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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1906
Page
2
The Saks Fast Flyer Bicycle is priced at 26.50, with a claim it rivals $35 models. Built to specifications, it omits the maker’s name while using high quality parts like Fauber crank hanger Thor hubs Hussey bar and seamless tubing. Also offered is the Newport at 19.50 comparable to 23.50 models.
Col. W. C. Haskell leads a crackdown on impostor farmers selling leftovers at Washington street markets. Dozens are prosecuted as real country produce is showcased, with 1400 to 1500 wagons arriving on market days and strict space, permit, and inspector rules ensuring fresh goods from farms reach city buyers.
The Secretary of the Treasury orders monthly account returns by disbursing officers and requires clerks on annual vacation to leave signed vouchers for their salaries. This avoids funds being turned into the Treasury and aids returning clerks to access deposits after paydays.
West Indian stowaway George Williams remains at large after escaping from the schooner Horatio Baker off Trinidad. Police patrols and an immigration act threat linger, with Capt. Rohr facing a potential $500 fine if Williams is not apprehended. Williams hid in the hold, surfaced near sea, was held in Fourth precinct custody, then released to the schooner master when no charges applied. He escaped during a crew dinner period and has not been seen since.
John H. Heyl, president of the McCubbin Company, recovering from injuries after an Atlantic City outskirts crash last Sunday. He was moved Thursday night from Atlantic City Hospital to Galen Hall for care. injuries include a fractured collarbone, dislocated shoulder, broken hand, and various bruises. Passengers Mark, Whde, and Thomas were bruised but fared better. The companions plan to resume their Jersey coast tour once the machine is repaired. Finestee Cream made by C & S Pure Cream Ice Cream Cruegists.
Edward F. Stanker sues Carl Jaeger in District Supreme Court to compel specific performance of a $4,500 purchase agreement for 1625 Eleventh Street NW with a $100 deposit. alleges stopped payment and seeks title transfer and payment of the purchase price. William P. Magruder seeks $7,615 against executors of George J. Jonndon estate for failure to complete a half interest sale in Johnson & Wines Third Addition Hyattaville, alleging breach of faith and loss of opportunity to buy the other half.
Peter Vierbuchen longtime Washington resident died at 34 Highth Street Northeast at 2 40 yesterday morning aged sixty nine. He came from Germany at sixteen and settled in DC making it his home for life. For thirty two years he served as secretary of the German American Building Association and was active in Free Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Singersbund. He is survived by wife seven sons and three daughters. Funeral will be held at the house at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.
A coroner's jury ruled James Terry of the Seventeenth Artillery, stationed at Fort Washington, died Thursday night in an unavoidable accident after being struck by a street car near Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street. He was buried at Axlington Cemetery with full military honors, escorted by his company. a military salute and taps followed. Terry's residence at enlistment was Elk Valley, Tennessee, and he was highly popular among peers.
William E B Roach Jr eighteen of 2141 Newport Place lay at Sibley Hospital with a bullet wound said to have been fired Thursday night by Martin J Hughes a Baltimore and Ohio construction special officer on duty. Officials reported Roach had a slight chance for recovery unless internal complications arise while Hughes remains jailed without bond awaiting Roach’s condition.
Elks through the Philadelphia Club arrange an August 29 outing to Luna Park to honor Washington Lodge No. 1 BPO Elks defenders. Free tickets go to all firemen policemen and families with music vaudeville and afternoon free shows for children. Committee led by John C. Maxwell coordinates activities and aims for a large crowd.
Desk Sergt. Eckloff of Anacostia, eighty, ends a 32 year police career with no pension for inefficiency. Corporation Counsel’s opinion sustained by the Commissioners holds his disqualification rests on law, not fault. The case, settling a dispute that began in 1902, follows hearings, medical opinions, and debates on service years and eligibility.
City bulletins note a Woodmen of the World joint excursion to Marshall Hall tomorrow with athletics including a bowling match and a prize waltz. Other ads promote cosmetics, pastries, pie sales, and local services, plus funeral details for Thomas H. Martin and travel insurance offerings.
Walter Williams, a young Black man, was arrested in Baltimore on burglary charges after prison release. Detective Mayer, armed with Gov Warfield’s requisition, presented extradition papers to Justice Stanford, who ordered Williams transferred to Baltimore for prosecution. Williams left with Mayer for Baltimore later that day.
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