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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
9
In a childish cellar tea party at William M. Ragsdale’s home on 3 T street north west, an imagined banquet led to a real fire. Firefighters confined the blaze to the cellar, with $500 in damage to furniture and stored articles while occupants fled.
A diminutive prisoner known as Boll Mullen fought Patrolman William Sanford after being escorted to the station. Mullen kicked Sanford, used jiu jitsu on his legs, and attempted to escalate the fight. After an hour in a cell, Sanford showed only minor marks on his overcoat. Also, Frank W. Godden, a local newspaper man, likely to be buried in Rock Creek Cemetery beside his mother in Washington, with no local relatives.
After months of inquiry into district operations and charges against Superintendent Warner Stutler, a replacement team is expected to be named soon. Commissioner West indicated final action may come today or tomorrow as plans to change the head of the street cleaning department solidify amid continued uncertainty over removal or resignation.
A New York couple lost a $330 jewelry handbag in a Washington cab. Driver J F Schelso retrieved the satchel after delivering them to Fifteenth Street and returned it to Property Clerk Kemp. Detective Barbee verified the return and the Cristedoros were reunited with their valuables.
Last evening near Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth street a melee in front of DeAtley hotel drew civilians and police. At least one man fell in mud. arrests followed and charges of assault were filed against William DeAtley. LaMott DeAtley and Charles Jeffries were kept in station custody for disorderly conduct after counter accusations. Separately a Christmas tree fire at 2461-2 B street southwest destroyed gifts worth about ten dollars, but fire crews prevented further damage. An indoor hearing involved Louis Bricker and Leo Columbus, charged with housebreaking at a bottling plant by Center Market. bottles of wine were used as evidence. In another case, Robert Johnson faced assault charges, but was released on personal bonds after Mamie Johnson struck him with a flat iron.
A city faces a blizzard with snow and wind expected to strike tonight or tomorrow morning. The storm originated in Portland and moved through Denver Nebraska and the Dakotas before reaching the Ohio Valley. After the cold spell lasting two to three days, warmer weather and rain are forecast across Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Southern Ohio and Kentucky.
The piece notes dogs cats parrots and canaries receive lavish gifts while shops stock fancy cages aquariums and dog boots. It details the fashion from East Coast makers and Italian organ grinders inspiration and the mixed reception by pets to boot wear. Also mentions a newsboy Kaiser at 614 Stand and a small fire at 612 Ambush court with a bucket brigade.
The letter questions Albert Kirby Fairfax accepting a Scottish peerage over his American citizenship. It argues no real American would renounce liberty for European honors, citing Cyrus W. Field and the value of national heritage. Also notes a Washington, D C address and remarks on European aristocracy versus American ideals. A second brief item reports a pedestrian accident and other local incidents.
Judge Kimball outlined his stance on pocketbook snatchers after evidence showed Joseph Thomas, a Black man, guilty and held in 1000 dollars bond awaiting grand jury action. Witness Daniel Rynek testified he showed his pocketbook at Thomas's request and was grabbed as he ran away.
City brief reports Arthur Biscoe and James Hill a negroes charged with entering Mary Harris hen coop on 112 street northwest Christmas night. Mrs. Harris triggered a police whistle. Judge Kimball set both defendants in $800 bail awaiting grand jury action.
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