Houdini Needle Found In Cell After Escape Report
Lieutenant H B Elliott submits to the superintendent a report on Houdini escaping a Tenth precinct cell. Houdini, naked with clothes locked elsewhere, opened three locks and dressed in twenty minutes. A hot needle was found on the floor. Elliott believes Houdini could reach the lock from inside and may have used the needle, possibly held in his mouth, to remove handcuffs and pick locks. He urges cell door locks be placed out of reach or protected by screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Elliott
Harry Houdini
Lieut. Elliott
Houdini
Lieut Elliott
Suent Elliott
Maj Sylvester
Commission fixes procedure for property damage claims at Union Station
A District Supreme Court appointed commission to appraise damages from street grade changes met at City Hall. Members Charles A Baker George W Moss and George Spranly outlined steps to assess claims from Florida avenue abutting property Owners of hundreds of claims filed though few claimants attended. The hearing on condemnation land on California street for the Union Station plaza resumed today at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Union Railroad
Charles A Baker
George W. Moss
George Spranly
Florida Avenue
First
Leftwich Sinclair
District of Columbia
Wolf & Rosenberg
W Mosby Williams
Stanton C Peelle
Leon Tobniner
Leo Simmons
Wilton J Lambert
California Street
Union Station Plaza
Defend M Kay Interests in Estate Claims
Executors of Nathaniel McKay's estate were authorized to hire counsel to pursue claims against the United States before the Court of Claims. They stated the commission could reach about $100000, with an assistant attorney who has prosecuted the claims since McKay's death. The estate contends the assistant has collected $64000 in fees while the estate received only $165,000, and accuses the assistant of securing contracts that ignored the estate's rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel McKay
United States
Court of Claims
Justice Stafford
Probate Court
McKay
Trust Company Fined for Smoke Violation at Ninth and F Streets
A Washington loan and trust firm owner was fined $100 after a Police Court arraignment for violating the District smoke law. Smoke inspector Butts reported dense smoke issuing from the building stake for more than five minutes on December 22. Bradley pleaded guilty and said an expert engineer will remodel the plant. the firm will keep operating under the law until then. Ella M Thompson’s will filed for probate leaves $2,000 to Blanche West and $200 to each nephew, with the rest to Katte E Lloyd. Edward Lloyd named executor. United States Attorney Baker announced Andrew B Duvall’s death to the District Court of Appeals, prompting court adjournment in respect. Robert Akers sues Sadie A Akers for divorce on infidelity, married October 20, 1897, with three children. William Muehleisen Company incorporated to conduct a wholesale liquor trade with $75,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bradley
Washington Loan End Trust Company
Ninth and
F Streets
Butts
Bradley
Ella M Thompson
Blanche West
Laura Callan
Katte E Lloyd
Testatrix
Edward Lloyd
District Supreme Court
Robert Akers
Sadie A. Akers
Fever Typhoid Cases See Week's Improvement
Health officer reports week ended last Saturday shows a drop of fifteen typhoid cases with only two new ones. Total under treatment 79, vs 173 at same time last year. Deaths 120, white deaths 68, Black 52, overall rate 1.93 per 1000, with pneumonia and consumption as leading causes. Births total 120, white infants 74, Negro 46.
Georgetown Thieves Break In Safe but Find No Money
Burglars in Georgetown hit several stores including R W Swan's blind proprietor business at Twenty ninth and M streets and J McKenney Berry's real estate office. They entered through a side window but found little cash or valuables. Police suspect the same gang operated all break ins yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
R W Swan
Swan
J McKenney Berry
Berry
Gwan
Lacey Appeal Heard Before District Board
The District Commissioners held two public hearings on Detective Harry Lacey’s appeal of trial board findings. Attorneys Lambert Jeffords and Dickey argued for Lacey, who faced charges of obtaining a teacher’s resignation by duress and conduct unbecoming a police member. The board took the case under advisement, to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lacey
Luncey
Wilton J Lambert
Tracey L Jeffords
Raymond Dickey
Lacey
Police Department
Capital of 1 Dollar Not Enough Licenses
Corporation Counsel Thomas urged the district to deny a license to Congressional Safe Insurance Company citing capital stock of 1 dollar as insufficient. He concludes the superintendent of insurance should refuse the license after legal review. State Commander D W Gall installed Metropolitan Tent No 12 officers with speeches and a social smoker following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Thomas
Congressional Safe Insurance Company
Sperintendent of Insurance
D W Gall
Knights of the Maccabees of the World
J R. Conway
T Warren
D Holland
Thomas L Smith
Albert Lewis
P H Hoff
B H Smart
E W_ Bush
J A Engles
KR A Davies
J L Carson
Shillin
Man sues railroad. jury awards $250 verdict
George Killeen sued the Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Railroad Company for $10,000 over an alleged conductors assault on October 30, 1902, at Braddock Heights. The Circuit Court No 1 jury, before Justice Barnard, awarded $250 to the plaintiff. Attorneys RE. Mattingly and Thompson-Laskey represented Killeen. The item also notes a sale at The Man's Store with deep discounts on overcoats and suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Barnard
George Killeen
Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon
Killeen
Braddock Heights
RE. Mattingly
Thompson - Laskey
Noise From Trains Prompts Police Appeal to Railroads
Chief of Police Sylvester reported to District Commissioners on railroads blowing whistles within city limits. Complaints came from South Washington and near the Baltimore and Ohio line. Railroads use rules for whistle timing. trains near Florida Avenue and Takoma are cited. Yard engines and dirt trains also contribute. Police cannot arrest engines but urge railroads to curb night noise.
