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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
19
Washington puzzle managers urge more estimates as two weeks remain. Prizes awardable based on the second puzzle’s best counts, with early entries extending subscriptions. Capitalization not vital. guesses accepted in any style.
Maj Sylvester urges Washington police expansion with more patrolmen and new central and Northeastern district stations. He also seeks higher operator salaries and mandatory street curfews for children while praising the Potomac River carnival for boosting Potomac Park’s popularity and noting police river launches.
The government stated it had presented its case against Harvey M Lewis John N Huston and Everett Dufour for using the mafia to defraud. Defense moved to take case from the jury and acquit arguing no conspiracy shown. Justice Wright overruled the motion and the trial resumes this morning with defense presenting.
Washington police seek Baltimore authorities to waive prior claim on Hume W. West alias Lieut. Comdr. Beory Knowlson U.S.N. currently held in Baltimore so he can face trial in Detroit and here for forged checks, $3000 bonds, a $50 diamond ring, and post office money orders theft. The case involves 1998 bond forfeiture and bondsmen waiving claims if consent is given.
The Washington Playgrounds Association executive committee reported funds suffice to keep playgrounds open on school days from 3 to 3 and full days Saturdays and holidays in December. January to March will depend on weather with a full schedule in April to June. Recent gifts include Mary C. Gannett 2, George Otis Smith 00, Barber and Ross 10, T W 1, Thomas B. Hutchinson 5, patent office Division 33 3.35, Albert Sanders 1, Appleton P. Clark Jr 9, Fred G. Coldren 10, George F Bowerman 2, totaling 346.95. acknowledged 3,559.00. grand total 3,605.35.
Major Sylvester recommends promotions of several police class 2 privates to class 3 and others from class 1 to 2. Also various local ads and notices include box apples for Christmas direct from grower Lou Allen, a handbag snatching report near New York Avenue, and theater and dining listings with events and prices.
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