Girl thief collapses after confessing larceny
A 12 year old girl, Aliens Collins, collapsed in headquarters while being questioned about multiple robberies including the J Sondheimer home. After revival she fought detectives. she was moved to Emergency Hospital and then to the House of Detention. Detectives found jewelry and cash at the premises, and the girl admitted the theft before the collapse.
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Tos Detention House
Aieniis
J. Sandhumen
Alee Collins
Detén- Non
Bapr
McKnnight
Serg Carter
Songheimer
Sergt
Carter
Baur and
Cornwell
Colling
Measles Epidemic Reported in District Week Summary
Health Officer Woodward reports an ongoing measles epidemic in the District for the week ended January 9, with 305 new cases and 457 under treatment. There were 14 total deaths, pneumonia leading at 17, heart disease 15, tuberculosis 7, and 11 births, with race breakdowns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Found Guilty of Robbery in District Court
Charles Catlett, a Black man, was found guilty of robbing Mrs Edlin Wilkinson on November 22 last in the 1400 block area. Wilkinson reported a purse snatching as she walked toward Fourteenth Street about 8 pm. Police captured Catlett after bystanders pursued him. Virginia George identified him as the attacker, leading to a conviction after two prior juries failed to reach a verdict. Catlett was remanded for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Catlett
Carrie Dankins
Edlin Wilkinson
Fourteenth
Stresta
Justice Gould
Wilkinson
Tig Man
College Women Aid Pension Drive Luncheon in DC
The College Women's Club of Washington announces a subscription luncheon at McKinley Manual Training School on Saturday January 45 at 3290 o'clock to promote a pension fund for veteran public school teachers. Notables include W V Cox, Maj J G Punghorn, Sen Burkett, Lyman Beat and many university representatives. Executive committee members from Wisconsin, Omaha, Cornell, Vassar and others will attend.
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College Women’s Club of Washington
du Be
McKinley Manual Training
Seventh Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Justina R. Hi
Will
W V. Cox
Bedra of Education
Maj
J G Punghorn
Wpeds
Move and Ohio Railroad
Senmtor Hl . Burkett
Senate
Lyman
Board of Retirement
Department of Education
New York City
Theodore Cale
Wiscourin
Misa Mary
Bean
Omawa College of Baltimore
WH Herron
Gedega Washington
Kar . Kellerman
Cornell
Mit
Mary Kirke
Swarthmore
M A. Martindell
the Western
Mra T
W Sidwell
Vassar
Swarmsstedt
Wellesley
Edith Totten
Bryn Mawr
Emma Harper Turner
Franklin Georgia Weshington
David White
Mire
Frank G Wilking
Mount Holyoke
O LL Ve
Epiphany Church marks Twentieth Anniversary progress in Washington
Minister Spesta lauds Epiphany Parish achievements over twenty years in Washington describing a parish building fund of 68000 raised and spent and the Southington church’s growth into a large joint congregation. He highlights roles in diocesan formation, friendly societies, and missionary support totaling about 14000 while detailing numerous improvements and parish leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pelphi
Lolph
South
Mnatella
Brest
Epiphany Church
Judge DeLacy Feeds Baby In Court Milk Satire
A juvenile court judge in Oak Washstand case orders the infant’s father to the workhouse for six months after mothers Ruth Kennedy seeks support for her month old child. The judge provided milk to soothe the crying baby during proceedings as witnesses testified to the father's aversion to labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge LeLacy
Ruth C Kennedy
Ted
Apartment thieves target Dupont apartments in northwest
Police report several recent burglaries in the Dupont apartments at 1217 Twentieth Street Northwest. Miss Florence Burrows said her unit was entered and items stolen, while Miss Annia Gamble reported valuable papers and a purse missing from a bunk. Arthur Brooks at 1901 Nineteenth Street Northwest noted thieves broke a window latch to steal an oak washstand, a jacket, and a Young center table.
