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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
27
A 1900s newspaper report quotes Anton Ostmann and others criticizing a child labor law, noting children refuse work at home and parents seek permits. It cites Tommie B and a 13-year-old girl, arguing enforcement harms families and should be challenged in court or amended.
Regulations for elevators in public buildings submitted by the building regulations commission require operators to pass exams and obtain a lease from the building department. Prohibits double deckers, limits speed to a set rate, requires cushion springs, and mandates gates with electric switches to prevent operation when ajar. Electric passenger elevators must have secure gates with switches.
Clinton Holly a negro was arraigned in police court on a charge of knocking a patrol wagon driver from his seat and beating three policemen. Testimony suggested mental imbalance. he will be examined and possibly committed. Also notes a misreported Flour Mills receivership and a bequest leaving estate to sister Catherine Robinson. A tonic ad closes the item.
Harry Wardman, owner of late 244 and 25 in square 202 on the south side of Florida avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, plans two two story brick houses at about 4250 dollars. Architect A H Beers prepares the plans. Frontage on Florida avenue will be 21 feet. D W Limerick and Ralph P Williams join James J Lampton as sales agents. In the Nelson apartment sale on Twentieth street Col R E Johnstone was seller with Ball O Brien brokers. buyers were Richmond capitalists represented by Lampton.
Central Office Detectives arrested Ray Green and Lawrence Thompson two 20 year old automobile chauffeurs on embezzlement charges tied to a Diamond theft report by J W E Gallagher a Chicago guest at the Shoreham Hotel. Gallagher said he was robbed of a diamond stud valued at 265 dollars after rides in two taxicabs. Detectives say Green and Thompson kept about 7 dollars more than they gave to the company from fares totaling 32 dollars. The manager Frea W Thomas ordered the arrests as investigators press the case and seek Gallagher's diamond stud.
A majority of the Washington packinghouses kept full crews yesterday while workers struck last week claim the vacancy fill will be complete within days. Union officials report many plants still employ inexperienced or nonunion labor, and urge patrons to favor plants hiring union men as the Central Labor Union coordinates the locals.
Authorities announce dog catchers will seize stray cats in the streets, stirring fear among households. Poundmaster Lin stein notes Washington houses more women with pet felines than any other city in the county. Last week 130 cats were captured as mournful women pleaded for their pets’ return, sparking sympathy and debate.
Police failed to hold seven white youths and twelve Black youths after arrest Monday night for a mouth organ theft on Four and a Half Street Southwest. Detective Joseph Clarke and officers Arthur Bair and Arthur Estridge were discharged from custody by Judge Kimball as conflicting evidence emerged. Only three suspects remained for the court after third degree interrogations.
Arthur McDonald files for 25000 damages against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Washington Terminal Company claiming injuries while crossing tracks at Second street and New York avenue. He says a locomotive struck him at an unlawful speed, causing his right arm amputation and leaving him unable to perform manual labor.
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry faces opposition from interests he says block pure food reforms. He cites the dried fruit industry of California and Louisiana molasses makers and liquor dealers as slow to see progress. He suggests if he leaves government he will continue the fight as a private citizen. He recalls friction with the Secretary of Agriculture over enforcement and a board of referees.
The Department of Justice blames Congress for overcrowding at the District jail and favors a tuberculosis hospital over pardons. Attorney General Bonaparte plans to refer the case to the President and urges Congress to fund a modern jail with adequate capacity and dining and sanitation facilities.
A fragmented listing mentions Volant Mendelaschs presenting works by Wagner Chopin and Botto Belistedt Koappey, suggesting a concert program with diverse composers. Details on date venue or roles are unclear from the readable text.
Philadelphia's Charles Bartel, once on the local police force, was dropped from pension rolls for missing an annual examination. Commissioner West urged adding his name to the pensioners list after Bartel submitted a physician affidavit of heart illness. The board rejected the affidavit, but West's action may keep Bartel receiving five dollars monthly.
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to extend the time for railroad companies in Southeastern and Southwestern territories to answer complaints about rate increases on essential commodities. Edward Baxton of Nashville sought a thirty day extension to prepare briefs, but the commission set September hearings and ordered responses by August 22. A separate complaint by the Shreveport Traffic Association accuses Shreveport routes and several railroads of discriminatory freight rates.
Health inspectors report unclean conditions at two Chinese restaurants on Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. One kitchen was found with a worker washing feet in a dishwashing sink and a celestial sleeping on the floor with celery as a pillow. Protests and warrants for proprietors are planned, with calls to distribute health regulations to Chinese eating house operators.
Peter Barbitsiotis, 49, was arraigned on vagrancy charges in police court and discharged on condition he live with friends in a Greek restaurant. He claimed a factory injury in Holyoke and sought help from the Greek ambassador and, if needed, President Roosevelt. He was arrested near the Greek embassy after camping there in hopes of meeting the ambassador.
Mrs Fanny Daily a 32 year old charwoman from 619 Hf Street NW was arrested on charges of stealing a watch from J C King on April 20. Detectives Burlingame and Weedon released her on $25 collateral pending a police court hearing. George F Pierce 89 was briefly detained after attempting to pawn the watch but released when he proved he bought it from Daily via an acquaintance.
William E. Muench alias Watts, 13, brought from Baltimore by Detective Burlingame to answer to robbing Leon Rosenthal of 721 Twelfth Street last winter. He faces a police court heating on theft of money and clothes while living with Rosenthal who befriended him. Muench, a jockey, was found wearing the stolen suit when arrested after a trip to Hyattsville and Baltimore.
Three Greek fruit vendors George Ofanos James Casnella and Peter Corcoran were arraigned for keeping wares in stables cellars and exposed in insanitary places. Corcoran aided another and was cleared. Ofanos and Casnella were fined. One meat stand owner failed to appear forfeiting collateral and another soft drinks proprietor was fined for insanitary premises.
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