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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1905
Page
11
A terse OCR fragment shows scattered numbers and prices including 1.75, 1.49, 3.35 and 0.39 in a small shop listing. Names, dates or places are unreadable, leaving only a sparse snapshot of price figures and monetary signs.
Five writs of quo warranto were filed in the District Supreme Court by Burns faction members of the Knights of Labor against Hayes faction officers. Simon Burns seeks general master workman and John W Hayes is challenged. Henry A Hicks and others allege control by executive board members. Attorneys Cole Donaldson and John Ridout appear for petitioners.
Mrs Smoot and attorney Campbell Carrington seek a writ of habeas corpus to recover their thirteen year old daughter Teresea from Eling Smoot. They allege a October 190 contract giving Mrs Smoot custody of the four children and that Smoot abducted Teresea while she was away. Justice Anderson ordered the writ returnable 18 at 1 oclock before Justice Wright.
Patent attorney seeks 2000 dollars in damages from Clarence B Hight alleging slander during a street car discussion with Charles Gantz and Richard Keating about David Poore. Another item notes May Sylvester alerted police of Wilkesbarre Pa that Frederick Kendall alias Catton and Charles St Clair alias Whitney are wanted for passing bad checks. A separate entry reports Robert Mannanegro charged with assault with a razor against his wife July 4. Jamen Koung arrested for receiving stolen goods after lemons bought from a negro boy.
Bureau of Standards and Corporation Counsel seek guidance on ton weight for coke used as fuel. Maryland law shows coal ton fixed at 2240 pounds by 1811 act, but no DC coke ton statute. Experts note variations and custom sale by the bushel. no definite ton standard exists.
Commissioner Biddle reports on a protest against granting a permit to E P Dickinson to erect a building for a grocery business at the southeast corner of Twentyeth and Retreets northwest. He finds no regulation to refuse a full building permit but suggests the commission can deny a projection from the building onto public space. The recommendation is forwarded for action.
Dr White requests that a detail of a woman be provided to accompany women patients at the Government Hospital for the Insane. He argues humanity and decency require women patients be cared for by women and notes the District Commissioners.
Police at Fourth precinct found nine year old Sarah Haines and four year old George Haines staggered and half crazed from liquor in Densmore alley. Annie Levis, a negro woman, was arrested after the pint bottle of cheap gin was traced to her. The children were sent to Casualty Hospital and later returned home.
Annie Lynch and others sue Elsie Curtis and George W Diggs in the District Supreme Court to establish title to lot 6 square 1283 on M Street near Thirty Second astrapt. It is alleged the defendants occupy the property and about forty lots’ titles may be involved. Attorney Thomas J Mackey represents the complainants.
Citizens are advised to address garbage removal concerns to the superintendent of street cleaning rather than the health officer. A recent week saw numerous health officer complaints relayed to street cleaning, boosting action on waste issues.
A runaway horse and buggy caused a crash after 7 pm at Twenty-ninth and P streets northwest injuring Willard E Van Dusen and William B. R. Sherwood. Van Dusen, president of Connecticut Ple Company, was taken home with facial bruising. no bones broken per Dr James F Appleby. The horse struck Dr Albert L Staveley’s auto at Connecticut Avenue and M Street, then fled to First and Connecticut, where it was captured.
The Emmet Guards first District of Columbia Regiment volunteers recall a July 11 1898 Wet Night on San Juan Hill in Cuba. A reunion tonight at the old George Sullivan pub on the Mladensburg road will feature speeches songs and reminisces of the Cuba campaign.
Coleman Williams, a Black man, was arraigned in police court on charges of assaulting his wife Annie Williams and her brother. He pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial. The case was continued. Report states Williams, intoxicated, beat his wife and struck her brother, wounding her right eye. A warrant was sworn out and Williams was arrested Saturday night by Sixth precinct officers.