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Florence Burrows
Dupont
Twentieth Street
Annia Gamble
Arthur Brooks
Nineteenth Street
Brooks
Wanderer Jimmie Shields to Return Home Under Salvation Aid
A 15 year old Philadelphia boy nicknamed Wanderer, Jimmie Shields, sought help from Capt Seaver of the Salvation Army Industrial Home in Pennsylvania after traveling to Washington from Philadelphia by boxcar due to family troubles. Seaver advised him to telegraph for possible reunion with his family and prepared to arrange support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Shields
Seaver
Mth
Vidocq of Washington police marked by thirty sixth birthday
Central Office Detective Barbee celebrated his thirty sixth birthday yesterday while on duty from early morning to late night. Known as the Vidocq of the Washington police, he has long drawn praise from colleagues and was cited by Med Sylvester for his role in major cases. Detective Bandea preceded Barbee at the central office, serving as a precinct detective before transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Office
Barbee
Vidocq
Washington Police Department
Cesely
Bandea
Med Sylvester
Thomas prepares bill to curb monoxide in city gas
Corporation Counsel Thomas drafted a measure prohibiting gas containing more than 10 percent monoxide in the District. Commissioners explained the aim is to reduce dangers from excess poisonous gas. The draft was prepared at their request and under review for possible immediate action by the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Counsel
Thomas
Amusements for Firemen in Washington DC
The Washington DC commission commends the work of entertaining firemen by visiting engine houses with a moving picture machine and films. Each afternoon the firemen view up-to-date motion pictures during downtime, a 5 cent theater alternative for civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington , M. C
Woodmen Award Prize At Georgetown Camp
Georgetown Camp No 160 Modern Woodmen of America earned a 200 banner for notable progress over other District camps at a recent meeting in the Red Men’s Bar. Willam Chaffey spoke on Woodcraft and the formation of the society, with Dr W C Bowns presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Woodmen of America
Red Men’s Bar
Thirty-seventh
M Streets
Willam Chaffey
W. C. Bowns
Foundling Report Bill Forwarded for District Reports
The commissioners moved the draft bill to Representative Smith to require annual reports from the Washington Hospital for Foundlings be made to the District commissioners rather than the Secretary of the Interior. The draft cites the 1907 and 1916 acts and notes the Board of Charities of the District of Columbia funds care under contract, suggesting no change to reporting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Toterlor
Boardioe Charities of
District of Columbis
Washington Hospital
Board of Charities of
District of Columbia
District of Columbian
Secretary of the Interior
PLAN NEW FISH WHARVES FOR DISTRICT WATERFRONT
Daniel E Garges chief clerk of the engineer department says the current fish wharves operated by the District are insanitary and unfit for use and will be torn down and rebuilt once Congress provides the necessary appropriation. Joseph H. McCann's request to improve adjacent fishhouses by the Eleventh street wharf will be acted on after funding is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E Garges
Engineer Department
Congress
Garges
Joseph H. McCann
Eleventh Street
Water Street
McCann
Funeral of Mrs Henrrietta Stuart at Portner apartments
Funeral services follow the death of Mrs Henrrietta Stuart aged 82 who died yesterday morning at Portner apartments. The Rev Dr Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church will officiate with burial in Steubenville Ohio. Survivors include her sons John E Stuart of Lancaster Pennsylvania and Charles X Stuart of Lincoln County Ohio. Also noted is the death of Calvin Schultz of New Springfield Ohio from injuries at Union Station last week. The body will be sent to Ohio for burial.
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Henrietta, Stuart
Portner
Radcliffe
New Yak Avenue Presbyterian Church
Steubenville
Ohio
Everning
John
Stuart
Daughterta Law
DP Lacy
Calvin Schultz
New Springfield
Ona
Union Station
Casualty Hospital
Cure Claims for Dr Miles Nervine Across Nervous Ailments
A Cleveland reader reports their son’s epilepsy and daughter’s St Vitus Dance improved or cured after using Dr Miles Nervine. The letter asserts widespread success, claiming nervous disorders respond to the remedy’s soothing and strengthening effects. It urges persistent treatment to restore nervous energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles
D. Baker
Cleveland
Ohio
Mies
Nervinre Shes
Alma
Miles
Netty
New Rector Is Honored at Gonzaga College Reception
The Rev Charles Lyons S J, newly named rector of Gonzaga College, was guest of honor at a Saturday reception hosted by college boys. The event also marked the opening of the new facility and featured Latin and English greetings, addresses, piano solos, and choir performances. Attending were Gonzaga faculty, St Aloysius parish fathers, and notable clergy including Mgr James F Mackie and Fr Eugene J McDonnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzaga College
Charles Lyons
S. J
Charles Lyons & J
Yeaturday
Gonzags, College
St Aloysius’ Church
Joseph Madigan
Treshman
Brison
Norris
Herbert Andrew
John J Way
John Cotflower
James Shea
Harry Healy
Ernest Winchagter
Vather Lyons Sr
St John Bercamans Guild
Mgr
James F . Mackie
St Pauls Church
Eugene
J. McDonnell
Gonsega College
Augustus J Duarte
Plan Lincoln Ceremonies With Washington Meeting
Preliminary plans for Lincoln ceremonies were formed at a Washington conference. Commissioner Mac Farland and several business leaders discussed location and organization. An executive committee will coordinate with Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce for six speakers of 15 minutes each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolns
Washington
Macfarland
J H. Smail
Board of Trade
Gnie
Chamber of Commeres
Robert NW Harper
J J Muir
Stott C Hone
Tidgar D
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
International Hotel Guest Directory Snippet
A jumbled list of names and places appears to catalog guests and residents at hotels across multiple states including Maryland Illinois Connecticut Georgia Kentucky Minnesota Michigan North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Texas and more. It notes a servant girl sentenced in court for larceny and mentions a sick son traveling with family, a brief domestic case of theft and employment, and scattered personal names in hotel notices.
