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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

31

Police Court Cribbage of Woes and Charges on Wharf Case

A crowded police court docket reveals multiple minor crimes and odd incidents. Officers test within the Fourth precinct pursue five roustabouts on Tenth street wharf under lantern light. one escaped by water while four are fined. Shreve and Burroughs face sharp rebuke after a mistaken house entry and a related dispute over a chopping block sale.

Esterday Fuckatts and Frye Fourth Precinct Seac Tenth Street James Lockwood Louis Golmaan John Richardson William Jackson Nnusex Foxtall Road Bernard Shreve Shreve Legrange John Lourroighs Mrs Burroughs Wes Burroughs Burrough Burrows

Automobile party arrives in Washington from Cleveland

A large Packard driven by Ab Pak, president of a major Michigan paper rail, arrived in Washington with a party including Russell Or C, Anderson & Mancourt, and Eiselow. They traveled via Pittsburg, Hagerstown, Charlestown, Winchester, Staunton, Briggsville, Tremont, Leesburg, and will return through Baltimore, Havre de Grace, Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo, and Detroit. In Washington they were entertained by F A Drop and GH Dawson of Parke Davis & Co.

Ab Pak Michigan Russell Anderson & M Mancourt Eiselow Washington Cleveland Pittsburg Hageratewn Charlestown Winchester Staunton Tnemont Leesburg Baltimore Havre Grace Philadelphia New York Buffalo Detroit Ile Dawson Washington Parke Davis & Co

Washington Board of Trade names 4 as Independence Day committee

Ja Ht Small Jr president of the Washington Board of Trade notified Commissioner ofarland that William V Cox George 5 Har Figs and Thomas C Noyes had been appointed to represent the board on the joint committee for a safe and sane Independence day. He congratulated the committee and wished even greater success in future efforts.

Ht Small, Jr Washington Board of Trade Ofarland William V. Cox George 5 Har Figs Thomas C Noyes

Husband Vanishes After Note Says He Seeks End

Mira Attlin of 1321 Columbia Road reports her husband, a 25 year old former tailor, disappeared last Sunday morning. She found a note stating he was tired of life and intended to kill himself. He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, wore a dark brown striped suit and a soft straw hat with a green band when last seen.

Louis Attlin Columbia Road Mira Attlin Boardman Attlin

Miller Indicted in Embezlement Case at Georgetown

A federal grand jury returned two indictments charging John Barton Miller, formerly secretary treasurer of the First Cooperative Building and Loan Association of Georgetown, with embezzling sums ranging from two to twenty thousand dollars and a total alleged loss of 128207. Bond set at 10000, with $9000 cash offered as surety. The case stems from an investigation by William E. Ambrose, receiver for the defunct organization, spanning nearly a year.

Secord Cooperaive Bouldine and Loan Association of Georgetown John Barton Muller Federal Grand Jury Jos * Barnard District Supreme Loyal District Baler Willer Cas Nua Hiberny Lmny E Dats John Minahan Miller Am Investi Ratan William EB Ambrose

Husband Cruel Accusal Rocks Washington Doctor Wife Sues

Theresa L Alexander files for separation alleging cruelty failure to support and abuse by Dr. Alexander a physician from Butte and Penntenshire now living in Washington. She cites love letters and threats of poisoning after nine years of marriage and says she moved to 1109 P Street with her daughter to seek alimony and safety while he pursued a medical board exam.

Joard Reams Meon Georgetown Law College James No Meyander Butte Mont Pannttshire Siwy Theresa L Alvaander Wo Gwynn Gardiner DN Hopewell Kuinelisbury Brn Fimm Putte Tais Lineago Pse Bannettsbure Wira Alexander Lena Washington Sven January P Street Exander Medical Board Alexander Anys

Board Clears Bruce Semimonthly Pay Urged for Teachers

A DC Board of Education meeting discusses clearing charges against Roscoe Conkin Bruce, the assistant superintendent, with a finding of no fault after hearing counsel. Promotions and transfers approved, objections and hearing requests referred to committees, and pay cadence for officers debated. Changes include principal and teacher transfers across M Street and Armstrong Manual Training School, with September 1 effective dates for most moves.

Bailey District of Columbia Roscoe jConkin Bruce Board of Education F Sprigg Perry Franklin School M Street High School Armstrong Manus Training School Capt Oyster Mrerty Capt Gyster Bruce Hedge JS Jackson Wo Street Auther Paties Mo Street Fo Willams Mom Morten Arnstrang Wi Street High Poles Srmuth Te Mi Street Armatrone Manual M Street High Aramtong Shippen YC Street Tech School Armerang Manual Training School Miva Sitapeon Preach Ammucrang Manual Training School M Street High Schoo Mies Gtella Crommett Teaher Engsy WL Street High Board Armstrong Manual ‘Rating School Tranefer Po Marrett Armstrong Manual Training Schvol W Street High School

Wagon Stand Relocated Near East Market

Commissioner West ordered a police investigation after many North Carolina Avenue residents complained about the wagon stand by the Eastern Market. The recommendation calls for moving the stand to South Carolina Avenue between Seventh and Eighth Streets Southeast, between two reservations, to reduce annoyance. The East Washington Citizens Association has discussed the issue, and locals expect dissatisfaction from the current site.

North’Carolina West Police Department Caroling Avenue Seventh Eighth Streets East Washington Citizens Association

Wood alcohol kills George Washington Hospital laborer

Albert H Wilks, a George Washington University Hospital laborer, was found dead in a hospital room yesterday morning. Authorities believe he drank wood alcohol by mistake. a coroner will investigate. He left a daughter, Mrs Jacobs of 918 Seventeenth Street, Alloona, Pa, who has been notified.

George Washington Hospital Albert H Wilks George Washington University Hospital Jacobs Seventeenth Street Alloona Pa

Organizes Travel League for Bible Teachers and Students

Dr John Bancroft Devins editor of the New York Observer organizes the Jonental Travel League for Bible teachers and students in connection with the White Star Lines cruise to the Mediterranean in January 1910. He will accompany the league and aims to make this a major educational event with a comprehensive reading course and onboard lectures.

John Bancroft Devins New York Observer Tevins

Discredits Buster Story About Petroleum Butter Claim

Dr Ty W Wiley assures the Standard On Company will face no new prosecution over alleged petroleum butter production. He dismisses a refinery report from Alton Ty as a canard and says no butter can be made from petroleum. A preparation named petroleum butter for axle grease is likely the source of the rumor.

Iles Ty W Wiley Alton White Rockefeler Army Witney Davar de Wiley

Dr Russell on Way Home From Rome Tour

City bulletin reports Rev Dr Witham and Dr Russell returning by ship Campania, expected at St Patuelea rectory tomorrow after a three week journey including Rome Genoa and legi. Also includes brief ads for groceries dairy and household goods and a note that Want Ads in The Post are free.

Russell Witham 'P Russell Queenstown Newark Campania St Patuelea Rome Genoa Legi Arlington

The Star Spangled Banner Featured Amid Erroneous Medley Names

The list presents a garbled set of music titles and composers including The Star Spangled Banner and The Fortune Teller, with misread strings like Be Grand selection and Vienna Idyl. Readers should treat the item as a damaged program fragment with unclear sequence and attribution.

Waslagton Grays Vienna

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