year ended June 30 exceeded all prior volumes since establishment. Receipts totaled about 31,5175 with a rise over the previous top year and a request for additional staff to speed public service.
Health reports show a warm spell killed 17 infants in the District, with diarrheal diseases a major cause. Typhoid fever declines as hand washing improves. Fish dealers adopt new ice boxes at Center Market to keep provisions fresh and improve shop appearance. other vendors plan similar installations. Permit activity rises with new excavations, autos, and vendor work. 19,835 permits issued in the latest year.
David Williams of Marietta Georgia a new negro mess attendant on the battleship Vermont was pursued by Massachusetts authorities on a manslaughter charge related to the death of Foster in a boxing bout. He was not taken to Provincetown for the inquiry but may be brought to Hampton Roads as a witness before Admiral Schroeder s court of inquiry to determine if proper supervision over the boat was maintained and if the bout stayed within safe limits. The Navy Department plans to surrender Williams if needed when the decree concludes its work.
Health Officer Woodward reviews protests from J H and T E Robinson on Benning Road against extending Woodlawn Cemetery toward their holdings. They refuse consent to use a seven and a half acre strip as a cemetery, arguing there are enough cemeteries nearby and citing District Code restrictions on new cemeteries within the city and near dwellings. Dr Woodward recommends informing the writers that any future application for cemetery extension will be considered with protestations in mind.
Frances J. Crutchfield petitions for divorce and alimony as Albert G. Crutchfield a government employee faces a show cause rule returnable next Wednesday. Read: she alleges abandonment and failure to support since January and July.
Jim Harrison lied to his wives about his relationships and faced a district court decision after grand jury deliberations. He admitted to abandoning Wife No 4 while Wife No 7 appeared in court, suggesting the risk of further legal action or custody issues.
The Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Company filed a mortgage to secure bonds of 30,000 with the steamboats properties and franchise as security. Bonds payable in gold in 10 years at 5 percent interest. American Security and Trust Company named as trustee. Colonial Beach Company to improve equipment, mortgaging chattels to United States Trust Company to secure 100,000 of bonds due 193 with 5 percent interest.
Hecht and Co of 615 VR and B17 Seventh Street announces purchase of the entire Neuman & Co Seventh Street stock. The new lines cover men furnishings hats and boys clothing all new and durable. The retailer plans low prices and broad distribution. sale to begin Friday morning as detailed in The Post of Friday.
City bulletin lists Perfection Ginger Ale from Arlington Bottling Co and Schneider bread ads. Municipal bids for a pressing room and concrete swimming pool at Georgetown playgrounds opened with Burgess Parsons lowest at 43,700. other bids range to 7,900 and beyond. Items note plumbing, heating, and various general supplies. local merchants promote reliability and quick service.
Ad copy for a medicinal tablet stamped CCC promises genuine tablet quality with a money back guarantee if not cured. Mentions five cents price and small quantity packaging. Language is persuasive, urging trust in a cure claimed by the product.
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