Two Treaties Signed by Secretary Root
Secretary Root yesterday signed arbitration treaties with Costa Rica and Chile through ministers from those countries. The notice lists seafood shipments and dining fare from local grocers, featuring steamed oysters and cream cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Costa Ri
Chile
Senora Calvo A Crug
Hazel Johnson
Camereon
Thomas McDonald
Pyles
Mrs L C Hill Sues Railway Co for $15000 Damages
Mrs L C Hill filed suit in the District Supreme Court against the Georgetown and Tennallytown Railway Company to recover $15000 for personal injuries alleged from a company car starting suddenly near Friendship Heights on August 31, causing her to be thrown to the pavement. Attorneys Lambert and Yeatman appear for the plaintiff.
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L C Hill
Smt
Street Ralway
Eenore C Hul
Dstrict Supreme Court
Georgetown
Ennallytown Railway Company
D&larca
Friendship Heights
Mia Hil
Lambert and Yeatnian
Plan Newsboys Club Promotes Moral Standards Initiative
The Rev Zed H Copp chief probation officer of juvenile court aid RO Wilmarth clerk issued invitations to circulation managers of local newspapers to confer at the Chamber of Commerce in Hope today. The aim is forming a Newsboys Association to raise moral standards by cultivating truthfulness honesty and politeness among the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zed H. Copp
Juvenile Court Aid
R O Wilmarth
Chamber of Commerce
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Saks
Saks & Company
Peana Ave
Rpenheimer
Crosaer
Ats
Ite
Horn
Sitte
Kern
Georges & Son, Inc
Alice Collis
Yale Laundry
Waite
Offee
Werks
New York Ave
College Women
Spesta
Epiphany
Judge Delacy
Legond
Wanderer
Spy Globe-Trotter
Philadelphia
Vidoco
Bill
Amoners
Washington Y. M. C. A
Foundling Report
Mhs
Brial
Boston- ‘Baking Company
Henry N. Shedd
Eighteenth Street N. W
Baltimore & Warnes
New Willard
Arlington
Helen B Thayer Misa
Rebecca Hunck
Shoreham
Chicago
Morton
el They
Aarttout
Behn Mallogst
J RK
Philadel Pria
Dem
Maid Denney
Willard Han
Shorebas
Connecticut
Warner
Hartford
Georgia
D & Abbot Asari
Kentucky& H Taylor
Frankfort
Minnesota
Jennings
Brooklys
Arington
Pelere
Albany
Buffalo
Duman
Kewey
Nowah National Orth Carolina
H L Lotton
Winston
Edward
TY Walton
Tulea
Texas
Browns
Criminal Court No 1
Alica Miller
Alice Redd
Elizabeth M. Harper
Harper
Redd
Gervnin
Gold Wafcn and Chain
George W. Swattselt
Wriduy
Zitigon
Ohn
City Bulletins
Lymm Haven Bayo
Schneider
Crowley
Heerich
Hasraon
Ad Sénate
C. A. Mudaiman & Co
Endres
Germes
Plan Newsboys’ Club
Mr. Merchant
Electrc
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th Street
HE. W
Barber & Boss
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Uneeda
Evans
Drag Store
F St
Atizectives Sons
Ludog
F Street
Friedlander
Keeley Gure
Uate
the Post
Dortocd
Cmed
Pallenta
Warners Sars
Allsou
Warner Sele Cure Company
Rochester
Mer
Washington Post
Ysters Direct
Nomini Oyster Co
OSL
S. W
Andrews
SIM
K.P. Andrews Paper CO
Reese South
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Tater-Dreaa
Nieth Street
N. W
Anole Highlands
Wess
Rantie Highlands
Honyon
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