Five members of the Herrell family on Seaton Street Northeast have smallpox since last Saturday when authorities quarantined the home. The mother Carrie Herrell and Mercer developed the disease Sunday, with three younger children and Ashley Herrell at risk unless removal to a detention camp is possible. Neighbors fear spread. mother resists hospital admission, saying she has never been in a hospital. Inspectors guard the house, supply water, and deliver messages. Dr Woodward and Corporation Counsel Duval consider legal means to move the family to the smallpox hospital. decision expected today.
Emilie Mc Klvaine Darneille sues in District Supreme Court to construe the will of Harriet Elisa Harry and to restrain a gate of house 1627 Thirty-first Street under a deed of trust. She charges the deed was without consideration to her and seeks cancellation to prevent an undervalued sale before the will is interpreted. Attorney Lorenzo A Bailey represents the complainant.
Judge Scott sentenced John Parker to six months in jail after Lucy Parker testified he assaulted her at home while intoxicated. Policeman Private Baker described Parker as a habitual drunkard and noted previous abuse claims. The case arose from Parker striking his wife multiple times and injuring her with a brick.
A buggy owned by W. O. Hall of 6 Pennsylvania Avenue NW was driven by Hall when the horse frightened and bolted at Thirteenth Street. At Twelfth and Pennsylvania the buggy struck a post, demolishing the vehicle and causing Hall to be thrown clear. The loss is about 6 dollars. the horse was not injured.
Washington Council, Knights of Columbus, plans a special evening meeting on Mr Michael Keane's lawn at Eigsteenth Street and Benning Road to beat the heat. The grounds will be illuminated by electricity and refreshments will be served. An interesting program is arranged for the occasion.
Wrath Blackeya accused of firing a revolver at a citizen and threatening Policeman Emergon was bound over to await grand jury action under $1,000 bond. The Thalian remains in custody as the case moves toward a jury decision.
The Sisters of Providence of St Marys of the Wood deeded a tract at the corner of Porry first and Yuma streets off the Ten nallytown road in Washington to the Sisters of Bon Secours for the care of the sick in Baltimore. The land covers about 000 square feet and was valued at 314500. Cardinal Gibbons had previously directed use as a school but a larger nearby plot was acquired for their needs. The new owners plan to occupy soon. improvements planned are not announced.
James M OceaN Wad is to appear in Police Court this morning on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing about $50 worth of 2 cent stamps from Southern Railway at Thirteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Police say he admitted guilt. detectives arrested him at Blagden Hill camp as he was with his family. He was said to be mailing stamps to two Chicago firms.
The second week of the lawn fete at Gonzaga College North Capitol and I streets opened with strong crowds. Ideal weather powered an open air program with booths thriving and Prof Maurice Joyce's circus drawing many visitors from other parishes in the city.
The funeral for John Zohanskrow was held at noon yesterday at Emergency Hospital where he was taken from the bathing beach Saturday. Coroner Nevitt ruled the death accidental and no inquest was needed. He was born in Russia and was in business in a big city with his brother. The body lies in Hoheo Sholom Cemetery. Doctors had hoped for recovery Saturday night but he relapsed early Sunday morning.
Sadie Beasley colored was arraigned before Judge O Neal in Police Court on disorderly conduct charges. Detective Burlingame testified she struck Richard Baynes with a hatchet during a Sunday quarrel, inflicting a nasty wound. she claimed he cursed her.
A legal filing seeks an absolute divorce for Thomas A Cox from Annie H Cox. A co respondent is named. The item also notes business ads for cafes, dairies, a society’s incorporation, and a general goods sale. Multiple entities include Magus etatistica, The Circolo Sociale Italiano, Hartung's Sanitary Dairy, and Keene's Shoe Store.
The Washington Board of Trade may weigh action on transferring E M Wilson principal of Central High to Eastern High in place of Moselelm Swartzell, who is to succeed Wilson at Central. President W. Cox has referred the matter to the committee on public schools for investigation and an intelligent report if needed.
An advertisement extols the joys of motherhood while warning of childbirth dangers. It touts Mother's Friend a liniment for external use said to toughen and relax parts, aiding natural birth. Claims thousands saved from pain and lists a $1 price and address for Geradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta, Ga.
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