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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

27

Register the stables in wake of health rulings

Washington health officials warn owners to register stables for horses and cattle or face prohibitions. Only nine stables and ten bakeries have complied. Inspectors, strained by limited staff, will continue audits and push for immediate enforcement and cleanup of sanitary conditions.

Washington District Health Office Health Office Health Department 1 Health Department Henry C. Stoy Department Broy Stoy

Calls for a reformatory as District needs reform

Judge Gould urged a District of Columbia reformatory for offenders deserving reclamation. Baltimore teen Jacob Hamburger, 19, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to four larceny counts for jewelry taken from four local apartments. The defense noted Hamburger’s good prior character and education, but under current law he receives a penitentiary term.

Gould Jacob Hamburger Baltimore District of Columbia

Vaughn Class Banquet For Bible Class Anniversary

Arrangements for a February 3 banquet mark the twentieth anniversary of the Vaughn Bible Class of Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school. Dr. E. C. Rice presides as class president, with W. Vaughn remaining a leader. The class began February 9, 1889 with two members and now boasts over 300, with 3,000 to 4,000 others identified globally. The group plans to honor past members and leaders who have served in the city and beyond. The Man Who Knows will visit ten thousand Washington homes.

Vaughn Bible Clans Calvary Baptist Church Fwo W. Vaughn E. C Rice Washington

Husband Sues for Absolute Divorce in 1901 Case

City bulletins report William H Walmsley filed for absolute divorce from Mrs Homer Walmsley alleging desertion in the fall of 1901 and naming a corespondent. He states they wed December 14, 1899. Additional notes mention a school teacher breaking a rib and various local ads and notices.

Baltimore William H. Walmley Homer Walmsley Walt Schneider Phila

Salvation Nell at Belasco and The Chorus Lady at Columbia

The Belasco Theater opens with Salvation Nell featuring Mrs Fiske, including Nell Sanders and a Salvation Army rescue arc, followed by Rose Stahl returning to the Columbia Theater in The Chorus Lady. Otis Skinner appears at the New National in The Honor of the Family with a strong supporting cast. Chase’s vaudeville bills, Academy Comedy, and Gayety ads round out a busy week of theater and entertainment listings.

Belasco Mra. Fiske Nell New York Nell Sanders Jim Pratt Jim Salvation Army Tim Sing Sing Sanders Salvationists Otis Skinner

Plead for More Police from Randle Highlands Group

The executive committee of the Randle Highlands and Twining City Citizens Association met in Robert F Bredbury's offices to urge Congress for a substantial police force increase in the District as urged by Maj. Sylvester. Capt J Walter Mitchell moved the resolution, with other associations sending requests to cooperate in presenting the case and opposing a master builders license bill that would burden small builders. The issue will be discussed at the next regular meeting.

Randle Highlands Congress Randle Highlands and Twining City Robert F Bredbury Maj Sylvester J. Walter Mitchell

Alleged Forger Held After Waiving Preliminary Trial

Clarence E Tucker waived his right to a preliminary trial in police court on a forgery charge and was held in 1000 for the grand jury. He is accused of forging Abraham Frey’s name to a check. Arson cases against Samuel Ceranio and Vincent Gloristo, Italian fruit merchants, were continued to February 4 after a store fire at 14 Sixth street. Both defendants posted 1500 bail. Henry D'Andelet forfeited 15 collateral on disorderly conduct and property destruction at a restaurant on 1404 Pennsylvania avenue.

Clarence E Tucker Tucker Abraham Frey Passy Mesa Samuel Ceranio Vincent Gloristo Sixth Street Henry D'Andelet Pennsylvania Avenue

Civil Service Report Reveals 1998 Travel Expenses

John Black, president of the civil service commission, sent to Congress a report detailing officers and employees who traveled outside Washington on commission business during fiscal year 1998. Total travel expenses amounted to 3334.27 dollars, with journeys by commissioners, secretary, examiners, and clerks to investigate alleged pernicious political activity. Auditorium David Bispham Concert highlights the singer’s enduring career and selfbelief, noting initial opposition from Masters and his eventual top artistic status.

John Black Civil Service Commission Congress Washington Civil Service

Measles Increase Reported by District Health Office

District health records show 314 measles cases for the week ending January 25 with few deaths, indicating a mild epidemic. The period also notes 28 typhoid fever cases, 206 under observation, and 109 total deaths last week with births exceeding deaths by eight.

District Health Office Woodward

Night Clinic Opened by TB Association

The Tuberculosis Association opened a night clinic at its free dispensary for consumptives on 33 H Street Northwest. It runs from 8 to 9 30 p.m. to serve workers who cannot attend afternoon clinics, offering free examinations and treatment for those unable to pay.

Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis

Convicted of Assault in Government Paint Theft Case

John Jackson alias Warren Rolls was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon in Criminal Court No 2 after prosecutors showed he stole two pots of paint while on a tug between Washington and Ports Hunt. Luther Anderson confessed to a December shooting, likely to be sentenced today.

Frank Hawking Luther Johnson Emergency Hospital Justice Anderson Dietrick Attorney Perry John Jackson Warren Rolls United States Washington Ports Hunt Jackson Carry Gross Luther Anderson Anderso Gould Lay William Crawford Carson J McD Carrington

Play draws large crowds at farewell of The Red Mill

The Red Mill farewell engagement at the New National Theater packs galleries as Beaty tickets go on sale in advance. By Saturday night more than 20 000 people are expected to have seen the show since Monday opening. Estimated spending on Montgomery and Stone in Washington reaches about 23 000 dollars.

Red Mill National Theater Beaty Ieaves Washington Montgomery Stone

Seek Government Aid For Panama Canal Steam Line

Several interested parties urged the Secretary of War to commit government support for a new San Francisco to Panama steamship line to supply the Panama Canal. The secretary said he favored the project but could not specify government charges or assurances. A further conference was planned. Italy and Austria Hungary agreed to join the international opium congress to convene in Shanghai on February 1, per State Department indications.

Burns Join Moody San Francisco Panama Cerrain Panama Canal Fly Italy Austria Hungary Shanghai State Department

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