LAW BAR FOR CHILDREN: REFUSE TO OBEY PARENTS
A 19th century newspaper reports on child labor law resistance citing cases like 11 year old Tommie B who defies chores and threatens to involve police. It notes disputes over permits and enforcement, with Anton Ostmann debating testing the law in court and calling it absurd.
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Tommie B
Tommie
the Post
Osta
Lizae
Ostmann
Anton Ostmann
Reform School
Will License Elevator Men For Public Buildings
Regulations governing operation and construction of elevators in public buildings in the district were submitted to the commissioners by the social commission revising building rules. Key points require operators to pass an exam and obtain a lease from the building department, ban double deckers, cap speed at feet per minute, require cushion springs secured to rails, and mandate electric gate switches to stop operation when a gate is ajar.
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Distret
Social Commission
Clinton Holly Held for Examination in Police Court
Clinton Holly, a Negro, was arraigned on a charge of assaulting a patrol wagon driver and beating three policemen. He was deemed probably mentally unbalanced, jailed for exam, and may be committed to a suitable institution if insanity is confirmed. The incident occurred Saturday night. Washburn-Crosby Mills not involved in related receivership rumors. Catherine Ebel leaves estate to sister Catherine Robinson, naming her executrix. Also advertised is an Electric Line rail offer and a refreshing Horsfern’s Acid Phosphate tonic for spring fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Holly
Kimball
Holly
Washburn-Cragby
Pillsbury-Washburn Flouring Mills Company
Minneapolia
Washburn Crosby, Milling Company of
Minneapolis
Washburn-Crosby ‘Company
Pillsbury-Washburn
Catherine Ebel
Catherine Robinson
Executrix
Will Build Two Houses on Florida Avenue Block
Harry Wardman has acquired lots 244 and 245 in square 202 on the south side of Florida avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. He will erect two two story brick houses costing about 4250 dollars with 21 foot frontages. A H Beers is the architect. D W Limerick and Ralph P Williams join James J Lampton as sales agents, both experienced in Washington real estate. In the Nelson apartment sale on Twentieth street near B and 3 streets, Col R E Johnstone was seller through Ball and O'Brien, while Richmond capitalists bought via James J Lampton.
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Harry Wardman
Florida Avenue
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
A. H. Beers
D. W. Limerick
Ralph P. Williams
James J. Lampton
Washingon
Nelson
Twentieth Street
Col
R. E. Johnstone
Ball & O'Brien
Richmond Capitalista
Taxicab chauffeurs charged with embezzlement
Ray D Green and Lawrence H Thompson, both 20, of Fifth Street Northwest and Seventh Street Southeast, were arrested by Central Office Detectives Cox and Berman on embezzlement from the Federal Taxicab Company. A Chicago guest, J W E Gallagher, reported a diamond stud worth 265 dollars stolen after a city ride. Detectives state fares paid by Gallagher totaled about 32 dollars, with only 25 dollars turned over to the company. Gallagher’s diamond stud is still missing.
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Ray D Green
Fifth Street
Lawrence H Thompson
Seventh Street
Central Office
Cox and Berman
J W E Gallagher
Michigan Street
Chicago
Shoreham Hotel
Gallagher
Berman
Cox
Thompson
Green
Frea W Thomas
Gallaghers Diamond Stud
Strikers Fill Places at Washington Packinghouses
Union claims most plants still rely on nonunion or unskilled workers while officials say most vacancies are filled and operations return to full strength. Niuth Providence Company and Washington Slaughtering and Cold Storage report full quotas, with further reinforcements expected. Washington Central Labor Union urges members to patronize only union-operated plants.
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Washington
Washington Packinghouse Managers” Association
Ptinger
Niuth Provison Company
Washington Slaughtering and Cold Storage Company
Washington Central Labor Union
Cat lovers fear dog catchers move in Washington
Poundmaster Lin stein reports authorities will seize stray cats as part of a drive to remove stray dogs from streets. The effort has unsettled households, with women visiting the pound after 130 cats were captured last week and pleading for returns.
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Poundmaster Linstein Sais
Washington
Pound
Pete
Einstein
Police release suspects in theft case after mixed evidence
Detectives and officers Joseph Clarke Arthur Bair and Arthur Estridge were released from custody by Judge Kimball after conflicting evidence. They were arrested Monday night over a box of mouth organs stolen from a store on Four and a half Street Southwest. Seven white boys and twelve Negroes were detained, but after third degree interrogation only three remained to be held for the court.
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Joseph Clarke
Arthur Bair
Arthur Estridge
Kimball
Man Sues for 25000 After Arm Amputation
Arthur McDonald filed suit for 25000 against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Washington Terminal Company claiming injuries from a December 1 crossing incident at Second street and New York avenue. He alleges a locomotive struck him at an unlawful speed, resulting in the loss of his right arm and inability to perform manual labor.
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Arthur McDonald
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington Terminal Company
McDonald
Second Street
New York Avenue
Pure Food Victory Seen as Wiley Hints at Retirement
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry warns that despite progress in pure food reform there are still interests opposing him. He cites California dried fruit, Louisiana molasses makers, and the Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association as slow to recognize the truth and notes large Chicago food firms also acknowledge his reforms. He says he would continue the fight as a private citizen if he leaves government service.