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Maj. Sylvester
Sylvester
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Florida Avenue
Takoma
Lne
Anacostia River
Union Station
Ivy City
Benning
IS GREATER NAVY NEEDED
Georgetown University law students debate if the United States should build a greater navy. Friday evening judges include Willet M Hays James C Monaghan and John Edward Jenks. The affirmative will be argued by Daniel J Lucey and Frank P Jenal. the negative by Willam A Crawford and Charles M Mattingly. Lester T Murphy will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Law
Georgetown University
United States
Navy
Willet M Hays
Lester T Murphy
Approvals Sought On Street Extension And Grant Relief
The District Commissioners asked Congress to approve Senate bill 2136 extending Seventeenth Street Northwest from Florida Avenue to Columbia Road with amendments sharing condemnation costs between the District and United States. They also urged approval of a $5 appropriation for Eloase bill 7562 to aid Adelaide E and Alice A Grant, whose husband and father died while employed by the District sewer department in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Seventeenth Street
Florida Avenue
Columbia Road
United States
Adelaide E
Alice
District Sewer Department
Divorced Woman's Mother Gets Custody of Children
Justice Stafford grants divorce to Thomas B Farrall from Ida G Farrall for infidelity. The defendant's mother, Mrs John H Hancock, is awarded custody of the two minor children. Also notes openings and ads for Cafe Traymore at 611 Lith St with new management Mr B Frank Fuller. laundry, groceries, and various local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B Farrall
Ida G Farrall
Justice Stafford
Supreme Court of the District
John H Hancock
Traymore
Calvert
B Frank Fuller
F Street
Fuller
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Renn Ks
Pitt Bey Ent
Sllin
Massachusetts Avenue
Uncle Sam
J. Chas
McGuire
Sis Humes
J. Chas. McGuire
Ninth St
Tas Sohd Gold
Tentleman S Wateh—Elgin
Waltham Movement
Selinger’s
Connecticut Ave
K St
Ceres
de . Rolletts i
Richard W. Enderson
San Domingo
9Th St
Newark, J
Supreme Court Commission
M’kay
Trust Company
Duvall
D W Baker
District Court of Appeals
Andrew B Duvall
Bar
Mr Duvall
William Muehleisen
Louise Muehleisen
J Alwin Muehleisen
Blind Man
Maccabee
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
City Bulletins
Tr. Moran
Kramer's
F St Nw
Blanche P. Eskridge
Reason Haskridge
Imstrict Supreme Court
Cc. A. Muddiman & Co
Welsbach
Gayse Inn
N. W
Dininy
Keene's Shoe Store
Golden Eagle
National Capital Brewing Co
Miller Safes
Hanover St
Baltimore
Horn
Sitts
Old Treasury
THE
Alvin CO
N. Y. Ave
C.&p
12Th St. N. W
R St. N. W
Steve
A. Eberly’s Sons
7Th St
A. Herman’s
7Th Street
Shedtmat
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Friedlander Bros
Sth
E Sis
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave. NW
D St
Victory
Adler
J. Maury Dove Go. (Incorporated
FN. W
J.N. W
N.W
NE 205
S. W
Washington Gas Light CO
6Th St. N. W
Bunden
Credit House
Ser
Hubbard Heating
Washington Score
Pa. Ave. N. W
Duffy
M. T
Ag Direct
Duff, Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
N.Y
Mary H Gibbs
Detroit
Diamond Dyes
Burlington, Vt
Newspapre
Halchive
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