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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

33

Register the Stables as Health Officials Pressure Compliance

Washington health authorities warn owners to register stables for horses and cows or face police action amid a backlog of unregistered facilities. Only nine stables and ten bakeries have complied. inspectors, stretched thin, struggle to inspect more than 100 bakeries and enforce sanitation standards across the district.

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

Cites Need of Reform School Highlighted by Judge

Judge Gould urged a reformatory in Criminal Court No 4 to reclaim offenders like Jacob Hamburger a 19 year old Baltimore boy sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to four larceny charges. The defense noted Hamburger’s good reputation and education prior to stealing jewels from local apartments. The judge said the case shows the district’s need for a reformatory and, given existing penalties, he must sentence Hamburger to two years in a penal institution.

Gould Jacob Hamburger Baltimore District of Columbia

Vaughn Class Banquet Marks Bible Class Anniversary

Arrangements for a February banquet celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Vaughn Bible Class of the Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school. Prominent speakers planned. The class began February 9, 1889 with two members and now numbers over 300, with thousands identified worldwide. W Vaughn remains an active leader. Dr E C Rice serves as president. The program includes The Man Who Knows visiting ten thousand homes in Washington.

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

Husband Sues for Divorce in City Matrimonial Suit

William H Walmsley filed for absolute divorce from Mrs Homer Walmsley alleging desertion in fall 1901 and naming a corespondent. He says they married December 14, 1899. This item also notes local notices and various unrelated advertisements and a school injury report.

Baltimore William H. Walmley Homer Walmsley Walt Schneider Phila

Salvation Nell and The Chorus Lady At Belasco Columbia Bills

The Belasco Theater features Mrs Fiske in Salvation Nell a grim Christmas saloon drama with Salvation Army rescue. Rose Stahl returns to the Columbia in The Chorus Lady a four act backstage comedy with met theatrical life behind the scenes. Otis Skinner opens The Honor of the Family at the New National with Balzac background and a large supporting cast. Chase's vaudeville, Academy’s Sheriff of Angel Gulch, and Gayety’s Rialto Rounders bill follow with travelogue and varied acts.

Belasco Mra. Fiske Nell New York Nell Sanders Jim Pratt Jim Salvation Army Tim Sing Sing Sanders Salvationists New York City Misa Rose Stahl Columbia James Forbes Miss Stahl Atellar Migs Stahl Orange Fatricia O'Brien Chorus Girls Metropolitan Theater Academy Angel Gulch The Charles E Blaney Young Buffalo Buffalo Gila River Sam Howe Bunk Sheepshead Bay Mr. Howe Heltzman Franklin

Plead for More Police In District by Local Association

The executive committee of the Randle Highlands and Twining City Citizens Association met at Robert F Bredbury's offices to seek a larger police force for the District as urged by Maj. Sylvester. Capt J Walter Mitchell led the motion to approach Congress while linking with other associations to block the master builders license bill. The group voted to cooperate and present the issue at the next regular meeting.

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

Alleged Forgery Suspect Held for Grand Jury

Clarence E Tucker waived preliminary trial in police court on forgery charges and is held in $1,000 for grand jury. He allegedly forged Abraham Frey’s name to a $50 check. Arson cases against Samuel Ceranio and Vincent Gloristo, Italian fruit merchants, were continued to Feb 4 after store fire at 14 Sixth Street. Both posted $1,500 bail. Henry D Achieved? D'Andelet forfeited $15 on disorderly conduct and private property destruction at 1404 Pennsylvania Ave.

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

Civil Service Report Details 1998 Travel Costs

John Black head of the civil service commission sent a report to Congress listing officers and employees who traveled outside the District for commission business in fiscal year 1998. Total travel expenses amounted to 3334.27 dollars. The travelers include commissioners, secretary, examiners and clerks. Several trips were to investigate alleged pernicious political activity by civil service employees. Auditorium David Bispham Concert highlights the barytone veteran's career with a history of perseverance and eventual acclaim.

John Black Civil Service Commission Congress Washington Civil Service David Bispham Barytone

Measles Rise and Typhoid Reports Highlight Health Office

District health records show 314 new measles cases in the week ending January 23 and a mild epidemic assessment by Dr. Woodward. Typhoid reports add 28 new cases with 206 under observation, while mortality compares favorably to the prior week. Births slightly outpaced deaths, with 94 white and 48 colored births.

District Health Office Woodward

Night clinic opens for workers at tuberculosis association

The Tuberculosis Association opens a night clinic at 33 H Street Northwest in its free dispensary for consumptives. Hours run from 8 to 9 30 PM. Examinations and treatment are provided free of charge to those who cannot afford regular afternoon clinics.

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, with Justice Anderson presiding. Assistant Perry led the government case while Jackson had stolen two pots of paint from a tug boat between ports Hunt and Washington. Luther Anderson confessed to a December shooting. William Crawford granted a new trial for grand larceny.

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

Red Mill draws large crowds at New National Theater

Play draws massive crowds as The Red Mill makes farewell run at the New National Theater. Management reserves gallery seating and sells Beaty on advance. By week's end, over 20 000 patrons are expected to have seen Montgomery and Stone in Washington, with about 23 000 dollars spent on the engagement.

Red Mill National Theater Beaty Ieaves Washington Montgomery Stone

Seek Government Aid for Panama Canal Steamship Line

Government discussions continue as backers hope the War Department will back a San Francisco to Panama steamship line supplying the canal project. Secretary favors the plan but cautions on firm guarantees. A follow up conference is scheduled. Also reports Italy and Austria Hungary will join the Opium Congress in Shanghai starting February 1, with broad representation.

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

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