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West
Harvey W Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
California
Louisiana
Wiley
Secretary of Agriculture
Opposed to a pardon bad precedent for tuberculosis cases
Department of Justice blames Congress for overcrowded District jail and urges an immediate jail modernization and a dedicated tuberculosis hospital. Attorney General Bonaparte reportedly will refer tuberculosis prisoners to the hospital rather than seek pardons, citing Roosevelt's prior push for a model facility.
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Department of Justice
Congress
Bonaperte
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Joseph Paglucci
Charles W. Russell
Department
Dail
United States
Russell
National Capital
Leavenworth
Kans
Mendelachs and Belistedt Highlighted In Recital
A compact recital program features Volant Mendelaschs performing works by Wagner Chopin alongside Botto Belistedt and Koappey, showcasing a refined selection of Romantic to early modern pieces in a concert setting.
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Volant Mendelaschs
Wagner Chopin
Botto Belistedt Koappey
MAY GET PENSION BACK WEST RECOMMENDS RESTORATION
Charles Bartel of Philadelphia, once on the local police force, likely will have his pension restored after Commissioner West recommended adding his name to the pensioners list. Bartel sent a physician affidavit claiming heart illness prevents him from appearing in Washington for the annual exam, which the board declined to accept, but West's move may restore the $5 monthly pension.
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West
Charles Bartel
Philadelphia
Bartel
No More Time for Roads Refusal of Extension by Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused a 30 day extension for railroad defendants to answer complaints over rate hikes on essential commodities in the Southeastern and Southwestern territories. Ed Baxton urged more time to prepare briefs, but the hearing will be scheduled for September with answers due by August 22. A separate complaint from the Shreveport Traffic Association accuses several railroads of discriminating against Shreveport in freight rates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Southeastern
Edward Baxton
Nashville, Tenn
A. P. Morgan Grain Company
Atlanta
State
Alabama State Rairoad Commission
Shreveport
Ping Bluff
Texarkana
Magnolia
Ark
Shreveport Traffic Association
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
Louisiana and Northwestern
St Louis Southwestern Railroad
Chinese Restaurants Face Health Inspection Crackdown
Health inspectors report unsanitary conditions at two Chinese cafes in Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. One wash sink used for feet and a celestial asleep on the kitchen floor with celery as a pillow. warrants for owners to be obtained. Inspectors note general uncleanliness persists across premises and urge compliance time for Chinese operators.
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Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Anti-Immigration Oriental League
Health Department
Greek Embassy Paced Vagrant Appeals To Roosevelt
Peter Barbitsiotis a 49 year old vagrant was arraigned in police court on vagrancy charges. The case was dismissed on promise he would live at a Greek restaurant with friends. He claimed a factory injury in Holyoke and pressed the Greek ambassador to obtain damages, then sought help from President Roosevelt if needed.
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Peter Barbitsiotis
Mulloway
Holyoke
Masa
Friends
Dustotis
Roosevelt
Woman Accused of Theft in Fastoffice Case
Mrs Fanny Daily a 32 year old charwoman of 619 Hf Street Northwest was arrested by Detectives Burlingame and Weedon on theft charges relating to a J C King watch stolen April 20. She was released on $25 collateral pending police court. George F Pierce 89, detained when trying to pawn the watch, said he bought it from Daily. he was released after proving the claim. Daily said she had bought the watch from an acquaintance.
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Fanny Daily
Fastaffice Department
Burlingame and Weedon
J C King
George F Pierce
Mrs Daily
Jockey Charged with Theft In Old Charge Case
William E. Muench alias Watts, 13, brought from Baltimore by Detective Burlingame to answer to a robbery charge against Leon Rosenthal of 721 Twelfth street. The jockey is accused of stealing money and clothes from Rosenthal after staying in his room when jobless. He will be arraigned in police court this morning after recent arrests in Hyattsville and Baltimore.
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Wiliam E. Muench
Watts
Baltimore
Burlingame
Leon Rosenthal
Twelfth Street
Muench
Rogenthal
Hyattsville
Greeks Convicted of Keeping Wares in Insanitary Places
Three Greek fruit venders George Ofanos James Casnella and Peter Corcorae were arraigned for storing wares in insanitary stables and cellars with Corcgras aiding another and not involved in storage. Verdicts found two guilty and fined. George Chleary failed to appear and his collateral forfeited. A separate case fined Benjamin Avril for insanitary premises. Also mentions a Baltimore round trip offer and assorted local advertisements.
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George Ofanos
James Casnella
Peter Corcorae
Corcgras
Ina
George C
Louisiana Avenue
Benjamin Avril
Thirteenth Street
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Candrel National Bank Trust
Pa Ave
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LAW Bar For
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Packers
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Marine Band
Capitol Grounds
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Valse
Brillante
Commerce Commission
Health Office
John Hancock
Boston
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Budweiser
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New York Ave
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J H Kuelling
Haspin
J.T D. Pyles
Heurich
Maerzen and
Senal Bottling
Sele
Bottling ‘Company
Jewal Gas
Muddiman & Co
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A. F. Burnot
BRO. & CO
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F Street
Washington Gaslight Co
Teeth Street
Potomac
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
24&PF
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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
DUFFY
Duffy Walt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Keeley Institute
North Capito Rest
Washington ,DC
District of Columbia
Marriand
Munyon
Fealy’s Bedbug
Tith &T
PA. Ave
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