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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
6
Saks amp company advertises a rapid sale of auto mobile accessories and robes with drastic price cuts. Items include summer robes in plush and waterproof mohair reduced from 150 245 to 75 cents and other robes cut from 750 to 245 and 1250 to 6 25.
Henry Litchfield West took the oath of office as District of Columbia commissioner for the third time in a packed Municipal Building boardroom. Corporation Counsel FE H Thomas praised his administration and reforms while Willam Tindall administered the oath. The ceremony drew business leaders, government officials, and a broad cross section of District citizens, with congratulations from Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade leaders and a post ceremony reception.
Comptroller asked to decide if the district may buy a plane using school equipment funds. District auditor Tweedale notes 1909 appropriation provides 60 000 for extending the school and another line caps plane purchases at 225 each. TA Chenberlatn, supervisor, says a plane is needed at McKinney School.
A censorship bill prepared by Dr Wilbur F Crafts of the International Reform Bureau seeks police regulation over posters on Washington bill boards and views shown in moving pictures. The measure would grant the district police censorship authority over theaters and shows, with transmission to the commissioners for approval and review by Corporation Counsel Thomas to confirm their regulatory power.
Maj Sylvester recommends new laborer drivers and a house of detention driver promotions, with Commissioner West approving. Special policemen named for Washington Railway and Electric Company property and Post Office duties. Wade’s resignation accepted. Two hurt when car axle breaks on Washington and Rockville line near the District line. motorman William Veght and passenger Charles Dean injured.
Harrison Wagner, famed for filing numerous suits, faced a new legal step as attorney Robert E. Doan sued to ratify Alonzo Hart as trustee of funds Wagner's brother William H. Wagner left for maintenance. Judge Barnard approved Hart’s trusteeship with a $3,000 bond.
Annie Scott a young colored girl stormed into the marriage license clerk’s office seeking records to check if a man she loved had married others. She pored through license volumes for years back then left the courthouse calmer after finding no proof of treachery.
George Lewis alias William Brown appeared at a preliminary hearing before Justice Anderson in Criminal Court No 2 on three charges of grand larceny. Remanded to jail, he was arrested January 13 by Mounted Officer Pat Creagh as authorities link him to two dozen housebreakings and thefts. The indictment lists stolen items from Henry Thompson Sr including gloves preserves overcoats coffee fruit cake eggs cheese baskets hats a sweater a pair of shoes and $10. He faces additional robberies.
The Associated Charities joint finance committee urges contributions after letters to donors, as funds are below half of what is needed. Rising unemployment, illness, and destitution push demand, with 22 percent more applicants this year than last. Small and large gifts welcomed to sustain work of Associated Charities Citizens Belief Association and Tuberculosis Prevention committee.
Under the will of Henry C McCauley who died January last his wife Annis E McCauley is made principal beneficiary and executrix. She receives all stocks bonds and real estate with instructions to provide for her two daughters Annis E Douglass and Mary McCauley. The sons who have already received a share will be provided for on the mother’s death. Louisa Pritchettly named sole beneficiary and executrix of her husband Charles Pritchett’s will dated March 30 1908 filed for probate yesterday. On Mrs Pritchett’s death the real estate goes to the daughters Grossiane Hawkins Marla Tolson and Bertha Henderson.
Edward White lauds Washington's commercial advantages in Bankers Magazine and details Chamber of Commerce efforts to position the city as a Southern trade hub. Secretary Grant notes fifteen membership applications to be reviewed this afternoon, with three received yesterday. Since May last year, membership has grown by about sixteen monthly.
George Sweetney filed a $10,000 damages suit against the Washington Railway and Electric Company claiming injuries from a car starting suddenly while he tried to board at Second and H streets northeast on September 21. He alleges he was dragged and suffered serious permanent injuries to his body and left knee. Attorneys A B Webb and Edwin Forrest appeared for Sweetney.
A four point statement from the Antisaloon League previews a partial win against nullification of state laws by interstate commerce. It notes Congress plans the Knox bill from Kansas representative Miller, but says it falls short and urges backing Langley’s Kentucky bill in parallel. The release stresses regional press and league superintendent coordination.
A congressional report shows the Guardians of the District on regular duty number 462 with 1,087 arrests over two years. It covers petty assaults, burglaries, and comparisons with other cities, noting district jurisdiction nearly seven square miles and population figures, with detailed arrest and conviction counts.{end}
Deane Southern is jailed at Seventh precinct after allegedly striking Harry Smith, a Georgetown University Hospital patient, on Fox Hall road last Monday. Police say Southern and an unnamed man argued, leading to the use of a shotgun. Police reported details only yesterday.
Report claimed an Interstate Commerce Commission official named Clark visited Pittsburg and conferred with the Order of Railway Conductors. Clark said he was not in Pittsburg yesterday and did not leave Washington that day. He noted there is a Conductor Order officer named Clark who might have been present.
Circulation figures show 3,091,312.54 dollars in the United States on February 1 with per capita circulation at 33 dollars, the highest on record. The page lists various ads and items including novelties, life histories, and household goods from local retailers such as Israel's and Wilbur's Cocoa, with prices and delivery options.
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