Testimony on Personal Bonds in Police Court Sparks Debate
District Commissioners and Police Judges clash over the legality of taking personal bonds. A test case is ordered to obtain Court of Appeals guidance, amid calls to bar the practice if upheld by higher court. Judges defend mercy tempered justice and cite data on bonds versus sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
J G. Kimball
A. R. Mulloway
Poles Court
Congress
Kimball
Mulloway
Georgia Avenue Repair Demand From Washington Citizens
An East Washington Citizens' Association committee urged Engineer Commissioner Biddle to resume public improvements on Georgia avenue between Thirteenth and Fifteenth streets southeast. They cited poor condition and urged repairs before cold weather. Biddle said workers are on a more urgent job and Georgia avenue work will continue soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Citizens’ Association
Biddle
Georgia Avenue
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Col. Biddle
Georgie Avenue
Humane Society Seeks Sand Sprinkling on Slippery Hills
Washington Humane Society executive moves to ask District Commissioners to permit sprinkling ashes or sand on dangerous hills after ice or sleet. President Chester A. Snow debated the plan, suggesting delay for broader alert. Members include Mrs A L Barber Carl Auerbach Mrs Adeline Royce and Jeffrey Creyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L Barber
Carl Auerbach
Adeline Royce
Jeffrey Creyke
Building Regulations Opposed By Ashford Hearings
Committees from the Business Men’s Association and the Associated Charities will oppose proposed provisions of the revised building regulations before Building Inspector Ashford at 3 p m today. Members of the public committees on light ventilation and construction, along with named individuals from both groups, are expected to present views. Objections focus on a rule requiring baths in small houses, citing real estate brokers and tenants who fear rental increases and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men
Associated Charities
Ashford
Businessen's Association
Business Men's Association
Charles P
Walt Fred the Siddons
G. A. Weber
Wallace Batch
Water Waste at Soldiers Home Discovered and Stopped
Daily waste of 160000 gallons at the Soldiers Home was halted by water department workers. Only 100000 gallons were used while 250000 gallons were forced by a faulty pumping station. Superintendent A McFarland says an additional 60000 gallon reduction is expected.
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Soldiers’ Home
Water Department
A. McFarland
Gilmore Shows Improvement After Train Fall Injuries
Robert T Gilmore, son of Mr and Mrs Alen Gilmore of 2015 O Street, who fell from a train near Summers Station Maryland after attending the Army and Navy game, is reported much improved though still in Emergency Hospital. His broken right leg and shock from exposure have lessened but keep him from removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T Gilmore
Alen Gilmore
O Street
Summers Station
Army and Navy
Mr. Gilmore
Guarding Holiday Shoppers With Plain Clothes Police
Maj. Sylvester announced a new plain clothes detail to guard holiday shoppers. Police will shift officers from outlying precincts to the business district, expanding the detail as crowds grow, with private detectives also patrolling large stores against pickpockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
McGovern Forfeits $26 After Disorderly Conduct Charge
Terrance McGovern failed to answer to his name in the Pace Court yesterday on a Thanksgiving fight disorderly conduct charge. His $25 collateral was forfeited. Police Sergeant Wilson said McGovern intended to show how he would treat Young Corbett if they fought, and he resisted release by friends on collateral. Trial was set for Saturday but postponed to Monday at his request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrance McGovern
Pace
Sergt. Wilson
Tenth Precinct
McGovern
Young Corbett
Mrs. Babcock Seriously Ill After Operation
Mrs. Joseph W. Babcock wife of Wisconsin Representative underwent a serious operation yesterday afternoon at her home. Surgeons were Dr. James Mitchell of the city and Dr. Willam H. Halstead of Johns Hopkins Baltimore. By evening she was resting quietly though still in serious condition. She had been unwell for some time since returning to Washington November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Babcock
Representative Babcock
Wisconsin
James Mitchell
Willam H. Halstead
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Babcock
English Teachers Arrive for School Visit in City
Two English instructors Samuel Ashworth of Bradford and W H Walkden of Accrington arrived Saturday night and spent Sunday visiting Franklin Building graded schools. Guidebooks purchased by local teachers will be sent to Franklin for each visitor. The A T Stuart intermediate instruction office is adorned with student drawings and water colors. the Washington school children’s works may be taken by the guests. C N Thompson Jefferson principal and Mrs N B Criswell Cranch principal are assigned to assist the visitors this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ashworth
Bradford
W. H Walkden
Accrington
Franklin Building
Franklin
A. T. Stuart
Washington
C. N. Thompson
Jefferson School
N. B. Criswell
Cranch
Cardozo Visits Franklin School in Education News
Cardozo the dismissed principal of the Thirteenth division will have his case heard Friday by Judge Anderson. He visited Franklin School yesterday and secured part of the October 17 board of education minutes relating to his case. Repairs are expensive and the ad notes local merchants offering gifts and services.
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New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
Saka & Company
Seventh Street
Permet
The
Health Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Connecticut Avenue
I. Grosner
Pa. Ave
N. W
House of Kuppenheimer
Ninth Street
N.W
R. Merchant
Potomac Electric Rower Co
Sth St
Albert L. Johnson
Selinger’s
Christman Gifte M. G. Copeland Co
Eleventh Street
Santos
Ofhera Ask
P.K. Chaconas &Co
Pickford
Georgia
Gilmore
Elizabeth Towne
New Thought Center
Sociery
Miss Gray
Annie Pierce
W. 9. Harban
Emily Bowden
Irs
Towne
Holyotts
Mass
Peerjean
Wgovern
Wiscons
E. Brooks Co
Bal Bth
Sherratt
13Th St
Lacey & Co
A. B. K. Kay
Park M. Gernett
John W
Sherwood
John H. Gates
John, C Matthews
Donnelly’s
14 & I
Panama
Men's League of Calvary Baptist Church
Tonglat Oy
Schneider
Kindara
E. F. Brooks Co
15Th St
John W. Powell
Brightwood Avenue
Witalm J Painter
Zepp Brothers
J. J. Georges & Son, Inc Specialists
Man
D. J. Kaufman
Herrmann
Horn
Tal
Manufacturing Department
Achusette Avenue
Pema Iss
the Knabe Apie
Rea WM. Knabe & Co
F Street
Castelberg’s
Opticians
Penna, Ave
Victor
John F. Ellis & Co
Kheolus Seventh Street
Billings
Johnson Bros
Iona
Colman’s
Arent
Atlantic & Pacific Zee
Verona Velour, Mayer & Co
LR. P. Andrews Paper Co
Loubians
D St
Burchell
Ila
John B. Espey
Vels ‘Hela Sele
Washington Gaslight CD
Tenth ST. New
Morris
Pa. Ave. N. W
Ake
Ceres
Ronet
Warner
Warners
Erate
Vere
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