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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
6
Many bargains to be had as Saks advertises trousers at a range of prices from $1.75 to $5.75 in fancy mixtures worsteds cheviots and serges with options including black bibs and blue serges. The copy emphasizes economy value and style expression with multiple price points.
Judge Williem H. De Lacy urges a 4000 salary for the Juvenile Court judge and 3 additional probation officers with an assistant clerk. He argues supervision of children on probation is more economical than institutional care, citing costs and comparisons with other cities. He also advocates a courthouse site and a public playground, stressing improved facilities for dependent and delinquent children.
Tom Petterson alias Thomas Grown alias WS Rivers, a colored man, is held at the First precinct station for Florida authorities. He escaped while being sent to the penitentiary after a pistol duel with a guard. He was arrested in Jacksonville on February 2 after a description from the Jacksonville police. Previously convicted of breaking and entering a store, he received a ten year sentence. He denied his identity at arrest, then admitted it. At arrest he used the name Will Jivers while working on Sixth Street Northwest.
Commissioner Morrow began a week long inspection of streets in the District to review petitions for improvements and other streets under consideration. He is supported by ICN Hunt, engineer of highways, and District highways department officials as recommendations will follow in the Commissioners annual communication to Congress. About ten petitions were received last year from property owners citizens' associations and other interested parties.
Mrs. Annabelle Fennell sues Wilhelm Fennell a War Department clerk for total divorce alleging extreme cruelty and later incidents of locking her in their flat and threatening her life. She says he struck, choked and threw her, tore her diamond earring, and faces imminent $8,000 life interest from a German estate. A restraining order and alimony are sought until settlement.
Lieut. John H. Reinburg a veteran of the State War and Navy Department watch for 33 years and Civil War drummer boy veteran, dies at 57 at his home on Twenty second street NW. Survived by wife and two sons Albert L and Louis C. Funeral today at 2 pm. burial in Arlington. Oldest Inhabitants Association and G A R plan body attendance.
Funeral services for Amal Smith, superintendent of the Senate document room, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 M Maryland Avenue Northeast. Rev. John Weldley officiated, praising Mr. Smith's kindness as Rev. Henry N. Condon offered prayer. The Senate staff attended, pallbearers named, burial private at Congress Cemetery.
Funeral services for Anton Wherly were held at his late home at 740 Fifth Street northwest at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Mentzell of Concordia Lutheran Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named were James H. Vamillya, John R. Major, Henry Franc, Jacob Karr, Charles Gram, and W. Kock. Survived by wife, children, numerous grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Coroner's jury holds Clatborne Johnson, colored, of 1425 Thurch street NW to await grand jury action over the death of John Howard, colored, injured in a fight. Howard died Sunday at Freedmen's Hospital from a fractured skull. The verdict cites a fatal blow on August 24, 1907.
Cuyahoga health street cleaning and police departments start a general inspection and cleanup of back yards and cellars citywide. Commissioner West urged repetition after last year's success. Other departments face limited facilities. canvass will take several weeks.
A report from the District Building sixth floor notes a fall yesterday when an elevator door failed as the car reached the top. The door castings broke, causing the door to jam between wall and car and fall to the bottom, smashing the iron door but causing no further damage. An inspection of other elevator doors will be mailed to prevent a similar accident.
Mrs Blanche Haar of 721 Ltreet NW sues in District Supreme Court for a limited divorce and alimony on grounds of cruelty She says she was twice driven from home Their only child Charles, six, is with the mother Columbia Highlands and Oaklyn real estate activity rises Several lots have sold and bungalow plans and occupancies are noted Also mentions Joe Creams Guaranteed Pure Delicately referenced by druggists
Justice Brafford yesterday drafted an order dismissing the rule against Frank H Waite a dentist of 95 F street who was directed to show cause why he should not pay alimony court costs and counsel fees in a suit for divoce fled by Mrs Waite It was shown that Mrs Waite has an independent income and needs no aid from her husband whose earnings are said to be ample Also mentions various local ads and notices including rail accident death of Eva McDonald Valesh and other misc items
A large Chinese goose named Doc wandered Pennsylvania Avenue toward Fourteenth Street Sunday night, then clung to owner A. A. Bibb of 02 Tenth Street NW. The bird, fond of liberty but tied to Bibb, dodged crowds, was recaptured near the Smithsonian, wings clipped, and now strolls with Bibb daily, feeding on rye bread and boiled cabbage. Doc dislikes women, keeps watchful, and returns to a courtyard for naps after meals. Bibb recalls Doc once drank beer before quitting on a salted incident.
Brussels carpets in stair and room sizes feature new patterns. Quality advertised at sale prices in various dimensions including 18 by 4 in and 36 by 2 in, 26 by 18 by 1, and 38 by 1 inch, reflecting bulk pricing for households seeking varied floor coverings.
The body of Adam Alivey of Willingston will be brought home this morning from Baltimore after a freight train accident that killed him Sunday evening near Maltimore. Edward Kino and Guy Knott told the coroner their accounts while Knott, who survived with scratches, described leaping between the tracks. Knott’s statements, and the mangled condition of Alivey, were reviewed as his funeral plans were made for Glenwood Cemetery.
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