Lit matches in store scare youngster in court
Guy Vernon eight years old of 624 Sixth Street southeast was arrested on a larceny charge after telling detectives he locked in at Haines department store had bought swimming trunks for his mother. He led police through the building showing where he lit matches in the basement starting a smoldering fire. In juvenile court Judge DeLacy admonished him and ordered a mild spanking at home to deter similar acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Vernon
Pakes
Judge DeLary
S24
Sixth Street
John C. Smith
Fifth Precinct
Haines
Guy
Smith
LC Street
Tree
Burnett
Vernon
Museum Meeting Set for National Museum Hall
A September gathering of the tuberculosis congress is planned for the new National Museum main hall though construction may not be finished. A State Department room meeting will discuss using funds set aside for the congress and related projects including finishing the Agricultural building and museum. Government appropriations total 25 percent for the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Museum
V. Hous
Thme
Excursions offer weekend trips to Norfolk and Washington steamers
Excursion tickets for a weekend aboard Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. vessels include two nights on the steamers and one or two days at the Hotel Chamberlain in Point Comfort with Friday to Monday schedules. Special round trip tickets available Saturdays. Also notes an electric car collision on F Street injuring no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfelis
Washington
Executors Seek Receiver In Gallal Estate Case
The National Savings and Trust Company and the executors of Thomas Callahan’s will, who died February 23, sue Thomas Callahan Jr. heir, seeking probate relief and a receiver. They allege the estate consists of bank funds and real property renting for $22.50 monthly, with rent halted after Callahan’s death and paid to a property agent. The filing notes a rent dispute and pending will protest awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National’ Savings and ‘Trust
Thomes Gallal
Yedter- Aled
Thomas F. Cailathe
Thomas
Callahan
Flea
Teachers Lured By Cupid Depress School Ranks Amid Resignations
Many Washington teachers resigning as promotions and marriages rise amid a wave of defections from the teaching ranks. Officials note vacancies and reassignments, with principalships at Force and Seaton in play. Board to announce assignments this afternoon. Also: $1.25 to Annapolis and Return via The Electric Line schedule to travel to the U. S. Naval Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. C. Clark
Force
Seaton
C. L. Garrison
Morgan School
B. W. Murch
GC. B. Smith
Morgan
5. C. Collins
Annapolis
U. S. Ravel Academy
Sleep in Bath Near Death At Home in Northeast
Edward Selingame age 45 of Second street northeast narrowly escaped asphyxiation Monday night after turning on gas in the bathroom and failing to light a match. His wife found him asleep and shut off the gas saving his life. He was treated by a Casualty Hospital physician. Gudea Floral Displays are always commented upon for their exquisite arrangement and beauty. 1214 I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Selingame
Second Street
Selingame
Casualty Hospital
Woman Sentenced to Workhouse After Virginia Stables Fire
Iva White was committed to the workhouse for fifteen days in default of a fine after crossing fire lines at the Virginia stables fire in violation of police rules. Sergt Flathers testified the girl rushed toward the blaze despite police warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva White
Fiine
Aukama
Virginia
Sergt. Flathers
City Bulletins Advertise Grocer and Beer Suppliers
The note lists promotions for Connecticut pies and various goods such as soaps and starch. It mentions L. Eyl Stores in Chicago selling gas ranges and purifying rye whisky from Purixsima Superior, plus Heurich's beer sold by Arlington Bottling Co. and Columbia Photo Supply Co. offering film development while you wait.
