Mistaken Identity Sends Man to Jail Instead of Release
Charley Brown alias Puddin’ recounts a workhouse error where another man with the same name drew a jail sentence while he should have been freed. He describes being sent to serve another’s punishment, then released, and fleeing as officials acknowledged the odd mix up. Superintendent Zinkhan confirms the possibility of such mistakes. The tale ends with Puddin’ vowing to shake the dust of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Brown
Puddin
Juatica
Charley Crown
Charlcey Brown No 2
Jal
Harley Brown
Zinkhan
Charley
Piddin
Sig
Puddie
Washington
Oppose License Renewal For Hotel License Case
Joseph Schladt at 1236 Wisconsin Avenue faces a renewal denial for his hotel license. The application, after being sent to corporation counsel with the police report, is opposed by the excise board chaired by A McKenzie. The board notes past convictions could prevent granting the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schladt
Wasconsin Avenue
Hquoriicense
Police Department
Erase
McKenzie
Excise Board
Praise for Police D A Davis Gift to Relief Fund
A letter from D A Davis secretary of the Laymens Federation commends the police department for its work during recent meetings at Convention Hall led by English gypsy leaders. Davis also inclosed a $2 check as a contribution to the Policemen's Relief Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D A Davis
Laymens Federation
Gipsy Smith
17 & Street Northwest
May Sylvester mm
Police Department
Gonvention Hall
Davis
Policemens Relief Fund
Local City Bullets and Retail Items Summary
City notes list various groceries and prices including old Virginian fish roe three cans for four cents, large cans tomatoes, sweet potatoes and canned goods. Also mentions a push to ban carrying certain weapons in the District and a parade order for colored soldiers from the Twenty fourth Infantry. Includes local ads for baking, a dairy product, toys, and a local beer supplier.
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Saks
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Ana Thie
Ort
Priestley
Esey Ais True Priestley
Piva Gallacier
Crossett
Friedlander Bros
E Streets
Rocker
Bay of House & Herrmann
Ith and I
Sts
Brown
Triwear
WM. Hahn & CO
N. W
Pa. Ave. S. E
Schladt
Chestnut Farms
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
City Bulletins
Bims
Fennessee
Fva Haven Baym Phila Oyster and
Xman Baking
Seth Schneider
Wood
Department of the East
New York
Twentyfourth Infantry
Madison Barracks
New York City
Lincoln Emancipation Association of
Brooklyn
Henry Reuter
Snow Gould
McReynolds’ Sons
Heutich’s
Sein Ft Maergen
Senate—brewery
Bot Ae Oe
Muddiman & Co
DR. Bells
Selinger
Sunday Post
Connecticut Avenue
Special Automobile Service
Robert E. Heater
Colorado
Alia Heights
Washington’s
Vels Subdivision
Chevy Chase
Alta Heights
Wisconsin Avenue
Rockville
Alta Heights Realty CO
Union Trust
15Th
H Streets
Rich
B. Rich’s Sons
Prince Albert
Iereats
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