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Connecticut
Babbitt's
Kirkemian's
Tae Gran Mit
Argo Starch
L. Eyl
Chicago
Co. A. Muddiman & Co
Purixsima
Wm. Cannon
7Th St
Joe Pl
Columbia Photo Supply Co
Will Bequests Pour From Mrs. Viteainiae’s Estate To Churches
The will dated June 3 distributes funds to St Johns Episcopal Church in this city, Grace Episcopal in Lawrence Mass, and St Ann’s Episcopal in Lowell Mass. A $6,000 trust to two nieces, $3,000 to domestic and foreign missions, and $20,000 for a niece Minna B. Richey. Other bequests include annuities for Anna Mangan, funds to Woodbury Blair and family, and life distributions among Woodbury relatives. Executors named: Charles Levi Woodbury, Ellen C. Det Woodbury, Montgomery Blair, Woodbury Blair, and Gist Blair. John J. Curtis directs $100 to Mrs Mary Ruebsam and places remaining estate in trust for his children. Public notice: entertainment for 1,000 poor children at Chesapeake Beach July 21, funded by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hannah B. Fitts
Mary Y. Crane
Lowell
Mass
Woodbury Blair
Gist Blair
Montgomery Blatt
Minna B. Richey
Anna Mangan
Testatrix
Woodbury Lowery
Virginia Wood
Ben
Ellen. Deq. Woodbury
Montgomery Blair
Charles L. Woodbury
Boston
Ellen C. Det
Woodbury
John J. Curtis
H Street
Mary Ruebsam
Ruebsam
John
Curtis
Fle
Rucksam
Move of City Offices Under Way in Major Reorganization
Commissioners announce a complete transfer of social government offices to the new structure. Police and fire departments, detective bureau, and Bosra of Charities will relocate by Thursday morning with all records to be kept by the state approved system. Public business will pause during the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwadarland
Yentarday
Bosra of Charities
Social Government
Ellis for Purdy's Place Named Assistant to Attorney General
Ohio Attorney General Wade Ellis emerges as a top candidate to succeed Milton D. Purdy as assistant to the Attorney General. Ellis, credited as author of Chicago platform draft, has met with Roosevelt and Taft and is respected by Taft. The role supervises antitrust prosecutions. Purdy will soon leave Washington for Minnesota to become a federal judge.
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Wade Ells
Ohio
Milton D. Purdy
Washington
Ellis
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Purdy
Bonaparte
Congress
William A. Day
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Mitton D. Purdy
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Lochren
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Saks
Pennsylvania Avenue
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Styles
Sum
Herrmann
7Th & Eye
N. W
Bornot
BRO
F Street
Post
The
Washington Gaslight Ca
Tenth Street
Keeley Institute
L Worth Capitol Street
Waellington
D. C
District of Columbia
Marylan
Kappe
Snheimer Clothing
Kuppenheimer
Rosner, Wis VA. Ave
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Randle ‘Highlands
U.S. White
Randie Highlands
Capel
Dupont Guele
Realty Company
Central National Bank
U Bank
Pa. Ava Nw
Munyon
Horsterd
Excursons
G. B. Welsh
G Street
Ninth
A. W. Corneil
Dr.Welsh
Ask
Abing Phomaz Calizhan
Cupid
Hymen
Bath
Elva White
Chesapeake Bay
Isth St
New York Ave. Nw
City Bulletins
Heurich’s
Tt— Ymaerzen
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Same Old Place
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Marine Band
United States Capitol
F. M. Willam H. Santelmann
Grossberzog von Baden
Wysern
Gavotte
Finte
Robert E. Seel
Friedemann, Wettge
Virginia L. ‘W. Fox
Chesapeake Beach
Pioneer Council
Sons of Jonadab
James TF
Caldwell
Calvary Baptist Cihuren
Potomac Council
National Union
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Bieber-Kaufman Co
Bieber-Kaufman
Bieberkaufman
Bieberkaufman Company
Eighth ‘Street
S. E
Friedlander Bros
Ninth and
E Streets
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N. W
America
Munich
Golden Eagle
National Capital Brewing Co
Lincoln
Shaw-Walker
Horn
Raiter
Liberal
Pettit & CO
7Th and
Eye N
Bari Elevi
BER & Ross
Enth & G Streets
Wineberg’s Optical CO
K St
Mt Vernon Place
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